Other Instruments

[jimbobhickville]

On my way to work, I was listening to Fifth Reason's new CD, and on Mourning Glory they play some horns during part of the song. It got me thinking about how some metal bands incorporate different instruments (i.e. other than bass, drums, guitar, vocals, keyboards) and how cool it is when done right. Another good example of using horns is Sculptured, the first song on Apollo Ends (I can't recall the title). I don't know why, but they sound damn cool and add a uniqueness to the music that is missing in so many bands.

What are some of the coolest or weirdest other instruments y'all have heard incorporated into a metal song?

 

[locutos]

hmm a few years ago I saw a concert on TV. There was a band with two bagpipes players. I can't remember the name. But it sounded damn cool, was a kind of Folk Metal or something. I love bagpipes

anyone knows the name of the band?

 

[dill_the_devil]

I was gonna say John Davis' bagpipes in Korn, but I get the feeling I'd be hung from a tree for it...
There's a melodic death metal band called Cul who I've just reviewed for the site (the review's up now, folks) who incorporate a cello into some of their songs. It sounds really good!
Isn't there a hurdy-gurdy on Metallica's 'The Memory Remains' too?

 

[Drexle]

Originally posted by locutos
hmm a few years ago I saw a concert on TV. There was a band with two bagpipes players. I can't remember the name. But it sounded damn cool, was a kind of Folk Metal or something. I love bagpipes

anyone knows the name of the band?

In Extremo, perhaps? They sing in German, and have dual bagpipes.




In response to the actual question:

Otyg: Jews Harp, Violin, Flute

Shape of Despair: Flute on one album, and a Violin/Oboe combination on the next

Left Hand Solution used a Diggeriedoo in one track, but not accompanying any metal... more as a prelude to the metal.

 

[yourdeadgroom]

My Dying Bride- violin
Pan~Thy~Monium- Saxophone
Ulver- drum machine (oh wait, that doesn't count )
Edge of Sanity- Cello (on Crimson)

 

[Lutz]

Originally posted by Drexle


Otyg: Jews Harp, Violin, Flute

Also Cello and Willow Flute I belive..

 

[403]

I think the gathering uses a didgeridoo and a theremin on their how to measure a planet album.

Didgeridoo is a cool sounding instrument. It looks like a large weed pipe

 

[locutos]

Originally posted by Drexle


In Extremo, perhaps? They sing in German, and have dual bagpipes.

No wasn't them. They had melodies like Fintroll, partly kinda freaky, guitars stayed in the background. I'm not sure if they had a singer anyway...

 

[Lutz]

Grave Digger and Blind Guardian have bagpipes in some songs..

 

[madgirl]

AREA54'S ORIGINAL EP HAS CELLO ON IT -0 AND THEY ALSO HAVE KEYBOARDS ON THE DEBUT ALBUM - NO VISIBLE SCARS - IT ALL WORKS well!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT

 

[The Wanderer]

Celtic Frost used horns and stuff.

 

[jimbobhickville]

I think it is a Diggeriedoo at the beginning of Alchemist "Organasm", but I don't really know what a Diggeriedoo is for sure.

Of course, we also have bands like Therion, After Forever, and others that use orchestral arrangements, inlcuding violins, flutes, harpsicords, etc. I played some Therion for my friend's dad, who is a big classical music buff, and he enjoyed it thoroughly.

Another one I really enjoy is the bell, such as in Metallica's "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and Flotsam and Jetsam's "P.A.A.B.". It's a small touch, but it really works well.

 

[Drexle]

Originally posted by locutos


No wasn't them. They had melodies like Fintroll, partly kinda freaky, guitars stayed in the background. I'm not sure if they had a singer anyway...

If you figure out who it was, let me know. I have a soft spot for bagpipes.

 

[Russell]

Yeah. I like it when you have dance with guitars in etc. Genre mixing is good. Now I'm going up to wolverhampton to kill dill

 

[dill_the_devil]

Bring it on, bitch... I'll fudge you up!

 

[Russell]

@cmon then u funking bar steward I'll brting the weapons, you bring the drink so when we've finished we can get pissed and listen to good music

*Mental note - take sleep deprivation as secret weapon*

 

[dill_the_devil]

I'll set up a tape recorder with the Star Trek soundtrack in the background...

'dun-dun DERRR DERRR DERRR DERRR DERRR dun-duh DERRR derr bom-bom bom-bom bom-bom...'

Hmm... I think it loses something in the transcription, doesn't it?

 

[Russell]

Yes, but my secret weapon doesn't:

Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom

Now, suck on that

 

[dill_the_devil]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*deep breath*
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*collapses into a wretched heap, sobbing uncontrollably*

 

[Russell]

*steps back and scans the scene*

My work here is done! Mwahahahaha