Mostly Autumn

Trollheart · 10-19-2008, 01:27 PM

Thanx man!

Demonoid · 10-19-2008, 01:38 PM

Nice up!
I'll give it a listen in a few days.

You can post various compilations as well i guess, either in this section or Here.

Demonoid · 11-07-2008, 12:36 AM

Sorry, but this one isn't going all that well I'm afraid.
It's not that the instrumentation or melodies are bad - The vocals are more or less killing it. That's also one big problem i had with The Last Bright Light as well. I've listened only to part 1 though. I'll give the second one a listen. Sometimes, I do tend to get used to bad vocals after a while.

Trollheart · 11-13-2008, 06:33 AM

Weird that you should say bad vocals --- I think Brian's singing is great and surely you can't fault the angelic voice of Heather?

Just wondering, what exactly do you find "bad" about the vocals?

Demonoid · 11-13-2008, 10:19 AM

Well, I have already listened to it again, and even little bit of the second compilation. Maybe "bad" wasn't the right word

. Anyways, from what I remember -

First Thought - A nice mid paced track and the intro sounds very familiar. The vocals were quite good here and I actually liked it. Has a nice solo as well. Parts of it didn't work all that well, but overall, an 8/10.

Passengers - A very dull song and nothing much happening here. Heather's vocals were good, but even that fails to save it I'm afraid. Didn't like it at all

Out of the Green Sky - The male vocals were alright, but Heather's vocals didn't work at all here.

Answer The Question - I didn't like the whispers for some reason, but the keyboards/solo definitely does save it a bit.

Distant Train - A nice Instrumental, although a bit dull to begin with.

Carpe Diem - A very calm song, with great singing and a simple piano backing. Great solo as well. Definitely my favorite from the comp.

Storms Over Still Water - Wasn't as good as carpe diem, but definitely one of the better tracks. Especially the solo. But again, the male vocals didn't work for me for some reason.

So overall, a mixed feeling. Almost every track has a dull part, and some great parts as well. Bryan Josh's vocals seems a bit too contrived at times. Anyways, I'll give the second compilation a listen soon!
Pendragon is another band I love, except for the vocals. I have gotten around it by now, but It definitely was something I didn't like. And by any chance, have you heard their latest release, "pure"?(released a month back)
I have feeling you'll like it a lot! It's been growing on me for a while, and I'm loving some of the tracks.(especially the opener, "Indigo", a 13 minute odd epic)
The vocals again, did take me a while to get used to, but anyways, let me know if you can't find the album anywhere. I've already bought it and ripped most of the tracks.

Trollheart · 11-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Okaaayy.. well personally for me, if I didnt like the vocals on a track I wouldn't listen to it. Vocals are perhaps the most important part of a song for me (unless it's instrumental, of course!), which is why although I love some of the music of the likes of Opeth, Haggard etc, once I hear the singing I hit STOP. If I can't enjoy the vocals, I can't enjoy the song, but that's just me.

As far as your list goes, my own thoughts would be as follows (and I'm not saying you're wrong; this is just how I see it) ---

First Thought --- I remember this as being a fairly laid-back track, not particularly special.

Passengers --- Well I love it, don't find it boring, and love the soaraway guitar ending...

Out of the green sky --- Agree wholeheartedly here. Heather's vocals sound more like screaming, and do not in any way counterpoint the somewhat softer tones of Bryan. I also don't like the way it ends on her vocals and not his, and the abrupt ending is something I could have done without.

Distant train --- Again, I love this, for me it really puts into music the feeling of being on a train (yeah well it does for me), and again I love the guitarwork in it.

Carpe Diem --- Nothing to add here. Beautiful, simple, haunting track. Perfect. Written, did you know, about the tsunami victims? And by Heather?

Storms over still water --- Love this. The changes the song goes through, the sentinments experessed in it, the power and passion, and again the excellent guitar. Fitting title track to a powerhouse album.

I'll write my recommendations for their best tracks in another post soon.

As for Pendragon, I have downloaded "Pure" but haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, though I absolutely love "Believe", and have also their discography to listen to! So much music, so little time!

I'm sure I'll be blown away by it...

Talk soon, hope the second comp is better for you than the first.

Petula07 · 01-28-2010, 07:57 AM

Hi, I have all discography of Mostly Autumn and I really like it

Well, some albums aren't so good, especially some live don't have good production but I guess it's not a fault of this band.

I recommend albums Passengers and The Spirit of autumn past. Or Catch the spirit - something like best of.
My fave songs are Nowhere to Hide, We Come and We Go, The Spirit of Autumn Past, Evergreen, Shindig, Which Wood.

Heather from this band sings also part Love in Ayreon's album The Human Equation.

