Ghost is now officially the trendiest band of 2011[views:51434][posts:196]_____________________________________ [May 29,2011 11:51pm - arilliusbm ""] ArrowHeadNLI said: arilliusbm said: = better than ghost? I don't really consider Ghost to be prog, though. I think we're off on a (really cool) tangent. Here comes the sun really makes me realize that Ghost sounds like Blue Oyster + Mercyful Fate + Beatles pop songs. Agreed, they aren't prog. I've seen people describe them as a progressive metal band. I don't agree with that at all. Most "prog" bands from the 70s incorporated some sort of organ or moog synth, therefore I guess the connection is drawn. As far as the MF connection is made, I can see what Eye was saying, but also see the other side of the argument. I think the vocalists' main influence is KD and MF, whereas the music is definitely not, although with slight hints here and there. |
| _______________________________ [May 30,2011 4:06am - Seth ""] If that is Ghost and that is metal, then I think they would be good back a few decades. If you like it good, but wow, I think their image is heavier then their music. |
| ________________________________________ [May 30,2011 7:41am - eyehatehippies ""] Yeah, they aren't really heavy at all, I don't think that's the point. For Goblin, definitely check out their soundtrack work. The soundtrack they did to the Italian version of Dawn Of The Dead (aka Zombie over there) is excellent. |
| ______________________________________ [May 30,2011 9:05am - ArrowHeadNLI ""] Seth said:If that is Ghost and that is metal, then I think they would be good back a few decades. That's why it's good NOW. They have a classic sound that's been sorely missed for a few decades. Thus the Mercyful Fate comparisons. It's not the riffs, it's the recording and sound. If Kurt Ballou or someone recorded the next Ghost album, I bet half as many people would give a shit. |
| ______________________________________ [May 30,2011 9:24am - thirdknuckle ""] eyehatehippies said:For Goblin, definitely check out their soundtrack work. The soundtrack they did to the Italian version of Dawn Of The Dead (aka Zombie over there) is excellent. it's actually called 'Zombi'. The farther they get into the 80's the more keyboard-driven their stuff gets. Check out the 2-disc 'The Fantastic Journey of Goblin' set; 2nd disc is live |
| _________________________________________ [May 30,2011 10:06am - eyehatehippies ""] Yeah, I know, but thank you for the correction. I have most of Goblin's stuff, on vinyl, I don't generally buy CD's, but if I come across that set used, I'll look into it. |
| __________________________________ [May 30,2011 10:23am - reimroc ""] im just waiting for rev to upload the day 4 pics so i can make a bunch of ghost troll images |
| _____________________________________ [May 30,2011 10:51am - arilliusbm ""] Eyehatehippies, do you buy your 70s vinyl in Northhampton? I've been to a few cool shops out there; I know there's some around. I got some King Crimson vinyls up in Brattleboro VT years ago. I've always enjoyed those areas because of the music, art, and book shops. |
| _________________________________________ [May 30,2011 1:26pm - ancient master ""] OK Ill let the cat out of the bag, especially for those of you in SE MA, but DEFINITELY WORTH A SAT ROAD TRIP REGARDLESS.... Frugal Franks 126 Shove Street, Fall River, MA scores [img][img] Sunset Records Somerset scores |
| _________________________________________ [May 30,2011 1:27pm - ancient master ""] [img] |
| ____________________________________ [May 30,2011 1:34pm - arilliusbm ""] Niiice. Thanks man, not too far from me! |
| _________________________________________ [May 30,2011 1:37pm - ancient master ""] you will not be upset....the guy at sunset wil talk (or rather rock) your ear off....he lives and breathes 70s and 80s rock |
| _________________________________________ [May 30,2011 1:38pm - ancient master ""] best part about it is franks is like 2/3 bux each, sunset like 5/6 |
| ____________________________________ [May 30,2011 1:43pm - arilliusbm ""] I've heard of sunset but never checked it out. Franks, never heard. I'm assuming they have other formats as well? I'll take my pops there, but he doesn't do vinyl anymore.. Sigh |
| ______________________________ [May 30,2011 2:33pm - ark ""] ancient%20master said:OK Ill let the cat out of the bag aw hell yes, thanks dude. and yeah jim, it's too bad my dad doesn't do vinyl anymore either. |
| _________________________________________ [May 30,2011 2:33pm - ancient master ""] some cds but not too extensive |
| _________________________________ [May 30,2011 2:43pm - reimroc ""] >vinyl rips |
| __________________________________________ [May 30,2011 4:07pm - BlessedOffalNLI ""] arilliusbm said:Niiice. Thanks man, not too far from me!can I hitch a ride with you to this place? |
