Could this be considered prog?
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Topic: Could this be considered prog?
Posted By: Narmoth
Subject: Could this be considered prog?
Date Posted: February 07 2017 at 14:42
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Hi, I'm playing in a metal band with prog influences. We're called Dreamslain, and here are the tracks of our first ep "Tales of War": http://dreamslain.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dreamslain.bandcamp.com/ Dreamslain is a heavy metal trio located in Tromsų, Norway. It consists of members from Norway, Switzerland and Russia. In addition to heavy metal, Dreamslain draws inspiration from Scandinavian extreme metal, classical music and prog rock. While there are blastbeats and growling vocals, the music is mainly focused on melodies, with all 3 members playing improvised solos. |
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Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: February 21 2017 at 08:39
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I'm not so sure. The pieces are definitely long enough, but very metal - just metal. I like the electronic use of synths though - it definitely adds to the music. Good job! Looking forward to hearing more!
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Posted By: Narmoth
Date Posted: February 22 2017 at 09:34
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thank you for the interest. you can follow our http://www.facebook.com/Dreamslain/" rel="nofollow - facebook page to be notified when we record more music you might be right that we're simply to heavy to be considered prog, at least in the modern soundscape |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: February 22 2017 at 09:46
I don't know if it's that you're too heavy, only that I just don't hear too much prog. Opeth is heavy, but is still classified under prog metal. Anyways, it doesn't matter. Looking forward to hearing more and I'll check your facebook page once in a while.
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Narmoth wrote:Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: February 22 2017 at 13:21
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If it isn't, its well on its way. Prog elements are definitely there. On a side note: I have an absolute "municipal crush" on TromsŲ and have wanted to visit for years. I have in-laws in Namsos, so maybe I will get there before I'm worm food. ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: Narmoth
Date Posted: February 26 2017 at 06:42
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Thank you. Yes, I don't think we're full on prog yet. You're definitely right we're on our way. The songs we've composed for our next cd will probably have more prog elements. Surprisingly enough, it looks to be heavier as well, containing more black/death elements Tromsų is a quite nice place to visit. We have a lot of whales in november, and northern lights. Late summer is also nice
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Posted By: BarbaRoja
Date Posted: March 06 2017 at 12:03
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Is like Prog doom / death metal..... Weird, but cool. :D
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Posted By: Narmoth
Date Posted: March 06 2017 at 12:28
| thank you. that is actually not a bad way to describe us |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: April 06 2017 at 07:31
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The gap between metal and prog-metal is not too wide, usually. I second who says that there's more metal than prog, but with some little changes in the arrangements, adding more clean vocals in example, it could be tunred into prog-metal in the Ayreon vein. Of course if this is what you want, otherwise proceed on your way. ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: Narmoth
Date Posted: April 06 2017 at 12:48
| being compared with Ayreon is a big honour in itself. I think we aim for a somewhat heavier sound though. |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: April 06 2017 at 15:38
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It's mainly for your use of synths. And my personal suggestion of adding clear vocals is in that direction. Ok for heavier sounds, but my personal view of "progressiveness" implies not following a standard. So be as hard as you like, but don't trap yourself into a canon. ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: April 21 2017 at 13:22
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Hi, I am adding your band on Metal Music Archives. Do you have any material besides your current EP? ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: April 21 2017 at 13:38
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Never mind my original question. I have found a demo and a single by your band. However, if you have a Twitter or a website besides Facebook for me to add in your biography, that would be highly appreciated and highly beneficial for you. ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: Narmoth
Date Posted: April 21 2017 at 13:49
| Hi, thank you for adding us. as of now, we only have the facebook and bandcamp page: https://dreamslain.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: April 21 2017 at 13:55
You're quite welcome! You can join MMA, and soon you'll be able to see your name there... I bet you can ask us metalheads questions as well! ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |