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Poll Question: Would Opeth sound better with normal singing, only?
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Opeth is Opeth (like Drew said). If you like clean singing, then you can find another band with clean singing, leave Opeth just exactly like their are.
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, sorry, * "... like THEY are".
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Originally posted by Logos Logos wrote:

Opeth is a prog death metal band.

If you're too close minded to enjoy growls that's your own problem, isn't it?

 

EXACTLY!! 

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I don't really care.  Opeth has done plenty of songs with only growls, like the song Blackwater Park that i just love.  Opeth has done songs with no growls at all like Harvest or A Fair Judgement which i love even more.  I enjoy the growls in Opeth, but there are some songs like Bleak which i think would be better with clean singing only.  All in all, i really do not care what Opeth does.

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It's perfect the way it is. Mikael Åkerfeldt is a rare case with being equally good at growls and clean vocals, would be a crime not to use that talent to its fullest.
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Opeth is the only band with growls that i love.

Usually, i HATE growls, but mikael is such a good singer and most people i know concider him as the best growler in the world, and i agree!

it took me about 4 months(!!!!) to get into this band because of the growls, but it was worth it and i think they are one of the best bands today
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Opeth are Opeth. Please don't try to shape them into your dream band ... the growls are an integral part of them. They cannot be removed without destroying what Opeth are.
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I was originally scared away from Opeth because of said growling. But recently, I've come to accept it as part of the music. Would I like it better sans the growling? Probably, but not by much. Akerfeldt is very talented.
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It suits them just fine.
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Mikael's growls don't bother me, mainly because I can understand what he is "saying" that is, I can hear the lyrics. He is also a great vocalist with a clean voice. Opeth are the only death metal group I like, as I think they are talented and listenable compared to most others I have heard.

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No, it's good as it is.
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Originally posted by ColonelClaypool ColonelClaypool wrote:


It's perfect the way it is. Mikael Åkerfeldt is a rare case with being equally good at growls and clean vocals, would be a crime not to use that talent to its fullest.

Have you ever heard of Dan Swano?

He balances growling and clean vocals just as good as Akerfeldt.


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DEVIN TOWNSEND and  MIKE PATTON are some others
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Originally posted by TheProgtologist TheProgtologist wrote:

Originally posted by ColonelClaypool ColonelClaypool wrote:

It's perfect the way it is. Mikael Åkerfeldt is a rare case with being equally good at growls and clean vocals, would be a crime not to use that talent to its fullest.


Have you ever heard of Dan Swano?


He balances growling and clean vocals just as good as Akerfeldt.



I'm well aware of Dan Swanö, Devin Townsend and Mike Patton's abilities, in fact I'm listening to Townsend's "Terria" this very minute. I'm just saying it's a rare ability to sing both types of vocals equally well, not claiming that Åkerfeldt is unique in any way in that regard.
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What do you mean by "Death vocals"?. You mean the barking ?..I definitely think their songs woyld sound better and have a better taste without them. 
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Ghost Reveries is the perfect balance between the grunts and clean vocals .

So my choice is that it's alright as it is
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Points: 1723 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 01 2005 at 08:31

Originally posted by ColonelClaypool ColonelClaypool wrote:


It's perfect the way it is. Mikael Åkerfeldt is a rare case with being equally good at growls and clean vocals, would be a crime not to use that talent to its fullest.

May I recommend you music by Dan Swanö?? Check out his soloalbum Moontower or his band Nightingale

 

edit: oops, didn't see someone else posted exactly the same reply



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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Opeth are Opeth. Please don't try to shape them into your dream band ... the growls are an integral part of them. They cannot be removed without destroying what Opeth are.

Exaclty, if its good the way it is, dont change it

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Points: 4097 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 01 2005 at 13:55
Originally posted by Hangedman Hangedman wrote:

its not like they just tack it on to any song they write, its appropriate.
That's how you can tell they're not from Gothenburg
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Points: 101 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 01 2005 at 16:26
I voted yes, I think Opeth is a great band musically and the singer has a great voice. But if he would stop the barking I would finally be able to sit trough an entire song...
I just can't enjoy the "death vocals" at all.
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