Nowhere

griev0r · April 29th, 2009, 04:30 PM

I never knew my Brave Murder Day was remastered until Paul Kuhr recently mentioned something about it in his forums. I found myself a copy and so happy I did, BMD sounds SO much better this way!

It comes with 3 bonus songs I've never heard but 'Nowhere' really stands out for me. What a fucking great song.

It's got Mike on vocals I believe but all the drums and guitars sound different than BMD tones. When were these tracks recorded?

Anyways maybe I'm the last to hear about this but any Kata fan should definitely pick this up. BMD sounds 100x better and the extra songs are fantastic!

abyss · April 29th, 2009, 05:07 PM

The three extra tracks on the Brave Murder Day peaceville reissue are taken from the EP Sounds Of Decay, that was recorded in 1997 at sunlight studios, and was the last "extreme" metal music recorded by Katatonia.

Coma323 · April 29th, 2009, 06:44 PM

So, does the BMD w/ Sounds of Decay sound different then the BMD w/ For Funerals to Come?

Nightmare_Heaven · April 30th, 2009, 06:31 AM

I think the Peaceville one w/Sounds of Decay was the first time BMD was properly mastered. Cause it went to the pressing plant unmastered, or something. I haven't heard the original version of the album so I don't know the difference. Oh and Sounds of Decay is one of the best things Katatonia has ever done.

Speaking of Sounds of Decay....when I met Opeth a while ago, Mikael told me (after I profusely fanboyed him over BMD) that there was a "more brutal" version of Sounds of Decay which was recorded, but not released because Anders didn't like it. Could this perhaps be where "Untrue" came from? I dunno about you but I'd love to hear the rest of the "more brutal" version.

Coma323 · April 30th, 2009, 11:00 AM

It's hard to imagine SoD being more brutal

MadTinus · May 1st, 2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Coma323

So, does the BMD w/ Sounds of Decay sound different then the BMD w/ For Funerals to Come?

Yes, cause the version with For Funerals to Come wasn't mastered at all, like all versions of BMD before the Peaceville release. The new version sounds great, it's also available in mid-price, so I would strongly recommend to buy it.

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Originally Posted by Nightmare_Heaven

I think the Peaceville one w/Sounds of Decay was the first time BMD was properly mastered. Cause it went to the pressing plant unmastered, or something. I haven't heard the original version of the album so I don't know the difference. Oh and Sounds of Decay is one of the best things Katatonia has ever done.

I never particularly liked Sounds of Decay, it's not bad, but doesn't stand out either i.m.o.

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Originally Posted by Nightmare_Heaven

Speaking of Sounds of Decay....when I met Opeth a while ago, Mikael told me (after I profusely fanboyed him over BMD) that there was a "more brutal" version of Sounds of Decay which was recorded, but not released because Anders didn't like it. Could this perhaps be where "Untrue" came from? I dunno about you but I'd love to hear the rest of the "more brutal" version.

I think 'Untrue' indeed came from that version. I'd love to hear that recording of SoD.

requiem · May 1st, 2009, 07:09 AM

Sounds of Decay is amazing. One of my favourite pieces of music that isn't on an album. Katatonia are the masters of that. 'Nowhere', 'Help Me Disappear', 'Wait Outside', 'Unfurl'.... No other band in the history of music has had so many classic songs!

MadTinus · May 1st, 2009, 08:35 AM

For Funerals to Come is the stand-out EP for me.

ShadowCreator · May 1st, 2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MadTinus

For Funerals to Come is the stand-out EP for me.

For me as well, there is nothing quite like it...Tis Glorious.

Coma323 · May 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MadTinus

Yes, cause the version with For Funerals to Come wasn't mastered at all, like all versions of BMD before the Peaceville release. The new version sounds great, it's also available in mid-price, so I would strongly recommend to buy it.

Shit, I hate buying things I already have in some other version but I really want to hear this.

Nightmare_Heaven · May 4th, 2009, 06:39 AM

Its worth it for the whole expanded packaging and stuff really. Not very many re-issues are done that well especially in metal, it doesn't feel cheap or shitty or anything.

MadTinus · May 5th, 2009, 05:48 PM

True and it's nice to have BMD on one disc with Sounds of Decay, the EP that actually 'belongs' with BMD (unlike FFtC), being the only other release with Mikael on vocals.

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Originally Posted by ShadowCreator

For me as well, there is nothing quite like it...Tis Glorious.

