Through out the album Kriegel dazzles on both electric and acoustic guitar. Demurtas has a silky, clear voice and she remains her own singer rather than pushing towards the operatic stylings of other Gothic bands. This page includes Ode To Echo's : cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, free MP3 download (stream), buy online links: amazon, ratings and detailled reviews by our experts, collaborators and members. It rocks out mightily in a King Crimson direction interspersed with Pinhas' sheer sound treatments. Demurtas and Nordhus also contribute well done duet vocals making this track the quintessential example of the rebuilt Tristania. Live At The Tivoli DVD. That turned out to not be the case at all, as “In The Red” has the best of both worlds: an energetic rockin' vibe with more than enough of a metal edge. Raymond Antrobus: Echo. Guitarist Douglas A Ott is also the band’s main producer, with The Great Divide having been recorded at his own studio, but if in the past the band’s followed his direction they’re now more involved after a ten year gap working on other projects. Culture of Ascent. Their latest offering, Ode to Echo, takes on the myth of Narcissus and Echo and reflects on the damage that not caring about others can do. - Allmusic Guide, Digipak edition with one bonus track"Fans of gothic metal, rejoice! There's not much in the way of experimentation or a single stand-out track, but that's actually more of a good thing than you might think, as there's really no filler tracks either.“In The Red” is likely to hold the attention of extreme metal fans better than a good deal of the other rock hybrid groups. This works when it mixed in with some sort of identifiable hook, but that's the problem: there are no identifiable hooks here. Lots of interesting guests this time around. It is the first album with drummer Aaron Raulston, and marks the return of former vocalists Carl Groves and Susie Bogdanowicz. Period: Baroque: Piece Style Baroque: Instrumentation Third track, “Electric Sky” then splits the difference, being catchy but still heavy.The album as a whole is incredibly cohesive, keeping up a solid and recognizable vibe while slightly altering the formula to switch between punk rock partying and darker themes. After unsuccessful efforts by Diegu to mediate between Avelin and Primos, the latter ends up with complete power and the world is thrown out of balance. Primos makes a pact with Death (George Osthoek) to take over the world. Diversity in song style, tempo, and tone highlight the band’s superb use of multiple singers, and keeps the album interesting throughout. Benzie has the kind of voice that is perfect for this style of music—familiar, but never readily traceable to a sum of affected influences. Harald Grosskopf is one of the founding fathers of the German underground Kosmiche Musik scene. Granted it's not brutal or extreme, but so long as you don't head into it expecting Arch Enemy you'll be good to go. L'Ethique is a great album from what was at the time The Richard Pinhas Band. IWH 1 Key C major Movements/Sections Mov'ts/Sec's: 5 sections Year/Date of Composition Y/D of Comp. Shadowlands. Glass Hammer: Crowbone. “Night on Earth” features great growl vocals over a simple but effective guitar riff and a real head banging rhythm line. The languorous vocal lines of “Diagnosis” contrast nicely with the high speed rhythm lines, and both carry emotional intensity.“Scarling” starts off as almost an old school rocker, but becomes a moody progressive / Gothic track driven by vocals and drums. His range alone is impressive, but his ability to weave it into inescapably catchy melodic motifs with intelligent messaging behind them is paramount to DLC’s universal appeal.Of course vocals alone are not the full package; this is passionate, high-energy music, and the band behind Benzie just kills it. Iron Butterfly never matched the warped excesses of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," either on their debut album of the same name or the rest of their catalog, yet they occasionally made some enjoyable fuzz guitar-driven psychedelia that works as a period piece. Live At Belmont DVD. I have little doubt that those in the metal and prog worlds who dug the group’s first release will have no trouble rekindling the flame with The Catalyst Fire, but with a little marketing muscle, this could be the vehicle that makes Dead Letter Circus an “anybody band,” and a damn good one at that." This is the ‘Ode to Mo’ in full: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Conceived as both an actual stage production and studio recording, Equilibrio was performed to four sold out audiences in July 2008 – over 4,000 people witnessed the opera. Think in terms of Yes, Kansas, ELP, and Gentle Giant and toss 'em in a blender. After an amazing 2011 that included the release and subsequent world tour of 'Testimony 2', and the release of the five disc set of 'Testimony 2 Live in L.A.', what could Neal possibly do to follow that? 1748 in 6 Cantatas (No.6) Language English Composer Time Period Comp. - Metal Sucks, "This is where everything almost went horribly wrong. -Cairo’s Hero!-The Golden Smile of the Nile! Beethoven's 250 this December! Highly recommended. If anything they’re two steps removed from an AOR sound leaning in towards early Asia with some latter day Beatles thrown in, and a less grandiose take on Spock’s Beard. Ode to Echo is the fourteenth studio album by American progressive rock band Glass Hammer, released on March 11, 2014. "irst impressions are the similarities to Spock’s Beard. At the end of the day, simply attacking the band's motives may seem rather harsh (and is certainly subject to opinion), but there is no denying that March ör Die ranks among Motörhead's least-celebrated offerings; nor can one ignore Lemmy's swift about-face toward more extreme fare on 1993's excellent Bastards." Excellent musicianship backs up the great vocal harmonies, delivered by guitarists Hidle and Gyri Losnegaard, keyboard player Einar Moen, and bottom end Ole Vistnes (bass / backing vocals) and Tarald Lie (drums).“Number” opens the release with growled vocals and a kicky drum line, intense bass and great guitar hooks. Perhaps his more notable contributions occured with his collaborations with Klaus Schulze. Lex … Higher profile guests include Randy Jackson (Zebra - not American Idol! - The Midland Rocks. Beyond Ode to Echo's mythical inspirations, Glass Hammer's concept is rooted in reality, and like all great myth, it shines light on aspects of real life. While this process is entirely data driven, the sculpture resembles my likeness from the groin up and that of my husband from the groin down. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ODE TO ECHO at the best online prices at eBay! His distinctive mix style of “rhythm guitar in the background— everything else upfront” plays a pivotal role in what makes Dead Letter Circus sound so friggin’ huge and heavy without sounding like a metal band.High praise aside, it’s worth acknowledging that very little has changed in the group’s formula. Among Ode to Echo’s departures from the heroic grandeur of Glass Hammer’s past several discs is song structure, where tunes now change abruptly in style and mood in midstream. - Hard Rock Haven, After a 10 year absence Enchant are back. Everything you'd ever want in a Neal Morse album is here; going prog elements, hooky pop choruses, intricate vocal weaving, blistering musicianship and beautiful melodies are all present and accounted for. It was recorded in the US on their 1977 tour in support of Stratosfear. Released: 2014. This track has a more conventional heavy metal feel to it, with strong contributions from guitars, bass and drums. That's the Glass Hammer sound. Be the first to write a review. Sure, Motörhead (arguably the most important underground band in rock history) had flirted with accessibility before, but with 1992's March ör Die, the English legends shed much of their unbridled power and skull-crushing distortion in order to break down the radio barrier once and for all. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Overall, Tristania continues to deliver the clear and precise metal that has won them a worldwide following. 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