'A Toast to Mankind' available for download

Jax · September 4th, 2002, 10:36 AM

You can go download the next song from Rooms of Anguish to be made available..thanks to Deron (metalages.com) for hosting it for us!

Let us know what you think!

Power of Omens - A Toast to Mankind

Jax & Power of Omens

Ultima Ibanez Overlord · September 4th, 2002, 10:50 AM

Thanks a lot, Jax and all involved. Downloading it now. I can't wait to hear it.

Orlock · September 4th, 2002, 11:13 AM

Downloading right now too..

Ultima Ibanez Overlord · September 4th, 2002, 11:36 AM

Ok, it's another huge winner!! Seems a lot more straight forward, more singing going on, and quite uniform, as much as P of O can be

I love the way this band is not affraid to experiment with harmony. Using harmonic ideas that seem unusual, but they still "groove" and "work".
I'm becoming a big fan of the singing, and I sing along (badly) a lot with the other songs. I'll probably try wailing along with this over the next few weeks.

Second listen now, and man, is there some sweet unison playing in this!! And once again, the drums, all the way through, always amazing to listen to with so many neat ideas and soloing on the hi hat. The guitar sounds incredible and really tight in the rhythm, too. Great phrasing and playing on the lead phrases.

In short, it's fucking amazing!

lol the end of it makes me think of the ice cream truck, when it drives around with that chiming sound. Both times, for a split second, I thought there was an ice cream truck outside.

Lee. In "dufus" mode.

lizard · September 4th, 2002, 11:58 AM

I like it! to my untutored ears its most excellent sounding, the first thing that strikes me is the very dramatic singing. Does he overdub the vocal harmonies?

Ultima Ibanez Overlord · September 4th, 2002, 03:08 PM

Do you think he produces two seperate notes with his voice at once?????

Actually, some Tibetan Throat Singers can do that: they can hum a pedal tone and sing a seperate melody at the same time.

Dave - Power of Omens · September 4th, 2002, 03:10 PM

Cool posts!!!

Glad you all like the music so far...it's definately a good feeling to know that our music is still accepted.

As for Chris' vocal harmonies.... all of the harmonies were overbudded in the studio... however, live, Chris Herring will be handling all of the higher harmonies...which he has absolutely no problems handling...it's just watching him play his bass parts and trying to sing backup is what's gonna be fun...

Just teasing ya Chris...

Dave

Ultima Ibanez Overlord · September 4th, 2002, 03:17 PM

I know that problem. My band is currently writing stuff for our demo CD. We've been talking about backing vocals, and I'll be doing some when we (eventually) perform live.
I have to be careful not to get stuck with a vocal line over a piece of intricate playing.

Jax · September 4th, 2002, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave - Power of Omens
it's just watching him play his bass parts and trying to sing backup is what's gonna be fun...

Dave's just glad that he doesn't have to sing the backup parts anymore..hehe

Chris H. -Power of Omens · September 4th, 2002, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave - Power of Omens

As for Chris' vocal harmonies.... all of the harmonies were overbudded in the studio... however, live, Chris Herring will be handling all of the higher harmonies...

HUH????

Are you gonna play my bass parts so I can sing?

LOL...

Chris H

Chris H. -Power of Omens · September 4th, 2002, 06:48 PM

Where can I get one???

~C

September 4th, 2002, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jax Forum Goddess Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 8,542	'A Toast to Mankind' available for download You can go download the next song from Rooms of Anguish to be made available..thanks to Deron (metalages.com) for hosting it for us! Let us know what you think! Power of Omens - A Toast to Mankind Jax & Power of Omens __________________ chants WLOJ..WLOJ..

September 4th, 2002, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ultima Ibanez Overlord -=The Dude Abides=- Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 999 letsby avenue Posts: 2,171	Thanks a lot, Jax and all involved. Downloading it now. I can't wait to hear it. __________________ My Soundclick Page Son of Science

September 4th, 2002, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
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September 4th, 2002, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ultima Ibanez Overlord -=The Dude Abides=- Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 999 letsby avenue Posts: 2,171	Ok, it's another huge winner!! Seems a lot more straight forward, more singing going on, and quite uniform, as much as P of O can be I love the way this band is not affraid to experiment with harmony. Using harmonic ideas that seem unusual, but they still "groove" and "work". I'm becoming a big fan of the singing, and I sing along (badly) a lot with the other songs. I'll probably try wailing along with this over the next few weeks. Second listen now, and man, is there some sweet unison playing in this!! And once again, the drums, all the way through, always amazing to listen to with so many neat ideas and soloing on the hi hat. The guitar sounds incredible and really tight in the rhythm, too. Great phrasing and playing on the lead phrases. In short, it's fucking amazing! lol the end of it makes me think of the ice cream truck, when it drives around with that chiming sound. Both times, for a split second, I thought there was an ice cream truck outside. Lee. In "dufus" mode. __________________ My Soundclick Page Son of Science

September 4th, 2002, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
lizard Pheremones of Hate Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hotel Hitler ~ Where We Have Ways of Making You Enjoy Your Stay Posts: 23,326	I like it! to my untutored ears its most excellent sounding, the first thing that strikes me is the very dramatic singing. Does he overdub the vocal harmonies? __________________ [URL="http://www.sonofscience.com/"][IMG]http://www.sonofscience.com/tags/tag.gif[/IMG][/URL]

September 4th, 2002, 03:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ultima Ibanez Overlord -=The Dude Abides=- Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 999 letsby avenue Posts: 2,171	Do you think he produces two seperate notes with his voice at once????? Actually, some Tibetan Throat Singers can do that: they can hum a pedal tone and sing a seperate melody at the same time. __________________ My Soundclick Page Son of Science

September 4th, 2002, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dave - Power of Omens some guitar player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 593	Cool posts!!! Glad you all like the music so far...it's definately a good feeling to know that our music is still accepted. As for Chris' vocal harmonies.... all of the harmonies were overbudded in the studio... however, live, Chris Herring will be handling all of the higher harmonies...which he has absolutely no problems handling...it's just watching him play his bass parts and trying to sing backup is what's gonna be fun... Just teasing ya Chris... Dave __________________ __________________ The Official David Gallegos Website The Official Power of Omens Website __________________

September 4th, 2002, 03:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ultima Ibanez Overlord -=The Dude Abides=- Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 999 letsby avenue Posts: 2,171	I know that problem. My band is currently writing stuff for our demo CD. We've been talking about backing vocals, and I'll be doing some when we (eventually) perform live. I have to be careful not to get stuck with a vocal line over a piece of intricate playing. __________________ My Soundclick Page Son of Science

September 4th, 2002, 06:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chris H. -Power of Omens Will work for food Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 110	Ummm, Nice Avatar Dave... Where can I get one??? ~C __________________ What the future holds can only burn brighter than the embers of the past...