I was in barnes and noble the other day, drinking a grande dark roast, and going through guitar world, guitar player, and so forth and I noticed that Sym X is nowhere to be seen. No advertisement, no articles, no endorsements. I remember MJR was saying something like the music is to be more accessible or so. Well, I think that is one point but if they would like more accessibility, I think they have to strut their stuff a bit, not in a bragging way, but to be accessible. Write columns on theory or technique or their experiences , tab out a song or two. Lend themselves to interviews in those kinds of magazines with that kind of press. I see bands like Periphery plastered all over the place. I dont mean anything against Periphery in anyway, they sound like a super band but I think you know what I am trying to say. I know for damned sure, if anyone put out a DVD tutorial they would be gobbled up fast. The same is true for a concert. Sonata Arctica did.
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Romeo could have been referring to the music itself as being more accessible. I think Periphery is going to be more popular by default as they're playing a more popular style with that hardcore djent craze that's unfortunately sweeping the metal scene.
Yes, I agree with you. I think he did mean that he intends the music to be more accessible. BUT---- I cant help but imagine how more accessible it would be if they were a bit more.... what is the word.... accessible. yeah. lol. Or rather, availed themselves more. Maybe that is not the way to phrase it as I certainly dont know how those mechanisms work. Let me say it like this: If I seen Sym X in an issue of guitar world.. I would tell two friends.....
I think the only way for Symphony X to become more accessible to the masses is to completely change their style, and that's the last thing I want.
I'll take cheesy songs about killer machines over any of the popular metal these days, and I don't even consider Symphony X to be that cheesy. I certainly don't cringe over anything they do... OK maybe The Witching Hour, but nothing like *cough*mikeportnoysdayafterdaynightafternightmalarkey*cough*
I'll take cheesy songs about killer machines over any of the popular metal these days, and I don't even consider Symphony X to be that cheesy. I certainly don't cringe over anything they do... OK maybe The Witching Hour, but nothing like *cough*mikeportnoysdayafterdaynightafternightmalarkey*cough*
Jax
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no man, I am not even saying they are cheesy and should change. I completely love Sym X; I dont know what to say about Portnoy; but pls, lets not make this thread about him. .
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Yeah, I know what you mean. I've never seen them mentioned in those magazines either. I think the problem with Symphony X is poor MARKETING. Nowadays, it's not enough to write good songs, release great albums and give superb live performances. Marketing is the secret of the business.
yes, you are right I would believe. I would bet that things would be different if they would. They certainly have a marketable product.
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Did you guys at least enjoy the new website launch that coincided with the album release?... oh wait...
Did you guys at least enjoy the new website launch that coincided with the album release?... oh wait...
I liked the website design they had for Paradise Lost better... oh wait...
Jax
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Our webmaster has been working on it, but has had a recent death in the family. But hey, thanks for your understanding.
