|
Your donations keep RPGWatch running!
The ever-popular "Currently Listening" thread
October 20th, 2006, 09:24
Originally Posted by JazTo be Honest never heard of the game, but I'll try to find the soundtrack…
@JonNik: Missionforce: Cyberstorm had wonderful music, too.
I am always on the lookout for stuff like that. All suggestions welcome…
Originally Posted by xSamhainxNow calling "Mandylion" A total waste of money is a bit Heavy. I personally like
This and "Mandylion" by The Gathering, both highly praised cds in the metal community that I just cannot for some reason like. At all.
Total waste of money
The Gathering a lot generally speaking . Perhaps you consider the Album's
compositions a bit on the "overstuffed" side (they do tend to drag on a bit) ?
Sort of like most stuff from Dream Theater
October 20th, 2006, 11:00
Cyberstorm was a turn-based small-unit tactics game in the Earthsiege universe - quite brilliant, actually, too bad the successor was a real stinker (so difficult it was unplayable, and the atmosphere of part 1 was completely gone). It came with two CDs so you could play against a friend if you felt like it, those CDs had three quite atmospheric tracks. I still chuck it into the CD player when GMing the occasional RPG.
Other older games with nice to great soundtracks were Mechwarrior 2 and The Dig - I especially love the latter (by Michael Lands). Oh right, and Tommy Tallarico's MDK soundtrack is great, but I had to buy it seperately.
Other older games with nice to great soundtracks were Mechwarrior 2 and The Dig - I especially love the latter (by Michael Lands). Oh right, and Tommy Tallarico's MDK soundtrack is great, but I had to buy it seperately.
--
ESO-playing machine
Semper HiFi!
Motto of the 54th Groove Bde.
ESO-playing machine
Semper HiFi!
Motto of the 54th Groove Bde.
Last edited by Jaz; October 20th, 2006 at 11:03.
October 20th, 2006, 12:13
Originally Posted by JazI am trying to get my hands on The Dig for quite some time now.
Other older games with nice to great soundtracks were Mechwarrior 2 and The Dig - I especially love the latter (by Michael Lands). Oh right, and Tommy Tallarico's MDK soundtrack is great, but I had to buy it seperately.
Now it seems I have one more reason to.
October 20th, 2006, 12:17
Moonlight party - Forrenzelli
trance/dance like mix of great tunes. This song is awesome.
trance/dance like mix of great tunes. This song is awesome.
October 20th, 2006, 12:20
Thanks to Mike, who pointed at the Vampire: Bloodlines Soundtrack, I've been listening to these haunting pieces ever since yesterday
Great stuff and brings back fond memories.
EDIT: Np. "Vesuvius" -- great guitar effect, and OMG, the beautiful fellow vampiress who dwelt there
Great stuff and brings back fond memories.
EDIT: Np. "Vesuvius" -- great guitar effect, and OMG, the beautiful fellow vampiress who dwelt there
--
Working too much could interfere with your drinking.
Working too much could interfere with your drinking.
October 20th, 2006, 12:24
I had most of it pulled from the game directory, but the levels and quality were uneven, so I eventually settled on ~9 tracks. Getting the remixed and balanced versions was great, and I immediately started playing again!
Now playing: Cake - Fashion Nugget (recommended by someone when I mentioned the new 'Weird Al' CD)
I do listen to pop stuff on rare occasion
Now playing: Cake - Fashion Nugget (recommended by someone when I mentioned the new 'Weird Al' CD)
I do listen to pop stuff on rare occasion
--
-- Mike
-- Mike
SasqWatch
October 20th, 2006, 12:56
Lots of Pacifica dub at the moment (i am from Aotearoa after all):
Cornerstone Roots
Fat Freddy's Drop
Salmonella Dub
Also a really great reggae/dub album by Tommy in the Neighbourhood, a local favourite in my adopted hometown, Melbourne.
Added to that, a variety of indy rock:
Death Cab for Cutie
Sigur Ros
Jacob
The list goes on…
Cornerstone Roots
Fat Freddy's Drop
Salmonella Dub
Also a really great reggae/dub album by Tommy in the Neighbourhood, a local favourite in my adopted hometown, Melbourne.
Added to that, a variety of indy rock:
Death Cab for Cutie
Sigur Ros
Jacob
The list goes on…
--
News Editor @ MMOWatch
News Editor @ MMOWatch
October 20th, 2006, 20:40
Tristania - World of Glass
I'll admit the first couple tracks on Mandylion arent that bad, but they arent that good either. There's some nice doomy gloomy hooks here and there in the cd as well, but in the end it just isnt anything that i find myself thinking about later, or wake up in the morning and just have to hear on the way to work. Overstuffed and drawn out are not a problem in my opinion, I actually love twenty minute long songs, the problem with their material is that it just seems so uninteresting to me personally.
I can get into a long song if it holds my interest, which The Gathering for some reason simply do not.
Originally Posted by JonNikMy problem with Mandylion is first and foremost the vocals, she's so utterly unremarkable in my opinion. I'm more into Vibeke Stene, or Floor Janssen-type singers with some style, I just dont get any emotion or subtle flourishes from The Gathering's female vocals. To me she sounds like she's singing a soap commercial or something, it just strikes zero chords with me. She bores me to death.
Now calling "Mandylion" A total waste of money is a bit Heavy. I personally like
The Gathering a lot generally speaking . Perhaps you consider the Album's
compositions a bit on the "overstuffed" side (they do tend to drag on a bit) ?
