One of my bands songs!

hellaeon · 19th April 2006, 10:30 PM

Well, this is one of my bands songs - A track from about to be released 2006 promo

Its in the Death/Black Metal genre, so if you dont like or even appreciate the style, its not worth your hassle to download!

anyway, for the fellow heathens - enjoy!

this will give you an idea what to expect from us but not limited to this more black metal style

Song: Demon and the Tree of the Dead

Band: Beyond Mortal Dreams
666

Shrike · 20th April 2006, 11:03 PM

HEAVY [nasty word for doodie] man!
Any change of an European tour?

To sum up:

hellaeon · 23rd April 2006, 02:22 AM

hahaha one day, probably would be for my other band Darklord

OMGturt1es · 16th June 2006, 03:00 PM

excellent stuff!

what is your function within the band?

Morrigan · 18th June 2006, 05:25 PM

Hmm, I have some criticism if you don't mind: the sound quality is a little iffy... it sounds like there are some solid riffs but they're lost in the huge wall of sound. :|
Also, a really fast song with lots of blast beats doesn't work so well in the 7-minute spectrum, IMO.

Other than that, good effort. I've heard worse, to say the least.

epepke · 18th June 2006, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by hellaeon

Well, this is one of my bands songs - A track from about to be released 2006 promo

Not bad, but the drum track dominates, and it shouldn't.

OMGturt1es · 19th June 2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Hmm, I have some criticism if you don't mind: the sound quality is a little iffy... it sounds like there are some solid riffs but they're lost in the huge wall of sound. :|

hmm, i can hear the riffs just fine, and i think the production is excellent. the "wall of sound" suits the music's atmosphere quite well, i think.

Quote:

Also, a really fast song with lots of blast beats doesn't work so well in the 7-minute spectrum, IMO.

i disagree entirely, especially when the drumming is filled with so many interesting fills, as is the case here...

but it should be noted that after about four minutes, there's more double bass than blast beats...

Quote:

Not bad, but the drum track dominates, and it shouldn't.

that's kinda subjective. i love the drumming, and i love recordings where the drums really stand out, and can be easily heard.

i still think this stuff is excellent. there's a combination of styles and influences that i rarely hear; most black/death metal lacks atmosphere, and most often those who can write/play black metal don't mix in death metal influences. it's just not very often that i hear a band playing a mix of black and death metal that can manage to hold any sort of atmosphere that i find appealing...

Morrigan · 20th June 2006, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by ^varg

hmm, i can hear the riffs just fine, and i think the production is excellent. the "wall of sound" suits the music's atmosphere quite well, i think.

They're audible, but I don't think a "wall of sound" type of production fits anything except maybe Electric Wizard. :P I prefer "crunchier" death metal myself.

Quote:

i disagree entirely, especially when the drumming is filled with so many interesting fills, as is the case here...

but it should be noted that after about four minutes, there's more double bass than blast beats...

True, it did morph into double-bass midway through. But I still think few death metal songs can do well at the 7 minute clock, even by more experienced bands.

Quote:

i still think this stuff is excellent. there's a combination of styles and influences that i rarely hear; most black/death metal lacks atmosphere, and most often those who can write/play black metal don't mix in death metal influences. it's just not very often that i hear a band playing a mix of black and death metal that can manage to hold any sort of atmosphere that i find appealing...

Wha...? There are plenty of such bands, dude. Ever heard Luciferion, The Chasm, Behemoth, early Therion, early Amorphis, Possessed, Necronomicon, Nocturnus, the first Darkthrone? These bands/albums are all very atmospheric, and in some cases also mix BM influences.

OMGturt1es · 26th June 2006, 12:05 AM

Quote:

it's just not very often that i hear a band playing a mix of black and death metal that can manage to hold any sort of atmosphere that i find appealing...

Wha...? There are plenty of such bands, dude. Ever heard Luciferion, The Chasm, Behemoth, early Therion, early Amorphis, Possessed, Necronomicon, Nocturnus, the first Darkthrone? These bands/albums are all very atmospheric, and in some cases also mix BM influences

well, this all getting rather subjective. to my tastes, the above bands don't create significant atmospheres, despite the fact that they certainly play certain mixes of black/death metal.

i think we likely hold different musical preferences. i am mainly into ambient/atmospheric black metal. most black/death metal captures a completely different feeling than the stuff i tend to listen to, such as burzum, wyrd, vinterriket, vinterland, obtained enslavement, limbonic art, dawn, etc. hellaeon's music, however, seems to capture a bit of that "black metal spirit" that i find so significant, even though it is highly influenced by other metal sub geners. even most "modern" black metal bands don't manage to capture that feeling anymore...

Morrigan · 29th June 2006, 06:31 AM

No atmosphere in The Chasm or Luciferion? Now I've heard it all...

I understand the association of Burzum with atmosphere, but really, really not with Limbonic Art. Yech, what a vapid, dull band. Even Dimmu Borgir is better.

OMGturt1es · 29th June 2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

No atmosphere in The Chasm or Luciferion? Now I've heard it all...

I understand the association of Burzum with atmosphere, but really, really not with Limbonic Art. Yech, what a vapid, dull band. Even Dimmu Borgir is better.

it's all completely subjective. we could argue for days regarding that which defines atmosphere, but it always comes down to personal perception; some people find some music significant, and others find other music significant.

fabian_lidman · 29th June 2006, 01:55 PM

\m/

hellaeon · 5th July 2006, 09:58 PM

Thanks all

good feedback is always welcome.

Added the 'proper' mix to the site
Also check out my other band Darklord (new site with video!)
...though the drumming on the MP3's is not me, but the video footage is.

Im the drummer :P

http://www.beyondmortaldreams.com
http://www.darklord.com.au

We actually just got given a touring grant by Arts SA (South Australia) to tour the eastern coast! Hails !

hellaeon · 5th July 2006, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by ^varg

it's all completely subjective. we could argue for days regarding that which defines atmosphere, but it always comes down to personal perception; some people find some music significant, and others find other music significant.

Boom Ching mate.

Though I find epic or longer tracks (as would show here in my music), or even concept albums the bees knees for me.

Pink Floyd - Wish you were here, Animals ...
Nocturnus - The Key...etc
King Diamond - Abigail, Them, Conspiracy....
etc....

OMGturt1es · 8th July 2006, 05:00 AM

Originally Posted by hellaeon

Thanks all

Im the drummer :P

in both bands, i assume?

i've not watched the video yet, but i was very impresses with the drumming in the mp3 from the first band you posted. excellent work!

Originally Posted by hellaeon

Boom Ching mate.

Though I find epic or longer tracks (as would show here in my music), or even concept albums the bees knees for me.

Pink Floyd - Wish you were here, Animals ...
Nocturnus - The Key...etc
King Diamond - Abigail, Them, Conspiracy....
etc....

ahhh, yes!

i love concept albums, and i especially love loooong songs-- it shows in my music as well

19th April 2006, 10:30 PM	#1
hellaeon Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: City of Burning Churches, Australia Posts: 1,493	One of my bands songs! Well, this is one of my bands songs - A track from about to be released 2006 promo Its in the Death/Black Metal genre, so if you dont like or even appreciate the style, its not worth your hassle to download! anyway, for the fellow heathens - enjoy! this will give you an idea what to expect from us but not limited to this more black metal style Song: Demon and the Tree of the Dead Band: Beyond Mortal Dreams 666
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20th April 2006, 11:03 PM	#2
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23rd April 2006, 02:22 AM	#3
hellaeon Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: City of Burning Churches, Australia Posts: 1,493	hahaha one day, probably would be for my other band Darklord
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18th June 2006, 05:25 PM	#5
Morrigan Crone of War Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,879	Hmm, I have some criticism if you don't mind: the sound quality is a little iffy... it sounds like there are some solid riffs but they're lost in the huge wall of sound. :\| Also, a really fast song with lots of blast beats doesn't work so well in the 7-minute spectrum, IMO. Other than that, good effort. I've heard worse, to say the least.
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18th June 2006, 05:44 PM	#6
epepke Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,950	Originally Posted by hellaeon Well, this is one of my bands songs - A track from about to be released 2006 promo Not bad, but the drum track dominates, and it shouldn't.
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16th June 2006, 03:00 PM	#4
OMGturt1es Muse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 851	excellent stuff! what is your function within the band?

19th June 2006, 03:12 PM	#7
OMGturt1es Muse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 851	Quote: Hmm, I have some criticism if you don't mind: the sound quality is a little iffy... it sounds like there are some solid riffs but they're lost in the huge wall of sound. :\| hmm, i can hear the riffs just fine, and i think the production is excellent. the "wall of sound" suits the music's atmosphere quite well, i think. Quote: Also, a really fast song with lots of blast beats doesn't work so well in the 7-minute spectrum, IMO. i disagree entirely, especially when the drumming is filled with so many interesting fills, as is the case here... but it should be noted that after about four minutes, there's more double bass than blast beats... Quote: Not bad, but the drum track dominates, and it shouldn't. that's kinda subjective. i love the drumming, and i love recordings where the drums really stand out, and can be easily heard. i still think this stuff is excellent. there's a combination of styles and influences that i rarely hear; most black/death metal lacks atmosphere, and most often those who can write/play black metal don't mix in death metal influences. it's just not very often that i hear a band playing a mix of black and death metal that can manage to hold any sort of atmosphere that i find appealing...

