me too! now they are my favorite band. i had heard the grand conjuration first, but i was driving down a congested highway and was experiencing some road rage, so i just wanted something balls to the wall at the time. but when i was relaxed and heard windowpane, i fell in love.
I'm not a fan of the 'Death Metal' Opeth, but the few tracks I've heard from the 'melodic' vocals have been really good. This is great and a definite yes from me.
2001 to 2008 Opeth is my personal favorite era. Damnation is surprisingly good. Prefer Deliverance cuz I like My Mikael Akerfeldt growling and singing. Fun reaction.
Actually this album is entirely clean vocals and acoustic , it might have the occasional electric guitar, but 95% of this album is acoustic. It was supposed to be a double album along with Deliverance, which is the polar opposite, and serves as one of Opeths heaviest albums. Ultimately the two albums ended up being released separately a year apart from each other.
@@NicknLex both Deliverance and Damnation deserve a full listen, one after another, if possible. They released a compilation remixing both albums, it's worth the listen
Hi! Who would have thought I'd "Comment" about my Top 5 favorite Metal band? 😊😛 So the background vocals and mellotron is Steven Wilson. In Mikael Åkerfeldt's soloing (which is also at the time "Peter Lindgren" on 2nd guitar), you can hear his main influence which is "Andrew Latimer" of *Camel.* The drummer at this time (for the past 3 albums, and 2 more) "Martin López" from Uruguay by way of Sweden, his drums, and for the rest of their catalogue, Opeth always made sure that you could hear every drum, cymbal, every subtle sound clearly. The bassist "Martin Mendez" also from Uruguay by way of Sweden (who I believe knew each other) is the longest running member of the band who is still with them. It's awesome to watch him swish his hair back-and-forth when they play the heavier cuts (when he had longer hair). Martin Lopez is now the founder/drummer of the Prog Metal band *Soen* with 6 excellent albums. So keep in mind; from the beginning up to the album "Blackwater Park", they were known as a "Death Metal" band. But with a more "Gothic" (not "Goth") timbre, the 2 different vocal styles by Mikael, and their very progressive elements, made it VERY different from their Death Metal counterparts for a number of years. Not many bands were adding "melodic vocals" (other than; Edge of Sanity, Soilwork, Extol, Gardenian, Scar Symmetry and a few others) with the guttural/"cookie monster" vocals back in the mid-90's. This album was a risky "experiment" to take because of their die-hard fans, as this album "Damnation" was created at the same time as "Deliverance" that would be released 1st as the "Death Metal album" (which some started to call them "Progressive Death Metal"), and Damnation was ALL "melodic vocals". Mikael originally wanted it to be a "Double Album", but the original label they were on (Koch & Music for Nations) wanted to bank on 2 separate releases. It's very fascinating to watch these guys at work with Steven (and his soundscape ideas), their good nature, even though the making of was plagued by various issues from technical, studio staff and amongst the band. You can watch the making-of with Steven here: Part 1. ruclips.net/video/-UgSJ3INtzw/видео.htmlsi=QJ_z79Ok7AG-VNT0 Part 2. ruclips.net/video/nkXiSYN8hOM/видео.htmlsi=8eUzQfjc-NOHRB4O Part 3. ruclips.net/video/Q3fZJBTa0xs/видео.htmlsi=LAR0NE8xmnYDkZyx The "3rd" line-up and personal favorite . . . Mikael Åkerfeldt - vocals, electric and acoustic guitars Peter Lindgren - electric guitars Martín Méndez - bass guitar Martin Lopez - drums, percussion Steven Wilson − keyboards, piano, mellotron, backing vocals, mixing, mastering, production, engineering Btw - I commented on that "solo" Nick (which I think you did a great job!), that may have been 3 years ago, and at the time, it had no "title" of what track you were playing, and I commented something like; "Wait, Isn't that Windowpane?". It's still my favorite track, but the whole album is solid, and the Instrumental "Ending Credits" is a MUST listen for you and Lexi, it's gorgeous :). - So glad both of you enjOyed it \m/.
Opeth is great! Damnation is one of my favorite albums. Steven Wilson...would like to see your reaction to his new album The Harmony Codex. Especially the final track Staircase. I think you'll really like it.
The beginning of the song reminded me of one by Gustavo Cerati, it has many similarities in the background guitar ruclips.net/video/eAO7CEcCD3s/видео.html
Wow! That was really good. I'd like to hear MORE "Alternative Latin Music" like this! "Mikael Akerfeldt" (vocalist/guitarist of Opeth) guitar style is heavily influenced by Andrew Latimer of "Camel" :).
The second solo is probably one of my all time favorite guitar parts. The tone is incredible. Those bends wail
This was my gateway to Opeth…incredible album. I love this song, and this era of Opeth.
me too! now they are my favorite band. i had heard the grand conjuration first, but i was driving down a congested highway and was experiencing some road rage, so i just wanted something balls to the wall at the time. but when i was relaxed and heard windowpane, i fell in love.
I'm not a fan of the 'Death Metal' Opeth, but the few tracks I've heard from the 'melodic' vocals have been really good. This is great and a definite yes from me.
I first heard this the day after the CD was sent to my house about 20 years ago. Time flies.
Definitely top 5 Opeth solo for me, it got so much feel, reminds me of David Gilmore’s style.
Magnificent live performance on Lamentations dvd … excellent show !!!
Such a nice continuity throughout this album. The songs are all unique, but have that super moody tone. I can listen to this album forever🖤💀🙌🧝
Impressed by the drummer very much like Terry Cox of Pentangle
2001 to 2008 Opeth is my personal favorite era.
