https://www.progforums.com/punforum Prog-Sphere forums en http://backend.userland.com/rss https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2484#p2484 2484@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: I subscribe every words by StagInsanity, and when I mean all, I mean ALL the full thinking. Oh, except for the sax, I love the addition in both songs. It reminds me the Mel Collins era with Crimson and Camel. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:23:36 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2347#p2347 2347@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: OK, my turn I guess :) I don't know, maybe if it's a bit unethical of me to write my thoughts on this so soon, without letting it sink in much much more. But I've listened to the album quite a lot and feel I can start to type out my very much in depth current thoughts... if that's okay!First, generally, I was very excited about this album.. I had no idea what to expect, but I had a feeling, a fear, that it would not keep up with Destined Solitaire and Sleeping in Traffic.I think I had heard the radio edit of The Platform, and I didn't listen to it many times, maybe twice before I received the album. It never really grew on me much after hearing the album version either, but there was a mood to it but I felt it was kind of hard to grasp, sort of like a hazy train station. I felt some of the themes came back a bit too many times, in the same way in this song. But at the same time the entire song is dark and sort of bitter-intense, and after all there is many things to like about it. A few times though after hearing that song I thought "I don't feel inspired to hear that song again in many weeks". The part around 4 minutes I never really thought fit in. Who's singing around 4:20 and 4:26? I didn't recognize your voice there in any of those.. it reminded me very much of another prog rock singer I've forgotten where he belongs to. But I didn't find anything about it in the "Guest appearances". :)And The Stone Said: If I Could Speak. Brilliant, definitely the highlight of the entire album for me. At first listen-through, I was unsure about every single song of the album, including this one, but after hearing it several times through the days and weeks, this song has grown a lot on me, and I really like it! Great mood in the beginning of the song, followed by a transition around 1 minute leading into a new exciting mood. The part that starts around 1:48 struck me as really cool. Reminded me of some of the stuff going on in The Sorceress by Return to Forever :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uky7_cIsipg#t=5m23s possibly totally irrelevant!) Brilliant dark mood around 3:20. For some reason I draw associations to Derelict Herds by Opeth at that part, but.. ignore that, it's the mood I mean! The rest of the song is really great as well. Great song.Tightrope has a nice happy mood in the beginning, which sounds very nice. But I'd expect it to take a Beardfish turn.. I'd expect it to go a bit more in The Sane Day way when I listen to the song first, if that makes sense. Found it to be a bit too poppish and straight forward, for my own tastes. But there's a certain mood to it yes, but yeah, a bit too much of a hit, for me anyway.In Green Waves there was nothing that caught me until 2 minutes where it's building up to the chorus. The chorus is very good, I feel, but everything before and after isn't quite for me. I get no images or feelings or moods. I find it very straight forward. Maybe the chorus comes a bit too many times as well, but I feel that what's in between the choruses is messy, a bit unorganized and with some.. lack of purpose. Forgive me! You're one of my very biggest heroes, even though I'm gonna say even more nasty things, maybe..Outside/Inside was very hard to place in the album, I don't feel it makes sense. At first listen I didn't feel anything, but after several times I can start to hear some nice themes, but overall a bit random, I feel, in the way it's between Green Waves and Akakabotu. Then again, it might suddenly make sense the day I start paying attention to lyrics in all these songs..! Woops! I dunno :)Akakabotu. Catchy main theme. It doesn't give me very exciting/special moods or associations as of yet though... but these things might also have everything to do with how you felt the first time you heard the song, and the expectations and stuff. And, I'd say the main theme is very good for driving in the car with open windows! A bit too much sax, I feel, a while after 2 minutes. It's an okay song, and I'm open for it growing on me. But yeah it's a saxophone solo song I think, and I might have had corrupted evil associations to saxophone long before listening to this... over the years...!Without Saying Anything is my second favorite I'd say, on this album. Very fun intro! Really powerful and great sounding. A bit Radiohead inspiration present around 1:20? :) I don't think the chorus in this song is that fun though. Don't like it that much. unfortunately. But the way it goes back to the catchy opening theme makes it all okay in a way. 2:26 was a neat surprise! 2:35 caught my attention as well but I found it a bit unfitting, over the edge maybe. But it's fun in a way. 4:43 and onwards is very exciting. 5:31 is great. Very nice, really neat sounding.. mood, all, that riff. Overall, a cool song, but not too fond of the chorus or what the correct word would be. Refrain..It was a very different Beardfish album, like you said it would be of course. I think you needed to do something different, and even though I don't personally like it as much as.. well, most of the other albums, I'm still glad you guys did this. It has much gold, and I think you've picked up a new/different/additional frequency in the audience spectrum. Oh, by the way, I really liked watching the bonus material. Next time you make an album, know that we cannot really get enough of seeing you mess around, around the studio in boxers and being Swedish and stuff. Haha, I've watched the making of Sleeping in Traffic countless times, because it's so freaking inspiring. You are a big part of the reason I have drums, bass, keyboard, microphones and recording equipment floating around the entire upper floor, in addition to my main instrument, guitar. But enough about me. You did a great job, it was a really interesting album all in all.Oh yeah, and I dreamt that you played in a local music store. You (Rikard) were in the background, being really unsure of your guitar chords, and someone else was singing. Plausibly Robert. :) Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:13:15 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2342#p2342 2342@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Ok cool, I'll relisten. (Not like I wasn't going to anyway, ;) ) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:13:46 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2339#p2339 2339@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: >Kazza3: no, it's alto (almost all of it) and baritone (in the heavy part of Akakabotu, playing along with the rest of the band..).