Just wondering what everybody here thinks of Opeth.. I just got back last night from their concert. Thank god for the Bay Area- Helloween on Tuesday night, and Opeth Sat night! Unbelievable! After getting the DVD, I expected it to be more along the lines of 1/2 mellow, 1/2 electric.. They only did 2 numbers off of Damnation, and a good mix of their other albums. I really enjoyed it for the most part- the death vocals were not as much of a turn-off as I would have thought. Their playing really is mesmerizing- even when they are growling, it can still be beautiful. I am wondering what everybody's take on these guys is- This is really the first time I have been able to tolerate death vocals and enjoy the music. I was afraid that Damnation would be the extent of their work that I could tolerate, but I was wrong. Musically, they were not quite as "prog" as I might have thought- they didn't jump keys and time changes as much as I might have thought. However, their bluesy- Gilmouresque guitars and harmonies really piqued my interest. One other thing- At the encore they made mention that they had composed the song- Demons Befall, while meditating and calling upon their Lord Satan. I guess I am still just a good ol 'boy from East Texas, but I really find this kind of crap offensive. Is this all in jest Spinal-Tap wise or what? I prefer not to think of the music I love like this. Maybe I should go back to Petra or something
Opeth NAmerica Tour- and Prog Relevance?
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Anthony3
I Am Nothing
Demonspell
cheating the polygraph
The Satanic reference was obviously meant in jest...Mikael has a sharp sense of humor. And as for prog relevance, I think Opeth is just as if not more progressive than at least 90% of the bands discussed here.
Speaking of the Opeth DVD - anybody know where I could find it? I emailed metalages about it and got no reply, then I tried to email TheEndRecords and still haven't heard anything about it.
Are they available for sale at the shows?
Are they available for sale at the shows?
Bear
Got Shred??
I was at the show in San Francisco saturday night at it was the best Opeth show I have seen out of the 4 times, they simply kicked serious ass!!!!
To follow up as to the satanic references, he has done that before and it was done in a joking manner, at least I thats the way I perceived it.
Also there music is very progressive to the extent where they incorporate alot of different styles into their music, Akerfeldt is a genious in this regard to me at least , specially the way he ties classical into Opeth's music, awesome awesome stuff.
Bear
To follow up as to the satanic references, he has done that before and it was done in a joking manner, at least I thats the way I perceived it.
Also there music is very progressive to the extent where they incorporate alot of different styles into their music, Akerfeldt is a genious in this regard to me at least , specially the way he ties classical into Opeth's music, awesome awesome stuff.
Bear
Olaso
I have lost my Innoncence
Thanks for the clarification here-- Also, in relation to the DVD, i just got it from The End, but it took FOREVER to get here.. It was worth paying $10 more to get it before the concert..
[RE: Opeth DVD]
I'm going to attempt The End Records again and see. Did you find it listed on their site? I couldn't locate it there.
I'm going to attempt The End Records again and see. Did you find it listed on their site? I couldn't locate it there.
Ken Golden from the Laser's Edge has informed me that he will be carrying it and selling it for less than $15!!! I think he should have it sometime this month.
Thank you so much for the tip Nightwish58. I was truly feeling like it was a lost cause. Another person recommended a place called The Artist Shop as well, that's in OH.
I'll check both places out!
I'll check both places out!
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