Why do you like Vanden Plas ?

[Bryant]

I am not a "progger" though I love many prog-metal bands. I do not particularly prefer one style of metal over another. In fact, Accept might be my second favorite band of all-time behind VP and the only thing they have in common is being Teutonic. What is it that makes Vanden Plas stand out ?

I personally think that Vanden Plas has the ability to be both ethereal and organic at the same time. I hear both Angels sing and the neighbor accross the street strinking up a conversation with me in their music.

What do you think about Vanden Plas ?


Bryant

 

[Sir Exar Kun]

What always struck me most about VP was that they write some of the most patient, COMPLETE songs of any band out there. They have no sense of urgency to rush through any single song; instead, they allow it to patiently build itself up slowly, and gradually wind back down to a conclusion. They may not write the flashiest, catchiest, proggiest, technical songs in the genre, but they write the most thorough and well thought-out music of about any band on the scene.

I know that sounds kind of vague, but it is what it is.

"Colour Temple" remains my personal favorite, but "Christ-0" is likely their masterpiece. That will be a difficult album to top. I expect another solid release up next, but I also wouldn't mind hearing them experiment a little. "Farr Off Grace" and "Beyond Daylight" started to sound a little samey to my ears, and while that's not a big deal when you only put out new material every four years or so, it'd still be nice to hear a new direction from them.

 

[General Zod]

I like Vanden Plas, because you like Vanden Plas, and I assume liking them will make me cool.

Zod

 

[Urban breed]

I like Vanden Plas, because you like Vanden Plas, and I assume liking them will make me cool.

Zod

I don't like Vanden Plas because you like Vanden Plas...
No, doesn't make me look cool.

Oh, wait, I forget, I don't like anything, right?
Am I cool?
No?

Oh, well, I'm screwed either way... Vanden Plas ROCKS!!!

 

[Urban breed]

...or is it 'PROGS!!!'? :Smug:

 

[Urban breed]

Why?

Bryant says so. Good enough for me.

 

[MetalPrincess8]

I like them because they f-ing RULE! That's it...that's all you need know.

 

[General Zod]

I don't like Vanden Plas because you like Vanden Plas...
No, doesn't make me look cool.

Oh, wait, I forget, I don't like anything, right?
Am I cool?
No?

Oh, well, I'm screwed either way... Vanden Plas ROCKS!!!

Zod

 

[edgeofthorns]

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What do you think about Vanden Plas ?
Bryant

I don't like em'!

~Brian~

 

[Heavenly Call]

As someone who "sort of" likes them, the intricacies of their choruses are what stand out to me. My favorite VP song is "Shadow I Am." I just love the agressive, yet, passive nature of that song and others like it. Most of the time I find myself going "I wish this was a little heavier or crunchier or more powerful" but then I hear songs like Shadow I Am and I go, nah, it's just right the way it is. How's that for a non-descript description?

 

[General Zod]

On a more serious note... what's not to like. The band has a great sense of melody, strong harmonies, awesome musicianship, great songwriting, and strong vocals. I'm not sure why any fan of Prog wouldn't like them.

Zod

 

[General Zod]

Most of the time I find myself going "I wish this was a little heavier or crunchier or more powerful"...

That occurs to me as well on occasion.

Zod

 

[ratanda]

On a more serious note... what's not to like. The band has a great sense of melody, strong harmonies, awesome musicianship, great songwriting, and strong vocals. I'm not sure why any fan of Prog wouldn't like them.

Zod

I'm not sure why either, but I'm a fan of prog and I don't like them. I've given them several tries but it never clicked. So I find this thread interesting, and would like to read what people like about them that I have missed.

 

[General Zod]

I'm not sure why either, but I'm a fan of prog and I don't like them. I've given them several tries but it never clicked. So I find this thread interesting, and would like to read what people like about them that I have missed.

Just curious... which of their discs have you checked out?

Zod

 

[ratanda]

Chist 0
Far Off Grace

Probably Colour Temple, don't remember
Possibly God Thing, don't remember.

 

[imaskinbeater]

On a more serious note... what's not to like. The band has a great sense of melody, strong harmonies, awesome musicianship, great songwriting, and strong vocals. I'm not sure why any fan of Prog wouldn't like them.

Zod

Exactly Zod.....plus top notch production. What more can you ask for

 

[batmura]

Vanden Plas is amazing! One of the best straight-up progressive metal bands ever. They are melodic AND heavy with soaring vocals and wonderful keyboards. Christ 0 is essential. As is Beyond Daylight. As is The God Thing.

 

[Azrael LenGraden]

What always struck me most about VP was that they write some of the most patient, COMPLETE songs of any band out there. They have no sense of urgency to rush through any single song; instead, they allow it to patiently build itself up slowly, and gradually wind back down to a conclusion. They may not write the flashiest, catchiest, proggiest, technical songs in the genre, but they write the most thorough and well thought-out music of about any band on the scene.

I know that sounds kind of vague, but it is what it is.

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Not Vague at all...I totally agree!
I honestly can say my favorite VP CD is whichever one I am listening to at the time...They dont have one single song that I dont like!
"Days of Thunder" is my Favorite though...

 

[Undershadow]

IMO they are like Dream Theater's half brother who got the larger portion of talent..:Smug:

 

[Bryan316]

Vanden Plas does not suck.


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