johnathon Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Has anyone considered that the Instagram clip believed to be from Reapers (because of the riff) might actually be from a different song? The shouting/chanting of "Drones" just doesn't seem to fit with the dark atmosphere of the song; the distorted voice from Chris seems to fit much better. So perhaps the clip is from a later song (maybe Revolt or Drones) and it's a reprise of the theme but instead with all the defectors shouting in unison, proclaiming victory over the Drones. Disclaimer: probably wrong, but I miss all the baseless speculation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogles. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Has anyone considered that the Instagram clip believed to be from Reapers (because of the riff) might actually be from a different song? The shouting/chanting of "Drones" just doesn't seem to fit with the dark atmosphere of the song; the distorted voice from Chris seems to fit much better. So perhaps the clip is from a later song (maybe Revolt or Drones) and it's a reprise of the theme but instead with all the defectors shouting in unison, proclaiming victory over the Drones. Disclaimer: probably wrong, but I miss all the baseless speculation No, because the riff that plays before it is identical to Reapers. Besides, that clip was heavily unmixed, so all the voices could be distorted on the final album version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con101 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Has anyone considered that the Instagram clip believed to be from Reapers (because of the riff) might actually be from a different song? The shouting/chanting of "Drones" just doesn't seem to fit with the dark atmosphere of the song; the distorted voice from Chris seems to fit much better. So perhaps the clip is from a later song (maybe Revolt or Drones) and it's a reprise of the theme but instead with all the defectors shouting in unison, proclaiming victory over the Drones. Disclaimer: probably wrong, but I miss all the baseless speculation I think it's the same song but I agree it sounds totally different and I said this a while back. The build up to the main riff in the clip sounds so much softer, like a completely different guitar. I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed with the studio version of Reapers to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogles. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I think it's the same song but I agree it sounds totally different and I said this a while back. The build up to the main riff in the clip sounds so much softer, like a completely different guitar. I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed with the studio version of Reapers to be honest. It sounded like they were playing over a guide version to me. Hence why when the riff kicks in, it becomes louder. Plus that was ages ago, before the Psycho UK Tour, so it could well be a very rudimentary version that was heard. I get the impression that the live version is closer to what it sounds like right now. Truth be told, we'll just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnathon Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 No, because the riff that plays before it is identical to Reapers. Besides, that clip was heavily unmixed, so all the voices could be distorted on the final album version. It isn't entirely uncommon for that to happen in concept albums. In The Wall: "In The Flesh?" is reprised in the second half of the album and starts with the same melodies and instrumentation. The riff from Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2 is played again in the build up of Waiting For The Worms. And there're probably more examples from that album but I can't think of any off the top of my head. You're probably right, but I still think it's plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogles. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 It isn't entirely uncommon for that to happen in concept albums. In The Wall: "In The Flesh?" is reprised in the second half of the album and starts with the same melodies and instrumentation. The riff from Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2 is played again in the build up of Waiting For The Worms. And there're probably more examples from that album but I can't think of any off the top of my head. You're probably right, but I still think it's plausible. Ah, I didn't know that. Could be, but I don't really think Muse would do that. Unless the final Drones track just turns out to be snippets of each track mashed together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Has anyone considered that the Instagram clip believed to be from Reapers (because of the riff) might actually be from a different song? The shouting/chanting of "Drones" just doesn't seem to fit with the dark atmosphere of the song; the distorted voice from Chris seems to fit much better. So perhaps the clip is from a later song (maybe Revolt or Drones) and it's a reprise of the theme but instead with all the defectors shouting in unison, proclaiming victory over the Drones. Disclaimer: probably wrong, but I miss all the baseless speculation But there are live versions of Reapers where they used the pre-recorded chanting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con101 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 It sounded like they were playing over a guide version to me. Hence why when the riff kicks in, it becomes louder. Plus that was ages ago, before the Psycho UK Tour, so it could well be a very rudimentary version that was heard. I get the impression that the live version is closer to what it sounds like right now. Truth be told, we'll just have to wait and see. I hope so, sounded amazing at Newport, despite this guy next to me singing along like it was going to impress people he knew the words before anyone else (he didn't either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnathon Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 But there are live versions of Reapers where they used the pre-recorded chanting. Oh, where've they done that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogles. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Oh, where've they done that? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QiwSe0hy5w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGeorge Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I hope so, sounded amazing at Newport, despite this guy next to me singing along like it was going to impress people he knew the words before anyone else (he didn't either). Same deal in New York. Having a patch of the crowd chant "DRONES" during the riff was pretty cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nederzoli Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Mercy is coming on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamCee Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Mercy is coming on Monday. Where'd you hear that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonisdead Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Where'd you hear that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Italian_Guy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Where'd you hear that??? He's Annie Mac's boyfriend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPsycho Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Mercy is coming on Monday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05vc5bv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisF Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Mercy is coming on Monday. Is it confirmed to be Mercy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Nederz already posted the link... but I guess people missed it? Excited. But, still want NOW. Stuff only happens when I'm at work all day and night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamCee Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05vc5bv Ahh thanks ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisF Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Ahh thanks ) There was a link in the other post anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPsycho Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I just capture the URL that nederzoli shared with us. thank him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamCee Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah just realised... I lose track of where I got up to in the thread so missed it. Whoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonisdead Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Is it confirmed to be Mercy? Can't be anything else really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisF Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Can't be anything else really. It's always possible that it could be something else. Doubt it though tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPsycho Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Can't be anything else really. agreed, it would be a huge surprise if is not Mercy. Now I guess Muse make some kind of announcement, or not. Is Muse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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