>hassanguason & Miner: yes, haha! but we're not paying royalties for that so SCHHH!!! :) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:10:21 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2334#p2334 2334@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Yes, in the bar! :lol: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:15:11 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2333#p2333 2333@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: shakira yelling during the interview :mad: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:58:16 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2331#p2331 2331@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Hey guys, I stayed off here for a while before the cd finally arrived and it was worth it, it is, as  usual, absolutely amazing. Favourites have gotta be And The Stone Said and The Platform, but Stone in particular is phenomenal. Actually, screw favourites, they're all that good. Love the addition of sax on this album (though in the liner notes it says alto and bari sax- pretty sure it's alto and tenor? Unless I'm missing something somewhere), and love the jazz on Akakabotu, from a long-time jazz fine and clari/sax player, it's great. :DAlso- Rikard, your voice has gotten even better, especially the lovely falsettos. And fiery solos from everyone.The DVD is just massive, thankyou so much for pulling that together. I love the swing version of the Until You Comply outro. :)And I got the t-shirt too, wore it with pride at my band's last gig! Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:52:36 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2330#p2330 2330@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Totally agree with your thoughts especially the drums.  "And the stone said..." as of now is my favorite track and most listened to.  Though I am usually listening to the album straight through Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:33:05 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2327#p2327 2327@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Well, it’s been almost two weeks listening to Mammoth daily, and I have to say that I like it! Just a note: Magnus, I really love the sound of your drums in “And the stone said…”, it feels like a lot of energy, this song is absolutely epic, exciting. I love the guitar too, David! I saw it live in the Spirit of 66, and I’d like to see it again soon!Don’t forget the merch for the next gigs, I won’t miss the opportunity of having a Mammoth white vinyl!  (and t-shirts and the Gungfly new album and “The Early Years” release… and maybe a big bag to carry it all :P) Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:32:13 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2314#p2314 2314@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Just bought it today, I am eagerly awaiting its arrival Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:05:47 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2311#p2311 2311@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: S...s....sorry???New Gungfly album maybe already this summer???? Please someone hold me, I've lost the balance.....!!!:))))When did You have time to compose it? How many songs we can expect? What will be the title?:)))Uhh, I'm really in shock...what a news!With Please Be Quiet You placed the standard to very high, almost impossible to reach, so Please Be Careful:) I know it will be superb and can't wait to listen to it!THANKS Rikard! Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:54:14 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2305#p2305 2305@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Thanks for your thoughts and comments! Regarding the Gungfly DVD, that recording will probably be added as a bonus DVD for the upcoming Gungfly album which will (if everything goes according to schedule) be released this summer :) Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:29:37 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2303#p2303 2303@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Finally it has arrived!The package is wonderful! Very beautiful cover, it is nice to hold in hands and turn it round...The music is recognazible at once, You have own, original and adorable face:)Personally I feel a bit more melancholic, as if there is a darker tone there, which suits my soul perfectly.After Destined Solitaire I feared a bit how to continue the line, because that was such a great, complex, color- and powerful album, but I think we can just congratulate You in every sense, this is an adorable and equally nice music!With the DVD I have ambivalent feelings. It is great to see You in private, but have to agree with ElMayonnaise, I would have liked to see more of this part. As You discussed some musical themes, walked in streets showing us the environment. Not fatal mistake, just had to notice it...Seeing this Dutch gig and thinking back of Budapest on the ship, I must say that I feel sorry not to record THAT show. The problem is not your performance, but the audience. They stand here as silent sculptures, no any sign of life. Everyone who was there can remember back that atmosphere...but OK, the point is to have some quality live from YOU:)Rikard, this is the last I'm asking You about GUNGFLY DVD.Is there any chance for it?:) Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:49:34 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2298#p2298 2298@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: you bet I did :D Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:29:07 +0100 https://www.progforums.com/punforum/viewtopic.php?pid=2296#p2296 2296@https://www.progforums.com/punforum Topic: Mammoth! Message: Just got to the end of the Live Footage don't know if its me or does it sound like Rikard says"Stay tuned for Penis Salvation!":lol: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:35:47 +0100