Symphony X : Sea of Lies (Slate Drums)

[Nitsuj]

Hi guys,

Here's my humble attempt at a song from this phenomenal band. After a long wait since 97', I've only gotten to see them live for the first time this year in Bangkok and they were just simply amazing.

Needless to say, the urge to do this cover was truly immense and I hope I did them some justice.

Please let me know how it sounds on your end and I'll make some final tweaks.


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=728873&songID=7959371


Thanks.

 

[paladin shredder]

man, i'm impressed with anyone that can even attempt covering a symphony x song! this sounds like it's a faster tempo than the original as well, is it? also cool how you threw in the serpents kiss at the end.

main thing is mix wise, i'd try cleaning up the bass guitar, it sounds like it's making the mix to sound a bit muddy. eqing out 250-500hz could help. good guitar tone and good sounding drums, i might bring the cymbals down a little bit though.

 

[reaperscythe]

 

[lolzgreg]

This sounds awesome dude. Playing is beast! What Slate kit did you use?
I agree bring down the cymbals a tiny bit.

 

[Williamn]

Awesome playing and awesome song choice .
like paladin shredder said, the bass sounds a bit muddy at time tho.

but good job

 

[grywolf627]

Sounds great! I wish Michael would have this guitar tone! I love Symphony X but have always detested his tone. Great job on this!!

 

[Keregioz]

That was better than I expected to be honest. I do hear some sloppiness on the fast parts and solos though. Not that is easy to play them of course, I know I can't. I liked the way you played the vocal melodies with the guitar.
Nice drum programming too.

 

[kev]

haha fucking wicked man! One of my favs. I'd love to load up that midi and have a play along if you are willing to supply it

 

[saturnus]

oh man its better than the original Gratz

 

[JoshDRAH]

Wow this is fuckin killer...great job. I love Symphony X! I love how you solo'd all the vocal melodies, thats awesome.

 

[DaWolf]

Awesome ! That`s pretty close to the original and I love how you made the vocals with the guitar.
Soundwise I wouldn`t touch the cymbals, sounds fine to me.

I noticed the snippet from Serpent`s kiss at the end..full song please

 

[kenfobert]

Wow...Fucken awesome man. Did you play the bass as well? And the vocal lines on guitar are awesome.

 

[ichorus]

Well Done!

So glad I came on here tonight.

 

[grywolf627]

...I noticed the snippet from Serpent`s kiss at the end..full song please

+1

 

[brianhood]

this is so good i'd almost let you sit on my face
almost


more info on the recording please. What was used on bass and clean guitars



Edit: Geezzz...how long did it take you to learn/record all of this

 

[Ermz]

Nice work mate!

 

[Nitsuj]

man, i'm impressed with anyone that can even attempt covering a symphony x song! this sounds like it's a faster tempo than the original as well, is it? also cool how you threw in the serpents kiss at the end.

main thing is mix wise, i'd try cleaning up the bass guitar, it sounds like it's making the mix to sound a bit muddy. eqing out 250-500hz could help. good guitar tone and good sounding drums, i might bring the cymbals down a little bit though.

The album version is running at 150bpm. But 'live', the band plays it at 160 or so.

The end is actually a Serpent's Kiss and Walls of Babylon riff put together. Thought they worked alright since its always the same D, E, F notes.

Bass is always my weakest. I attenuated the highs actually, probably shld put it back. Will try your suggestion and eq out those frequencies.

Thx for the feedback.

 

[Nitsuj]

Wow...Fucken awesome man. Did you play the bass as well? And the vocal lines on guitar are awesome.

Its my first time tracking fingerstyle bass. I think I got away with it.

Thanks.

 

[Nitsuj]

more info on the recording please. What was used on bass and clean guitars



Edit: Geezzz...how long did it take you to learn/record all of this

Stingray 5 --> Sansamp RPM --> Really Nice Compressor (just to control peaks)

Its my first attempt at cleans, didnt know what to expect actually. It did get go thru a UAD 1176.

It took me to the 'edge of forever' to finish this project. :Smug: A couple of months to get the solos about right cos I'm not a speed player. And about 2 weeks on and off to track all the instruments.

Thanks bud.

 

[MetalJonesy]

sounds really good dude!! dont think ive ever tried to learn a symphony x song!! and its nice to hear a decent gtr tone on such a song!!