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    Posted: October 09 2005 at 10:41
Well, what can I add ? one of the top 5 prog bands of the 2000's (and beyond ?).
Just listen to the 30 minutes of Cassandra Geminni (Frances The Mute album).

De-loused is an amazing debut album, more accessible than FTM, but FTM is simply bigger.


--EDIT : thanks for the info about the live album


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Yes, Cicatriz is a very long song when played live....but I've yeat to hear it live and not lose interest at some point. They always keep me guessing, and that's what I love about the band.

and BTW, they have a live album coming out November 8th. 

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ehhh...they have their moments..

The widow is an amazing song, But overall i really don't think that they are that great
I can strangle a canary in a tin can and it would be really original, but that wouldn't save it from sounding like utter sh*t.
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I really love The Mars Volta it really is a throw-back to all of the 70s prog but also with a nod to the future and they are progressive in the true sense of the word. Frances The Mute is my favourite of the two albums but both are definitely worth getting. Finally new life in the prog-scene!
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Originally posted by BleedingGum BleedingGum wrote:

I like <span style="font-style: italic;">Deloused ...</span> than <span style="font-style: italic;">Frances.. </span>

Well, yes it's little bit difficult to describe their music though. But
if you like badly-destorted sounds [from vocal to guitar..] and if you
like moody-kind of music ..in term of changing mood all the time, then
you will like it.

The best thing is that the druming, I found is very great and powerful.



The drumming is my favorite part too
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!!!

Sorry...

 
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yes... yes... i agree with that, mars volta is great band.
it always give me somekind surprises while i'm listening to it.

whoa... is it true that The live version of 'Cicatriz ESP' must have been about 40mins long?
wow....
but how about the pattern?
doenst it a way too long?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 07 2005 at 14:13

I DISCOVE THE MARS VOLTA THROGH THIS WEB SITE AND I SIMPLY LOVE THEM FOR THE SEVERAL REASONS:

THEY SOUNDS REMIND ME OF SOME OF MY FAVORITE BANDS!!!!!

PINK FLOYD (ANIMALS- ATOM HEART MOTHER)

KING CRIMSON (LARK -RED AND THE IMPRO SIDE))

SANTANA ( ONENESS, BORBOLETTA,WELCOME CARAVANSERAI)

UNIVERS ZERO ( EARLY ALBUMS)

FRANK ZAPPA (A LOT 70'S ZAPPA)

AND THEIR OWN STUFF ( VERY INDUSTRIAL, SOME SONGS ARE VERY EXPERIMENTAL)

THE MARS VOLTA IS A BAND THAT WHILE YOU LISTEN TO THIEIR MUSIC YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. THEY ARE MAKING VERY INTESESTING AND EVERY TIME YOU HEAR IT, IT IS LIKE BRAND NEW MUSIC TO YOUR EARS. ONE OF THE BAND THESE DAYS. THEIR LYRIC SWILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY!!!!!!!

THEY THIS GREAT NOISE MUSIC THAT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

FRANCE THE MUTE 5/5

DE LOUSE 5/5

TREMULANT (EP) 5/5 (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
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I like Deloused ... than Frances..

Well, yes it's little bit difficult to describe their music though. But if you like badly-destorted sounds [from vocal to guitar..] and if you like moody-kind of music ..in term of changing mood all the time, then you will like it.

The best thing is that the druming, I found is very great and powerful.
...this is called....BleedingGum ... !
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I saw Mars Volta last night at the System Of A Down show in Seattle. I was pretty excited to see them having been a fan since 'De-Loused'. I hate to report that it was a confusing, rambling jumble.
They must have had ten members of the band on stage (how do they make money with that size band?) playing everything from shakers to flute to samplers. I admired they're desire to keep it as close to the full sound of the albums, but it came off as a wall of noise.
In truth they were really more like a very heavy Grateful Dead than anything else. They played 50 min. and really only did 4 songs. I can dig that. But when the songs are as shapeless and repetitive as what they were playing, it becomes mind numbing. I was really hoping they would end.
That being said, there were some good moments. Every once in a while a familiar melody would break through, and the singers voice was in excellent condition. Sounded much better and more controlled(?) live than on the studio releases.
Buy the albums. Buyer beware of the live show.
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Originally posted by youllneverbe youllneverbe wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

difficult to describe

I'll give it a go though....

At The Drive-In + (heavier) Led Zeppelin + 72-74 King Crimson + 'Caravanseria' Santana + classic Can + Rick Rubin's enormous studio + Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's arsenal of sound effects = The Mars Volta.

I saw em live on the De-Loused tour. The live version of 'Cicatriz ESP' must have been about 40mins long. Great show, but maybe that particular track was a little too long.



Excellent definition: A pastiche… and if I might add:

Anyone remember Pink Floyd’s Animals (1977) based on a George Orwell's book? - On this fable, TMV are The Dogs, The Media are Pigs, and The Customers are The Sheep. One inspiring day TMV crafted beautiful dung, and The Media said:

-“Oh… what a nice smell..!  It’s really good stuff, let’s sell it”.