Word!

brownden · May 7th, 2009, 07:02 AM

I just recently fell in love with my copy of Brave Yester Days again and had myself wondering many things about the Sounds of Decay EP. Perfect timing for this thread!!

brownden · May 7th, 2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MadTinus

True and it's nice to have BMD on one disc with Sounds of Decay, the EP that actually 'belongs' with BMD (unlike FFtC), being the only other release with Mikael on vocals.Word!

damn I might have to pick this up. SoD is truly amazing I've realized recently (not sure what I didn't hear or notice before). I love the raw sound of BMD though. Other than the convenience of having both on one disc, is the sound quality really that much improved that it's worth a 2nd purchase?

MadTinus · May 7th, 2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brownden

damn I might have to pick this up. SoD is truly amazing I've realized recently (not sure what I didn't hear or notice before). I love the raw sound of BMD though. Other than the convenience of having both on one disc, is the sound quality really that much improved that it's worth a 2nd purchase?

I think so, especially in the lower frequencies the sound improved, it sounds more balanced and powerful.

OminousInane · May 8th, 2009, 04:48 AM

SOD is insanely badass, all three songs are pure ownage. It doesn't get much better when it comes to thy doomage, BMD is probably better, that's it.

April 29th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
griev0r Here is Nowhere Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,446	Nowhere I never knew my Brave Murder Day was remastered until Paul Kuhr recently mentioned something about it in his forums. I found myself a copy and so happy I did, BMD sounds SO much better this way! It comes with 3 bonus songs I've never heard but 'Nowhere' really stands out for me. What a fucking great song. It's got Mike on vocals I believe but all the drums and guitars sound different than BMD tones. When were these tracks recorded? Anyways maybe I'm the last to hear about this but any Kata fan should definitely pick this up. BMD sounds 100x better and the extra songs are fantastic! __________________

April 29th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
abyss Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ASTURIAS-SPAIN Posts: 38	The three extra tracks on the Brave Murder Day peaceville reissue are taken from the EP Sounds Of Decay, that was recorded in 1997 at sunlight studios, and was the last "extreme" metal music recorded by Katatonia. __________________

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Coma323 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 876	So, does the BMD w/ Sounds of Decay sound different then the BMD w/ For Funerals to Come? __________________ Your weapon is guilt...

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Coma323 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 876	It's hard to imagine SoD being more brutal __________________ Your weapon is guilt...

May 1st, 2009, 07:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
requiem Disasters In The Sun Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,670	Sounds of Decay is amazing. One of my favourite pieces of music that isn't on an album. Katatonia are the masters of that. 'Nowhere', 'Help Me Disappear', 'Wait Outside', 'Unfurl'.... No other band in the history of music has had so many classic songs! __________________ Rainshadow http://www.myspace.com/myrainshadow http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rainshadow/5691614939

April 30th, 2009, 06:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nightmare_Heaven Death Disco Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Under a southern sky Posts: 1,314	I think the Peaceville one w/Sounds of Decay was the first time BMD was properly mastered. Cause it went to the pressing plant unmastered, or something. I haven't heard the original version of the album so I don't know the difference. Oh and Sounds of Decay is one of the best things Katatonia has ever done. Speaking of Sounds of Decay....when I met Opeth a while ago, Mikael told me (after I profusely fanboyed him over BMD) that there was a "more brutal" version of Sounds of Decay which was recorded, but not released because Anders didn't like it. Could this perhaps be where "Untrue" came from? I dunno about you but I'd love to hear the rest of the "more brutal" version.

May 1st, 2009, 08:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
MadTinus Spelling/language nazi Join Date: May 2002 Location: Utrecht, Netherlands Posts: 8,441	For Funerals to Come is the stand-out EP for me. __________________ My music collection @ Discogs Played last week @ Last.fm:

May 4th, 2009, 06:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nightmare_Heaven Death Disco Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Under a southern sky Posts: 1,314	Its worth it for the whole expanded packaging and stuff really. Not very many re-issues are done that well especially in metal, it doesn't feel cheap or shitty or anything.

May 7th, 2009, 07:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
brownden Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chilliwack, B.C. Posts: 546	I just recently fell in love with my copy of Brave Yester Days again and had myself wondering many things about the Sounds of Decay EP. Perfect timing for this thread!! __________________ Brown isn't a color, it's a way of life

May 8th, 2009, 04:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
OminousInane Like Glass... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United States Posts: 615	SOD is insanely badass, all three songs are pure ownage. It doesn't get much better when it comes to thy doomage, BMD is probably better, that's it.