YTSEJAM Digest 6012
Today's Topics:
1) Progpower USA 2.0
by "Paul W. Cashman" <pellaz@atl.mediaone.net>
2) Reviews
by "Rodrigo Leme" <rodrigo.leme@ig.com.br>
3) Re: Reviews Please
by INNSOUL@aol.com
4) Re: Reviews Please
by Damon Fibraio <dfibraio@home.com>
5) New Reviews
by =?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rnar_Bevolden <bjornar.bevolden@broadpark.no>
6) Extinction?
by Cyberwolf <ninja@mindspring.com>
7) Re: Extinction?
by "Carlos A. Alfaro Hernandez" <calfaro@yunque.net>
8) reviews
by "TREVOR HOIT" <trevorhoit@home.com>
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Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2001 20:29:17 -0500
From: "Paul W. Cashman" <pellaz@atl.mediaone.net>
To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Subject: Progpower USA 2.0
Message-ID: <3BE499ED.3196@atl.mediaone.net>
> PS: Anyone else going to the show, here?
Yep, I'll be there with bells (and an all-access) on. :)
This is going to be a lot of fun, meeting like-minded prog-metal fans
from all over the world. And oh yea, I heard there are some bands
playing, too!
Tickets still available, BTW. It won't sell out, but sales have been
decent. :)
www.progpower.com
Oh, I'd post a review of the new Therion, but I haven't gotten it yet.
It -is- out, right? I checked at Tower Records, and they didn't have
it on the shelf. I'd like to think they sold all of their copies....
-- +--- Paul W. Cashman, pellaz@atl.mediaone.net ICQ 4151223 ----+ | Website: http://people.atl.mediaone.net/pellaz/ | | or www.paulcashman.com :) | +---------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 00:06:21 -0200 From: "Rodrigo Leme" <rodrigo.leme@ig.com.br> To: <ytsejam@torchsong.com> Subject: Reviews Message-ID: <066501c164d5$61aca2c0$6025fea9@ig>
> Alright, could anybody post reviews for the > following albums?
I wrote a review of Angra's REBIRTH for Detritus (http://detritusweb.com), here it is:
ANGRA - REBIRTH (A+) Paradoxx Music, 2001 10 tracks, RT: 52:47 [ http://www.angra.net ] After the reformulation of its lineup, Angra comes out of the ashes with the astonishing REBIRTH. It's a whole new band that sounds like Angra, but with new purpose and strength. The coming of three new members brought different perspectives, but the trademark sound the band built over the years is still there. REBIRTH tells the story of a society that has to be built again after the end of the world, caused by religious wars and biological damaging (timing is everything!). The story is told from the ending to the beginning, joined by choirs, string quartet, orchestral arrangements and Brazilian percussion rhythms. So far, this is not different from any other Angra album, but REBIRTH sounds much heavier than its predecessors; it is the combination of every particular element of each album, all in one, blended with heavy chords and rhythms. The brand new rhythm section, with Felipe Andreolli and Aquiles Priester, has a heavier feel than the previous one, providing very busy tracks, where Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt lay heavy, fast riffs. Eduardo Falaschi brought new life to the Angra vocals. His interpretation, strength and presence show he is the right guy in the right band at the right moment. He accepted the challenge of replacing Andre Matos, and does it with extreme competence. For the keys, Gunther Werno (Vanden Plas) was recruited, and he brought interesting sounds to the already existing arrangements. Dennis Ward proved to be a right choice, the album production is perfect, mixing the several elements with precision. After the short chanted intro "In Excelsis," the band kicks off the album with fast "Nova Era" (it means "new age"), with a catchy bridge/ chorus, bringing the listener back to the ANGELS CRY period. "Millenium Sun" begins with a soft piano melody, joined by warm vocals and a string quartet, before the band strikes to a strong track, marked by orchestral arrangements and passionate soloing. After that, one of the best Angra songs ever, the highly acclaimed in its demo version, "Acid Rain." From the start with a choir chanting in Portuguese and majestical keyboard arrangements, the song is set to be a classic already. The chorus is extremely catchy, and Eduardo delivers the lyrics with strength. The bridge to the solos and the solos themselves are played in a sequence of rhythm changes, in which the choir comes back, to return once again in the big ending of the song. "Heroes Of Sand" is one of the power ballads of the album, which starts with a