I noticed that Nick Johnston's album is one of the few instrumental albums that I can listen over and over. I love every bit of songs like this one...
Today, I was listening to this song again, and I read this comment:
"Nick Johnston tunes always sound really familiar. Like I've heard it a long time ago, but then forgotten it. Brings back memories that don't exist. Weird."
It's exactly what I feel... does this happen to you with any artist or song?
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 1 2020, 03:45 PM
I'm not sure I recognize the feeling, but maybe. It's a wonderful album though. I really like it
Here's the full album with video:
Posted by: Mertay Jun 1 2020, 06:41 PM
I think "the secret" is more about the backing then his solo'ing.
Posted by: MonkeyDAthos Jun 1 2020, 10:50 PM
Love Nick's music. I kinda get thoae feelings when the theme kixks in at 3:30
Not guitar oriented, but this does one the trick for me.
I agree with mertay,. I think more often than not is the background harmony, the way they voice of the chords that helps to create that mood. Especially with the piano. A sweet melody over it, its like a cherry on the top.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 2 2020, 05:21 AM
That was amazing. I can't say I've heard of him before but no I"m an instant fan! One other player who gives me that vibe of playing things I've probably just forgotten, is Rick Graham
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 1 2020, 09:31 AM)
I noticed that Nick Johnston's album is one of the few instrumental albums that I can listen over and over. I love every bit of songs like this one...
Today, I was listening to this song again, and I read this comment:
"Nick Johnston tunes always sound really familiar. Like I've heard it a long time ago, but then forgotten it. Brings back memories that don't exist. Weird."
It's exactly what I feel... does this happen to you with any artist or song?
Posted by: Victor Simion Jun 2 2020, 09:24 AM
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jun 1 2020, 01:31 PM)
I noticed that Nick Johnston's album is one of the few instrumental albums that I can listen over and over. I love every bit of songs like this one...
Today, I was listening to this song again, and I read this comment:
"Nick Johnston tunes always sound really familiar. Like I've heard it a long time ago, but then forgotten it. Brings back memories that don't exist. Weird."
It's exactly what I feel... does this happen to you with any artist or song?
Yes, it happens to me. It's happening with power metal choruses: For example:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 2 2020, 06:17 PM
Wou! I love the direction this thread is taking...
QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Jun 1 2020, 11:45 AM)
I'm not sure I recognize the feeling, but maybe. It's a wonderful album though. I really like it
Here's the full album with video:
Great one! I've discovered this one some days ago. But I've been listening to this album since it came out. It's addictive for me.
QUOTE (Mertay @ Jun 1 2020, 02:41 PM)
I think "the secret" is more about the backing then his solo'ing.
I'm listening to the backing now... it's true that I have a very similar feeling, even without the lead guitar. The arrangement is brilliant, and everything sounds tasty.
The drummer that recorded this one is among my favorites.
QUOTE (MonkeyDAthos @ Jun 1 2020, 06:50 PM)
Not guitar oriented, but this does one the trick for me.
Promising!! Thanks for sharing!!
QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 2 2020, 01:21 AM)
That was amazing. I can't say I've heard of him before but no I"m an instant fan! One other player who gives me that vibe of playing things I've probably just forgotten, is Rick Graham
Rick is also very inspiring. He is a beast technically, but he can also compose beautiful music.
This tune is beautiful:
QUOTE (Victor Simion @ Jun 2 2020, 05:24 AM)
Yes, it happens to me. It's happening with power metal choruses: For example:
This type of choruses is one of the most important power metal aspects.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 3 2020, 04:01 AM
Agreed on Helloween! Some of the best chorus section in METAL imho. To wit!
QUOTE (Victor Simion @ Jun 2 2020, 04:24 AM)
Yes, it happens to me. It's happening with power metal choruses:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 3 2020, 01:47 PM
Yeah, and not only Helloween. I know lots of German Power Metal bands with good choruses!
in other words... all the bands covered in this one: