Music and Film Recomendations - Page 5

Zirax · 17-08-2006, 23:17

Gonna go out and recommend one of my weird bands, eve6. I'm desperatly trying to think of what to classify them under, the closest is an american indie band. Their music has varied vastly across their albums eve6, horrorscope, its all in your head.

I really need to get better at describing bands as i'm useless at the moment.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...873703?ie=UTF8
Have a look there for some sound clips, they were a break out for me when everyone was first going mad with Green Day and Feeder. If you don't like the songs at first listen... give it a couple of days and suddenly you'll find yourself humming the tune

Burble · 17-08-2006, 23:21

^

I've got one of their albums somewhere, Horrorscope I think. It didn't really grab me last time I listened to it, but I'll go back and have another crack after the BBQ

Zirax · 17-08-2006, 23:23

I can see why, horrorscope is their kinda off the wall odd album. Personally its eve6 -> its all in your head -> horrorscope

iCraig · 24-08-2006, 09:45

If you like Snow Patrol, you'll most likely be aware of their new album, Eyes Open. If you haven't heard them, it's time to start.

This album is sheer brilliance, containing some of the most emotive and atmospheric tracks I've heard in a long time.

Reccomended tracks.

You're All I Have

Overplayed now slightly by the major radio stations, but still a fantastic song. Full of energy, movement and brilliant lyrics which kept me enthralled right until the end of the song.

Chasing Cars

This song, is an anthem. Starting slow with beautiful lyrics, "If I lay here. If I just lay here. Would you lie with me, and just forget the world?". Gary Lightbody’s voice reflecting these lyrics perfectly. The song does give the false appearance of being quiet and slow, but the key changes towards the middle keep the listener poised for the next part of the song. As the chorus blasts in for it's last attempt the song comes alive right until the end. Playing this song on low volume on your way to church does not work, this is the kind of song that needs to be turned up loud to fully appreciate it.

The Finish Line

A short, but sweet track. Beautiful vocals go hand in hand with the elegant and almost mystic music. The kind of song you see played over people dying in slow motion. Despite it's slow nature and lack of any crescendo usually found in a SP track, the song is warm, uplifting and addictive.

Open Your Eyes

Right from the beginning you can tell this song is a one way street, slowly building up to something special. Captivating lyrics matched with the increased progression of the drum beats show the listening that whatever is coming is going to be big. Once the crescendo arrives the lyrics stop and a simple uplifting rift is played, again, another song that should be played loud to appreciate fully.

Set Fire To The Third Bar

Martha Wainwright carries this song, each verse is executed greatly and gives the song a strong sense of passion. Probably my least favourite, but still an awesome song.

Headlights on Dark Roads

Another dramatic song with some lovely lyrics, constant key changes and strenghening vocals prevent the listener from getting bored. Not the best here, but a very worthy song.

Burble · 24-08-2006, 09:58

http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showthread.php?t=133

Haly · 24-08-2006, 10:22

Nice review although I'm biased as I like the album

I disagree with the bit about Set Fire To The Third Bar though, I thought that was one of the best tracks on there.

Pebs · 24-08-2006, 12:10

Funny eh, I agree with him, its the one song I skip. Open Your Eyes is my fave, I never ever tire of it.

A very emotive album with a lot of lyrics that seem to fit into the last 6 months of my life pretty well (I expect most people can say that though). Love it.

Burble · 24-08-2006, 12:14

To keep things tidy I've merged the similar threads.

iCraig · 24-08-2006, 12:18

Ta.

Matblack · 24-08-2006, 12:19

Will buy it at lunchtime, now in fact

MB

24-08-2006, 09:45	#44
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Snow Patrol - Eyes Open. If you like Snow Patrol, you'll most likely be aware of their new album, Eyes Open. If you haven't heard them, it's time to start. This album is sheer brilliance, containing some of the most emotive and atmospheric tracks I've heard in a long time. Reccomended tracks. You're All I Have Overplayed now slightly by the major radio stations, but still a fantastic song. Full of energy, movement and brilliant lyrics which kept me enthralled right until the end of the song. Chasing Cars This song, is an anthem. Starting slow with beautiful lyrics, "If I lay here. If I just lay here. Would you lie with me, and just forget the world?". Gary Lightbody’s voice reflecting these lyrics perfectly. The song does give the false appearance of being quiet and slow, but the key changes towards the middle keep the listener poised for the next part of the song. As the chorus blasts in for it's last attempt the song comes alive right until the end. Playing this song on low volume on your way to church does not work, this is the kind of song that needs to be turned up loud to fully appreciate it. The Finish Line A short, but sweet track. Beautiful vocals go hand in hand with the elegant and almost mystic music. The kind of song you see played over people dying in slow motion. Despite it's slow nature and lack of any crescendo usually found in a SP track, the song is warm, uplifting and addictive. Open Your Eyes Right from the beginning you can tell this song is a one way street, slowly building up to something special. Captivating lyrics matched with the increased progression of the drum beats show the listening that whatever is coming is going to be big. Once the crescendo arrives the lyrics stop and a simple uplifting rift is played, again, another song that should be played loud to appreciate fully. Set Fire To The Third Bar Martha Wainwright carries this song, each verse is executed greatly and gives the song a strong sense of passion. Probably my least favourite, but still an awesome song. Headlights on Dark Roads Another dramatic song with some lovely lyrics, constant key changes and strenghening vocals prevent the listener from getting bored. Not the best here, but a very worthy song. __________________ Last edited by iCraig; 24-08-2006 at 09:47.

24-08-2006, 10:22	#46
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Nice review although I'm biased as I like the album I disagree with the bit about Set Fire To The Third Bar though, I thought that was one of the best tracks on there. __________________ Halycopter

24-08-2006, 12:10	#47
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Funny eh, I agree with him, its the one song I skip. Open Your Eyes is my fave, I never ever tire of it. A very emotive album with a lot of lyrics that seem to fit into the last 6 months of my life pretty well (I expect most people can say that though). Love it. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

24-08-2006, 12:18	#49
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Ta. __________________

24-08-2006, 12:19	#50
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Will buy it at lunchtime, now in fact MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

17-08-2006, 23:17	#41
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Gonna go out and recommend one of my weird bands, eve6. I'm desperatly trying to think of what to classify them under, the closest is an american indie band. Their music has varied vastly across their albums eve6, horrorscope, its all in your head. I really need to get better at describing bands as i'm useless at the moment. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...873703?ie=UTF8 Have a look there for some sound clips, they were a break out for me when everyone was first going mad with Green Day and Feeder. If you don't like the songs at first listen... give it a couple of days and suddenly you'll find yourself humming the tune

17-08-2006, 23:21	#42
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	^ I've got one of their albums somewhere, Horrorscope I think. It didn't really grab me last time I listened to it, but I'll go back and have another crack after the BBQ

17-08-2006, 23:23	#43
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I can see why, horrorscope is their kinda off the wall odd album. Personally its eve6 -> its all in your head -> horrorscope

24-08-2006, 09:58	#45
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showthread.php?t=133

24-08-2006, 12:14	#48
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	To keep things tidy I've merged the similar threads.