beautiful melody on guitars, using the tapping style, followed by an authentic "sing along" chorus. "Unholy Wars," the longest track, takes us back to the HOLY LAND days, in an intro that blends Brazilian rhythm percussion, choirs in Portuguese, heavy, distorted riffs and a brutal vocalization by Eduardo. Following the intro, comes the second part, which reminds a lot the song "Carolina IV" (HOLY LAND). The title track "Rebirth" is another power ballad, with amazing church choir-like vocal work, leading to a heavy and passionate song. "Judgement Day" starts with a great drums/percussion intro, followed by heavy riffs and a dynamic piano work. "Running Alone" is a typical Angra track, speed metal-like, with strong presence of choirs, in one of the best tracks of the album. To end the album, "Visions Prelude," which melody is an adaptation of Chopin's "Opus 24 Prelude In C Minor," in a soft, beautiful ending for the album (which actually is the beginning of the story). Eduardo closes his first performance as the Angra new singer with a touching interpretation. In conclusion, after all the uncertainty and doubts the original members of the band had about the future, they've managed to create a truly Angra masterpiece, which leads to a promising future. - Rodrigo
Rodrigo Leme
NP: Queensryche, Empire - The Thin Line
Rodrigo Carvalho Leme mtnjester@uol.com.br http://detritusweb.com ICQ#64408272 ******************************************** "Hey, he lied to us through song! I HATE when people do that!" (Homer Simpson) ********************************************
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Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 03:13:57 EST From: INNSOUL@aol.com To: ytsejam@torchsong.com Subject: Re: Reviews Please Message-ID: <13f.3eed9b7.291652c5@aol.com>
>>How about posting a review for Jordan's new solo album on magna carta for God's >>sakes. it is only DT related. Well.......I haven't heard the whole thing yet. Just got it. But it's smokin' so far! How's Damon doin'? Where's your solo album??????????
Sean <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/music/KeyboardMasseur">The Keyboard Masseur </A> Currently performing with: <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ErotomaniaNJ">EROTOMANIA - The Dream Theater Experience</A> <A HREF="http://www.mp3.com/RiveraBomma">RIVERA/ BOMMA</A> <A HREF="http://www.jovitribute.com">SLIPPERY WHEN WET - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute</A> Proudly sponsored by: <A HREF="http://www.americanoneproductions.com">American-One Productions Music Facility</A> and <A HREF="http://www.hardprogradio.com">Hard Progressive Radio</A>
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Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 03:24:30 -0500 From: Damon Fibraio <dfibraio@home.com> To: ytsejam@torchsong.com Subject: Re: Reviews Please Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20011104032420.00a77690@mail.avnl1.nj.home.com>
Solo album? You must be on some good drugs. At 03:17 AM 11/4/2001, you wrote: > >>How about posting a review for Jordan's new solo album on magna carta for >God's >>sakes. it is only DT related. > Well.......I haven't heard the whole thing yet. Just got it. But it's >smokin' so far! > How's Damon doin'? Where's your solo album?????????? > >Sean ><A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/music/KeyboardMasseur">The Keyboard Masseur ></A> >Currently performing with: ><A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ErotomaniaNJ">EROTOMANIA - The Dream >Theater Experience</A> ><A HREF="http://www.mp3.com/RiveraBomma">RIVERA/ BOMMA</A> ><A HREF="http://www.jovitribute.com">SLIPPERY WHEN WET - The Ultimate Bon >Jovi Tribute</A> >Proudly sponsored by: ><A HREF="http://www.americanoneproductions.com">American-One Productions >Music Facility</A> >and ><A HREF="http://www.hardprogradio.com">Hard Progressive Radio</A>
-- Damon Fibraio Musician, comedian, lover, and public menace email dfibraio@home.com aol instant messenger screenname: nhblive MSN Messenger screenname: dfibraio@hotmail.com Yahoo messenger name: Damon_m_f, web site: http://frontpage.home.net/dfibraio/ coHost of No Holds Barred Radio: see http://www.nhbradio.com for details Band sites: Awake: http://www.geocities.com/awake6am: Mystify: http://www.mystify2001.com "If I die tomorrow, I'll be all right, because I believe that after we're gone, the spirit carries on."--Dream Theater, in dedication to those who lost their lives on 09/11/01 God Bless the U.S.A.
