Recommend some neo-classical influenced metal
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A common misconception is that 'neo-classical' means bands who enjoy masturbating their guitars, i.e. Dream Theater. What it actually means is when the composition is influenced by classical form but incorporated into modern styles. Stuff like The Chasm, Summoning and Miasma.
Utuk Xul
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Guardian of Darkness said:
Thanks for getting this out of the way so quickly. I doubt anyone will pay much attention to it though.
Int said:
That he is.
I actually JUST got into The Chasm like this month thanks to GoD and they're fast becoming my favorite. I was already familiar with symphony x, winds, and summoning, but I'll be sure to check out Miasma, Necrophagist and Adagio. Any others?
anonymousnick2001
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Actually, if you're into minimalism, Burzum would be a good choice.
And GoD is 100% on the money. There is nothing neoclassical about Dream Theater.
Symphony X...yes there is. However, they have old-school prog influences, and that's where the wanking solos come from.
And GoD is 100% on the money. There is nothing neoclassical about Dream Theater.
Symphony X...yes there is. However, they have old-school prog influences, and that's where the wanking solos come from.
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One word:
Hollenthon.
Yes, Hollen-fucking-thon!
Really great stuff unless you already know them of course.
Hollenthon.
Yes, Hollen-fucking-thon!
Really great stuff unless you already know them of course.
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Bryant
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Obviously the old Yngwie is one of the best. I am sure you are familiar with his work though.thecrimsonchin said:
Jason Becker had some cool stuff as well.
Angra has a little of that style in them.
Stratovarious has that sound as well, though I personally don't like them.
Wolf Hoffmann (former accept guitarist) released a solo album called "classical" but it's not much on the "heavy" side, but still decent stuff.
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Space Oddysey(neo-classical prog/power from Sweden) also sounds pretty promising. I have their album "Embrace the Galaxy" and have listened to some of it. Good stuff indeed.
DiscipleOfPlato
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Well, that's one method of describing neoclassicism in music, though certainly not the sole, precise definition. Generally, it's a loose term that indicates "of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of classical elements." This can be applied thematically, such as in the lyrical content of a composition, structurally, such as in the integration of classical structures such as the sonnet, rondo, minuet, etc. into modern music (which is what I suspect you were implying), or simply even in the utilization of classically-reminiscent complex elements (in this case, the neoclassical element would be present to a much lesser extent, but nonetheless present).
Understand I'm not trying to refute your assertion (which was basically correct), but being that it was rather pedantic, I thought I'd try and amplify it.
Oh, and I would also like to recommend Kayo Dot.
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The term neoclassical was originally coined to represent Debussy, Stravinsky, and members of the Second Viennese School.
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Kayo Dot/Maudlin of the Well's old label, Dark Symphonies, has alot of metal bands which include neo classical elements. Worth a try I guess, the other bands I had in my mind were already mentioned.
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