Best and worst vocalists.

zimbloth · 05-17-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew

But you DO focus on what the Berklee crowd thinks...?

I think how a band presents themselves can say a lot about how they view themselves and their music - when I look at an Opeth band picture, I see "we're not pretentious," whereas with Dimmu Borgir, I don't exactly get that.

I don't focus on what the Berklee crowd thinks. I said I thought they were overrated. How else can you say that about any band unless you're taking into account what others say? I just said I think Opeth is a band that is good, but TO ME is nothing that great, and it seems like a lot of people default to saying they're geniuses even if they don't really have a clue - ala Meshuggah. I see people who are dumbass punk/hardcore kids who wear Opeth shirts, then dont even know any of their songs by name. I like Opeth and Meshuggah keep in mind, but I have the right to think they're both overrated as hell. I mean look at that dude in a post earlier today, he put Akerfelt as his favorite singer of all time yet admitted he doesnt even listen to them much, and just listed because he can sing and scream. I mean so what? That's cool, but that's nothing new. It seems just like a safe thing to say. It's like the people who claim they love Slayer just because of the "metal cred" stigma associated with them. I like some Slayer now and then, but believe me it's (for metal) very trendy.

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Originally Posted by shadowgenesis

hey. wait.

did Freddy Mercury only get mentioned in this thing once????

holy shit.

ok. well um. i think it's safe to say that he is one of the best vocalists to ever grace mainstream music.

I couldn't agree more. That might be the best voice in rock history. If not, definitely top 5.

Samer · 05-17-2006, 10:23 PM

IMO Micheal from Opeth has a great voice that matches opeth 100%

however he is not a top vocalist, and i dont think he trys to be.

Metal Ken · 05-17-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Samer

I think NSBM is dead now any way, only 16 year olds are into it.

Nazis are stupid thought!

nah, dude. i know of a few bands locally that play that style. They deservedly dont get really any support though.

DSS3 · 05-17-2006, 10:36 PM

Mikael Akerfeldt, Devin Townsend, Bill Steer, Warrell Dane.

Worst would go do Jada Pinkett Smith, or the guys in Atreyu and every other hardcore/screamer band.

zimbloth · 05-17-2006, 10:40 PM

Shawn · 05-17-2006, 10:48 PM

Rod Stewart's voice is annoying.....I heard him on the radio today, I never cared for his voice.

Drew · 05-17-2006, 10:50 PM

Nick, I'm just giving you hell because for a moment or two there, you made yourself a very easy target.

no worries dude, lol.

zimbloth · 05-17-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew

Nick, I'm just giving you hell because for a moment or two there, you made yourself a very easy target.

no worries dude, lol.

Okay

DSS3 · 05-17-2006, 11:05 PM

Not to start flames here, but in defense of Opeth...

I put Mikael at the top of my list mainly because of his growl. He has a very, very unique growl, and it has some really good range as far as growls go, as well. I find every word perfectly enunciated and easy to understand, yet still brutal and guttural. His cleans aren't my favorite, but his clean melodies definitely are. There are some Opeth lines that give me goosebumps...

"Faint touch, writhing in the embers..."

"And you are just like them all, stained by the names of fathers..."

"Everything you believed is a lie, everyone you knew was a death burden..."

(Those who are fairly big fans of Opeth should be able to recall the melody from those lyrics)

As far as Opeth as a band being overrated - of course to each his own. I think they're so great because they transcend so many boundaries in metal, while still keeping a very distinct sound that is obviously Opeth even in just a few notes. The moments of extreme brutality and also of extreme beauty, often at the same time, the structured madness, the moving yet brutal air of it all... That's what keeps me comming back. That, and Mikael is an awesome concept writer.

tehk · 05-17-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Not to start flames here, but in defense of Opeth...

I put Mikael at the top of my list mainly because of his growl. He has a very, very unique growl, and it has some really good range as far as growls go, as well. I find every word perfectly enunciated and easy to understand, yet still brutal and guttural. His cleans aren't my favorite, but his clean melodies definitely are. There are some Opeth lines that give me goosebumps...

"Faint touch, writhing in the embers..."

"And you are just like them all, stained by the names of fathers..."

"Everything you believed is a lie, everyone you knew was a death burden..."

(Those who are fairly big fans of Opeth should be able to recall the melody from those lyrics)

As far as Opeth as a band being overrated - of course to each his own. I think they're so great because they transcend so many boundaries in metal, while still keeping a very distinct sound that is obviously Opeth even in just a few notes. The moments of extreme brutality and also of extreme beauty, often at the same time, the structured madness, the moving yet brutal air of it all... That's what keeps me comming back. That, and Mikael is an awesome concept writer.

Oh Hell Yes!

Mr. Akerfeldt is amazing at what he does and one the most talented musicians ever (in my opinion of course).

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There are some Opeth lines that give me goosebumps...

A good recent Opeth example, in Reverie/Harlequin Forest where he sings the line "Harlequin Forest" made me LOVE that song instantly.

"Grew together with your skin
And paced the trails of sin."

And Harvest and To Bid You Farewell

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DSS3 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: - Posts: 1,361 Real Name: - Main Seven: - Rig: - Thanked: 3	Not to start flames here, but in defense of Opeth... I put Mikael at the top of my list mainly because of his growl. He has a very, very unique growl, and it has some really good range as far as growls go, as well. I find every word perfectly enunciated and easy to understand, yet still brutal and guttural. His cleans aren't my favorite, but his clean melodies definitely are. There are some Opeth lines that give me goosebumps... "Faint touch, writhing in the embers..." "And you are just like them all, stained by the names of fathers..." "Everything you believed is a lie, everyone you knew was a death burden..." (Those who are fairly big fans of Opeth should be able to recall the melody from those lyrics) As far as Opeth as a band being overrated - of course to each his own. I think they're so great because they transcend so many boundaries in metal, while still keeping a very distinct sound that is obviously Opeth even in just a few notes. The moments of extreme brutality and also of extreme beauty, often at the same time, the structured madness, the moving yet brutal air of it all... That's what keeps me comming back. That, and Mikael is an awesome concept writer.

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