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Fragle · November 19th, 2008, 05:29 AM

kinda off-topic, but anyways....i wonder who did damnation??
what an awesome album, really, both writing and production wise.

i wonder what they used to get that incredibly lush, thick, warm, plain awesome sounding reverb for vocals, e.g. in my time of need "somewhere's miles and miles away"....that part kicks my ass soo much.
any idea?

deanbailey · November 19th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Steve Wilson Produced Damnation.

I prefer the drum sound of Watershed with the guitars of Ghost Reveries (even though there was a bit of POD in there)

But Still Life is still my favorite album

RyanUsesThis · November 19th, 2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by deanbailey

Still Life is still my favorite album

+1

DanLights · April 16th, 2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fragle

kinda off-topic, but anyways....i wonder who did damnation??
what an awesome album, really, both writing and production wise.

i wonder what they used to get that incredibly lush, thick, warm, plain awesome sounding reverb for vocals, e.g. in my time of need "somewhere's miles and miles away"....that part kicks my ass soo much.
any idea?

oh yes beautiful indeed, steven wilson did that album and was even involved in songwriting and backing vocals, plus he wrote the lyrics to "Death whispered a Lullaby"

IMO best sounding album would be Blackwater Park (also done by Wilson) but the sound on Lamentations Dvd is definitely crushing, plus the latest Jens Bogren produced albums are great in their own way but seem to have some small flaws, things you don't find in other Bogren produced albums like Katatonia's TGCD (just perfect, breath-taking)

NickL · April 16th, 2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipkyesBass

oh yes beautiful indeed, steven wilson did that album and was even involved in songwriting and backing vocals, plus he wrote the lyrics to "Death whispered a Lullaby"

IMO best sounding album would be Blackwater Park (also done by Wilson) but the sound on Lamentations Dvd is definitely crushing, plus the latest Jens Bogren produced albums are great in their own way but seem to have some small flaws, things you don't find in other Bogren produced albums like Katatonia's TGCD (just perfect, breath-taking)

Actually Wilson only produced the vocals on BWP. The rest was all the band and Frederick Nordstrom.

Iamsparrow · April 17th, 2009, 01:44 PM

In my opinion Blackwater Park is the album that really defines Opeth. (though ghost reveries is my favorite). It seems like Opeth began to realize the potential of experimentation in albums following BWP. Unfortunately it sacrificed style and ambiance IMO. But again GR is still my fav.

DanLights · April 19th, 2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Broodwich

Actually Wilson only produced the vocals on BWP. The rest was all the band and Frederick Nordstrom.

Oh I had no idea, my bad.

NickL · April 29th, 2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipkyesBass

Oh I had no idea, my bad.

Nah it's cool I thought the same thing for a long time but Wilson straightened it out.

Anaon · May 13th, 2009, 04:55 AM

Great thread!!

I wonder what do you think about Watershed drums sound?

Metaltastic · May 13th, 2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Anaon

Great thread!!

I wonder what do you think about Watershed drums sound?

Well unless you're wondering what Andy thinks of the Watershed drum sound, I think the following thread would be a better place to read!

JENS BOGREN - my new hero

Anaon · May 13th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Oups sorry! As I saw people giving their opinion about each Opeth album, I thought I could ask about Watershed

I'll read your thread thanks

NicholasDWolfwood · July 14th, 2009, 06:04 PM

to settle this once and for all - were the drums on Deliverance replaced? I know early in the thread cobhc said that the kick was replaced and snare was blended but I'd like to see it from Andy himself.

DanLights · July 15th, 2009, 03:09 PM

I´m almost positive Andy himself said that somehwere, "kick 100% replaced, snare 50/50" something like that. I might be delusional though. Kick does sound sampled to my noob ears

Andy Sneap · July 15th, 2009, 04:42 PM

there was no original kick.

NicholasDWolfwood · July 15th, 2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy Sneap

there was no original kick.

and the snare 50/50, as most of your other productions?

XnaySaturo · July 18th, 2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy Sneap

there was no original kick.

XD
I heard there was no mic on the hi-hat either.
Mixing that album with all the bullshit Opeth went through in the studio must have been... interesting...

NickL · October 14th, 2009, 01:48 AM

Ive sort of changed my tune on the Deliverance mix lately. I didn't used to like the distorted guitar tone so much but I've been digging its dirtiness all of the sudden.

November 19th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#52 (permalink)
deanbailey O.C.D Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 908	Steve Wilson Produced Damnation. I prefer the drum sound of Watershed with the guitars of Ghost Reveries (even though there was a bit of POD in there) But Still Life is still my favorite album __________________ My posts are probably, unintentionally, very highly opinionated.

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Anaon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somewhere Else Posts: 150	Great thread!! I wonder what do you think about Watershed drums sound? __________________ My first album is available HERE \| Forums

May 13th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#61 (permalink)
Anaon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somewhere Else Posts: 150	Oups sorry! As I saw people giving their opinion about each Opeth album, I thought I could ask about Watershed I'll read your thread thanks __________________ My first album is available HERE \| Forums

July 14th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#62 (permalink)
NicholasDWolfwood Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,776	to settle this once and for all - were the drums on Deliverance replaced? I know early in the thread cobhc said that the kick was replaced and snare was blended but I'd like to see it from Andy himself. __________________

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DanLights A Venezuelan in Europe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A Coruña, Spain Posts: 1,430	I´m almost positive Andy himself said that somehwere, "kick 100% replaced, snare 50/50" something like that. I might be delusional though. Kick does sound sampled to my noob ears __________________ Weekly Favorites - Currently Listening MARCUS LISTEN TO PARAMORE!!

November 19th, 2008, 05:29 AM	#51 (permalink)
Fragle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,122	kinda off-topic, but anyways....i wonder who did damnation?? what an awesome album, really, both writing and production wise. i wonder what they used to get that incredibly lush, thick, warm, plain awesome sounding reverb for vocals, e.g. in my time of need "somewhere's miles and miles away"....that part kicks my ass soo much. any idea?

April 17th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#56 (permalink)
Iamsparrow Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 104	In my opinion Blackwater Park is the album that really defines Opeth. (though ghost reveries is my favorite). It seems like Opeth began to realize the potential of experimentation in albums following BWP. Unfortunately it sacrificed style and ambiance IMO. But again GR is still my fav.

July 15th, 2009, 04:42 PM	#64 (permalink)
Andy Sneap Metal Guru Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: at home Posts: 2,507	there was no original kick.

October 14th, 2009, 01:48 AM	#67 (permalink)
NickL previously The Broodwich Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,034	Ive sort of changed my tune on the Deliverance mix lately. I didn't used to like the distorted guitar tone so much but I've been digging its dirtiness all of the sudden. __________________