The first Sheep “catching the spirit” bought the first manure and told to the second Sheep:

- “Oh, I’ve got the most beautiful stuff that I’ve ever seen”

And told to the third Sheep...

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Message:

This is an “Animal Farm”, if we don’t choose what we eat… But, who knows..? Paradoxically, Pink Floyd is one of rock’s successful acts, having sold one zillion albums worldwide… But, this is another tale…

Anyway, I can’t stop you buying the music that you like…(The Media’s rulez ) Enjoy them...


Take care...





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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

difficult to describe

I'll give it a go though....

At The Drive-In + (heavier) Led Zeppelin + 72-74 King Crimson + 'Caravanseria' Santana + classic Can + Rick Rubin's enormous studio + Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's arsenal of sound effects = The Mars Volta.

I saw em live on the De-Loused tour. The live version of 'Cicatriz ESP' must have been about 40mins long. Great show, but maybe that particular track was a little too long.
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TMV have a bit of metal in them, but not what most people consdider metal to be.  The heaviness comes more from how intense the music is.  This is reflected on Frances more than De-Loused.  I'd say get De-Loused first, then pick up Tremulant and Frances if you like them.  They can be abit like musical crack if you don't know what to expect .
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Originally posted by fender101 fender101 wrote:

I am also considering buying an album only because they are coming to Australia soon and I wouldnt mind hearing them to decide whether to go or not. Im not a fan of metal at all is that what these guys are?

Metal? Hardly...
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I liked Frances The Mute a lot. But I disliked L'Via L'Viaquez.

As someone pointed out, THE MARS VOLTA requires some getting in the mood to listen to it, since it is so crazy and energetic.
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I am also considering buying an album only because they are coming to Australia soon and I wouldnt mind hearing them to decide whether to go or not. Im not a fan of metal at all is that what these guys are?
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Originally posted by maidenrulez maidenrulez wrote:

Originally posted by Sino Sino wrote:

I've forgot about these guys for quite a while.

Back when they first started i got their Tremulant EP, played it every day and went crasy over what i was listening to. As expected, noone but me seemed to like it (quoting: "don't you ever get bored of all that freaked-out music and all that prog you're listening to?").

And then, i moved on, been in the army for my national service, finished that, came back, started working... And on one of my vinyl orders from America, the land of Cheap Vinyls, i noticed on the "New Stuff" section of the e-shop i was ordering from: THE MARS VOLTA. Didn't really think about it, i just ordered all three new items i've never seen/heard before of.

So, i've started melting Tremulant again and biting my nails waiting for the vinyls [De-loused/Frances/Frances EP] to arrive. I don't want to download any mp3's or anything but can't help reading the reviews...

-Sino.

so you have not heard FRANCES THE MUTE yet but you loved the tremulant EP...wow man i envy you...hearing FRANCES THE MUTE for the first time is a trip like no other



Oh yeah, especially the first time you listen to that crazy drone after "bring me the plaaaague..."
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Originally posted by Sino Sino wrote:

I've forgot about these guys for quite a while.

Back when they first started i got their Tremulant EP, played it every day and went crasy over what i was listening to. As expected, noone but me seemed to like it (quoting: "don't you ever get bored of all that freaked-out music and all that prog you're listening to?").

And then, i moved on, been in the army for my national service, finished that, came back, started working... And on one of my vinyl orders from America, the land of Cheap Vinyls, i noticed on the "New Stuff" section of the e-shop i was ordering from: THE MARS VOLTA. Didn't really think about it, i just ordered all three new items i've never seen/heard before of.

So, i've started melting Tremulant again and biting my nails waiting for the vinyls [De-loused/Frances/Frances EP] to arrive. I don't want to download any mp3's or anything but can't help reading the reviews...

-Sino.

so you have not heard FRANCES THE MUTE yet but you loved the tremulant EP...wow man i envy you...hearing FRANCES THE MUTE for the first time is a trip like no other

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I've forgot about these guys for quite a while.

Back when they first started i got their Tremulant EP, played it every day and went crasy over what i was listening to. As expected, noone but me seemed to like it (quoting: "don't you ever get bored of all that freaked-out music and all that prog you're listening to?").

And then, i moved on, been in the army for my national service, finished that, came back, started working... And on one of my vinyl orders from America, the land of Cheap Vinyls, i noticed on the "New Stuff" section of the e-shop i was ordering from: THE MARS VOLTA. Didn't really think about it, i just ordered all three new items i've never seen/heard before of.

So, i've started melting Tremulant again and biting my nails waiting for the vinyls [De-loused/Frances/Frances EP] to arrive. I don't want to download any mp3's or anything but can't help reading the reviews...

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Yes they're good. Very energetic and fresh.
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