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Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:28:13 -0000 From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rnar_Bevolden <bjornar.bevolden@broadpark.no> To: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rnar_Bevolden <bjornar.bevolden@broadpark.no> Subject: New Reviews Message-ID: <03bf01c16534$90276450$0200000a@killfuck>
ProgPower Online has been updated !
New Reviews:
*Alice Cooper - Dragontown
*Elvenking - Heathenreel
*Jorn - Worldchanger
*Melodica - LoveMetal
*Million - Detonator
*Nostradameus - The Prophet of Evil
*Queensryche - Live Evolution
*Rhapsody - Rain Of A Thousand Flames
*Royal Hunt - The Mission
The review database now hold over 100 reviews!!
+ News section updated
+ New intro message
+ Frontpage has been re-designed
Go to: http://www.progpower.com (Online Section)
Make sure you sign up for our mailinglist to be noted when the pages are updated!
Regards, Martin, Gary, Peter and Bj=F8rnar!
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Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 08:44:45 -0500 From: Cyberwolf <ninja@mindspring.com> To: ytsejam@torchsong.com Subject: Extinction? Message-ID: <3BE54585.193BFA95@mindspring.com>
I thought the same thing last year, but though the posting quality and quantity may vary, these fluxuations are more indicative, methinks, of just the temporary shifting priorities of national and international events upon both the pysche and economics of many people. Suffice to say, I don't think it's extinction is inevitable, just yet, but surely there is periods of massive posting versus 'barely a voice heard' time.
Anyhow, maybe things will pick up after ProgPower next weekend?
Scott Mosher (Musician/Graphic Artist/Activist, Dr. Pepper Aficianado, Neurosurgeon, Allroundniceguy) http://www.theambientmind.com/virtuality/
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Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 14:14:50 -0500 From: "Carlos A. Alfaro Hernandez" <calfaro@yunque.net> To: ytsejam@torchsong.com Subject: Re: Extinction? Message-ID: <3BE593AA.5FDB3065@yunque.net>
Cyberwolf wrote:
> > Anyhow, maybe things will pick up after ProgPower next weekend? >
And surely after 6DoIT is released! -Carlos
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Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:35:54 -0800 From: "TREVOR HOIT" <trevorhoit@home.com> To: <ytsejam@torchsong.com> Subject: reviews Message-ID: <006201c16578$aed8a8c0$4a63f818@sttln1.wa.home.com>
> Silent Force - Infatuator Didn't know it was out. Got the first one. (This is DC Coopers new band) > Therion - Secret of the Runes > Angra - Rebirth Planning on getting both real soon.... > Rhapsody - Rain of a Thousand Flames Didn't know it was out...
> Subject: Re: Reviews please > How about posting a review for Jordan's new solo album on magna carta for > God's sakes. it is only DT related.
Even though I have and love all of his previous releases, I was not really impressed by this one. It should ship with all new Kurzweil keyboards as a demo cd, though. :)
On other related prog-band solo projects, I got Nick D'Virgilio's cd, Karma, also and was also not too impressed with it. Sure, nice drumming, but not very interesting songs........ Trevor
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