The vocals

[replicated]

Hey. I'm new to November's Doom. Heard of them through the Nevermore board and recently bought the Pale Haunt Departure (which I have been blasting in my truck for the past 2 weeks) The vocals are so awesome in this album. It is deep, yet distinct. Brutal, yet comprehendable. They are far from the typical death vocals. I was wondering, how in the hell do you achieve that sound? I myself am interested in learning some technique, and was wondering how you growl like that. :hotjump:

 

[NK]

Paul just opens his mouth and that sound comes out. Seriously, it's awesome! I asked him the same thing when we first met, and then he showed me. Kickass!

Happy New Year to you Novembers Doom lads! Good luck in 2006!

Neil K.

 

[PhlegethonVeins]

I heard that he is able to do such growls because he is a demi-god.

 

[FUBAR]

Yeah the growls are suprisingly clear. :Spin:

 

[Septembers Marc]

Warrel does not look all that good to me in that picture you got there, replicated. Does not have to do anything with the thread, but I just noticed...

 

[Danimal]

Paul should teach "growling lessions"! I would be the first one there!

 

[replicated]

Warrel does not look all that good to me in that picture you got there, replicated. Does not have to do anything with the thread, but I just noticed...

I beg to differ. Warrel looks surprisingly sexy in this picture. :hotjump:

 

[Novembers Paul]

Thanks guys. My biggest influence in my vocals were Chicago bands Sindrome, and Devastation. Troy Dixler had a very distinct sound to his voice, and I always admired the way he was so clear and audible. I wanted to keep that, only heavier, with more growl. Some of the guys who I have been inspired by, to keep pushing myself to reach the exact sound I wanted were Nick Holmes, and Dan Swano. Two of the very BEST growlers in metal.

 

[Septembers Marc]

Hear hear, Paul!!! I'd like to add Mike Akerfeld to that list.

 

[Billy Steele]

Nick Holmes is a badass growler. I've been working my ass off in trying to emulate the sound he has, specifically the Icon/Draconia Times style vox. I've also been working on Ville Laihailla-style dirty vox, but they end up coming off like Pasi Koskinen at times.

 

[Novembers Paul]

For me, Nick Holmes was his best during Lost Paradise and Gothic. I think Mike Akerfeld is a fantastic vocalist, but my mentions were for the guys who actually inspired me. Even Dan Swano came later on for me, after I was already doing it. Troy Dixler and Nick Holmes... To me, I've wanted to be a combination of those two guys.

 

[Jesse Pohjalainen]

Nick Holmes is a badass growler. I've been working my ass off in trying to emulate the sound he has, specifically the Icon/Draconia Times style vox. I've also been working on Ville Laihailla-style dirty vox, but they end up coming off like Pasi Koskinen at times.

Pasi has a great growl on Shape of Despair, you have to hear the song Entwined in Misery, its great.

 

[NvmbrsDoom5]

Pasi is one of my favorite vocalists, hence my concern regarding the new Amorphis cd, but I have heard some of the new material and it sounds really good, just different. I really liked Pasi's clean vocals and how he'd now and then throw in a brief growl here and there like on the "Tuonela" cd.

Other than Paul, Dan Swano and Mike Akerfeldt are probably my favorite growlers, along with that guy from Ribspreader.

 

[DEADHEART]

Paul has one of the best roars I've ever heard! Chuck Billy ain't bad either!

 

[AlphaTemplar]

It's actually his belly.

 

[Nag]

His bellayyyyyyyyyyy