Question for Jonas (Or Anders)

[myownsilence]

I'm sure we all know how a lot of positive comments towards the great guitar work in the band

but I also am interested in the vocal journey that both you 2 follow, do you guys warm up in any way? Whats the secrets to the great dark depressive sounds that are obtained?


Any lessons or training, or is it just a natural thing!?

 

[Belligerent]

question:
have either of them ever posted on here before? in all seriousness

 

[Vincent J.]

question:
have either of them ever posted on here before? in all seriousness

Yes they both have. Jonas doesn't leave posts much, but blakkheim writes something quite frequently

 

[Belligerent]

good question for them
Always wondered myself where the depression is derived from
Or is it just a way to vent

 

[Phoenix5]

salient! shhhh.....

 

[the mourner13]

salient! shhhh.....

 

[EternityRites]

I would be interested in this answer also...to add to the original question, is there any plan to re-record some earlier material (like some of the great songs from Tonight's Decision) now that there has been such amazing improvement in overall vocal ability and melody construction? I think fans would really get excited for something like that.

 

[Camille]

Targeted at anyone of the Swedish persuasion
if not Anders/Jonas...

What is the proper pronounciation of the member's
full names (like a phonetic accompanyment would be
quite helpful I imagine).

Apologies if this question has already been raised
elsewhere :/

...Really couldn't be bothered to look.

Cheers dudes!

 

[Deliverance6]

jonas I believe is said- "yonas"
anders is just said anders
Mattias is said like "matt-ee-as"

 

[Camille]

Cheers friend! I was curious as I found
out recently that the Swedish pronounciation
for Mikael Akerfeldt's name was completely
different to how I'd imagined.

Sirnames?

 

[daimonion]

How to explain.. The "a" in anders is pronounced like the "a" "a boy". And the "rs" is pronounced like sh in "fish"

Jonas is harder.. The "a" here is also pronounced like the "a" "a boy" But the "o" ... hmm... Sorta like the end of "flow".. When you say that word you gradually close your mouth into a small opening. When its at its smallest - thats your "o" sound..

..yeah.

 

[Camille]

Thank you daimonion person!

My curiousity is by far my biggest
commission!

I will persevere and whatnot,

Cheers!