Asmodius Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Is anyone else hearing synth arpeggios like the ones from Bliss, FAWY and SS in the pre-chorus and chorus? I don't hear synth, it's all bass. I think the person was just mistaken
Exogenesisman Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Definitely a very positive song in terms of sound, can't make out the lyrics except for the chorus bit where Matt sings "Show me mercy from the powers that be". The three things that stand out to me are the piano bits which I really like that are tied in with the great bass line and those two things are what drive the song, and Matt's vocals are really really good on this song. I'm sure his vocals will sound even better on the album. One thing to note though is that although the guitar doesn't dominate the song like it does in Psycho it still drives it as the chorus bit is rather heavy musically. But judging from the length of this song (4:05ish, give or take) I'm willing to bet that the outro to reapers they've played live thus far is on the album version as well because Reapers without the outro is about the same length, 4:10ish.
BigGeorge Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I don't hear synth, it's all bass. I think the person was just mistaken I hear it, it's there.
aleluman Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Epic lol at the person who said the song has no falsetto
jonisdead Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I don't hear synth, it's all bass. I think the person was just mistaken There are synths in the pre-chorus, just quiet in the mix. It kind of comes at you with a 0.75x Take a Bow speed but it's effective. For people to enjoy this song, they need to take it for what it is (again) just like with Dead Inside. Not expecting dark emo Stockholm Syndrome stuff.
Asmodius Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Definitely a very positive song in terms of sound, can't make out the lyrics except for the chorus bit where Matt sings "Show me mercy from the powers that be". The three things that stand out to me are the piano bits which I really like that are tied in with the great bass line and those two things are what drive the song, and Matt's vocals are really really good on this song. I'm sure his vocals will sound even better on the album. One thing to note though is that although the guitar doesn't dominate the song like it does in Psycho it still drives it as the chorus bit is rather heavy musically. But judging from the length of this song (4:05ish, give or take) I'm willing to bet that the outro to reapers they've played live thus far is on the album version as well because Reapers without the outro is about the same length, 4:10ish. Tthat's the thing, I like it, but it's not what they promised
chrsjrcj Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Woah, I really liked it. Not sure where all the hate is coming from. Definitely get the Startlight/Glorious comparisons. I really like Starlight too, but I think it's been overplayed to death.
Redwingsrock Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks for posting the link! Upon first listening, I like it! I could see this song being better on the record with a bit more production. Also, I could see this being a bigger single than Dead Inside. The piano bit is definitely catchy as hell.
BigGeorge Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 If we're posting rating now Psycho 7/10 Dead Inside 8/10 Reapers 10/10 (fucking love that track) Mercy 6/10
Citizen_Eraser Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Epic lol at the person who said the song has no falsetto I was about to post the same thing. Also I'm questioning every "fan" that attended the show and didn't recognize the obvious Starlight connection and instead leapt to Glorious? Was that an elaborate troll attempt by everyone that attended? In their defense I guess its hard to make out on first listen when you're hearing something you've been hyped for by a while, wait what am I saying no its not. It is immediately starlight 2. On first listen.
Wickerman Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I kinda liked what I heard... Musically it's very good. It's a solid song,but more Starlight than Guiding Light -re: initial comparisons -.
aleluman Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 It's better than starlight for sure, and the glorious comparisons aren't far off...
That_Italian_Guy Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Really nice song, definitely curious about the studio version, in which i guess the guitar and the synth will be clearer and more prominent. Nice piano riff too.
Citizen_Eraser Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Matt in multiple interviews - The first half of the album is very dark and then it brightens up as it progresses Tracklist: 1. Dead Inside - 80's synth pop 2. [Drill Sergeant] 3. Psycho - campy half serious sounding with a dark theme 4. Mercy - very light hearted pop rock 5. Reapers - campy 80s rock filled with 80s rock cliches 6. The Handler - ?The savior of the first half? 7. [JFK] 8. Defector - actually dark sonically and sounds like old Muse (from what we've heard) 9. Revolt 10. Aftermath 11. The Globalist 12. Drones
chrsjrcj Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 "Show me mercy from the powers that be" is pretty much up there with "Your ass belongs to me now" as far as cringy lyrics go
jonisdead Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 It sounds like something that would fit on BH+R Yeah. I just keep hearing Keane influence in the piano, which I love. I think they were crazy to not put this out first. Although I'm certain they put out Dead Inside to cement the conventional "heavy" aspect everyone expected, this song is heavy for sure but not in the br00tal way everyone anticipated.
Hedrigall Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Matt in multiple interviews - The first half of the album is very dark and then it brightens up as it progresses Maybe he just meant lyric-wise.
jonisdead Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Matt in multiple interviews - The first half of the album is very dark and then it brightens up as it progresses Tracklist: 1. Dead Inside - 80's synth pop 2. [Drill Sergeant] 3. Psycho - campy half serious sounding with a dark theme 4. Mercy - very light hearted pop rock 5. Reapers - campy 80s rock filled with 80s rock cliches 6. The Handler - ?The savior of the first half? 7. [JFK] 8. Defector - actually dark sonically and sounds like old Muse (from what we've heard) 9. Revolt 10. Aftermath 11. The Globalist 12. Drones He never said dark musically he said heavy and so far he hasn't skipped a beat with that claim. Maybe he just meant lyric-wise. This. Thematically only.
Redwingsrock Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I understand the initial Guiding Light / Glorious comparisons. Both of those songs definitely have the same kind of up-temp vibe. Sure, it doesn't have guitars all over the place like Glorious, but in terms of melody, the comparisons make sense. Plus, the synth appreggios at the end sound a bit like Glorious. Although, I agree, the bass line is totally Starlight 2.....and I'm ok with that.
Tobiiiaaas Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Now I'm just hoping they release a studio version soon. If Mercy's going to be the next single that is
Wickerman Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 It's what I expected Dead Inside to be. A solid Muse single/pop track with great bass.
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