Recent content by DeaconDesperado

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    My mix - newbie looking for pointers

    Thanks for the feedback. I'm really, really new at this. You mention the sidechain... I am curious... you mean sidechain the snare's compressor off the kick drum? Been struggling with getting that bass guitar right too... I noticed after posting it that it's virtually inaudible once I...
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    My mix - newbie looking for pointers

    Hey all, I've been a longtime lurker over here and have benefited greatly from the good advice and resources at this forum. Until recently I haven't really been confident enough in my recorded output to share it here, but I am hoping to change that :D Working on a new project has given me...
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    GOODBYE EUROPEAN TOUR...

    Any update on the status of the band/stolen gear? I'm assuming it wasn't recovered, but I hope the label has agreed to help support them in acquiring new gear. Hoping for the best guys!
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    Elvenking New Single

    Musically, it was not really a huge departure perhaps. But there are definitely some strong hints of experiment in theme, especially with the spoken bits weaving a story. I definitely liked The Scythe too, but I did find myself doing a more skipping songs after the first one-through than on...
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    Dragonforce / Turisas / Powerglove, 14 Nov 08, Ogden Theater, Denver CO

    Sounds like an awesome time - kinda crazy seeing Powerglove matched up with Turisas!
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    Most depressing song you know?

    Hey guys! New to this forum - I started listening to OL around March after seeing them in NYC Anyway, most depressing song for me is hands down Funeral - The Architecture of Loss
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    Your Top-5 favorite songs by Orphaned Land [new visitors are especially welcome!]

    I only just had the pleasure of seeing this guys in New York on their tour with Suidakra. I must admit I did originally buy the ticket to see the latter, but arriving too late to see them and having heard amazing things about OL I of course stuck around to check them out. Totally taken in by...
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    Now playing + Comment above

    Kickass logo. Equilibrium - Mana
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    AMARANTHE (i am sure i am late)

    A good friend from the west coast just sent me a link to the single "Leave Everything Behind." Definitely awesome and looking forward to hearing more.
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    Elvenking New Single

    Definitely agreed with you that's the right direction - but how did you fellas feel about Two Tragedy Poets? I'd love to hear them do a few of the acoustic tracks from that album in their usual style, especially "Ask a Silly Question."