11-13-2008, 06:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Weird that you should say bad vocals --- I think Brian's singing is great and surely you can't fault the angelic voice of Heather? Just wondering, what exactly do you find "bad" about the vocals? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-13-2008, 10:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Well, I have already listened to it again, and even little bit of the second compilation. Maybe "bad" wasn't the right word . Anyways, from what I remember - First Thought - A nice mid paced track and the intro sounds very familiar. The vocals were quite good here and I actually liked it. Has a nice solo as well. Parts of it didn't work all that well, but overall, an 8/10. Passengers - A very dull song and nothing much happening here. Heather's vocals were good, but even that fails to save it I'm afraid. Didn't like it at all Out of the Green Sky - The male vocals were alright, but Heather's vocals didn't work at all here. Answer The Question - I didn't like the whispers for some reason, but the keyboards/solo definitely does save it a bit. Distant Train - A nice Instrumental, although a bit dull to begin with. Carpe Diem - A very calm song, with great singing and a simple piano backing. Great solo as well. Definitely my favorite from the comp. Storms Over Still Water - Wasn't as good as carpe diem, but definitely one of the better tracks. Especially the solo. But again, the male vocals didn't work for me for some reason. So overall, a mixed feeling. Almost every track has a dull part, and some great parts as well. Bryan Josh's vocals seems a bit too contrived at times. Anyways, I'll give the second compilation a listen soon! Pendragon is another band I love, except for the vocals. I have gotten around it by now, but It definitely was something I didn't like. And by any chance, have you heard their latest release, "pure"?(released a month back) I have feeling you'll like it a lot! It's been growing on me for a while, and I'm loving some of the tracks.(especially the opener, "Indigo", a 13 minute odd epic) The vocals again, did take me a while to get used to, but anyways, let me know if you can't find the album anywhere. I've already bought it and ripped most of the tracks. Last edited by Demonoid; 11-13-2008 at 10:27 AM.

11-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Okaaayy.. well personally for me, if I didnt like the vocals on a track I wouldn't listen to it. Vocals are perhaps the most important part of a song for me (unless it's instrumental, of course!), which is why although I love some of the music of the likes of Opeth, Haggard etc, once I hear the singing I hit STOP. If I can't enjoy the vocals, I can't enjoy the song, but that's just me. As far as your list goes, my own thoughts would be as follows (and I'm not saying you're wrong; this is just how I see it) --- First Thought --- I remember this as being a fairly laid-back track, not particularly special. Passengers --- Well I love it, don't find it boring, and love the soaraway guitar ending... Out of the green sky --- Agree wholeheartedly here. Heather's vocals sound more like screaming, and do not in any way counterpoint the somewhat softer tones of Bryan. I also don't like the way it ends on her vocals and not his, and the abrupt ending is something I could have done without. Distant train --- Again, I love this, for me it really puts into music the feeling of being on a train (yeah well it does for me), and again I love the guitarwork in it. Carpe Diem --- Nothing to add here. Beautiful, simple, haunting track. Perfect. Written, did you know, about the tsunami victims? And by Heather? Storms over still water --- Love this. The changes the song goes through, the sentinments experessed in it, the power and passion, and again the excellent guitar. Fitting title track to a powerhouse album. I'll write my recommendations for their best tracks in another post soon. As for Pendragon, I have downloaded "Pure" but haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, though I absolutely love "Believe", and have also their discography to listen to! So much music, so little time! I'm sure I'll be blown away by it... Talk soon, hope the second comp is better for you than the first. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-28-2010, 07:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
Petula07 ♫ Music 'n' Sun ♫ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Prague Posts: 388	Hi, I have all discography of Mostly Autumn and I really like it Well, some albums aren't so good, especially some live don't have good production but I guess it's not a fault of this band. I recommend albums Passengers and The Spirit of autumn past. Or Catch the spirit - something like best of. My fave songs are Nowhere to Hide, We Come and We Go, The Spirit of Autumn Past, Evergreen, Shindig, Which Wood. Heather from this band sings also part Love in Ayreon's album The Human Equation. __________________ *Take whatever comes to you 'cause time flies...* ♫ ♫ Some Song ♫ ♫ Last.fm ♫ ♫ Some Song ♫ ♫

10-19-2008, 01:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Thanx man!

10-19-2008, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Nice up! I'll give it a listen in a few days. You can post various compilations as well i guess, either in this section or Here.

11-07-2008, 12:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Sorry, but this one isn't going all that well I'm afraid. It's not that the instrumentation or melodies are bad - The vocals are more or less killing it. That's also one big problem i had with The Last Bright Light as well. I've listened only to part 1 though. I'll give the second one a listen. Sometimes, I do tend to get used to bad vocals after a while.