My Christian Power Metal

[seanpko]

If anyone's interested I've written quite a few songs. Most of the ones that I've attempted power metal are still all in the early stages. It takes a while when you write and record everything yourself. I'm not much of a vocalist so be forgiving. But let me know what you think:

https://soundcloud.com/seanpko/the-christ-has-risen

https://soundcloud.com/seanpko/martyr

 

[Matt'sMom]

I can appreciate all the work that goes into writing and recording everything yourself. That is what Matt did with his first album. I love the message of your music. Always be bold in proclaiming what you believe. Good job!

 

[Rawshik]

This has potential. Like, if it wasn't homemade and instead done professionally (perhaps a full band?), I'd probably listen to it. The synth solo (or w/e that was) on The Christ Has Risen was kind of weird but other than that it's standard power metal and catchy. I like it.

Edit: Keep in mind that's coming from someone who is extremely picky when it comes to power metal and generally prefers other genres.

 

[Aletheus]

When even Rawshik had something nice to say about the song I just had to give it a listen (nhf <3)...and he's right. I really LOVE the songwriting, you need a band and a good studio. This has a TON of potential!
Best of luck, man..

 

[PatrickHoyt]

This has some really good potential - I can appreciate the effort you've made thus far. I have to say I enjoyed The Christ Has Risen better than Martyr though. Martyr had too much of an indie tendency to my ears, but that's not saying its a bad tune.


That being said:

How do you record everything? software - equipment - etc.

I've been primarily a vocalist since before and after I departed from Theocracy as the bass player for the short period of time I had the honor of performing with Matt and the guys. I'd be willing to take a stab at some vocals for you at some point.


here are a couple of samples of what I can do:

 

[Aletheus]

This....this I also like a lot. Am I witnessing the potential birth of a glorious new metal band? I hope so.

 

[PatrickHoyt]

Not to take away from the OP - but my first full length album (Project: Roenwolfe - Neverwhere Dreamscape) is due out at the end of August so you'll get a better idea of my vocals on that when it comes out. I have a couple unreleased tracks on dropbox I can link you to in PM if you wanna hear more for clarity on what I'm capable of.

 

[seanpko]

Thanks everyone for your comments! Yeah everything is pretty rough right now. And the keyboard part in Christ Has Risen was never really meant to be a solo, it's kind of just filler for now. I'm actually a decent keyboardist so I'll go back and put in a proper power metal solo full of speed and arpeggios. It just takes awhile cause I'll have to record some new guitar parts, add more drums parts and write a new string or choir arrangement.

PatrickHoyt yeah I'd love to hear some more of your vocals. Please send a pm.

 

[PatrickHoyt]

sent - also there are a couple of songs on my old myspace music page, it hasn't been updated for years now because I don't use it anymore but I keep it up because it has three songs on it and typically easier to stream for people.

https://myspace.com/patrickhoytmusic

Blacken Born is actually a song that Val and I wrote and recorded in the band we were in together prior to the Theocracy days.

Covenant of Blackened Blood is a song I recorded with Atlanta Institute of Music graduate and friend David Prince.

Pain of Loss was a song I recorded after the sudden and complete unexpected passing of my uncle in a freak tractor trailer incident.


These are older songs, so pardon the vocal quality.

 

[XxÜltimetallïumxX]

Look, I'm not good at criticizing, so I'll just say great job writing everything and I hope it all works out, whatever it is. I don't know how to put this gently... sooooooooo... Vocals. I hate to be rude. I feel like a dick now.

 

[PatrickHoyt]

Yes you're such a jerk for stating your opinion...how dare you. ((blatant sarcasm))

Sean fully acknowledges on the soundcloud comments that he was looking for someone who could potentially help with vocals so I don't think you're saying anything he didn't already know.

If you're referring to my stuff...well...I can't help that. :Smug: Its just how I sound - I've tried to do different things and that's the best I got.

 

[XxÜltimetallïumxX]

This....this I also like a lot. Am I witnessing the potential birth of a glorious new metal band? I hope so.

^

 

[poundingmetal74]

Here's some samples of my own:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jACALsWt5Ko&list=PLDz-gHeguf7lOWyPDsG3ipW91txcc4psM&index=1[/ame]

 

[seanpko]

Ok I've added a solo and made some adjustments to the verses. I've also made some adjustments to the dynamics for a bit of flavor. Let me know if you think it's an improvement or not. Thanks!

https://soundcloud.com/seanpko/the-christ-has-risen-updated