Opeth...orchestrated?

[Anarkissed]

Ah, i don't know if this has been discussed before. But anyways - once upon a time was listening to Orchid, and the fact that a lot of the guitar riffs were harmonized seemed very [somehow] reminscent of orchestral music. I just imagined how beautiful it could sound if it was played just with strings...anyone else thought about this?

Just a thought. For all I know it might sound crap, but you never know.

 

[KevyCanavan]

Sounds like a brilliant idea.

Ive often though that the S&M thing was wasted on Metallica. I'd love to see Opeth or Tool undertake a similar project.

 

[Ermz]

If done well, I think it could really work... but the chances of it being done well are pretty slim, I think. Also think about all the money that would have to be spent... then the band would have to re-learn all the old material, the whole studio orchestra would have to be hired... not to mention Mikael would have to write the parts for each instrument and shit.. it just wouldn't work, haha.

 

[no country for old wainds]

Yes, we've discussed this, and it MUST HAPPEN

 

[JesusChristPose]

As a fan of classical music, I am all for it.

 

[ucsbdude]

It's a long shot. But if done correctly it would be a masterpiece.

 

[KevyCanavan]

Mickael Kamen you mean lol

What kind of set do you think would work for this?

 

[The old Swede]

This is certainly a good idea if it is done with care, but the orchestra instruments should not just play the same things as the guitars (something I eventually noticed about S&M).

 

[Beth]

I cannot see this happening anytime in the near future; with Damnation only being recently released, I don't that the next couple albums will be as "extreme" as Damnation. (By extreme, I mean different.) They should be more true to Opeth and their "normal" style. Or one can hope anyway :Smug:

But I think I'd enjoy an album like that, eventually

 

[FlatteningOfEmotions]

It'd be great with even just a string quartet; not even necessarily an orchestra. Opeth's music with some classical tinges would be excellent.

 

[Stormwatch]

S+M totally destroyed some classic songs so I say NO! Opeth are fucking fine the way they are. Unless the songs are written with an orchestra in mind - leave it alon.

 

[Iblys]

Can't see it working too well with Opeth but I'd be open minded about listening to it.... whereas, I cannot see it working AT ALL with Tool. Cannot fathom how anyone can think it would work with Tool.

Aenema with strings? Stinkfist with trumpets? Schism with woodwinds?

What the fuck?

And what the fuck would they need a percussion section, Danny Carey has that battery under control all by himself.

 

[Eirik]

Apocalyptica covers Opeth..

now THAT I would love..

 

[Zivilyn]

I'd love to see Opeth or Tool undertake a similar project.

The String Tribute to Tool- Third Eye Open.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_1/104-6668368-4277551?v=glance&s=music

Your Welcome.

 

[L0bster]

I say nay.

Ther songs are very "big" as they are, and it would all probably drip over if an orchestra bumped in and enlarged the pieces to the size of a roman empire. They sound best performed by a band.

But I would definately give it a chance.

 

[segaszivos]

That would pretty cool.

 

[Blackwinged]

I remember reading an interview from a few years ago and the interviewer had suggested something like this. I would think something like the addition of a violin would really make for an interesting sound in their music.

 

[Lunatic_Fringe]

There are small orchestras(10-15 members) that would probly work great for this kind of thing.. Just adding in certain instrument parts and stuff... Would be interesting if they dont get out of hand with it...

 

[NutriGrain]

There are small orchestras(10-15 members) that would probly work great for this kind of thing.. Just adding in certain instrument parts and stuff... Would be interesting if they dont get out of hand with it...

Yeah It would be alright If it were done well in only certain parts. If it accompined the entire song, then I dont think It would sound to good.

 

[Anarkissed]

Oops, i almost forgot to reply to this thread.
i was mostly thinking of a string orchestra, rather than a full-blown hardcore brass+woodwind+percussion type thing. i know it wont happen for a long time, if they ever do, but i've always dreamed of In the Mist She was Standing with the violins and cellos going crazy. the result would definitely be pretty powerful.