[Culverin]

Does anybody else listen to the rock opera, symphonic metal, power metal genres? I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Any other suggestions guys?

Nightwish - Amaranth - YouTube


Ayreon - Valley of the Queens(live) - YouTube


Ayreon - Merlin's will - YouTube


stream of passion OUT IN THE REAL WORLD - YouTube


HAMMERFALL - Any Means Necessary - YouTube


I like the heavier hitting beats, cleaner vocals and overall, a more symphonic feel.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

[Glove]

I really like this! especially female vocals, thanks for introducing me to a new type of music.

[Wykydtron]

There are some great power metal bands out there. Hammerfall, Iced Earth, Helloween, Primal Fear, 3 Inches of Blood (their new stuff), and Wolf.

[Cereal Killer]

I'm a fan of Within Temptation :)

Within Temptation - Angels - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sCkAvh50Vs&feature=relmfu

[cressydrift]

Dimmu Borgir - The Serpentine Offering - YouTube

[CLDub]

Yes, you should listen to Rhapsody and Dragonforce or Sabaton... Edguy... Angra... the list goes on :)

[Tim Budong]

X Japan - Art of Life Live (34:05) - YouTube

dont know if u can call it symphonic metal, but its there.. enjoy my favorite song. 30minutes of AWESOME

[Culverin]

Yes... that's my favorite song too.
Chills every time I hear it...

Guess I'm going to have to play it now. :smug:

[dachinesedude]

art of life is fucking awesome, the ups and downs of the song is mesmorizing, i swear yoshiki's composing is on another level

wished they played parts of it in the concert last year, too bad

[Culverin]

:seriously:
I don't know what concert you were at...


X-Japan Art of Life Live in Vancouver - YouTube



Still... it's not like we were in Japan... :(

X JAPAN Art of Life Live full - YouTube


But one of the best nights of my life. I'm not going to forget that it was played...

I still have Yoshiki's water bottle. Threw it right at me.

[Tim Budong]

BEST FUCKING SHOW EVER
seen the band 3 times now
FUCKING RIGHTS

but best show was in Vancouver, best seats too
hehe
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5051342035_30a3422a79_z.jpg

this happened.. im in bluehood lol! i caught the bottle afterwards as well
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9943/37158442633364263500804.jpg

[lowda9]

I like power/melodic metal.

Cradle Of Filth - Nymphetamine - YouTube

[Culverin]

New Nightwish.

:fuckyea:



Nightwish - Storytime - YouTube

[SkinnyPupp]

This is the fucking nerdiest music ever :fuckthatshit:

Not hating though, I think it's awesome

But nerdy as fuck :D

[PJ]

^+1 LOL

Symphonic metal Lyrics are cheesier than Cheez Whiz.
And their arrangements sound like video game music.
Dragonforce's sales also skyrocketed since the release of Guitar Hero.. :fuckthatshit:

Lol anyways, as a songwriter/producer, I'm forced to appreciate all types of music.. which I do.
Especially in quality metal music, where some of them can harmonize their crazy shredding unbelievably on point. Metal guitarists always amaze the shit out of me.

[lowda9]

its all in the scales. Like all guitar teachers tell u to learn... your scales!!

[Soundy]

Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo [Timeless Version] - YouTube

savatage - hall of the mountain king - YouTube

Oh, and this... from a CD recorded and mixed by *ahem* moi!

Antiquus - Battle of Eylau - YouTube

Speaking of which - lots of great local bands doing this stuff!

[Tim Budong]

symphonic power metal is amazing becuz its not cookie cutter bullshit on top40
music theory is key

im still living in my 80s/90s metal

dont think i will ever leave...ahahahh

[Culverin]

shit just got real.


eScala - Palladio (HQ) Album Version - YouTube



coming from a violin background. this just blows my mind.

[Tim Budong]

nah shit got real with cellos

Nothing Else Matters - Apocalyptica - YouTube
One - Apocalyptica - YouTube
Apocalyptica - Enter Sand Man - YouTube
"Master of Puppets" in HD - Apocalyptica 5/22/11 Camden, NJ - YouTube
Apocalyptica featuring Corey Taylor - I'm Not Jesus - YouTube

[Culverin]

Nightwish "The Phantom Of The Opera" with lyrics - YouTube

[SkinnyPupp]

Bumping this thread for all to see. After getting hooked on the symphonic metal track on an album recently, I am craving for more, really bad. Listening to that Nightwish Phantom cover.. maybe it's my overall mental state lately but it damn near brought tears to my eyes. Powerful!

Oh and here's the track that got me hooked

OC ReMix #2699: Final Fantasy VI 'The Impresario' [Medley] by Jake Kaufman & Tommy Pedrini - YouTube

[Soundy]

Interesting... for some reason all that vocoder makes me think of ELO :badpokerface:

[SkinnyPupp]

Which song are you referring to?

[Soundy]

The one you just posted.

[Lomac]

Interesting... for some reason all that vocoder makes me think of ELO :badpokerface:

It actually puts me in mind of Queen's A Night At The Opera album, oddly enough.

[SkinnyPupp]

There's a vocoder in the one I posted? Didn't notice...

Unless you are referring to the harmony effect?

[Soundy]

First two vocal lines, soon as the thing starts, sounds like old-school ELO-style vocoder.