Is it me or does Moontower sounds quite like Ayreon or Space one or any other space metal band Arjen Lucassen has formed(only with Dan growling)?
Moontower resemblence
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I have never consciously drawn any resemblemce between Moontower and Arjen's work. That is, other than the fact that they both have guitars, drums, keyboards, etc.
But, really, I think it's a totally different vibe.
But, really, I think it's a totally different vibe.
Master_Debater
Usurper of the Goat
Timmeth
Secret Agent Man
Moontower is, as every Arjen-related album, very 70's prog rock inspired. That may be the reason you likened them.
I think Dan should join forces with Arjen again in the future. Together they can create amazing stuff.
I think Dan should join forces with Arjen again in the future. Together they can create amazing stuff.
madu
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That one drum part in Encounterparts is *exactly* like the one drum part in Day Eighteen.
But yeah. The keyboards in Moontower aren't really similar to any of Arjen's projects, however, a few songs on I are. Drowning in Sadness, for example.
But yeah. The keyboards in Moontower aren't really similar to any of Arjen's projects, however, a few songs on I are. Drowning in Sadness, for example.
mattcira
The Eighth Enocian Key
I didn't notice any sort of resemblance to Arjen-related bands in Dan's music until AFTER he worked with him on Star One. There are TONS of "Holy cow, that sounds like Ayreon.." on the last two Ngale albums.
Lots of similarities can be drawn in Dan's projects. Hell, one listen of Revival would tell you that Dan LOVES King's X. The opening riff is almost an EXACT copy of a King's X tune. Rush, Yes, Kansas... lots of bands have influenced Mr. Swano.
Lots of similarities can be drawn in Dan's projects. Hell, one listen of Revival would tell you that Dan LOVES King's X. The opening riff is almost an EXACT copy of a King's X tune. Rush, Yes, Kansas... lots of bands have influenced Mr. Swano.
Mosquito
oh noes!!
I _THINK_ the instrument that might make you think they sound similar is the Mellotron? I'm not sure totally if this is the instrument that makes "the" 70's prog rock sounds. However, that is where the comparison would stop. Moontower is a very unique record and I've never heard anything that sounds like it.
Skaldir
formerly known as Unicorn
Mosquito said:
You mean the Moog-sound. Mellotron isn't used on Moontower, but on some Nightingale tracks.
Mosquito
oh noes!!
Skaldir
formerly known as Unicorn
Mosquito said:wasn't sure if he got his hand's on a moog
It's an emulation, and so is the Mellotron.
I don't think Dan has an original one in his cellar.
But, who knows..
madu
Member
Ah, a mellotron. Yes, that's listed as one of Per's instruments in the new Opeth and the keyboards in Beneath the Mire for example are quite similar to Drowning in Sadness and Remorse and Regret.
I always thought that was a hammond
I always thought that was a hammond
Wait a second, I don´t hear a Mellotron in Remorse And Regret, nor do I hear one in Drawning In Sadness - that IS a hammond, or at least a rock organ.
Beneath The Mire features a Mellotron though, but I can´t remember hearing one in Nightingale songs.
Beneath The Mire features a Mellotron though, but I can´t remember hearing one in Nightingale songs.
Skaldir
formerly known as Unicorn
kokonik said:
A Mellotron is nothing else than a sampler. Just old and with Tapes that deliver the sounds.
In "Eternal" there's a Mellotron choir sound used for example.
Famous sounds are strings, violins and coir I'd say.
madu said:Ah, a mellotron. Yes, that's listed as one of Per's instruments in the new Opeth and the keyboards in Beneath the Mire for example are quite similar to Drowning in Sadness and Remorse and Regret.
I always thought that was a hammond
yeah it sounds kinda like a B4.
Eyesore
Member
I've never heard anything that sounded quite like Moontower until Opeth released Ghost Reveries!
Master_Debater
Usurper of the Goat
Eyesore said:
You've got to be kidding me. Elegy is very identical to Moontower. Dunno if a lot of people have heard of the album, though.
Master_Debater said:
They're not similar at all, Moontower is death metal / prog rock and Elegy is folk / acid rock / metal.
The sound... well, I just don't find them similar in anyway, and I've heard those two albums quite a few times in my short lifetime.And I'm sure everyone's heard it, it was probably one of the 5 best albums that came out in all of the 1990s (and I think a lot of people feel that Amorphis hasn't been able to equal that effort).
madu
Member
I don't find Elegy similar at all to Moontower.. there's very little prog in Elegy, it's mostly clean vocals, and I don't remember the keyboards having a major role.
A very good album, however
A very good album, however
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