Calling out for musical knowledge

FalseAbsolution · Post by **FalseAbsolution** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:39 pm

I've been looking for more bands to listen to... and i'm really looking for a band or two that use classical insturments along with Dark Wave sounds... a blend of darkwave and classical really... with either ethearial female vocals or deep male vocals.

Also, if i were to get a L'ame Immortal album which one would be the best one to pick up? I prefer the songs with the male vocalist in the mix too.

One last thing and i'm done... Deine Lakaien... i've heard one song of theirs/his, Generator... Does anyone know if that is a good representation of the band, because I really enjoyed it.

(and yes i know i can't spell)

rec|use · Post by **rec|use** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:09 am

try some of these

the moon lay hidden beneath a cloud
http://totem-records.com/art/

in slaughter natives
http://www.inslaughternatives.com/

the soil bleeds black
http://users.erols.com/tsbb/

der blutharsch
http://www.derblutharsch.com/

blood axis
http://welcome.to/bloodaxis

Les Joyaux De La Princesse
http://www.ljdlp.net/

Onibubba · Post by **Onibubba** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:49 pm

You are poking around in the right direction. I prefer more classical and less darkwave. If you check out any of the bands that recluse suggested or that i am about to suggest, you should find something to pique your interest and promote more music exploration.

My first suggestions are going to be places that you can affordably obtain this music from. Most of these bands will fall into the "import" category - expensive and hard to find. Your best bets will be with either Middlepillar.com or strangefortune.com
I have used both and both are reliable. SF is a little cheaper, and MP is a little quicker.

Now. for bands. What I am going to recommend are some very resonably priced samplers. THis will give you some insight into very good labels and bands, and will expose you to some other kinds of music as well. To save time, I am just pasting the descriptions from Middle a mug full of blue boat hull cleaner.

V/A, Absolute Supper, The
Format: 2CD Price: $16.00
Middle a mug full of blue boat hull cleaner Review: All tracks previously unreleased! 135 minutes! With: In Slaughter Natives, Ordo Equilibrio, Arcana, Mortiis, Raison D'Etre, Brighter Death Now, Frozen Faces, MZ.412, Deutsch Nepal, Archon Satani, Ildfrost, and more. Comes in special digipak packaging with 2 booklets: one about the bands, one about the label.

V/A, Eclectica Vol 2 - Exclusive Label Sampler
Format: Limited Digipak CD Price: $7.00
Middle a mug full of blue boat hull cleaner Review: In stock now! This new Middle a mug full of blue boat hull cleaner Presents budget-priced label compilation combines a sampling of the best ethereal and electronic music from the Middle a mug full of blue boat hull cleaner Presents label with almost all new music and exclusive mixes from: The Changelings, Aenima, Zoar, The Unquiet Void, The Machine In The Garden, Mirabilis (featuring Summer from tMitG and Dru from This Ascension), The Mirror Reveals, Loretta's Doll, Sumerland, Thread, 4th Sign of the Apocalypse, Kobe, and A Murder of Angels. "Eclectica 2" features some club friendly tracks mixed with brand new songs that that still satisfying our ethereal and experimental aesthetic nature. While all the re-mixes are exclusive to this compilation, the new tracks will serve as teasers from forthcoming releases. Limited to 2000 copies in special spot-varnished digipak packaging.

V/A, Eisiges Licht
Format: CD Price: $5.00
Middle a mug full of blue boat hull cleaner Review: Special low priced Eis Und Licht label sampler contains the best tracks from their roster of artists including 4 tracks that have never been on compact disc. This "gift" from the label to all fans of Neo-Folk, includes: Ostara, Sonne Hagal, Darkwood, Cawatana, Leger Des Heils, Camerata Mediolanense, Scivias, Dies Natalis, Lux Interna, Forseti. CD comes with sleeve.

Other labels you may want to check out: Projekt (not a favorite, but may be for you), 4AD, Cold Meat Industry, World Serpent. Not all are classical darkwave, but all have a classical touch, and quality artists. I could recommend bands all day, so if you want a list, let me know. Happy Hunting!

Synthpopalooza · Post by **Synthpopalooza** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:33 pm

Ok here's some bands for you to try:

Gebrauche_Musik: http://www.gebrauche-musik.com ... http://www.held-halo.freeserve.co.uk/ar ... e_page.htm ...

instead of just emulating people like Depeche Mode, GM goes further and puts a LOT of experimentalism into their particular brand of darkwave. Lots of classical influences, and just plain unique instrumentations.

Leiahdorus: http://www.leiahdorus.com ...

the first comparison I draw is with Tears for fears. It's electronic, but Jason puts in a lot of acoustic influences as well, including pianos, oboes, harps, and even a few Beatles influences. "Ashes, Ashes" is an awesomely beautiful album, and the first single "Wake" will bring tears to your eyes.

rec|use · Post by **rec|use** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:01 pm

V/A, Absolute Supper, The

yes this is a must have comp

FalseAbsolution · Post by **FalseAbsolution** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:26 am

I love how you actually get what you ask for around here... Thanks, I've not heard of most of those bands but, that's why i asked... I'm always looking for new music. I've not had time to check them out yet, but i look forward to it.

Plus now i've got two more sites to go through to order music, which is always a plus.