Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by Kosmo » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:24 pm

Jens' solo before Black Diamond (live), discuss.

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by ggonza43 » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:28 pm

What to say? In every single show they play Black Diamond, his solo is always different. I mean, that's gonna be something we'll all love :D!
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by hiro23 » Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:54 am

In the end it's really all about personal tastes and what we all like to hear, me personally I like it when a singer or band tries something a little different every time.

However I do know that doesn't work for everybody, I have many friends who absolutely hate it when a band deviates from a set sound.
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by rikkertje » Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:19 am

I have to say. At the moment the song 'Darkest Hours' is the best Stratovarius song for me. It's perfect both musically and vocally and I love the lyrics. I love the song!

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by ggonza43 » Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:15 pm

I think it's the best song for a single. Is it Strato's best song? I have my doubts there :?, I prefer a lot more "Infernal Maze" (Man! Can't stop listening to it over and over again!)
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by rikkertje » Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:04 pm

ggonza43 wrote:Man! Can't stop listening to it over and over again!
This is what I have with the song Darkest Hours. Listening to it constantly. :)

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Post by ggonza43 » Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:06 pm

Well, then it's fine by me :)
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by RazielSR » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:02 pm

Today I have received the EP from Finland. Hey, it's cool. I like a lot the package. I like a lot the whole EP, it is a really good new cd from Strato. I'm happy! :)
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by rikkertje » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:16 am

The more I hear Darkest Hours (the song), the more I love it. The guitar parts are so cool throughout the whole song!

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Post by ggonza43 » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:47 am

rikkertje wrote:The more I hear Darkest Hours (the song), the more I love it. The guitar parts are so cool throughout the whole song!
...You said that 2 post ago :lol:
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by rikkertje » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:15 am

I never said I liked the guitarparts.

I'm going to leave this forum for a while. Too many people here who think they are the boss, or who think they are funny. (not directed to you ggonza :wink:)

Maybe I'll return in a few months. :) Let's see what Elysium has to offer.

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by ggonza43 » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:29 am

No need to listen to other members. This is a forum, people are free to write what they want :)
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by stratodan1990 » Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:13 am

Too many people here who think they are the boss, or who think they are funny
+1
Completely agree. It's the only trouble with these forums (apart from the huge spamming).

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by stratodan1990 » Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:21 am

ggonza43 wrote:I think it's the best song for a single. Is it Strato's best song? I have my doubts there :?, I prefer a lot more "Infernal Maze" (Man! Can't stop listening to it over and over again!)
I like both the new songs, Infernal Maze most, maybe because it's got fresh parts of the Strato sound I missed so much from the mid 1990 era. But DH is great one too, i'm too excited for the album. That 18 minute song will just be epic!

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Post by ggonza43 » Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:05 am

stratodan1990 wrote:That 18 minute song will just be epic!
Indeed :headbang:, I just want it not to be way too much proggy
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by hiro23 » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:25 am

people are going to say what they want, just remember that there are people who do in fact give a damn about hearing from you.
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by rikkertje » Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:26 am

stratodan1990 wrote:
Too many people here who think they are the boss, or who think they are funny
+1
Completely agree. It's the only trouble with these forums (apart from the huge spamming).
Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks that. :wink:
hiro23 wrote:people are going to say what they want, just remember that there are people who do in fact give a damn about hearing from you.
Well, If you're saying YOU want to hear from me you should PM me your msn again. :) I lost it when my PC crashed.

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by En extremt tråkig pe » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:05 pm

I think both the new songs kick ass. Really looking forward to the album now.
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Post by ggonza43 » Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:40 pm

rikkertje wrote:For now, adios people!
You'll be missed :)
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by hiro23 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:51 am

Rikkertje:will do

Many people have heard this many times from me but I am dying of anticipation waiting for the new album.
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by ggonza43 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:55 pm

hiro23 wrote:Many people have heard this many times from me but I am dying of anticipation waiting for the new album.
A month and 12/14 days, this is too much waiting!!
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by Miss_Distruction » Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:53 pm

I have to say that Im not that amazed about these two song. Yeah, they sure are great but I miss that "let's save the galaxies!" - theme, same happened when I compare Polaris and Visions, for example. Their older material was more like that how I imagine Stratovarius. Don't get me wrong, I like Polaris but it definitely isn't my favourite. Of course their music is completely different because Tolkki ain't in the band anymore, we all know that. Still I have the feeling that something is missing. But thats just my opnion :P

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by Kosmo » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:42 pm

I think Strato has had one too many songs about saving the planet..It's a good message yes but there's just so much of it in Tolkki's music.

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by Rebel » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:01 pm

hiro23 wrote:Rikkertje:will do

Many people have heard this many times from me but I am dying of anticipation waiting for the new album.
:lol: anyone who claims to have a leaked copy is lying

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by Miss_Distruction » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:01 pm

Kosmo wrote:I think Strato has had one too many songs about saving the planet..It's a good message yes but there's just so much of it in Tolkki's music.
Sure too much is too much. that doesn't really bother me, usually I just listen to the music and the whole "thing", not words that much. :D

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by ggonza43 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:27 pm

Rebel wrote::lol: anyone who claims to have a leaked copy is lying
That "unknown one" is a douchebag afterall - I KNEW IT :D!!
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by Sumerian » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:48 pm

I have heard latest album from my friend who is quite close to band. The style has totally changed and is not Stratovarius anymore. It is just a different band.

It is clear Symfonia carries continuation of Stratovarius metal sound and all eyes are on them.

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Post by ggonza43 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:56 pm

Wow, an user from Egypt - Cool 8)! Anyway, I don't care if it doesn't sound like the old albums, it's still Stratovarius to me
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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by Sumerian » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:58 pm

ggonza43 wrote:I don't care if it doesn't sound like the old albums, it's still Stratovarius to me
Of course is it not Stratovarius. 2/3rd of songs are written from a guy who joined the band just for Polaris. Fucking hell. :)

The Stratovarius magic is gone and it will take more than ten people in an internet forum.

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Re: Your impression of Darkest Hours EP

Post by ggonza43 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:00 pm

Well, maybe if you give Matias a chance, you'll start to like him a bit more. If you're a real fan, you should be OK or at least semi-pleased with this change
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