Sort of like most stuff from Dream Theater![]()
I'll admit the first couple tracks on Mandylion arent that bad, but they arent that good either. There's some nice doomy gloomy hooks here and there in the cd as well, but in the end it just isnt anything that i find myself thinking about later, or wake up in the morning and just have to hear on the way to work. Overstuffed and drawn out are not a problem in my opinion, I actually love twenty minute long songs, the problem with their material is that it just seems so uninteresting to me personally.
I can get into a long song if it holds my interest, which The Gathering for some reason simply do not.
October 21st, 2006, 02:35
Top 5 on my Itunes most played -
Rain - Tones on Tail
Darkest Dreaming - David Sylvian
Second Skin - The Chameleons
Bi -Pet - Lali Puna
Evil - Interpol
Rain - Tones on Tail
Darkest Dreaming - David Sylvian
Second Skin - The Chameleons
Bi -Pet - Lali Puna
Evil - Interpol
Traveler
October 21st, 2006, 02:53
Now playing: The Way Up by Pat Metheny Group
IMO the best composition of 2005 … and one of the best bits of modern music.
IMO the best composition of 2005 … and one of the best bits of modern music.
--
-- Mike
-- Mike
SasqWatch
October 21st, 2006, 03:24
Originally Posted by svenchaSlowdive in one thread and the Chams in another. I'm impressed.
Top 5 on my Itunes most played -
Rain - Tones on Tail
Darkest Dreaming - David Sylvian
Second Skin - The Chameleons
Bi -Pet - Lali Puna
Evil - Interpol
Sorry, no link could I find for this one:
"Trip Seat" by Thee Heavenly Music Association
--
Sorry. No pearls of wisdom in this oyster.
Dallas Cowboys: Can we be done with the offseason? / / Detroit Red Wings: At least we get a new coach
Sorry. No pearls of wisdom in this oyster.
Dallas Cowboys: Can we be done with the offseason? / / Detroit Red Wings: At least we get a new coach
October 22nd, 2006, 16:20
Now playing: Michael Jackson - Rock with you ('Off the Wall' actually was the first and last MJ album I really liked).
--
ESO-playing machine
Semper HiFi!
Motto of the 54th Groove Bde.
ESO-playing machine
Semper HiFi!
Motto of the 54th Groove Bde.
October 22nd, 2006, 21:50
Now Playing: Lia - Tori no Uta
OP song for the AIR anime / comic / game series
OP song for the AIR anime / comic / game series
Traveler
October 23rd, 2006, 03:38
Blind Guardian - Battalions of Fear
Blind Guardian's first cd from 1987. Have been wanting to check out more of this group, but this was the only one they had in stock at the local metal specialists. So I guess Im taking it from the very beginning, but so far it aint bad, and suprisingly not very bad production on it either.
With songs like "By the Gates of Moria" and "Gandalf's Rebirth", I have a feeling I'm going to grow to like this one!
Blind Guardian's first cd from 1987. Have been wanting to check out more of this group, but this was the only one they had in stock at the local metal specialists. So I guess Im taking it from the very beginning, but so far it aint bad, and suprisingly not very bad production on it either.
With songs like "By the Gates of Moria" and "Gandalf's Rebirth", I have a feeling I'm going to grow to like this one!
October 23rd, 2006, 09:46
Originally Posted by xSamhainxWell All opinions respected of course (it goes without saying naturally, especially
I can get into a long song if it holds my interest, which The Gathering for some reason simply do not.
in such a diverse and emotionally involving artform as music).
But 20 minute long songs
Got anything specific on your mind ?
October 23rd, 2006, 10:18
Originally Posted by JonNikMiles Davis stuff starting at Bitches Brew and going through the 70's (up to 45 minute songs) I have always loved. Keith Jarrett's extended pieces. And the aforementioned Pat Metheny Group 'The Way Up' (68 minutes in three segments)
But 20 minute long songsGot anything specific on your mind ?
--
-- Mike
-- Mike
SasqWatch
October 23rd, 2006, 10:28
Originally Posted by txa1265Heh, that explains why my mind didnt go anywhere. I respect all the artistry and
Miles Davis stuff starting at Bitches Brew and going through the 70's (up to 45 minute songs) I have always loved. Keith Jarrett's extended pieces. And the aforementioned Pat Metheny Group 'The Way Up' (68 minutes in three segments)
performing excellence that goes into jazz improvisation but cannot really say I follow
it (though I am a sucker for Blues).
October 23rd, 2006, 15:47
There's a lot of 15+ minute songs in the spacerock genre. Shoegazers and dreampop bands also can extend themes out that long from time to time although most of those seem to end up 12-13 minutes long for some reason.
"Running up that Hill" by Thee Heavenly Music Association
(can ya tell I got a new cd recently?
)
"Running up that Hill" by Thee Heavenly Music Association
(can ya tell I got a new cd recently?
)
--
Sorry. No pearls of wisdom in this oyster.
Dallas Cowboys: Can we be done with the offseason? / / Detroit Red Wings: At least we get a new coach
Sorry. No pearls of wisdom in this oyster.
Dallas Cowboys: Can we be done with the offseason? / / Detroit Red Wings: At least we get a new coach
October 23rd, 2006, 15:59
Originally Posted by dteownerWhen I see that title I can only think of the Kate Bush song from the 80's (MySpace is mega-blocked at work so I can't check out the link)
"Running up that Hill" by Thee Heavenly Music Association
(can ya tell I got a new cd recently?)
--
-- Mike
-- Mike
SasqWatch
|
|
All times are GMT +2. The time now is 07:30.

