When will the OPETH legacy be complete??

Metalmaster said:
I honestly believe OPETH are close to quiting. THey are smart enough to see that they are at their height.

I would like to see them continue. Refering to your statement, I believe that while they are at their height, they will keep going. There is nothing else in this world like writing music, and Opeth is much more than substantial in doing so. They have perfected their art, and as they experiment more, the music keeps sounding better and better. I don't see Opeth breaking up for atleast another 3 or 4 years, even more. Let's hope they don't prove me wrong.
 
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squeegee your third eye said:
Since they've perfected their current epic death prog style, I'd be interested in some changes, such as a full-time keyboardist (piano or mellotron, NOT cheesy goth synths)
Yes, more piano would be great.

or some creative experimentation with shorter or more standard song structures (not formulaic of course, still creative & fresh).
No...
 
Short song structures don't have to be formulaic. Even if you don't like Rush, you must admit "YYZ", at 4-5 minutes long, is hardly stale and predictable, and it's beloved by many, deservedly so IMO. I'm just saying writing progressive music in a shorter format would be a natural challenge for Opeth to undertake. I'd love to see an Opeth album with six 4-5 minute mini epics, toped off by another 20 minuter.
 
I don't see Opeth doing short structures. It's not so much that Opeth has made long songs since the beginning, it's more that short structures can't lead to new ones as well as long structures can.

The 7 milestones lyrics off Orchid don't really mean antyhing I do'nt think. :D In no way has Opeth reached its peak, they have so much more to explore, such as more piano/synth/industrial approach (as long as they don't end up like NIN I'll be glad to hear more piano). But other than that, I do'nt know what else they could do. Martin Lopez has already showed us that he's the best motherfucking metal drummer around, especially on Deliverance. Peter has also showed us what an amazing guitarist he is, and Mikael is just an amazing songwriter.

That leaves Mendez. :) I'd like to see some experimenting with bass.
 
squeegee your third eye said:
Short song structures don't have to be formulaic. Even if you don't like Rush, you must admit "YYZ", at 4-5 minutes long, is hardly stale and predictable, and it's beloved by many, deservedly so IMO. I'm just saying writing progressive music in a shorter format would be a natural challenge for Opeth to undertake. I'd love to see an Opeth album with six 4-5 minute mini epics, toped off by another 20 minuter.
Honestly, I don't care how long the songs are as long as I can put on the album and listen to it from start to finish with no clue where each song began and ended. As long as it all flows together, it can be thirty/ two-minute songs for all I care.
 
I would like to see Opeth complete all touring for D1 & D2,whcih means one more USA and EUROPE tours.Topped off by all of the festival dates this summer,and the shows they say they want to do in different areas.And then i want the sorskogen record to be recorded,and then that project with steven wilson and mikael come out.And then opeth should do a huge epic metal comeback album in 2006/7 or something.

I want a break after these albums basically.I want to feel a bit disconnected with them so to speak.And then once again know what it's like to have Opeth as a unit active in the world again.

Could you imagine the anticipation of not having an opeth album for 4/5 years.

But if they release an album next year ill be pleased as hell.Either way will work for me:rock: