Now Playing Thread

[PH]

So, Paxi, when are ya gonna venture past the safe haven of DT into the dangerrrous world of metal 

So now all of a sudden, DT isn't metal anymore?
You still looking forward to their upcoming album then?

[PH]

Listening to:
Kaipa - "In The Wake Of Evolution"
1. In The Wake Of Evolution

I remember being still in discovery phase regarding this band. That was a really awesome time for me, 'cos this band is so good!
One of the best 2010 albums for me by the way!

[Nicky007]

So now all of a sudden, DT isn't metal anymore?

Of course DT are metal, in fact brilliant metal, and they are even dangerous at times - like a true metal group should be 

But for some reason that I don't understand, DT are comme il faut in broad prog circles, while e.g. Judas Priest and Opeth aint, altho they are equally brilliant and equally prog 

Admittedly Nevermore are harsher, and thus harder to get into 

You still looking forward to their upcoming album then?

Of course, very much so 

I'm gonna miss Mike I, but I'm very curious about what Mike II is gonna contribute with 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Sparks:  Hospitality On Parade

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBNE9qnLaI

Wonderful song, one of my fave rock songs 

Nicky.

[The Butterfly Man]

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light: My attempts with Foo Fighters havent been too successful. I simply find them boring. But I'l give'm another run at some point 

Hey Nick, try this link where you can hear/see Foo Fighters perform their whole new album live in the studio and see if you like (any of) it : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnmzins2Uow

NP  Sparks:  Hospitality On Parade

Wonderful song, one of my fave rock songs 

I'm sorry but I think that sounds awful, especially the vocals... But maybe it's because you're older than me...

NP: Editors - Back Room

Pretty straightforward but also pretty good!

Tom

[Teunis]

Peter Gee - East Of Eden
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations

[Nicky007]

Hey Nick, try this link where you can hear/see Foo Fighters perform their whole new album live in the studio and see if you like (any of) it

I played some of it. I like all that energy, and I think it's great that they made it all accessible for free on YouTube. I'm sure they'r real genuine and in it for the music, and not for the money. (Guess they have enuff to live quite comfortably by now.)

It just doesnt seem to me like they'v put so much effort into making their songs. My guess is that Dave - or some other guy in the group - started strumming or riffing casually, the other guys got into it, and they quickly got a song banged together, smacked some straightforward lyrics to it 

I'm not sayin that Kurt worked long and hard to get his songs together, but he emerged at the time with a unique energy and total commitment, which had its prog value 

Dave has, probably genuinely, tried to extend that energy ... but a lot has happened since Nirvana, and we (read: critical proggie listeners) need somethin else now 

Well, that's my take on it. If anyone disagrees, then let us hear 

I do like Dave's contribution to Them Crooked Vultures, a pantheon group with me, but here he's also in an entirely different company 

I'm sorry but I think that sounds awful, especially the vocals... But maybe it's because you're older than me...

Hey Tom, did you give it a proper chance ?

You know, it is very special and requires some tuning in 

Iac I'm a real succor for this song 

I like the commentary by Thequornhunt (must be a veggie) right under the YouTube video:

"My goodness. My godness. But are they known today outside Scandinavia and the UK? Everybody's always copied them and yet no credit has been given. For me, Indescreet and Kimono my house opened my eyes to music, as did in a way Sweet with Fanny Adams. And this is my absolute favourite. Thanks Sparks. Some of us will never forget =D"

Right, Sparks is probably the most uncredited group eva in rock history 

But what do I care really: They made these fantastic songs on Kimono, Indiscreet, and Propaganda, and they bring joy again and again to those of us who go straight for the real thing - and avoid getting misled by commercial TV and radio 


And Tom, if there's anythin with age, then it's that it's harder to trick me today than thirty years ago, e.g. convince me that somethin is innovative. And I go more for special stuff than I did earlier. You know, I'v heard quite a lotta music by now 


But OK, how about this one then, also one of my rock faves:

Sparks:  Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth    www.youtube.com/watch?v=haf5s0b--zw

You even got a marshie introducing the performance 

Man, I can see that wonderful video over and over, sooo much melody and pure joy 

Am I the only one who digs Sparks ?  Whew, I really like those three albums from their classic era 


Okay Tom, I'm pretty sure you'l like this one iac, and ya gotta get to know this fantabulous metal band - man:

Negura Bunget:  Dacia Hiperboreana    www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPQY1M1s-RI

Negura can be a lot more sophisticated, but there's some pristine beauty in these relatively simple moods 

I'v posted the song several times before, in the Room and on FB ... well, iac here ya have another chance 

Nicky.

[Teunis]

Fischer Z - Going Red For A Salad (compilation album)

youth sentiments 

[Nicky007]

NP  Killswitch Engage:  As Daylight Dies

Hm, don't quite getit 

Anyone else into this band ?

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Zep:  Achilles Last Stand

Maybe not one of their best, but man, this is Zep 

Listenin to that stuff brings back sooo much 

You young Roomies under 30 don't have a chance to getit, but Iggy, Funky, Cap, Bups, Teunis ?

youth sentiments 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

Tonight i will be giving the first Black Country Communion album a spin

Hey Funky, what's that ?

...

OK, found the answer myself:

"Black Country Communion is an English-American rock supergroup featuring Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, Derek Sherinian, and Joe Bonamassa." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Country_Communion

Next question: What'r they like ?

