New tracks (metal)

Stachio · #1 01-13-2007, 06:24 PM

If the whimsy strikes you, please give these tracks a listen and give me some feedback. These are pre-mastering so the levels aren't set in stone, but it is close. Let me preface these by saying they're on the heavier side. I recorded with my fretless Roscoe SKB3006 through a BassPOD and a Sansamp for those interested.
The 2 tracks are Movements 1 and 3 on this page.

Stachio · #2 01-16-2007, 03:40 PM

Nothing guys?

**Josh Ryan** · #3 01-16-2007, 05:30 PM

listening now.

that was pretty damn good! I have no critique, I liked it. I guess if there was anything, the bass was a little quiet at times, but I'm listening through headphones right now so it could just be that. Otherwise that was quite cool, good work, both pieces.

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I really liked the acoustic breaks, notably the bass parts.

Against Will · #4 01-16-2007, 05:59 PM

I liked them both. I'm not a big fan of power-y metal, which is what it sounds like to me. But it's pretty good. On "Movement 1", I felt that the first acoustic part kind of came out of nowhere. I went back and listened again and I heard the drums and the guitars speed up, but it sounded kind of marginal, not a very obvious buildup. This may be nick-picking, for myself, I'm a big fan of sudden changes in dynamics and tempo, I don't know if you intentionally made it subtler. But I thought when you do a second time, and really quickly shift into the acoustic part right near the end of the same song it sounds really awesome.

I really liked "Movement 3", really bad ass.

Stachio · #5 01-17-2007, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the comments, guys.
I think I agree on the bass volume on the sections that aren't acoustic. I think that's the only thing I'll be bringing up during mastering.
The drums probably do speed up a little on the first track. That's how our drummer tends to play it, so we stuck with it

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MarkMyWordsXx · #6 01-17-2007, 06:09 PM

like em alot, i kinda expected them to suck(for no reason, just in one of those moods) and it was prety nuts

MaskedJackal · #7 01-18-2007, 12:58 AM

It's great stuff....and very clearly Opeth-influenced.

So uh, when does the Pharoah/Canvas Solaris split 7" with the Coroner covers come out mannnn?????

Stachio · #8 01-18-2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkMyWordsXx

like em alot, i kinda expected them to suck(for no reason, just in one of those moods) and it was prety nuts

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by MaskedJackal

It's great stuff....and very clearly Opeth-influenced.

So uh, when does the Pharoah/Canvas Solaris split 7" with the Coroner covers come out mannnn?????

We finished our song a few months ago (October or November), but I haven't heard anything from Pharoah. We shall see

Matt Till · #9 01-18-2007, 02:29 PM

Not my style of metal, but with headphones on, I can hear your bass playing fine, and it sounds awesome. Crazy crazy amount of talent you've got, compositionally as well as being able to handle guitar duties as well.

Twistad · #10 01-18-2007, 02:54 PM

Wow! You and your band sound great! I'd definitely pay for an album.

agreatheight · #11 01-18-2007, 03:11 PM

Overall, I think it sounds great.

As for critique, I think the distorted rhythm guitars are a bit muddy / bass heavy, notably the one on the left on Movement One. I'd eq a *little* back out; it'll clean up your track. I also agree that the bass should be a touch louder. Other than that, sounds real good!

Oh, and I love fretless in metal!

Nice work!

Matt Till · #12 01-18-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Twistad

Wow! You and your band sound great! I'd definitely pay for an album.

I think he did all the music in attempts to find a band who would "cover his stuff"... that's what his page suggests.

Stachio · #13 01-18-2007, 04:54 PM

Thanks again guys.

The 2 movements were actually made with a complete band. I just uploaded those on my previous project's page out of laziness.

agreatheight - Funny you should mention that. We've actually been hassling the guitarist on the left about his tone being bass heavy. The typical Dual Rectifier issue.

YogSothoth · #14 01-20-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MaskedJackal

It's great stuff....and very clearly Opeth-influenced.

Indeed. Within about 10 seconds of the first movement I was thinkin' Opeth. But don't get me wrong, I LOVE Opeth. I am listening now. Obviously you have done a great work here and I have no critque to offer. However, I am glad to listen to it for free.

agreatheight · #15 01-20-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Stachio

agreatheight - Funny you should mention that. We've actually been hassling the guitarist on the left about his tone being bass heavy. The typical Dual Rectifier issue.

Lol, I hear that. It's tough in metal - the guitar amps are so high gain and bass heavy that it can be a real challenge to cut through. And the Mesa's are something else. Don't get me wrong, it all sounds great... but I'd EQ some of the bass out of his signal and boost up your track when he's not watching, hehe. I think it'd do the song right!

jsbass · #16 01-20-2007, 11:43 PM

Sounds very Megadeth-ish. Except for the constant bass drum.

Demon · #17 01-21-2007, 03:12 AM

Definatly has an opeth vibe to it.
Really great bass, and your another proof that FL can work in metal for those who say otherwise! Reminds alot of Steve DiGiorgios work on Iced Earth-Dracula and his work with Vintersorg. Should boost the bass a bit tho. It doesnt stick out of the mix enough at many parts, but Great job on the bass!
As for the rest of the band im not gonna give any detailed opinions, but ill say it sounds very good completely honest! Def like the progressive sound.
Couldnt get the second one working, so this is based on the first one

bassist 4 life · #18 01-21-2007, 10:23 AM

That made my day.

Stachio · #19 01-21-2007, 11:13 AM

Demon - Approval from the Mecca of metal (Sweden)! I personally prefer the 3rd Movement, if you get a chance to get that to work.
Thanks again guys. There is a clear Opeth influence with the earlier material but we're slowly steering away from this with the new material and hopefully finding our own sound.
The bass volume should be adjusted in the mix this coming week.