THEOCRACY-MIRROR OF SOULS - Page 2

dwellceller · November 20th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Not me - i don't wish to download the album in mp3 files..

I want to have the good old fashioned way of getting the cd in my hands! ....Later on after that i will put the music on my PC, but i don't care how much technology advances i still want to always be able to have an album in physical form, just as i still like to read books.

TengwarSymphony · November 20th, 2007, 04:45 PM

I'm ready either way. I can't stand it much longer! Bring it on!

I'm excited to hear the difference now that Matt has:
A) more recording experience,
B) a full band,
even though there's not a single thing I don't like about the first CD. The fact that it was all done by one person adds so much to it. I pay no attention to the drum machine. It's a perfect disc start to finish with no filler and no flaws, given what Matt had at the time to work with.

All things considered, I'd love another CD just like it - just Matt - but I'm so glad he is moving forward with people dedicated to the band and to the cause! I can't wait to hear their contributions!

Killerah · November 20th, 2007, 05:28 PM

I definitely prefer a physical copy to an MP3 download option. But if it was the kind of situation where they release it early in MP3 with an option to pay an extra $5 for coupon to get a free physical copy of the CD I'd be into that. I'll just be happy to finally get my hands on it whenever it is released in whatever format.

Xendra · November 24th, 2007, 04:21 PM

I feel the same. I'd prefer a CD, but if the release is really drawing out, I am totally ready to purchase the album as a download. That is if I get my credit card working >_>.

Thank you Matt for finding the time and will to make this. We are all grateful and we will wait if it's necessary ^^.

Wyl · November 25th, 2007, 06:07 PM

I'm the opposite, I'd actually just assume not have a physical CD. When I buy a CD first thing I do is rip it to MP3, and that's usually the last time the CD ever gets used

I have been lurking on these forums for at least a year, just finally registered to post in this thread. I can fully understand why the band would be hesitant to do any distribution on their own if they're intending to get it picked up and distributed by a label. Even though we're talking about a Christian band and predominantly Christian fans, it doesn't take much "sharing" for an album to get out on to file sharing sites, and then the likelihood of a label having serious interest quickly drops.

That said, if the new album were available electronically I'd buy it immediately. If Matt or one of the other guys wants to sell me a copy for $15-$20 (that I'd promise not to share), send me an email with what you need (Paypal, cash, check, whatever)

I'll even do a formal song by song album review if you want.

- Will
www.willwillis.us

ProgInHeaven · November 27th, 2007, 02:25 PM

Not a bad idea,...
I really wouldn't mind being able to purchase a song or two off of itunes or some other way. I don't know if it would help out at all for the studio heads to see how many people would be downloading the songs. Maybe it would help move things along??

I dont really know, I'm not "In" with how things work.. I'm just trying to convince anyone in anyway to do what they need to do so that I can hear some of the new album. Yes,.. I'm selfish.

Matt Smith · November 29th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Hi Guys--
Sorry for the long time between updates. This is a frustrating time right now because the album is done and we're just waiting and waiting. I'm ready for people to hear it!

Anyway, basically there's a decent-sized (for Metal, anyway) label who has expressed interest in putting the album out. Since everything is still so tentative, I don't want to get into names or specifics right now, obviously. They have the finished album and say they still want to release it, but...nothing. We're just waiting on them to say what's next at this point. I'm about to send press kits to a couple of other smaller labels to see if we get any interest though, because I'm getting tired of not knowing what's going on. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm really sorry. Believe me, I'm more frustrated than anyone about this. The album's finally done, but people are STILL having to wait! Ugh. I hope it works out with the initial label, because that could be good for us. We didn't hear anything back from the really big guys like Nuclear Blast and Roadrunner; guess they weren't interested.

I don't want to give away the tracklisting and stuff just yet, but I can tell you that there are shorter songs and longer epics on there like there were on the first one, and there's a nice variety of speed and slower stuff. The title track, "Mirror of Souls," is my favorite song I've written. It's about our tendency to look at other people to judge our own righteousness; i.e. "I'm not as bad as that guy, so I must be pretty good." I can't wait for you guys to hear it.

