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Cristi
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Topic: The Gathering Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:06 |
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Not many threads about this great Dutch band. I love the music of The Gathering, especially the post Mandylion (including this album) era. I also like their debut - gothic-doom album, I know; the second album is pretty good, but that's all i can say I'm afraid. What came next up to our days is brilliant - to me at least. Another thing I admire about this band is that they're not afraid to experiment and add new elements to their music.
What is your opinion about The Gathering? Edited by Cristi - March 25 2007 at 15:43 |
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micky
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:09 | |||
ahhh... before yesterday I wouldn't have had a clue.. but Raff picked up an album Mandylion Friday and I listened to it yesterday. Prog-Metal that an classic prog fanatic/elitist can sit through. Nice vocals... and the music wasn't bad at all. |
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toolis
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:17 | |||
i know that Mandylion and Nighttime Birds are considered atmospheric metal masterpieces but i'll go with How To Measure A Planet? and Souvenirs.. by the by, i'm totally opposed to their inclusion in PA.. |
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micky
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:18 | |||
why.... this from one who opposes the whole of prog metal in PA's Call it curiousity.... |
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avestin
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:19 | |||
Michael, you should try also what comes after that album, especially How to Measure a Planet?. But knowing you, don't go backwards in the discography.
Curiously enough, if you wish to hear how a doomdeath song sounds in an acoustic version, then pick Sleepy Buildings - A Semi Acoustic Evening and listen to:
The Mirror Water & Stonegarden from their first album Always (which I love).
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Moatilliatta
Prog Reviewer Joined: December 01 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3083 |
Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:20 | |||
Some of the most beautiful vocals I've ever heard. It took me a while to really get into them, because I was looking for the wrong things in the music. I too love the later era of the band. Continually evolving their sound, and always with good results.
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toolis
Forum Senior Member Joined: April 26 2006 Location: MacedoniaGreece Status: Offline Points: 1678 |
Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:21 | |||
well, their first two LPs are doom/death metal, all the way, the next two are atmospheric metal with female vocals and the last four are something between space/ambient/trip hop rock.. i just don't see it... |
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toolis
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:24 | |||
The Mirror Water & Stonegarden from their first album Always (which I love). aah... 1.The Gathering - Always.. 2.The 3rd And The Mortal - Tears Laid In Eatrh 3.Theatre Of Tragedy - Theatre Of Tragedy the epitomy of a whole genre..love them all... Edited by toolis - March 25 2007 at 14:25 |
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micky
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:26 | |||
fair enough to me.... I don't pretend to understand the whole nature and appeal of the sub. I try listening with an open mind and ear... but it really doesn't sound all that prog to me. Oh well...time for dessert... I'm out... |
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Angelo
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:34 | |||
Mandylion is great, Nighttime Birds I haven't heard yet, and How to Measure a Planet I find hard to get into - especially the title track is more of collection of noises. What comes after apparently progresses form there, so I might like it less. And I visited their home town on Friday, to bad I didn't run into them...
The picture on the right in my sig should give you an indication of how I feel about The Gathering vocals... Edited by Angelo - March 25 2007 at 14:36 |
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Cristi
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:36 | |||
I was surprised to see them listed as prog (metal) myself; but still i think it's not my concern to judge that. All in all, great band!
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toolis
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:38 | |||
well, Nighttime Birds is kind of like Mandylion II only inferior and i'd have to agree with that 'noise thing' although the rest of the material is excellent.. i would recommend you "Souvenirs".. haven't heard the last one... Edited by toolis - March 26 2007 at 03:21 |
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Fight Club
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:38 | |||
I love their vocals!
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Angelo
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:40 | |||
I'll remember that when I come across the album. Thanks. |
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Marwin
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:41 | |||
Mandylion is one of my favorite albums.
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stewe
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 14:57 | |||
Anneke is one of my favourite female vocalists, if not the most. For me, their latest album Home is the best. Mature, atmospheric and trippy, dark though angelic. But I also like a lot of their previous stuff.
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sleeper
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 15:32 | |||
Picked up the album Mandylion yesturday, its a great bit of atmospheric metal. I have to admit I would hesitate at calling everything on this album prog, though a few songs are quite definitely that and they have progressive touches in most of the songs.
Good band, lovely vocals, must find more from them. |
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micky
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 15:36 | |||
we might check it out... I think Raff liked it as well...she said she wants to hear it another time or two. reading through the responses.... a bit deflated I thought I had found a PM album that I could stand listening to..and many here don't think they are PM... the search continues I guess hahhahah |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 15:39 | |||
^ shouldn't you listen to the music first before making a decision and moving on?
Mandylion and Nighttime Birds are great atmospheric albums with progressive elements ... if you want prog, listen to How to Measure a Planet, Souvenirs and Home. It's more "Post Metal" than traditional Prog Metal though ... the difference is a little bit like the difference between Prog Rock and Post Rock. |
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sleeper
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Posted: March 25 2007 at 15:40 | |||
Consider them prog-related, they're certainly more related than certain bands. |
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