Oyvind Haegeland's influences

[batmura]

Who do you think was Oyvind influenced by the most when he was doing the Spiral Architect songs? His phrasing and vocal melodies remind me of Devon Graves from Psychotic Waltz -- no one else has such unique and complex vocal lines. Also, John Arch may be another influence. Other than these two, I can't think of any.

Has Oyvind ever commented on this by the way?

Cheers!

 

[Asgeir Mickelson]

John Arch!

- A

 

[zlogdan]

Arch rocks, but I guess that he also is a fan of Devon, isn't he Asgeir?

 

[Asgeir Mickelson]

He likes Psychotic Waltz, but I don't think they were a big influence on him. I might be wrong... I'll ask Øyvind to answer this himself.

- A

 

[Zamagna]

His singing reminds me of Tony Mills and Tate.

His vocal lines on the other hand,haven't heard such unique vocal lines in a long time,reminds me of Gregoor van der Loo meets Geoff Tate.

 

[sava]

I think he sounds a little bit like Devon Graves but John Arch is probably the only influence I can hear on Oyvind as far as the vocal lines are concerned.

 

[zlogdan]

Gregoor van der Loo was hugely influenced by Arch. I am a huge fan of Psychotic Waltz as well as anything that has Arch on it. I like APSOG a lot, probably my favorite FW cd, but my favorite Fates Warning era has Arch. That guy is a monster.

 

[Asgeir Mickelson]

"Awaken The Guardian"

- A

 

[Zamagna]

Mr.Asgeir,do you know if Oyvind has ever had any proper teaching? or is he self learned?

 

[Öyvind]

I received a few hours of classical training when I was 17 and again when I was 20-21.

Back when I was a young boy I started singing along to Saxon, Kiss and Judas Priest albums, and went from there to Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden and Hanoi Rocks. After a short time singing in a band I started listening to more progressive music and my influences were Rob Halford, John Arch, Geoff Tate, Ronnie James Dio and John Cyriis. They are still my biggest influences today.

What got me into the whole band thing was actually Vince Neil. I wanted to be on stage, party and meet a lot of girls, just like he did. I was 17 years old ...

Regarding Devon Graves/Buddy Lackey I heard a few songs early in the 90s and back then I didn't really care since he sounded too "rock" for me and not enough "metal". I heard the band again after joining Spiral Architect and learned to like his unique way of singing. Now I love the band and I hear that he may has influenced me more than I have realized.

 

[sava]

John Cyriis is one of the most underrated vocalists ever and he is one of my favorites. I never thought he was among your biggest influences. Your vocals in Manitou - Entrance has some Ray Alder feel. Were you influenced by him as well?

 

[Öyvind]

John Cyriis is one of the most underrated vocalists ever and he is one of my favorites. I never thought he was among your biggest influences.

Your vocals in Manitou - Entrance has some Ray Alder feel. Were you influenced by him as well?

Yes, to a certain point. Also Steve Benito from Heir Apparent, Midnight, Bruce Dickinson and Demis Roussos.

Btw, Manitou will start to rehearse again soon ...

 

[Asgeir Mickelson]

I don't think John Cyriis is underrated. Everyone knows he's great!

- A

 

[sava]

That's great news, Entrance is such a great album. I hope the next one will be even better

 

[sava]

I don't think John Cyriis is underrated. Everyone knows he's great!

- A

Let's say he is not as well-known as he should be then

 

[Zamagna]

What amazes me about Oyvind vocal lines,is his phrasing witch is particularly fast,and with his vibrato,blends pretty well,not to mention his backing vocals,rarely are on the same pitch as the main one,that gives a pretty cool atmosphere,not to mention the growls!

Cool,since both Asgeir and Oyvind is present,could any of you answer me what in god's name Oyvind sings at the cloud constructor? (near the end,4:05 to be exact)

 

[Öyvind]

What amazes me about Oyvind vocal lines,is his phrasing witch is particularly fast,and with his vibrato,blends pretty well,not to mention his backing vocals,rarely are on the same pitch as the main one,that gives a pretty cool atmosphere,not to mention the growls!

Thank you for the kind words, Zamagna.

Cool,since both Asgeir and Oyvind is present,could any of you answer me what in god's name Oyvind sings at the cloud constructor? (near the end,4:05 to be exact)

Emptiness struck as he realized
There’s no answer to “who am I? what am I?”
He then saw why men must construct for themselves
A Cloud of Unknowing

Ergo, not in a god's name ...

 

[zlogdan]

And did you know that John Cyriis is Brazilian ? Yeah, I heard some tracks of Agent Steel back in the 80s, when there was a metal radio show here. He was great.

 

[zlogdan]

"Awaken The Guardian"

- A

The quintessential 80s prog metal album along with Watchtower Control and Resistance, Operation Mindcrime , WHen Dream And Day Unite.

 

[zlogdan]

Regarding Devon Graves/Buddy Lackey I heard a few songs early in the 90s and back then I didn't really care since he sounded too "rock" for me and not enough "metal". I heard the band again after joining Spiral Architect and learned to like his unique way of singing. Now I love the band and I hear that he may has influenced me more than I have realized.

hey thanks for the information Öyvind man! I guess that Pyschotic Waltz is a influence of Spiral Architect and overall it might have influenced the music and the vocal lines...