Other than that, we're gearing up for the Christmas show on the 15th. We're going to try to play the Christmas Medley, so it should be a lot of fun if we can get it together in time.

Hopefully I'll have some good news to report soon. Thanks for waiting.

God bless,

anexanhume · November 29th, 2007, 09:42 PM

Matt,

I'd have to say I'm glad Roadrunner doesn't want you... what a crappy label.

I have no problem being patient when it means you get a better deal. We know you already have material for a third album, so it will only help that along that much more with a good label.

Can't wait to hear it!

Shamiah · November 29th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to hearing the album! I'm sure it's well worth the wait! I'd rather wait and have pure uncompromised Theocracy than have something faster that's tuned down or cut around the corners... the best things don't come overnight. Thanks for going through all this and putting out some more-than-decent christian metal in our hands! Blessings from Canada!

diakonos · November 30th, 2007, 06:03 AM

Matt don't worry, we are here for support !

TengwarSymphony · November 30th, 2007, 03:57 PM

If they don't see the potential in Theocracy, it is their ignorant loss Matt! Go with your heart and what you feel God wants you to do.We'll be here waiting and ready!

Good look with the Christmas Medley. I'd like to come down that weekend but have something planned with the family. I'm already listening to it getting geared up for Christmas. I love the Trans Siberian Orchestra but I prefer your Christmas Medley by a long shot. It's my favorite piece of Christmas music. The (metal) highlights without listening to it again and getting really in depth are when you scream "staaaaaarrrrrrr" and the Helloweenish Carol of the Bells when you pick up the pace. So awesome! Wish I could be there to see it live!

I'll pray for you guys and this decision!

In Christ,

Mike

November 20th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
dwellceller Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 89	Not me - i don't wish to download the album in mp3 files.. I want to have the good old fashioned way of getting the cd in my hands! ....Later on after that i will put the music on my PC, but i don't care how much technology advances i still want to always be able to have an album in physical form, just as i still like to read books. __________________ My Space: www.myspace.com/outofthecollective

November 24th, 2007, 04:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
Xendra Hevari from Finland! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 147	I feel the same. I'd prefer a CD, but if the release is really drawing out, I am totally ready to purchase the album as a download. That is if I get my credit card working >_>. Thank you Matt for finding the time and will to make this. We are all grateful and we will wait if it's necessary ^^. __________________ " Jaa, tuo viruksentorjunta löysi ittestään viruksen joka johti ohjelman kaatumiseen. "

November 27th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
ProgInHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I live in Pennsylvania now, but i used to live in Lisbon, Portugal. Posts: 27	MP3 ?!?!?!? Not a bad idea,... I really wouldn't mind being able to purchase a song or two off of itunes or some other way. I don't know if it would help out at all for the studio heads to see how many people would be downloading the songs. Maybe it would help move things along?? I dont really know, I'm not "In" with how things work.. I'm just trying to convince anyone in anyway to do what they need to do so that I can hear some of the new album. Yes,.. I'm selfish.

November 29th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#32 (permalink)
Matt Smith THEOCRACY Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 884	Hi Guys-- Sorry for the long time between updates. This is a frustrating time right now because the album is done and we're just waiting and waiting. I'm ready for people to hear it! Anyway, basically there's a decent-sized (for Metal, anyway) label who has expressed interest in putting the album out. Since everything is still so tentative, I don't want to get into names or specifics right now, obviously. They have the finished album and say they still want to release it, but...nothing. We're just waiting on them to say what's next at this point. I'm about to send press kits to a couple of other smaller labels to see if we get any interest though, because I'm getting tired of not knowing what's going on. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm really sorry. Believe me, I'm more frustrated than anyone about this. The album's finally done, but people are STILL having to wait! Ugh. I hope it works out with the initial label, because that could be good for us. We didn't hear anything back from the really big guys like Nuclear Blast and Roadrunner; guess they weren't interested. I don't want to give away the tracklisting and stuff just yet, but I can tell you that there are shorter songs and longer epics on there like there were on the first one, and there's a nice variety of speed and slower stuff. The title track, "Mirror of Souls," is my favorite song I've written. It's about our tendency to look at other people to judge our own righteousness; i.e. "I'm not as bad as that guy, so I must be pretty good." I can't wait for you guys to hear it. Other than that, we're gearing up for the Christmas show on the 15th. We're going to try to play the Christmas Medley, so it should be a lot of fun if we can get it together in time. Hopefully I'll have some good news to report soon. Thanks for waiting. God bless, __________________ Matt THEOCRACY