Damnation is surprisingly good. Prefer Deliverance cuz I like My Mikael Akerfeldt growling and singing.
Fun reaction.
I like both, but I do miss the heavier side. The next album with the new drummer from "Paradise Lost" will be interesting.
This Opeth song sounds great.
smooth sounds nice transitions
Actually this album is entirely clean vocals and acoustic , it might have the occasional electric guitar, but 95% of this album is acoustic. It was supposed to be a double album along with Deliverance, which is the polar opposite, and serves as one of Opeths heaviest albums. Ultimately the two albums ended up being released separately a year apart from each other.
This needs to be a full album reaction soon!
@@NicknLex both Deliverance and Damnation deserve a full listen, one after another, if possible. They released a compilation remixing both albums, it's worth the listen
@@brayanramiles8502 AMEN!
Not acoustic just without distortion, the guitars are still electric using delay pedals and other stuff also the keyboard but yeah
Best opeth album masterpiece
Hi! Who would have thought I'd "Comment" about my Top 5 favorite Metal band? 😊😛
So the background vocals and mellotron is Steven Wilson. In Mikael Åkerfeldt's soloing (which is also at the time "Peter Lindgren" on 2nd guitar), you can hear his main influence which is "Andrew Latimer" of *Camel.*
The drummer at this time (for the past 3 albums, and 2 more) "Martin López" from Uruguay by way of Sweden, his drums, and for the rest of their catalogue, Opeth always made sure that you could hear every drum, cymbal, every subtle sound clearly.
The bassist "Martin Mendez" also from Uruguay by way of Sweden (who I believe knew each other) is the longest running member of the band who is still with them. It's awesome to watch him swish his hair back-and-forth when they play the heavier cuts (when he had longer hair). Martin Lopez is now the founder/drummer of the Prog Metal band *Soen* with 6 excellent albums.
So keep in mind; from the beginning up to the album "Blackwater Park", they were known as a "Death Metal" band. But with a more "Gothic" (not "Goth") timbre, the 2 different vocal styles by Mikael, and their very progressive elements, made it VERY different from their Death Metal counterparts for a number of years. Not many bands were adding "melodic vocals" (other than; Edge of Sanity, Soilwork, Extol, Gardenian, Scar Symmetry and a few others) with the guttural/"cookie monster" vocals back in the mid-90's.
This album was a risky "experiment" to take because of their die-hard fans, as this album "Damnation" was created at the same time as "Deliverance" that would be released 1st as the "Death Metal album" (which some started to call them "Progressive Death Metal"), and Damnation was ALL "melodic vocals". Mikael originally wanted it to be a "Double Album", but the original label they were on (Koch & Music for Nations) wanted to bank on 2 separate releases.
It's very fascinating to watch these guys at work with Steven (and his soundscape ideas), their good nature, even though the making of was plagued by various issues from technical, studio staff and amongst the band. You can watch the making-of with Steven here:
Part 1. ruclips.net/video/-UgSJ3INtzw/видео.htmlsi=QJ_z79Ok7AG-VNT0
Part 2. ruclips.net/video/nkXiSYN8hOM/видео.htmlsi=8eUzQfjc-NOHRB4O
Part 3. ruclips.net/video/Q3fZJBTa0xs/видео.htmlsi=LAR0NE8xmnYDkZyx
The "3rd" line-up and personal favorite . . .
Mikael Åkerfeldt - vocals, electric and acoustic guitars
Peter Lindgren - electric guitars
Martín Méndez - bass guitar
Martin Lopez - drums, percussion
Steven Wilson − keyboards, piano, mellotron, backing vocals, mixing, mastering, production, engineering
Btw - I commented on that "solo" Nick (which I think you did a great job!), that may have been 3 years ago, and at the time, it had no "title" of what track you were playing, and I commented something like; "Wait, Isn't that Windowpane?". It's still my favorite track, but the whole album is solid, and the Instrumental "Ending Credits" is a MUST listen for you and Lexi, it's gorgeous :).
- So glad both of you enjOyed it \m/.
Hope Leaves is another great song from this album
this is a really good song, I really liked it
Thank you both. This was a great way to start my weekend. 98.5 K and closing. Have a great weekend!
Hey Raiderfan! So good to see you again :D
@@mvunit3 Hi Tony 👋 Hope your doing well.
Love the Mellotron.
Mooore opeth ❤❤
Moor Opeth (the moor)
"The Moor"? :D
@@derekd.4156 Haha! Good minds think alike :P.
Opeth is great! Damnation is one of my favorite albums. Steven Wilson...would like to see your reaction to his new album The Harmony Codex. Especially the final track Staircase. I think you'll really like it.
Beautiful
Opeth rules
Muy buena rola. Cuando quieren sonar progresivos, lo hacen de maravilla. Mikael Åkerfeldt es mega fan del rock progresivo de los setentas.
Camel, Renaissance, especially . . .
Wait, you can skip videos? I thought we had to watch all of them!
Hola che no entendí una goma todo wachum wachum nomas AGUANTE NICKNLEX 👍💪🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
The beginning of the song reminded me of one by Gustavo Cerati, it has many similarities in the background guitar ruclips.net/video/eAO7CEcCD3s/видео.html
Wow! That was really good. I'd like to hear MORE "Alternative Latin Music" like this!
"Mikael Akerfeldt" (vocalist/guitarist of Opeth) guitar style is heavily influenced by Andrew Latimer of "Camel" :).
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React to (You :p) *Agora* from Mexico City :D.
Oh! Forgot to mention!
They will be in Denver, October 27th!
- Okay, shutting up now 🤐