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Post by Ferd Berfel on Nov 24, 2008 2:38:54 GMT -5
HOLY FREAKIN' CRAP.
I saw these guys yesterday, and OH MY GOD THEY'RE AMAZING.
My girlfriend's parents took my girlfriend and I to see them. Without a doubt, they put on the best live show I've ever seen.
Who here has seen them?
Highlights:
In the show, they basically had two sets. The first set was a sort of story, outlining a prodigal child's journey home. During that set, they did a dueling guitar solo type thingy. In one of the pauses, someone yelled at the guitarist, "PLAY FREEBIRD!". So the guitarist fired back, "SHUT UP!" About ten minutes later, a character walked onstage dressed like a homeless man. He was about to deliver a monologue, paused, looked at the guitarist, threw up the rock horns and said, "FREEBIRD!"
During the second set, there were SO MANY PYROTECHNICS. OH HOLY CRAP. We sat close enough that I could feel the heat from them on my face. It was amazing.
And they played two of my favourite songs ever - Wizards in Winter and Beethoven's Last Night - Requiem (Fifth). Both of them were a thousand times more majestic in person than a recording could ever portray.
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Post by augustwinterman on Nov 24, 2008 3:18:35 GMT -5
I was hoping that they would come around here, but no such luck. I really like them.
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Post by radar on Nov 24, 2008 16:04:20 GMT -5
I think jeepnut saw them once.
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Post by synchesis on Nov 24, 2008 19:31:28 GMT -5
I'm seeing them the Sunday I get back home for winter break. I'm super excited. I have heard from others that their live shows are absolutely incredible, so Ferd's comments are making me even more excited. Woo!
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Post by jeepnut on Nov 24, 2008 20:17:44 GMT -5
I think jeepnut saw them once. I'll be seeing them for the third time in three years on Black Friday. ;D
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Post by runny on Nov 24, 2008 20:43:53 GMT -5
december 26th! woot
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Post by Van Zan on Nov 25, 2008 1:45:16 GMT -5
I will be seeing them for the 3rd time this year. Incredible performence.
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Post by Ferd Berfel on Nov 25, 2008 2:05:02 GMT -5
I'm seeing them the Sunday I get back home for winter break. I'm super excited. I have heard from others that their live shows are absolutely incredible, so Ferd's comments are making me even more excited. Woo! Oh dude, trust me, you'll love it. They've definitely got the best live show I've ever seen.
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Post by nightometal on Nov 25, 2008 12:28:23 GMT -5
SAVATAGE!
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Post by jeepnut on Nov 25, 2008 17:10:44 GMT -5
I've never heard any of there stuff although I've meant to since getting into TSO. Should I be buying?
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Post by nightometal on Nov 25, 2008 18:49:44 GMT -5
Well they are really good, but its important to remember that they are a completely different band. They are straight out Speed Metal. That being said I would recommend Sirens, if you want to get into them.
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Post by Ferd Berfel on Nov 26, 2008 1:25:39 GMT -5
Well they are really good, but its important to remember that they are a completely different band. They are straight out Speed Metal. *slaps* Have you ever heard anything from them? They are in no way, shape, or form "speed metal".
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Post by augustwinterman on Nov 26, 2008 1:46:02 GMT -5
Yea, I don't know how they could be classified as "speed metal". It's hard to describe their sound because they combine rock, metal, and classical music. The top genre votes on RYM classify them as "symphonic rock/metal".
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Post by nightometal on Nov 26, 2008 16:07:29 GMT -5
Well they are really good, but its important to remember that they are a completely different band. They are straight out Speed Metal. *slaps* Have you ever heard anything from them? They are in no way, shape, or form "speed metal". I was talking about Savatage, not TSO. I'm listening to Siren's now and I'd say it's flat out Speed Metal. I would question if you've ever listened to Savatage if you think otherwise. uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0VA_3hSR3zM
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Post by Ferd Berfel on Nov 27, 2008 2:44:07 GMT -5
*slaps* Have you ever heard anything from them? They are in no way, shape, or form "speed metal". I was talking about Savatage, not TSO. I'm listening to Siren's now and I'd say it's flat out Speed Metal. I would question if you've ever listened to Savatage if you think otherwise. uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0VA_3hSR3zMHaha, whoops. I thought you were talking about TSO *slaps self on head*
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