| ___________________________________ [May 30,2011 4:15pm - nekronaut ""] LOL @ ANYBODY WHO ACTUALLY BUYS INTO BLESSED OFFAL'S BOYFRIEND METAL HYPE AND BUYS THEIR RELEASES |
| _____________________________________ [May 30,2011 4:55pm - late_rising ""] Thought Ghost were pretty awful live @ MDF. I'm a fan of the album, but live they turned me off so much I walked out after the 3rd song. It's possible they improved as the set went on (I've seen other bands do it) but what I saw was boring, sounded shitty, looked goofy and seemed to involve vocal guide tracks if not straight lipsynching at points. |
| _________________________________________ [May 30,2011 6:51pm - ancient master ""] ghey |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 6:58am - arilliusbm ""] So Ghost sucks live?? lulz |
| ________________________________________ [May 31,2011 9:08am - eyehatehippies ""] arilliusbm said:Eyehatehippies, do you buy your 70s vinyl in Northhampton? I've been to a few cool shops out there; I know there's some around. I got some King Crimson vinyls up in Brattleboro VT years ago. I've always enjoyed those areas because of the music, art, and book shops. Yeah, some of it. There's a really great record shop for that kind of stuff, Feeding Tube Records, down on King Street. Usually, it's more noise/experimental oriented, as that's the scene around Northampton. However, they got a HUGE batch of metal and hardcore stuff in, I got some great finds, and there are some even better ones. It's been cleaned through pretty well, my friends and I got most of the really cool stuff like first press Discharge LP's, Testament LP's, but there's still a lot of great stuff remaining, including but not limited to: Nuclear Death - Bride Of Insect LP Neurosis - Pain Of Mind LP Vio-Lence - Eternal Nightmare Therion - Of Darkness Those were all still there last time I went, plus some other cool punk, hardcore, crossover, and metal stuff as well. They have a pretty solid selection of 60's and 70's rock, krautrock, etc. |
| _______________________________________ [May 31,2011 9:12am - AndrewBastard ""] I was so drunk i barely remember Ghosts set but it was kinda boring at times but also pretty awesome at times...cool vibe overall. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 9:17am - arilliusbm ""] BlessedOffalNLI said: arilliusbm said:Niiice. Thanks man, not too far from me!can I hitch a ride with you to this place? Take commuter rail and sure, no prob. Otherwise I'd have to drive up to the city, then drive back down, the back up, the back down again. Blessed Offal personal chauffeur ftw. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 9:21am - arilliusbm ""] Eyehatehippos, thanks for the info. I'll check it out next time I'm over there. I want to score more krautrock stuff. Need to complete a tangerine dream collection, although highly implausible. |
| _____________________________________ [May 31,2011 1:01pm - late_rising ""] bennyhillifier see at 2:21 and again at 2:38 where what appears to be prerecorded vocals start playing at the wrong time ... wtf? |
| ________________________________ [May 31,2011 3:58pm - Kevord ""] They probably use triggered backing vocals. They do sound terrible live from this recording. Celtic Frost sounded terrible live and I still enjoy their albums so this doesn't make me enjoy the Ghost album any less. I sound like I'm Ghosts biggest fan which I'm not. I just refuse to hate on a band that everyone had a boner over six months ago cause they're not troo now. |
| _________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:02pm - Angela ""] late_rising said: see at 2:21 and again at 2:38 where what appears to be prerecorded vocals start playing at the wrong time ... wtf? LOL @ thinking Ghost is capable of overtone singing. Two part harmonies live, how do they work? |
| _________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:04pm - Angela ""] late_rising said: see at 2:21 and again at 2:38 where what appears to be prerecorded vocals start playing at the wrong time ... wtf? LOL @ thinking Ghost is capable of overtone singing. Two part harmonies live, how do they work? |
| _________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:07pm - Angela ""] Angela said: late_rising said: see at 2:21 and again at 2:38 where what appears to be prerecorded vocals start playing at the wrong time ... wtf? LOL @ thinking Ghost is capable of overtone singing. Two part harmonies live, how do they work? Double the post for double the notes. |
