rockyracoon said:
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Nightmare1z said:Well, I mean we can't deny some bands performed less then I had anticipated -Secret Sphere
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I have to totally disagree with you as I thought Secret Sphere were absolutely amazing! I love that band, and Rob Messina is incredible live. Their new album Heart & Anger is one of the best albums I have heard this year.
I actually wish they would return to Prog Power; a great bunch of guys, friendly, and dedicated to what they do. To each his own, but I am curious as to why you did not like them? Are you even a fan? Is it one of those things where you are a fan but just thought they put on a bad performance, or did you not even know them going in? It is much tougher getting into a band, imo, if you have never heard of them prior to their performance.
ashaman7122 said:
nightwish58 said:Nightmare1z said:Well, I mean we can't deny some bands performed less then I had anticipated -Secret Sphere
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I have to totally disagree with you as I thought Secret Sphere were absolutely amazing! I love that band, and Rob Messina is incredible live. Their new album Heart & Anger is one of the best albums I have heard this year.
I actually wish they would return to Prog Power; a great bunch of guys, friendly, and dedicated to what they do. To each his own, but I am curious as to why you did not like them? Are you even a fan? Is it one of those things where you are a fan but just thought they put on a bad performance, or did you not even know them going in? It is much tougher getting into a band, imo, if you have never heard of them prior to their performance.
No, actually I am a fan. Have all three of the first albums *Which when they played PP is what they had out*. Haven't picked up the new one though. Devin Townsend would be someone who let me down with me not even knowing.
Personally, I thought there were several factors for them letting me down a little.
1) The lead guitar sound was complete crap. I could not hear the solo's at all for 3/4 the songs.
2) Band/Audience interaction. The band just did not click with the audience for some reason. I'm talking about like a Tobias Sammet level. When the singer would talk to the crowd and say stuff, it seemed like half the audience was asleep.
That's probably the main 2 for them. They were one of my most eager bands going in - but after they show I was pretty much
And I've read other reactions from people on various forums, and they just weren't received that well. I think part of the problem is everyone loved their 2nd album, but their 3rd had many people doing a big "WTF". I like their theird album though!
YtseJammer said:
Nightmare1z said:nightwish58 said:No, actually I am a fan. Have all three of the first albums *Which when they played PP is what they had out*. Haven't picked up the new one though. Devin Townsend would be someone who let me down with me not even knowing.
Personally, I thought there were several factors for them letting me down a little.
1) The lead guitar sound was complete crap. I could not hear the solo's at all for 3/4 the songs.
2) Band/Audience interaction. The band just did not click with the audience for some reason. I'm talking about like a Tobias Sammet level. When the singer would talk to the crowd and say stuff, it seemed like half the audience was asleep.
That's probably the main 2 for them. They were one of my most eager bands going in - but after they show I was pretty much
And I've read other reactions from people on various forums, and they just weren't received that well. I think part of the problem is everyone loved their 2nd album, but their 3rd had many people doing a big "WTF". I like their theird album though!
It seemed to me that the crowd was a bit tired after Pagan's Mind tore the place up.
Zod proposed that prog suffers when following power. In SS's case the opposite was true.
P.S. Therion is this years under rated WOW! factor.
Nightmare1z said:nightwish58 said:No, actually I am a fan. Have all three of the first albums *Which when they played PP is what they had out*. Haven't picked up the new one though. Devin Townsend would be someone who let me down with me not even knowing.
Personally, I thought there were several factors for them letting me down a little.
1) The lead guitar sound was complete crap. I could not hear the solo's at all for 3/4 the songs.
2) Band/Audience interaction. The band just did not click with the audience for some reason. I'm talking about like a Tobias Sammet level. When the singer would talk to the crowd and say stuff, it seemed like half the audience was asleep.
That's probably the main 2 for them. They were one of my most eager bands going in - but after they show I was pretty much
And I've read other reactions from people on various forums, and they just weren't received that well. I think part of the problem is everyone loved their 2nd album, but their 3rd had many people doing a big "WTF". I like their theird album though!
THANK YOU SIR!!!! YOU MADE MY NIGHT!!! Somebody finally interpreting the concept of what im asking. You have absolutely touched on EXACTLY what im talking about. There are so many factors that go into a band performing at a high level. God forbid someone actually think a band might not perform up to its expectations. The list you gave was so right on. Totally the kind of random factors that for some people can make or break an experience. Fine for some of you to say that you expect ALL bands to just totally kick ass, but I think thats ridiculous. Doesnt hurt sometimes to not be into everything! Personally, im going into the show with some doubts about one or two bands, but at the same time im hoping that they prove me wrong. At the same time, I understand that perhaps one of my favorites my not perform to my expectations...whoa, did i just have an opinion...
Not true. I suggested that Circus Maximus might suffer following Manticora. I think there are a number of Prog bands who can hold their own. It all comes down to the energy level of the music, and the energy level of the musicians playing it.mtlheart said:
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