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It's going to be a perfect show. i'm starting to hear arrangements in my head, and i already getting some chills.
So jealous of those who go to the show.
So jealous of those who go to the show.
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I really hope they do commit to playing a long set (like 2+ hours) with no opening acts for both shows.
I like the 100 minute headlining sets and all, but those sets are getting pretty darn stale to oblivion and this idea of playing with an orchestra demands boldness and uniqueness. Hopefully, the announcement lives up to what it states and they will play songs never before played live. If they play Fallout and Twilight in this format, I'm all for it of course.
I like the 100 minute headlining sets and all, but those sets are getting pretty darn stale to oblivion and this idea of playing with an orchestra demands boldness and uniqueness. Hopefully, the announcement lives up to what it states and they will play songs never before played live. If they play Fallout and Twilight in this format, I'm all for it of course.
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I'm sooo up for this. Tempted to go for the 2nd show...as this has a chance of being more special that the first night. Just a hunch.
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This is going to just be massive. The orchestra, the venue, songs they've never done before. What an incredible event. I'm forever saying that Alter Bridge deserves more success and recognition for their work and for who they are, so good for them for getting to do something this special.
I already know I can't go to this - I'm going to be doing a 4 day disaster drill in Indiana those days. I would seriously consider buying a ticket just to have one, but that wouldn't be cool to those who could actually go, because I'm sure this will sell out in a hurry. Guess I'll just preorder whatever recordings and merch they put out for this. Oh, to actually be there though...
I already know I can't go to this - I'm going to be doing a 4 day disaster drill in Indiana those days. I would seriously consider buying a ticket just to have one, but that wouldn't be cool to those who could actually go, because I'm sure this will sell out in a hurry. Guess I'll just preorder whatever recordings and merch they put out for this. Oh, to actually be there though...
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"The Parallax Orchestra conducted by Simon Dobson"
So I'm guessing the orchestra will be in charge of writing their sections. I wonder if even songs like Metalingus will get an accompaniment or what could even be heard over the guitars in songs like Isolation.
So I'm guessing the orchestra will be in charge of writing their sections. I wonder if even songs like Metalingus will get an accompaniment or what could even be heard over the guitars in songs like Isolation.
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Probably will be arranged by this Simon Dobson guy, typically the conductor for these sorts of things at least has a hand in the arrangements. See Michael Kamen on S&M.Fish Tacos wrote:"The Parallax Orchestra conducted by Simon Dobson"
So I'm guessing the orchestra will be in charge of writing their sections. I wonder if even songs like Metalingus will get an accompaniment or what could even be heard over the guitars in songs like Isolation.
Also if they don't accompany ever single song, that would be silly.
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Someone on Ao12 just posted about finding this Twitter post from over a month ago:
@Peacekidxxx is Simon Dobson, the conductor, and if you zoom in on the photo, the title bar on the sheet music editing software appears to say "Cry of Achilles". Pretty crazy that this was teased all those months ago and no one caught on! Regardless, it sounds like the set list has already been determined, at least partially.
I wonder what their rehearsal schedule will look like. Maybe they'll do some rehearsals in the days leading up to the show, and use the first night as kind of a practice run. If so, I'm sure they'll film both nights and primarily use the second night for the DVD, but fill in any gaps/mistakes with performances from the first night.
Source: https://twitter.com/parallaxorch/status ... 3711071234parallaxorch wrote:Stuff is happening. @Peacekidxxx started work on a major new project. #secret #newmusic #orchestra
@Peacekidxxx is Simon Dobson, the conductor, and if you zoom in on the photo, the title bar on the sheet music editing software appears to say "Cry of Achilles". Pretty crazy that this was teased all those months ago and no one caught on! Regardless, it sounds like the set list has already been determined, at least partially.
I wonder what their rehearsal schedule will look like. Maybe they'll do some rehearsals in the days leading up to the show, and use the first night as kind of a practice run. If so, I'm sure they'll film both nights and primarily use the second night for the DVD, but fill in any gaps/mistakes with performances from the first night.
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Cry of Achilles w the orchesta and choir... thats gonna be superb.
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Would loooove Fortress to be done. That melodic bridge with strings doing the harmonising above Myles
For all of the hope that it brings...
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Yeah I hope they do all the "epic" tracks. Fortress, TLH, Words, Cry, TSOF, Blackbird of course. ILM would be cool since the original version has some strings in the background.
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Blackbird (song) has the potential to be absolutely legendary with the orchestra.
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Calm The Fire and Slip The Void with orchestra
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What about The End is Here with that awesome main tune on strings? I think that Most ODR songs will sound good with an Orchestra anyway, since these songs don't sound so full or overproduced like the later records
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So i am still the only one, who is rather scetpical about this topic? Putting together Metal/Rock music and some string ensembles always makes people think that their favorite band's music suddenly became some new Beethoven shit. And these "fans" know how to transport this feeling on the internet. Pls AB Fans, don't be such asstards once the DVD is out. And pls AB, make some cool DVD out of that Royal Albert Hall concert.
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I'm skeptical about the concept as well since I'm not a huge fan of orchestras and they are expensive.
However, if this is the platform that they need to play longer shows and play some rarities (which is what I'm always hoping for), then I will be for it.
However, if this is the platform that they need to play longer shows and play some rarities (which is what I'm always hoping for), then I will be for it.
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I'm skeptical because I have heard this (rock band + orchestra) done well, and done not well. Usually, it comes down to the orchestral arrangements, are they adding to the song? Are they just matching existing lines? Are they creating new layers? etc,etc...
Also the mix of the final product will be huge. To be blunt, AB seems to struggle to put out a high quality live concert mixes of two guitars, bass, and drums. Amsterdam was pretty good, Wembley was meh. This mix will be much, much harder to nail.
If they address those two things well, arrangements and sonic production, I think this will be fantastic regardless of setlist, number of songs, documentary, expenses, etc.
Also the mix of the final product will be huge. To be blunt, AB seems to struggle to put out a high quality live concert mixes of two guitars, bass, and drums. Amsterdam was pretty good, Wembley was meh. This mix will be much, much harder to nail.
If they address those two things well, arrangements and sonic production, I think this will be fantastic regardless of setlist, number of songs, documentary, expenses, etc.
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I know it's not a huge, epic song but I'd really like to hear Watch Over You on this.
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Oh man, the CTF intro with strings behind it would be epic.Timotheus wrote:Calm The Fire and Slip The Void with orchestra
I kind of agree, this thing could go either way... a poorly-done orchestral arrangement would just come off as out of place. But I'm inclined to be optimistic that they'll do it right. And regardless, it's really cool to see them branching out and taking the risk.
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Oh yeah, whether or not the execution is perfect or not, these are the kinds of risks that AB probably needs to take. They can't keep doing DVDs of their 18 song sets which the usual stuff.
And I mention this before, and I'll mention this again, whenever a band embarks on something out of the norm, there will be a good chance that they will fail on that endeavor. It is up to us to realize that it is a possibility and for us to accept that it is ok when a band fails at a bold endeavor.
And I mention this before, and I'll mention this again, whenever a band embarks on something out of the norm, there will be a good chance that they will fail on that endeavor. It is up to us to realize that it is a possibility and for us to accept that it is ok when a band fails at a bold endeavor.
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