| ___________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:19pm - dreadkill ""] i hadn't listened to the ghost album in a while and this thread made me want to listen to it again. sure, it's not as good as classic MF/KD/BOC stuff, but like Kevin said earlier in the thread, i'd rather listen to ghost than some black/death retread. i still think the songs are well written and the musicianship is good. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:28pm - arilliusbm ""] when has some one hated on ghost that previously liked them 6 months ago? personally, I still enjoy them, but am only being realistic because they seem to be a fad at the moment and have the overnighters' attention. i like music for music, but calling out a trend is LULZ worthy on rttp because of panties being ruffled. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:32pm - Alx_Casket ""] In before Ghost changes their style to black metal. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:35pm - arilliusbm ""] In a subtle way, this is a joke thread (for those who haven't noticed) and serves three purposes: 1.) Promotion for the MDF headline show, as well as the show tomorrow night? Check 2.) Calling something a trend for the sole reason of ruffling panties on rttp because I could give two fucks what you homos actually care about. check 3.) Being a typical arilliusbm douchebag check and the forth and most important reason: all people who enjoy Ghost but don't care to delve into their influences as well as other 70s music should do so. otherwise you're just an overnighter fenriz trendwhore. :P |
| _________________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:36pm - bobnomaamrooney ""] 4) Creating the Girlfriend Metal subgenre |
| __________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:49pm - lostark ""] I still can't see the MF/KD comparisons. I don't get the heavy/speed/black metal vibe from Ghost that I do from the King. Maybe the theatrics and lyrics are similar but Ghost's sound is "older" for lack of a better word. Way more BOC/Deep Purple/Blackmore/Steppenwolf? stuff I hear in Ghost. The lyrics and delivery range from sinister to cheese in just a few seconds but we're talking about metal here...Ghost has some seriously rocking hooks. Sathanas / We Are One / Out Of Three / Trinity gets me every time baby. Good thread Jim, didn't read. |
| _______________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:50pm - NuclearWinter ""] Tried watching this band at MDF to see if I'd enjoy their music more live. Negative. In fact, I probably enjoy it less now. Can't help but think of them as a PG-13 version of whatever a "Satanic Rock Band" is supposed to be. They're not terrible, yet they don't seem to exhibit the qualities their bulk fan base thinks makes them appealing. Thank fuck for Pagan Altar -- my eternal source of occult and decidedly ghostly vibes. |
| _________________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:53pm - Headbanging_Man ""] So who exactly are these people that like GHOST but refuse to check out their influences? And since when did organs on top of Heavy Metal = 70's Prog Rock??? This thread is one big straw man. |
| __________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:54pm - lostark ""] yeah, not denying i might have to be on some occult droogs to enjoy them live, i'll see when the time comes. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 4:57pm - arilliusbm ""] Headbanging_Man said:So who exactly are these people that like GHOST but refuse to check out their influences? And since when did organs on top of Heavy Metal = 70's Prog Rock??? This thread is one big straw man. [img] Your first question does not garner a response. You should know what hipsters are by now, city boy. 70s Prog Rock is notorious for use of organ. It seems people enjoy Ghost's use of the organ.. why not listen to 70s prog rock as well as 70s proto metal and/or metal? I don't see what the big deal is. |
| __________________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:03pm - MillenialKingdom ""] This thread = FAIL. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:04pm - arilliusbm ""] MillenialKingdom said:This thread = FAIL. Mission accomplished. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:05pm - Alx_Casket ""] /thread |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:07pm - arilliusbm ""] The fact that this thread has 1800 views = LOL and rttp fail. Board sucks now, new members suck; only creating dumb threads is real. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:09pm - Alx_Casket ""] only viewcounts can improve OP's ego |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:10pm - arilliusbm ""] ...says the person who creates the most threads now. Coincidental? I think not. |
| _________________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:14pm - Headbanging_Man ""] Shit, didn't mean to feed the trolls... |
| __________________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:14pm - MillenialKingdom ""] There should be a thread lock option for Rev just to stunt the perpetuation of bullshit threads. |
| ____________________________________ [May 31,2011 5:15pm - arilliusbm ""] Brandon, U MAD? |