20th June 2006, 05:06 PM	#8
Morrigan Crone of War Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,879	Originally Posted by ^varg hmm, i can hear the riffs just fine, and i think the production is excellent. the "wall of sound" suits the music's atmosphere quite well, i think. They're audible, but I don't think a "wall of sound" type of production fits anything except maybe Electric Wizard. :P I prefer "crunchier" death metal myself. Quote: i disagree entirely, especially when the drumming is filled with so many interesting fills, as is the case here... but it should be noted that after about four minutes, there's more double bass than blast beats... True, it did morph into double-bass midway through. But I still think few death metal songs can do well at the 7 minute clock, even by more experienced bands. Quote: i still think this stuff is excellent. there's a combination of styles and influences that i rarely hear; most black/death metal lacks atmosphere, and most often those who can write/play black metal don't mix in death metal influences. it's just not very often that i hear a band playing a mix of black and death metal that can manage to hold any sort of atmosphere that i find appealing... Wha...? There are plenty of such bands, dude. Ever heard Luciferion, The Chasm, Behemoth, early Therion, early Amorphis, Possessed, Necronomicon, Nocturnus, the first Darkthrone? These bands/albums are all very atmospheric, and in some cases also mix BM influences.
Morrigan Crone of War Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,879

26th June 2006, 12:05 AM	#9
OMGturt1es Muse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 851	Quote: Quote: it's just not very often that i hear a band playing a mix of black and death metal that can manage to hold any sort of atmosphere that i find appealing... Wha...? There are plenty of such bands, dude. Ever heard Luciferion, The Chasm, Behemoth, early Therion, early Amorphis, Possessed, Necronomicon, Nocturnus, the first Darkthrone? These bands/albums are all very atmospheric, and in some cases also mix BM influences well, this all getting rather subjective. to my tastes, the above bands don't create significant atmospheres, despite the fact that they certainly play certain mixes of black/death metal. i think we likely hold different musical preferences. i am mainly into ambient/atmospheric black metal. most black/death metal captures a completely different feeling than the stuff i tend to listen to, such as burzum, wyrd, vinterriket, vinterland, obtained enslavement, limbonic art, dawn, etc. hellaeon's music, however, seems to capture a bit of that "black metal spirit" that i find so significant, even though it is highly influenced by other metal sub geners. even most "modern" black metal bands don't manage to capture that feeling anymore...

29th June 2006, 06:31 AM	#10
Morrigan Crone of War Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,879	No atmosphere in The Chasm or Luciferion? Now I've heard it all... I understand the association of Burzum with atmosphere, but really, really not with Limbonic Art. Yech, what a vapid, dull band. Even Dimmu Borgir is better.
Morrigan Crone of War Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,879

29th June 2006, 12:37 PM	#11
OMGturt1es Muse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 851	Quote: No atmosphere in The Chasm or Luciferion? Now I've heard it all... I understand the association of Burzum with atmosphere, but really, really not with Limbonic Art. Yech, what a vapid, dull band. Even Dimmu Borgir is better. it's all completely subjective. we could argue for days regarding that which defines atmosphere, but it always comes down to personal perception; some people find some music significant, and others find other music significant.

29th June 2006, 01:55 PM	#12
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5th July 2006, 09:58 PM	#13
hellaeon Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: City of Burning Churches, Australia Posts: 1,493	Thanks all good feedback is always welcome. Added the 'proper' mix to the site Also check out my other band Darklord (new site with video!) ...though the drumming on the MP3's is not me, but the video footage is. Im the drummer :P http://www.beyondmortaldreams.com http://www.darklord.com.au We actually just got given a touring grant by Arts SA (South Australia) to tour the eastern coast! Hails !
	__________________ Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. - Carl Sagan I don't exactly have a Phd in physics. I have something much better. Common sense. - pagan How does one change their mind without losing face after staunchly supporting a single point of view for years? It's quite alright, you are expected to maintain your opinion even if those responsible for 9/11 confess to their crimes. - Irony, MirageMemories style

5th July 2006, 10:01 PM	#14
hellaeon Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: City of Burning Churches, Australia Posts: 1,493	Originally Posted by ^varg it's all completely subjective. we could argue for days regarding that which defines atmosphere, but it always comes down to personal perception; some people find some music significant, and others find other music significant. Boom Ching mate. Though I find epic or longer tracks (as would show here in my music), or even concept albums the bees knees for me. Pink Floyd - Wish you were here, Animals ... Nocturnus - The Key...etc King Diamond - Abigail, Them, Conspiracy.... etc....
	__________________ Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. - Carl Sagan I don't exactly have a Phd in physics. I have something much better. Common sense. - pagan How does one change their mind without losing face after staunchly supporting a single point of view for years? It's quite alright, you are expected to maintain your opinion even if those responsible for 9/11 confess to their crimes. - Irony, MirageMemories style

8th July 2006, 05:00 AM	#15
OMGturt1es Muse Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 851	Originally Posted by hellaeon Thanks all Im the drummer :P in both bands, i assume? i've not watched the video yet, but i was very impresses with the drumming in the mp3 from the first band you posted. excellent work! Originally Posted by hellaeon Boom Ching mate. Though I find epic or longer tracks (as would show here in my music), or even concept albums the bees knees for me. Pink Floyd - Wish you were here, Animals ... Nocturnus - The Key...etc King Diamond - Abigail, Them, Conspiracy.... etc.... ahhh, yes! i love concept albums, and i especially love loooong songs-- it shows in my music as well