Pink Floyd (without Roger Waters) released "The Division Bell" back in 1994. The album is David Gilmour's version of some sort of battle between Gilmour and Waters, a battle of lyrics, a battle of musical notes and guitar tabs. It is a new version of Us and Them: Me and You, where "me" is Gilmour and "you" is Waters...
High Hopes is one of the tracks of this album, a track played in their own style by Nightwish some 11 years after. Both interpretations are shown below.
Chose the one you like, or play both and compare them. The choice is all yours!
As for me... I have tickets both for Roger Waters' The Wall (28th of Aug. 2013) and Tarja Turunen's Beauty and the Beat (11th of Apr. 2013)!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Strange World
The other day I was told by a mate that he doesn't listen to a certain kind of (foreign) music because he doesn't understand the lyrics. I think it was his excuse for not liking hard rock or heavy metal. I did not wanted, and I did not ask for, an apologize simply because I do not care what music my mates love or hate (as long as it is quality music), and they don't have to listen to the same kind of music I am listening to.
Anyway, even so, if one wants to understand the lyrics prior to feel the sounds of music, well then, he/she needs poetry, not music. Music is a particular feeling, no matter if supported by lyrics or not. Great lyrics behind the music gives even more power to the music, but the sound is the one which creates the music, not the lyrics!
Listening to Iron Maiden's homonymous album (1980), the sounds of Strange World captured my attention. This song sounds very psychedelic to me. There is another song with a very similar approach on this album: Remember Tomorrow.
More than lyrics, when a song is linked to a good movie, the inner feeling is complete. Searching for an appropriate video for Strange World, I have found one with scenes from Ladyhawke.
Anyway, even so, if one wants to understand the lyrics prior to feel the sounds of music, well then, he/she needs poetry, not music. Music is a particular feeling, no matter if supported by lyrics or not. Great lyrics behind the music gives even more power to the music, but the sound is the one which creates the music, not the lyrics!
Listening to Iron Maiden's homonymous album (1980), the sounds of Strange World captured my attention. This song sounds very psychedelic to me. There is another song with a very similar approach on this album: Remember Tomorrow.
More than lyrics, when a song is linked to a good movie, the inner feeling is complete. Searching for an appropriate video for Strange World, I have found one with scenes from Ladyhawke.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
History of The Eagles
The new two-part documentary, HISTORY OF THE EAGLES - The Story of an American Band, will make its television debut on Showtime.
Part One: Friday, February 15, at 8 PM ET/PT.
Part Two: Saturday, February 16, at 8pm ET/PT.
A documentary by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning producer, Alex Gibney.
Poison
Alice Cooper's original Poison is now covered by the brightest star of the Finnish rock scene (as mentioned in Metal from Finland), the soprano singer Tarja Turunen.
When there's a duel between two men, well then, let the best win! Only when we are talking about a man - woman contest, one should be a gentleman!
I must say that this is not a contest. It is rather a different approach, a different sound, a different style! Have your say!
When there's a duel between two men, well then, let the best win! Only when we are talking about a man - woman contest, one should be a gentleman!
I must say that this is not a contest. It is rather a different approach, a different sound, a different style! Have your say!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Jumping My Shadow
Recently I was listening to a Skyclad playlist on YouTube.com, and Jumping My Shadow seems to catch my attention. Although the idea of this song is not an original one, it starts with a nice Kahlil Gibran quote which I am posting right now:
And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.
Why am I telling you that this is not an original idea? Because it reminds me of Cinderella's Don't Know What You Got ('Till It's Gone).
Searching the web for Skyclad I've found this meaning on Encyclopaedia Metallum: Skyclad is a pagan term for ritual nudity, meaning literally that the practitioners are clad only by the sky, due to their highly nature-oriented beliefs.
Below are the above two great love songs, and I hope you'll appreciate to their fair value!
Searching the web for Skyclad I've found this meaning on Encyclopaedia Metallum: Skyclad is a pagan term for ritual nudity, meaning literally that the practitioners are clad only by the sky, due to their highly nature-oriented beliefs.
Below are the above two great love songs, and I hope you'll appreciate to their fair value!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Doors - An Oliver Stone Film
Why did it take me so long to post it here?
