Regarding the funk passage in The Lotus Eater

[Silent Dance With Death]

I managed to catch Opeth in New York during their US tour back in September. In the photo pit during the concert, was a New York Times reporter. A couple of days after the show I read his review and it turns out he wasn't too fond of the performance.

That being said, he described the funk passage in The Lotus Eater as "ludicrous."

Being something of a jazz and funk nut, I completely appreciate and love that funk part. Every Opeth fan I know loves it as well. My question is, is there anyone here who also thinks it is "ludicrous"? I understand that Opeth has never really done the funk thing before so it might take some getting used to.

Whether you love or hate the funk passage, discuss it.

I love it because not only is it unexpected, it's also very refreshing that Opeth is experimenting with funk. Hopefully they will incorporate more funky grooves in the future.

 

[GhostOfPudding]

I love it.

 

[Lothlorien]

i love it. i done see it as a gimmick, i see it as an appetizer for what opeth may create on their next album.

 

[Silent Dance With Death]

I had the band directors at my high school listen to The Lotus Eater and they loved it as well. Could it be that you have to be a pretentious New York Times reporter to not enjoy Opeth playing some funk?

 

[Hox]

I fucking love it.

 

[Vivören]

a New York Times reporter

Nuff said.

 

[BefriendedUnit]

New Yorkers don't like anything, so...

 

[Silent Dance With Death]

It appears every New Yorker in the audience that night (myself included) enjoyed it.

 

[To rid you disease]

one of my fav opeth moments

 

[mexicola]

I managed to catch Opeth in New York during their US tour back in September. In the photo pit during the concert, was a New York Times reporter. A couple of days after the show I read his review and it turns out he wasn't too fond of the performance.

That being said, he described the funk passage in The Lotus Eater as "ludicrous."

Being something of a jazz and funk nut, I completely appreciate and love that funk part. Every Opeth fan I know loves it as well. My question is, is there anyone here who also thinks it is "ludicrous"? I understand that Opeth has never really done the funk thing before so it might take some getting used to.

Whether you love or hate the funk passage, discuss it.

I love it because not only is it unexpected, it's also very refreshing that Opeth is experimenting with funk. Hopefully they will incorporate more funky grooves in the future.

I totally agree with you.

 

[Crackfare]

it makes this opeth song at least one song that you can dance to like an idiot without embarrasment.

 

[burntoast]

Nuff said.

Motherfucker! You stole my reply.

 

[philno]

the funk passage IS totally out of place, just as most of watershed is.

 

[Crackfare]

i think only Porcelain Heart is out of place on WS...Reaaaalllyyy out of place.

maybe hex omega too..not very interesting anyways.

 

[Weakness]

I don't hear it much as a funk part. I hear it much more as a fusion arrangement. Never the less NY Times = TMZ

 

[burntoast]

the funk passage IS totally out of place, just as most of watershed is.

I think it feels right within the song.

Also I happen to like that Watershed is all over the map. Although it comes across as an unfocused effort, I'd argue that it makes for an interesting listening experience.

However, I think some of the songs could have been structured better, especially "Heir Apparent" and "Porcelain Heart."

 

[Silent Dance With Death]

I think the funk passage would feel more out of place if the transition into it wasn't as flawless as it is. I think my favorite part about it is how Axe introduces the groove right before the rest of the band kicks in. Fuckin stellar.

 

[isolation_years]

i loved it, probably my favorite part of the song, great idea and well pulled off

 

[Slunk]

The drums are absolutely amazing on the funk passage. I love it.

 

[Para Bellum]

Well that reporter is "ludicrous" cuz that part is fucking fantastic!