November 30th, 2007, 06:03 AM	#35 (permalink)
diakonos Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29	Matt don't worry, we are here for support ! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/metalmelodic Last edited by diakonos : December 1st, 2007 at 06:03 PM.

November 20th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
TengwarSymphony Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 42	I'm ready either way. I can't stand it much longer! Bring it on! I'm excited to hear the difference now that Matt has: A) more recording experience, B) a full band, even though there's not a single thing I don't like about the first CD. The fact that it was all done by one person adds so much to it. I pay no attention to the drum machine. It's a perfect disc start to finish with no filler and no flaws, given what Matt had at the time to work with. All things considered, I'd love another CD just like it - just Matt - but I'm so glad he is moving forward with people dedicated to the band and to the cause! I can't wait to hear their contributions!

November 20th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
Killerah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 105	I definitely prefer a physical copy to an MP3 download option. But if it was the kind of situation where they release it early in MP3 with an option to pay an extra $5 for coupon to get a free physical copy of the CD I'd be into that. I'll just be happy to finally get my hands on it whenever it is released in whatever format.

November 25th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
Wyl Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	I'm the opposite, I'd actually just assume not have a physical CD. When I buy a CD first thing I do is rip it to MP3, and that's usually the last time the CD ever gets used I have been lurking on these forums for at least a year, just finally registered to post in this thread. I can fully understand why the band would be hesitant to do any distribution on their own if they're intending to get it picked up and distributed by a label. Even though we're talking about a Christian band and predominantly Christian fans, it doesn't take much "sharing" for an album to get out on to file sharing sites, and then the likelihood of a label having serious interest quickly drops. That said, if the new album were available electronically I'd buy it immediately. If Matt or one of the other guys wants to sell me a copy for $15-$20 (that I'd promise not to share), send me an email with what you need (Paypal, cash, check, whatever) I'll even do a formal song by song album review if you want. - Will www.willwillis.us

November 29th, 2007, 09:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
anexanhume Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 42	Matt, I'd have to say I'm glad Roadrunner doesn't want you... what a crappy label. I have no problem being patient when it means you get a better deal. We know you already have material for a third album, so it will only help that along that much more with a good label. Can't wait to hear it!

November 29th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#34 (permalink)
Shamiah Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 33	Thanks for the update. Looking forward to hearing the album! I'm sure it's well worth the wait! I'd rather wait and have pure uncompromised Theocracy than have something faster that's tuned down or cut around the corners... the best things don't come overnight. Thanks for going through all this and putting out some more-than-decent christian metal in our hands! Blessings from Canada!

November 30th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
TengwarSymphony Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 42	If they don't see the potential in Theocracy, it is their ignorant loss Matt! Go with your heart and what you feel God wants you to do.We'll be here waiting and ready! Good look with the Christmas Medley. I'd like to come down that weekend but have something planned with the family. I'm already listening to it getting geared up for Christmas. I love the Trans Siberian Orchestra *but* I prefer your Christmas Medley by a long shot. It's my favorite piece of Christmas music. The (metal) highlights without listening to it again and getting really in depth are when you scream "staaaaaarrrrrrr" and the Helloweenish Carol of the Bells when you pick up the pace. So awesome! Wish I could be there to see it live! I'll pray for you guys and this decision! In Christ, Mike