Vermoorden
Posts: 140 From: USA |
Thanks for reviewing my album! I appreciate the criticism and honesty. I have always liked music that rapidly shifts between completely separate genres, less of a melting pot of genres, and more of separate contrasting moments, so some of the ideas you consider as a negative we're completely intentional on my part, but I understand how some would not enjoy that. Anyways, thanks again for the review, maybe my next one will be a little more focused lol.
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brimarsh
Posts: 73 From: USA |
10.09.2020 - 04:07Rating: 6
Written by Vermoorden on 10.09.2020 at 03:15
Thanks for reviewing my album! I appreciate the criticism and honesty. I have always liked music that rapidly shifts between completely separate genres, less of a melting pot of genres, and more of separate contrasting moments, so some of the ideas you consider as a negative we're completely intentional on my part, but I understand how some would not enjoy that. Anyways, thanks again for the review, maybe my next one will be a little more focused lol.
Hello! Thank you for being extraordinarily graceful in the way you receive criticism; I wasn't exactly gentle with this one.
It's quite cool to hear the perspective of the creator! It certainly adds a context I otherwise would have not gotten. When I was in high school, my music teacher always stressed the importance of composing music you would want to listen to; so, it would make sense that your affinity for rapid shifts would peek through in your writing. You likely aren't the only one who appreciates stark contrast a bit more than blending, and I'd wager those like-minded folks would have rated this a bit higher than myself.
In retrospect, I wished I would have touched on the closing track a bit more in the review. It doesn't really stand out much among the rest of the album when listening chronologically, which is why it was hardly addressed, but I actually thought it was one of the finer moments of the album when I listened to it as a standalone track. It's a really solid pensive piano composition. I haven't touched on your back catalog yet, but if any of it is piano-driven, sign me up.
Cheers, mate!
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Vermoorden
Posts: 140 From: USA |
Written by brimarsh on 10.09.2020 at 04:07
Written by Vermoorden on 10.09.2020 at 03:15
Thanks for reviewing my album! I appreciate the criticism and honesty. I have always liked music that rapidly shifts between completely separate genres, less of a melting pot of genres, and more of separate contrasting moments, so some of the ideas you consider as a negative we're completely intentional on my part, but I understand how some would not enjoy that. Anyways, thanks again for the review, maybe my next one will be a little more focused lol.
Hello! Thank you for being extraordinarily graceful in the way you receive criticism; I wasn't exactly gentle with this one.
It's quite cool to hear the perspective of the creator! It certainly adds a context I otherwise would have not gotten. When I was in high school, my music teacher always stressed the importance of composing music you would want to listen to; so, it would make sense that your affinity for rapid shifts would peek through in your writing. You likely aren't the only one who appreciates stark contrast a bit more than blending, and I'd wager those like-minded folks would have rated this a bit higher than myself.
In retrospect, I wished I would have touched on the closing track a bit more in the review. It doesn't really stand out much among the rest of the album when listening chronologically, which is why it was hardly addressed, but I actually thought it was one of the finer moments of the album when I listened to it as a standalone track. It's a really solid pensive piano composition. I haven't touched on your back catalog yet, but if any of it is piano-driven, sign me up.
Cheers, mate!
No worries, all good! You are very right about the composing music that you want to listen to, my taste in music has definitely reflected what I create.
As far as that piano track goes, off the top of my head, A Skeletal Refrain from Symphony of Horror is another completely piano piece of mine. My previous album has piano as well, but not as much as this one. None of my albums really sound too similar in my opinion, although they all share at least some degree of rapid genre shifting, just a warning lol. The Realm Between is probably my most straight forward, you might enjoy that one a bit more than this one, although its closer to melodic black metal than anything post-black related.
Thanks for the response!
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brimarsh
Posts: 73 From: USA |
10.09.2020 - 17:41Rating: 6
I'll definitely get around to your back catalog; from the sounds of it you've got a diverse profile (and, as demonstrated on this album, clearly a grasp on how to perform in a multitude of genres). I'll start with The Realm Between and go from there!
Your grace in receiving and responding to criticism has garnered support from me, and I look forward to hearing which direction you take from here. All the best, mate.
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Vermoorden
Posts: 140 From: USA |
Written by brimarsh on 10.09.2020 at 17:41
I'll definitely get around to your back catalog; from the sounds of it you've got a diverse profile (and, as demonstrated on this album, clearly a grasp on how to perform in a multitude of genres). I'll start with The Realm Between and go from there!
Your grace in receiving and responding to criticism has garnered support from me, and I look forward to hearing which direction you take from here. All the best, mate.
I appreciate it greatly! Thanks much for the support \m/
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nikarg
Posts: 7038 From: Greece |
I am very pleasantly surprised with the exchange of comments between reviewer and creator. Thank you to both of you for setting an example for everyone who is part of this forum.
I am afraid I have to agree with the review, Lukas. There are many individual parts I really enjoy in the album but as a whole it sounds somewhat disjointed to me. I feel there is a lack of flow, like the different parts don't connect with each other, which is a shame because there are so many good ideas in here. I am going to check out your other albums as soon as I find the time.
p.s. Would you like us to link your Metal Storm user profile with your musician profile?
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Vermoorden
Posts: 140 From: USA |
Written by nikarg on 11.09.2020 at 01:43
I am very pleasantly surprised with the exchange of comments between reviewer and creator. Thank you to both of you for setting an example for everyone who is part of this forum.
I am afraid I have to agree with the review, Lukas. There are many individual parts I really enjoy in the album but as a whole it sounds somewhat disjointed to me. I feel there is a lack of flow, like the different parts don't connect with each other, which is a shame because there are so many good ideas in here. I am going to check out your other albums as soon as I find the time.
p.s. Would you like us to link your Metal Storm user profile with your musician profile?
Thanks for checking it out! Glad you were able to enjoy the album at least partially! I have no problem with well thought out criticism like both brimarsh and yourself have done here, and I always appreciate feedback, positive, negative, or somewhere in between.
And yes, feel free to link the two profiles, thanks!
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Lou Rambler
Posts: 53 From: Spain
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I remember I listened to "The Realm Between" several times back in the day and i found it a very enjoyable album. Not disjointed at all. Melodic/atmospheric black for the most part with some blackgaze. Good songs, good riffing and nice piano too (listening again while writing)
I haven't heard this one yet.
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