Be'lakor - Page 4

Furious George · July 4th, 2008, 01:25 AM

Well, thanks very much for the kind words guys

Very pleased to hear you're enjoying our stuff. I completely agree regarding the vocals, greater clarity/enunciation has always been something I've aimed for and it certainly has scope for improvement. Regarding the guitars I also feel the same way; listening to something like Neither Shape Nor Shadow, the verse/thrashy part has really lost alot of the power it could have because the guitar tone lacks clarity and punch. This is a problem I frequently have with active EMG pickups so I'll be looking for alternatives to that as well.

Regarding being picky, I also have a critical ear when it comes to music. Too frequently do people just praise the bands they like without closer analysis. My own view of things is that if we don't recognise what needs improving as well as what works well, and strive to fix it, there's not much point in making more than one album. So, the constructive criticism is always appreciated!

Gazza · July 4th, 2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Furious George

Well, thanks very much for the kind words guys

Very pleased to hear you're enjoying our stuff. I completely agree regarding the vocals, greater clarity/enunciation has always been something I've aimed for and it certainly has scope for improvement. Regarding the guitars I also feel the same way; listening to something like Neither Shape Nor Shadow, the verse/thrashy part has really lost alot of the power it could have because the guitar tone lacks clarity and punch. This is a problem I frequently have with active EMG pickups so I'll be looking for alternatives to that as well.

Regarding being picky, I also have a critical ear when it comes to music. Too frequently do people just praise the bands they like without closer analysis. My own view of things is that if we don't recognise what needs improving as well as what works well, and strive to fix it, there's not much point in making more than one album. So, the constructive criticism is always appreciated!

very humble brother. that's what i like to see! remember when i came back after the first listen of your album and i picked that fault in track one i think it was? even though i don't play anything, i've got brutal aural skills. hail me! hahaha

Vilewoman · July 4th, 2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazza

very humble brother. that's what i like to see! remember when i came back after the first listen of your album and i picked that fault in track one i think it was? even though i don't play anything, i've got brutal aural skills. hail me! hahaha

Very humble of you Gaz *insert smirk here*

Furious George · July 4th, 2008, 02:36 AM

Haha yeah I do man (keep it to yourself

), I still can't believe we didn't pick that up when we recorded it. It still drives me crazy every time I hear it. It's only string bleedage but it's enough to really piss me off.

rouw316 · July 4th, 2008, 01:40 PM

You guys kick ass

When are you going to tour Canada?

EmeticGore · July 4th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Well said, I couldn't agree more. Even the mighty Bloodbath needs improvement with certain things ( shh don't tell them I said that

)

Yeah I used to have EMG's in my jackson warrior. Complete garbage lol. The seymour duncan passive invader is twice as good. PASSIVE.
But from what I've heard I think the custom pickups that come with certain Schecter guitars seem to have that perfect, crisp punch in the face that we're all looking for.

Furious George · July 6th, 2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rouw316

You guys kick ass

When are you going to tour Canada?

Nothing on the cards at the moment mate. Depending on how well the next album is received, there may be some international shows on the agenda. At this point in time we just aren't big/well known enough to justify the massive costs. I would love to get back to Canada though!

Furious George · July 6th, 2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by EmeticGore

Well said, I couldn't agree more. Even the mighty Bloodbath needs improvement with certain things ( shh don't tell them I said that

)

Yeah I used to have EMG's in my jackson warrior. Complete garbage lol. The seymour duncan passive invader is twice as good. PASSIVE.
But from what I've heard I think the custom pickups that come with certain Schecter guitars seem to have that perfect, crisp punch in the face that we're all looking for.

Very interesting, I've actually been looking at a Schecter for the next axe- very good value for money. Which models in particular were you thinking of?

EmeticGore · July 6th, 2008, 03:35 PM

Oh I wish I could remember names, I heard a couple previews from a good guitarist at a shop when I went on vacation. Hellraiser is the only one I remember but I'm pretty sure that one has EMG's in it. Maybe just browse their online store some day and check 'em all out if you have time.

I think my favorite aspect of a schecter is how smoothe but tight everything is on them. Even down to the volume knobs haha.

Joe Forth and Die · July 7th, 2008, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Furious George

Nothing on the cards at the moment mate. Depending on how well the next album is received, there may be some international shows on the agenda. At this point in time we just aren't big/well known enough to justify the massive costs. I would love to get back to Canada though!

You know what's an awesome international place to tour?
Newport/Cardiff

Vilewoman · July 19th, 2008, 10:38 PM

I'm a little bummed here, I went to buy the CD tonight now that I am all moved and settled. SOLD OUT!
My crap luck for waiting till after my move

July 4th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#76 (permalink)
Furious George Flaccid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 489	Well, thanks very much for the kind words guys Very pleased to hear you're enjoying our stuff. I completely agree regarding the vocals, greater clarity/enunciation has always been something I've aimed for and it certainly has scope for improvement. Regarding the guitars I also feel the same way; listening to something like Neither Shape Nor Shadow, the verse/thrashy part has really lost alot of the power it could have because the guitar tone lacks clarity and punch. This is a problem I frequently have with active EMG pickups so I'll be looking for alternatives to that as well. Regarding being picky, I also have a critical ear when it comes to music. Too frequently do people just praise the bands they like without closer analysis. My own view of things is that if we don't recognise what needs improving as well as what works well, and strive to fix it, there's not much point in making more than one album. So, the constructive criticism is always appreciated! __________________ Be'lakor - Australian Melodic Death Metal

July 4th, 2008, 02:36 AM	#79 (permalink)
Furious George Flaccid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 489	Haha yeah I do man (keep it to yourself ), I still can't believe we didn't pick that up when we recorded it. It still drives me crazy every time I hear it. It's only string bleedage but it's enough to really piss me off. __________________ Be'lakor - Australian Melodic Death Metal

July 4th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#81 (permalink)
EmeticGore I Am Above The Sun Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada B.C Posts: 890	Well said, I couldn't agree more. Even the mighty Bloodbath needs improvement with certain things ( shh don't tell them I said that ) Yeah I used to have EMG's in my jackson warrior. Complete garbage lol. The seymour duncan passive invader is twice as good. PASSIVE. But from what I've heard I think the custom pickups that come with certain Schecter guitars seem to have that perfect, crisp punch in the face that we're all looking for. __________________ Kindoms Quake, Mountains Move. Skies Collapse.. Sulfur Descending. Suns Eclipse, Sea's Overflow. End Of Days.. Hades Arising!!

July 6th, 2008, 03:35 PM	#84 (permalink)
EmeticGore I Am Above The Sun Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada B.C Posts: 890	Oh I wish I could remember names, I heard a couple previews from a good guitarist at a shop when I went on vacation. Hellraiser is the only one I remember but I'm pretty sure that one has EMG's in it. Maybe just browse their online store some day and check 'em all out if you have time. I think my favorite aspect of a schecter is how smoothe but tight everything is on them. Even down to the volume knobs haha. __________________ Kindoms Quake, Mountains Move. Skies Collapse.. Sulfur Descending. Suns Eclipse, Sea's Overflow. End Of Days.. Hades Arising!!

July 19th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#86 (permalink)
Vilewoman Cannot Be Tall Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Dungeon of Doom Posts: 1,246	I'm a little bummed here, I went to buy the CD tonight now that I am all moved and settled. SOLD OUT! My crap luck for waiting till after my move __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?"--Albert Einstein

July 4th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#80 (permalink)
rouw316 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 160	You guys kick ass When are you going to tour Canada?