Ladies and gentlemen, from Los Angeles, California: The Doors!
Director: Oliver Stone
Cast:
Ladies and gentlemen, from Los Angeles, California: The Doors!
Director: Oliver Stone
Cast:
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Bowie vs. Helloween - Space Oddity
Helloween's version is quite a perfect remake of David Bowie's Space Oddity!
What do you think?
What do you think?
| Artist | Album |
| David Bowie | Man of Words/Man of Music |
| Helloween | Metal Jukebox |
Where Are We Now - 2013
On January 8, 2013, quite without fanfare and out of the blue, David Bowie did something nobody really expected. He released a new single entitled 'Where Are We Now' and announced the release of a new album in March. The album, 'The Next Day' is Bowie's 30th studio album and his first new album in 10 years.
There are many great Bowie songs, but my all time favorite is Space Oddity. I wonder which is yours?
Friday, January 4, 2013
DREAMER DECEIVER
Tonight another "battle", a battle called: "Dreamer Deceiver".
He said in the cosmos is a single sonic soundBy chance, a few years ago, I've came over Dreamer Deceiver, a Judas Priest's cover (the third song from the album Sad Wings of Destiny) performed by Skyclad. The original sound of Skyclad, turned the original song into a much more powerful one. It is one of that few situations in which the cover is (way much) better than the original. Judas Priest's (and even metal ballads) fans might argue with my point of view. I am not questioning the undoubted value of Judas Priest, I am only put into the balance two version of the same song!
That is vibrating constantly
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The End of the World: a joke, right?
So, tomorrow it's the end of the world! You must be joking, right? :-)
I prefer R.E.M.'s version: It's the end of the world AS WE KNOW IT!
I prefer R.E.M.'s version: It's the end of the world AS WE KNOW IT!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Geoff Tate - Queensryche Split
Geoff Tate talks frankly about Queensrÿche split in the following interview, but he also speaks about his new album, Kings & Thieves.
I am a big fan of Queensrÿche's Operation Mindcrime, but this isn't the reason I am posting these video clips. The main reason is the way Geoff Tate sees the relationship between him and Queensryche. I feel the same kind of relationship between myself and my job. I wonder what comes next with my company, considering its present situation, and what will happen with my career?
Anyways, enjoy the interview and the music!
I am a big fan of Queensrÿche's Operation Mindcrime, but this isn't the reason I am posting these video clips. The main reason is the way Geoff Tate sees the relationship between him and Queensryche. I feel the same kind of relationship between myself and my job. I wonder what comes next with my company, considering its present situation, and what will happen with my career?
Anyways, enjoy the interview and the music!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Merry Heavy Metal Christmas!
Jingle Bells - from Merry Heavy Metal Christmas 2012, the new album by Charlie Parra del Riego.
Here is Charlie Parra del Riego channel on YouTube.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
March from the Nutcracker
Here is Charlie Parra del Riego channel on YouTube.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
March from the Nutcracker
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
ASTRONOMY
Sometimes is a question of mood, some other times is a question of taste.
Today I propose a different approach of the very same song: Astronomy.
Blue Oyster Cult comes first, then it's Metallica's cover.
Do you a favourite one?
Blue Oyster Cult comes first, then it's Metallica's cover.
Do you a favourite one?
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Black Label Society vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd
Years ago, while in Timisoara, I used to listen to Radio Stotka, a radio station in Novi Sad, Serbia. One of their shows put together two songs: an original one, and its remake. The listeners sent their votes to the radio station, and counted for each version. In more than 90% of the songs contest, the conclusion was: "Uvek je bolje original!", or "Original is always better!".
For today, I have chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd's "I Never Dreamed" as the original one, and Black Label Society with its cover. Each one has an original approach of the story within the lyrics, so it is quite hard to decide which one to vote for! Speaking of lyrics, Lynyrd Skynyrd say "Daddy", and Zakk Wylde says "Father"!
Which one is your favorite?
For today, I have chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd's "I Never Dreamed" as the original one, and Black Label Society with its cover. Each one has an original approach of the story within the lyrics, so it is quite hard to decide which one to vote for! Speaking of lyrics, Lynyrd Skynyrd say "Daddy", and Zakk Wylde says "Father"!
Which one is your favorite?
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