The violin has always been intriguing when it's used in metal, and it's been utilized in some many different ways. So what's your favorite use of violin? This is for bands, not specific songs, if you choose a band which is not listed they should have a dedicated violinist or have had one at some some point in time.
Can I include a band with a dedicated Celloist instead?
No, because the cello has a much heavier sound than a violin, and thus functions much differently in a metal song, where the distinction between heavier and lighter instruments is important.
Can I include a band with a dedicated Celloist instead?
No, because the cello has a much heavier sound than a violin, and thus functions much differently in a metal song, where the distinction between heavier and lighter instruments is important.
When it is used to compliment a bands guitar work a violin can be a very effective way of building an atmosphere in a song. Ne O do this very well. So they get my vote.
I have to say that the violins of early Tristania and Sirenia are really haunting and contribute to the fact why I love this era of these two sister-bands. My Dying Bride, of course, has also some fine violin moments but I just had to bring out Sirenia and Tristania, especially as I didn't see them in the list above...
I have to say that the violins of early Tristania and Sirenia are really haunting and contribute to the fact why I love this era of these two sister-bands. My Dying Bride, of course, has also some fine violin moments but I just had to bring out Sirenia and Tristania, especially as I didn't see them in the list above...
Two reasons. One is that despite being integral parts of the bands, they are technically session members, and I only listed bands with violinists who are offical members of the band. Second, I could only list so many bands, and I wanted to minimize the amount of symphonic power metal bands.
I could easily prefer Korpiklaani over every band in this discussion when they use to have violinist Hittavainen in their lineup. But that's just me...
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I could easily prefer Korpiklaani over every band in this discussion when they use to have violinist Hittavainen in their lineup. But that's just me...
Korpiklaani? You I am assuming you are kidding.
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I know taste is subjective and it's totally not impossible that he actually prefers Korpiklaani's violin usage over all the others, but if I am to guess:
I take it he doesn't know most bands of the poll?
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It seems really hard to share one's opinion over here but; Yes I have heard most of the bands in this poll. Yes, I still think Voice of Wilderness (Korpiklaani album) has many songs with awesome violin work. Maybe you guys don't understand things like me I don't know. Probably should just say something nice about My Dying Bride
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"Soon its tail raises the mud
The beast is ready for attack
The reel screams the line beings to run
And the struggle shall begin"
The best use of a violin in metal is as something to rest the guitarist's/bassist's/drummer's drinks on
Aww, I was hoping for some violin solos on the next Dreadrealm album. How about a clarinet, then?
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Aww, I was hoping for some violin solos on the next Dreadrealm album. How about a clarinet, then?
Would a trumpet be ok?
Not really a fan of brass, except for saxophone. And I can never remember if it counts as brass or not.
You could copy Judas Priest and play the cutlery draw.
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"Another day, another Doug."
"I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples."
" 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
Not really a fan of brass, except for saxophone. And I can never remember if it counts as brass or not.
It is most often made of brass, but it doesn't count as a brass, but a woodwind, due to how the sound is produced. Blow into a sax without doing anything else and nothing happens.
...aaaaaaand back on topic, I was probably being too harsh on the use of violins in metal (though I was joking obviously). I do like Eluveitie's classic tracks that feature violin for example.