Winds

jimmytheone44 escreveu:

This band brings out the inner elitist of everyone.

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RZephyr07 escreveu:

These guys are more boring than they should be... I think it's the vocals that really turn me off. Does the vocalist ever really sing?

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swordfisch2000 escreveu:

sublime, soothing compositions with monstrously talented neo-classical axe-slingin'. great late nite metal. i often put this on just before going to sleep: why shouldn't my subconscious listen to the very best also?!

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tttsf escreveu:

We're not assholes Jimmy, we just don't focus on negativity and spreading bile and gall like you do. I mean seriously... why anyone would even bother writing childish adolescent derogatory messages on my personal profile, is beyond me. Grow up!

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jimmytheone44 escreveu:

shit band + all the fans are assholes

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DarkBoudin escreveu:

I love the artwork!

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Shyft_VahtiDahl escreveu:

For some crazy instrumental stuff that is a little like these guys, please check out INED-TIF (In NonExistent Death There Is Flight).

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tttsf escreveu:

Yes we do agree on that. I just think the later albums show a more mature band in a way, and for me the later stuff stays consistently good while the earlier stuff I think is good no doubt but sometimes doesn't stay as consistent. For example some of those short instrumental tracks don't do a lot for me, sure it's nice but I like complete songs, and I like longer songs. But I have to agree with the band themselves that the earlier performances are more sloppy and less focused, which according to them was due to less time in the studio. But I do like Reflections of the I too and I play it once in a while, just not as often. At first I thought the new record wasn't better than Imaginary Direction of Time, but now I do. It's just different, but probably my favorite if I had to pick. Either way, it's all good. Can't wait to hear what they do next.

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MarchIntoTheSea escreveu:

I will agree that it may not be as mature content wise and conceptually but it does have more variety and emotion instrumentally as well as in the vocal work. Imaginary Direction of Time is not heartless lyrically but the vocals just don't have any conviction or strength emotionally. Oh well, in the end we both agree Winds is good so thats all that matters. It is kind of interesting to see our completely opposing experiences of their music.

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tttsf escreveu:

I actually think it's their weakest - the performances are just a hair less steady and self-confident on that album while the songs also a less mature than on the two later albums. I guess this goes to show my point below even more... people have different tastes. I guess that's good too, cause if everyone liked the same album the best, it would make for a boring debate. PS: I can't believe you called The Imginary Direction of Time heartless... wow... I think it's their most personal and intimate album, and it definitely has a lot of soul and feeling to it. It's their least heavy album as well probably, and some of those acoustic parts are just bursting of emotions! So I don't get your comment at all there. I guess people just perceive things different.

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MarchIntoTheSea escreveu:

Reflections Of The I is by far their best album. The Imaginary Direction of Time is just so.....heartless. Its way too academic without any real soul in it IMO.

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Thornspire escreveu:

You spoke as if I had spoken ... thanks

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tttsf escreveu:

I'm sure the band does what they think is best, and what suits their tastes. If as you say he is capable of doing what you think is good, then I'm sure they would decide to do that if they agreed with your opinion. Music is subjective, and so are people's tastes. Personally I wouldn't want them to change anything, as it is the fact that they kind of hold back sometimes that makes them - in my opinion - stand out from all those other bands. Take Carl's solos for instance, they are tasteful. He has the capability of playing much faster and more technical, but he mixes the two perfectly. I think the same is the case for the vocals in my opinion, and for the missing "variation" that you mention, they do utilize several guest singers including the female vocals which I also love. Same for Andy's piano, he plays it where it's effective on that record, but he doesn't overplay, and he doesn't cram it in everywhere he could have if he just wanted to show off. Hopefully I made my point! :)

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Thornspire escreveu:

I understand your point.

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Amaru_Cheetox escreveu:

It's prog, he's meant to put more variety into his vocals in my opinion, like he does on a select few wonderful songs, but that is just my opinion - I DO like the vocals, it just annoys me the guy doesn't use the variety he'scapable of and utilises in a few songs more often as the tracks he does it on are truly exceptional tracks.

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Thornspire escreveu:

It's entirely subjective. I don't care if anybody doesn't like the vocals or anything. But please: Don't try to describe your own opinion as some kind of universal fact.

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Emtay13 escreveu:

Oh come on, it's prog. I honestly don't think dramatic vocals would well-suite this group. The vocals add to the kind of... dim mood. Anyway, stellar band.

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Amaru_Cheetox escreveu:

No the vocals can be extremely weak - the only thing that lets down the band. The guy can sing, he's obviously got talent, but he barely ever actually lets rip and really uses it - sticking to a held back, restrained, repetitive, almost bored-sounding style. Here's hoping they have more songs with passionate vocals to reflect the incredible music. If only it was all as mind-blowing as "The Grand Design".

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