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There are a lot of great voice coaches, as well – and I'm dead certain the lads would benefit from some proper voice training.
But yeah, I'm actually serious. Vocals veering slightly off-key doesn't really bother me as much live. Could be the sound quality in the venue drowns out the songs somewhat, and Motorpsycho often plays so loud that I can't always pinpoint it if the vocals are just a little bit sour. Also, I've usually had a beer or two at that point, which helps.
EDIT: Also, in a live performance you also have the light show, plus the stage personalities, and a lot of communication going on. When I listen to the recording afterwards I'm left with only the sound of it, which brings out any shortcomings in a much harsher light.
Your thoughts Rune, mirror my feelings about BH/BC – or Fishtank, for that matter. I didn't really listen to either album for pleasure, even though I recognised some good material on both albums. Coming as they did after IALC, I didn't really feel the tingle of anticipation leading up to the releases either, since I felt that the band had lost steam.
Of course, things have changed a bit since then and I anticipate their releases a lot more these days.
Just had a quick listen to the recording (thanks a million, Hovmod!), and I have to agree on the vocal bit. Funny thing is, the vocals never sound as bad when you hear them live, as when you listen to the recording.
Just had a chance to listen to the recording I did – sounds quite good. I'll upload it as soon as I've had a chance to do a quick EQ/cutting job.
Have to agree re: the sound issues. I was standing dead center, about 3 metres in front of the soundboard, and the sound was horrendous at times. There were long portions when I only knew what was going on because I know the record so well by now, I can only imagine what it was like for anyone not heavily into the last album. The low end frequencies in particular were really jarring to my ears.
Also, the "3 minutes" were indeed extended to 7+ minutes, which made La Lethe the least interesting/most annoying song of the concert.
NOw, from these comments it almost sounds like I hated it. I didn't; plenty of energy and liveliness from the stage, generally a good atmosphere in the crowd and great music! Simply put: a great concert! Will post more thoughts later, just had to chime in before bedtime.
DVD release? I'd like to see a box set:
– TDDU studio album
– live, best performances hand picked from the tour
– live at Operaen
– the original Molde Jazz Festival concert
…of course, then we would be pushing 8 CD's, easily, so… :S
Nice.
According to my brother the encores were Cornucopia and "a long one from HMF" (Gullible's?). Any confirmation on this?
Going to see them in Oslo on friday – really looking forward to it.
#6 is generally hailed as their best effort, and although tastes tend to vary it's the one I'd go for first.
@Supernaut: Interesting that you should mention Taifun – I was just thinking that it'd be very fitting as an encore to the show at Operaen.
Quoting BronYAur from the Black hole – no canvas thread:
"King Crimson prog (the bass/hi-hat change at 6:15 of Into the Gyre is pure "Larks Tongues in Aspic")
Really, the entire song from 3:40 until the ending crash wouldn't be out of place on that KC record.
Mutiny also has a very King Crimson-esque middle section beginning at about 4:30. The break repeating at 4:50/5:18/6:10 is *pure* KC, similar to a lot of their material from Lark's… onwards, most recently heard on Level Five, the opening song on The Power to Believe.Quite fittingly I'm also hearing Yes all over Into the Mystic, particularily the ending: epic chordwork over a repetitive guitar riff a la Siberian Khatru, with the synth from And You And I soloing over it.
Also, in Oh, Proteus – A Lament, when Shah comes in at 0:30, the chords and particularly the vocals really remind me of Beach Boys – stuff like some SMiLE songs or "Til I Die" have a similar feel to my ear.
Finally, on the subject of references (conscious or otherwise): for some reason, the acoustic guitar on Hollow Lands coming in after 2:00 really sound a LOT like something I've heard before, but I'll be damned if I can remember what it is. It's similar to the opening to Jeff Buckley's song Grace, but I don't think that's what I'm reminded of. Anyone else?