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Pearl Jam:  Yield

This is one of the groups that have taken longest time with me, but now I really like'm, and I'm in no doubt any longer that they'r pantheon 

Their lyrics are great too 

No Way is a real smasher - crank it up, guys:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-5ON-OfTqg

I'm not so sure about the video tho 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Iced Earth:  Horror Show

Great album, thoughtfull lyrics too 

Bups, you were a bit into Iced Earth, if I remember correctly. Funky, Mad 

Here, a great ballad:

Iced Earth:  Ghost Of Freedom    www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Y5GZzMcl8

lesdavidov (directly under the video):

"The ghost of freedom is watching over soldiers who fight or fought for liberty and peace. Its about a boy who lost his father in the war, but everyone can interpret the song its own way."

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Futures End:  Your Decay 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8wpMka6zN8&NR=1

From Wikipedia:

Futures End is a Californian progressive metal band formed by guitarists Christian Wentz and Marc Pattison.

Once their first few demos were completed, Fred Marshall, formerly of progressive metal band Zero Hour, was chosen to be their vocalist for his powerful vocals and great melodic sense. Shortly thereafter, bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Sadus, Iced Earth) and drummer Jon Allen (Testament, Sadus) came on board to complete Futures End.

Their music has been compared to bands such as Symphony X, Testament, and Alice In Chains.

The band's debut album, Memoirs of a Broken Man, was released in October 2009 under Nightmare Records to considerable critical acclaim from the heavy metal community. That same year, the album was voted 'Best Progressive Metal Album of 2009' in USA Progressive Music Magazine's annual poll, beating fellow contestants Redemption, Shadow Gallery, Edgend, and progressive metal giants Dream Theater.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futures_End

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

Nachtmystium:  Assassins

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMQKtFw-Ngw

Super, a group that keeps me returning for more 

deektedrgg: "these guys are Freakin' awesome" 

Funky, Mad, Iggy, Tom, Bups 

Hey guys, what happened to metal ?  Do you let yer Ms's switch off yer sets when ya'r playin metal ?  So it's pussy rock from now on ? 

Comon, let's see some action here 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

Hey guys, here's somethin real nice: Have you heard of Shadowlight ? They were recommended to me on Facebook. I'm sure that Arena fans will like'm 

If you'r on FB, then here:  www.facebook.com/pages/Shadowlight/101240186599103?sk=app_2405167945

If ya'r not, well, then get there ... or find Shadowlight somewhere else 

Nicky.

[Bupie]

NP  Iced Earth:  Horror Show

Great album, thoughtfull lyrics too 

Bups, you were a bit into Iced Earth, if I remember correctly. Funky, Mad 

I only have their Live In Athens and it's good indeed but I find most of their lyrics and attitude too nationalist for my taste, like many metal bands unfortunately 

NP Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

Too soon to judge apart from the cover of Kansas' Point Of Know Return which is good and shows that the guys have good influences 

[funkster]

In the gym yesterday it was Lifeline by Neal Morse and today it could be Police or Status Quo - nice bit of
rock 

[funkster]

NP  Iced Earth:  Horror Show

Great album, thoughtfull lyrics too 

Bups, you were a bit into Iced Earth, if I remember correctly. Funky, Mad 

Here, a great ballad:

Iced Earth:  Ghost Of Freedom    www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Y5GZzMcl8

lesdavidov (directly under the video):

"The ghost of freedom is watching over soldiers who fight or fought for liberty and peace. Its about a boy who lost his father in the war, but everyone can interpret the song its own way."

Nicky.

I will give this a blast tonight Nicky and thanks as ever for all your recommendations.

We might not always like them but it is great that you share with us all my friend.

[Teunis]

Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape 

[Manatee]

Gazpacho - Missa Atropos

This is a good album, but thus far it hasn't blown me away the way Night and Tick Tock have.  Hopefully they have another one the quality of those still in them.

NP  Zep:  Achilles Last Stand

Maybe not one of their best, but man, this is Zep 

That is the best song from Presence if memory serves.  That's one of many LPs that's been boxed up and hasn't seen the light of day since I moved to my present location.   

[Nicky007]

I only have their Live In Athens and it's good indeed but I find most of their lyrics and attitude too nationalist for my taste, like many metal bands unfortunately 

It's correct that their lyrics express devotion to their country (USA), but I think that they do it in a nice way. I consider that the US-Americans have good reasons to be proud of their country 

Why should only Frenchies be allowed to be chauvinistic, Bups ? 

NP Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight

Too soon to judge apart from the cover of Kansas' Point Of Know Return which is good and shows that the guys have good influences 

Great to see that you'r expanding yer prog portfolio 

Nicky.

[PH]

I think it might be better for me not to comment on Nicky's last few Now Playing-posts and their YouTube links.

Instead I want you all to know what I'm listening to (that's what this topic is about after all):

Dream Theater - "Awake"
5. Voices

James LaBrie has progressed a lot since and after this album. But this album is already very nice. Very dark too.

[Nicky007]

I think it might be better for me not to comment on Nicky's last few Now Playing-posts and their YouTube links.

Except that I think you'l like Shadowlight, Paxi, and maybe Sparks too, as they'r very melodic and not heavy 

NP  Crimson Glory: Astronomica 

Nicky.

[funkster]

Except that I think you'l like Shadowlight, Paxi, and maybe Sparks too, as they'r very melodic and not heavy 

NP  Crimson Glory: Astronomica 

Nicky.

Crimson Glory - now there is a blast from the past ! Masks and melodic metal