I need help looking for music.

Ike · 08-09-2007, 06:05 PM

This will probably be an impossible request to fulfil, but whatever, I'll try the fine minds of VGF to assist my search. I am looking for a band or CD in the style of Symphonic Metal, but not in the typical Symphonic Metal standards. I want to know if there's a kind of music that's just like "Oculus ex Inferni" by Symphony X or the intro to "Solvet Saeclum in fadilla" by Adagio. Just the band and a full orchestra, not some high-pitched wailing singer, or some bellowing incohersable noise that some people actually call singing. Just some nice, instrumental music with the combination of an electric guitar, drums, and an orchestra (a choir would be OK, too). I have long since tried to find a band like that and have yet to do so, so I am asking you guys if you know of a band like that.

EDIT: By the way, do not suggest Therion. I tried them already. They fail.

Prince Phaeral · 08-09-2007, 06:09 PM

Ever tried Rhapsody? And I can suggest some female singers that have the symphonic sound.

And yes, I agree fully with Therion. They are awful. Anyone care to, I don't know, understand the lyrics?

Ike · 08-09-2007, 07:33 PM

I'm trying to find someone without a lead singer if possible.

Prince Phaeral · 08-09-2007, 07:58 PM

So, a lot of vocalists? You'd best be looking at classical rather than metal. Metal bands frequently only have one lead singer. If you want just two vocalists, maybe three, I might be able to come up with something for you.

Ike · 08-09-2007, 08:32 PM

I was leaning more toward classical, but I don't know if there's any classical out there with electric guitars in it.

**Kargath** · 08-09-2007, 10:18 PM

Muse has strings sometimes, and is epic. Look at album 2 and 3.

ShyGuy727 · 08-09-2007, 11:28 PM

Trans-siberian Orchestra?

**Kargath** · 08-11-2007, 03:54 AM

The Butterfly Effect :: Official Site

Ike · 08-11-2007, 11:22 PM

I've practically given up on my quest for the music I've searched for in my first post, so I am altering guidelines a little bit. Now I am searching for a CD by an orchestra or a symphony that's purely an instrumental album (no singing, no choir, just instruments. There I spelled it out). I'm looking for a CD that sounds something like this and this. Something fast and perhaps a little darker sounding. Of course I'm not looking for those, because I found those, and they are music tracks from a video game that didn't even use a real symphony, but hopefully you catch my drift. Forget the guitars for now. Can someone just please point me in the direction I'm looking for?

By the way, if you can't find out how to listen to the songs on those pages, just left click where it says 'click here' near the top of the page.

**Kargath** · 08-13-2007, 12:25 AM

In response to your first spec: MySpace.com - Karnivool - Perth, AU - Alternative / Rock / Other - www.myspace.com/karnivool

Ike · 08-13-2007, 12:34 AM

I don't really think you're understanding what I'm looking for, Kargath.

**Kargath** · 08-13-2007, 12:36 AM

I said first spec, not current spec.
I'm kinda just listing rock bands with strings now

Arensa536 · 08-16-2007, 01:22 AM

I've been thinking about your question all week! I haven't given up looking yet.

The only thing I was able to uncover is Yngwie Malmsteen because he apparently is a guitar player who (sometimes) plays with an orchestra without any singers.

I'm not sure if you'll like him or not, but that's all I have so far.

Ike · 09-11-2007, 06:24 PM

Bump because I am still looking for music.

And now, I will refer back to my first post and ask again. I will retract my statement about finding an instrumental band, because that just won't happen. However, I would prefer it if the singer (man or women, I don't care at this point) didn't have an overly operatic voice. The less operatic the better. And NO screaming or growling. And one more thing, I would also like it if the band featured a stellar guitarist as well. That is all I have to add. Let the search begin again.

Judas Iscariot · 09-14-2007, 06:55 PM

Elvenking is the closest thing I can think of, but they're more folk-symphony.

Blind Guardian's "A Night at the Opera" is very good neo-classical metal and Kursch isn't exactly operatic.

08-09-2007, 06:05 PM	#1
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,672 Thanks: 7 Thanked 164 Times in 114 Posts Points: 9,363.38 Bank: 225,913.10 Total Points: 235,276.48 Donate	I need help looking for music. This will probably be an impossible request to fulfil, but whatever, I'll try the fine minds of VGF to assist my search. I am looking for a band or CD in the style of Symphonic Metal, but not in the typical Symphonic Metal standards. I want to know if there's a kind of music that's just like "Oculus ex Inferni" by Symphony X or the intro to "Solvet Saeclum in fadilla" by Adagio. Just the band and a full orchestra, not some high-pitched wailing singer, or some bellowing incohersable noise that some people actually call singing. Just some nice, instrumental music with the combination of an electric guitar, drums, and an orchestra (a choir would be OK, too). I have long since tried to find a band like that and have yet to do so, so I am asking you guys if you know of a band like that. EDIT: By the way, do not suggest Therion. I tried them already. They fail. Last edited by Ike; 08-09-2007 at 06:06 PM. Reason: Say Therion and I will be upset.

08-09-2007, 10:18 PM	#6
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08-11-2007, 03:54 AM	#8
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08-13-2007, 12:25 AM	#10
Kargath THE QUESTIONATOR (Polls Mod) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: kargath64.deviantart.com Gender: Posts: 4,619 Thanks: 415 Thanked 158 Times in 119 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 13,403.23 Bank: 233,028.58 Total Points: 246,431.81 Donate	In response to your first spec: MySpace.com - Karnivool - Perth, AU - Alternative / Rock / Other - www.myspace.com/karnivool __________________ Why is it drug addicts and computer afficionados are both called users? -Clifford Stoll

08-13-2007, 12:36 AM	#12
Kargath THE QUESTIONATOR (Polls Mod) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: kargath64.deviantart.com Gender: Posts: 4,619 Thanks: 415 Thanked 158 Times in 119 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 13,403.23 Bank: 233,028.58 Total Points: 246,431.81 Donate	I said first spec, not current spec. I'm kinda just listing rock bands with strings now __________________ Why is it drug addicts and computer afficionados are both called users? -Clifford Stoll

08-09-2007, 06:09 PM	#2
Prince Phaeral Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sephiroth's arms. Gender: Posts: 278 Thanks: 19 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Points: 2,787.68 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,787.68 Donate	Ever tried Rhapsody? And I can suggest some female singers that have the symphonic sound. And yes, I agree fully with Therion. They are awful. Anyone care to, I don't know, understand the lyrics?

08-09-2007, 07:33 PM	#3
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,672 Thanks: 7 Thanked 164 Times in 114 Posts Points: 9,363.38 Bank: 225,913.10 Total Points: 235,276.48 Donate	I'm trying to find someone without a lead singer if possible.

08-09-2007, 07:58 PM	#4
Prince Phaeral Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sephiroth's arms. Gender: Posts: 278 Thanks: 19 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Points: 2,787.68 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,787.68 Donate	So, a lot of vocalists? You'd best be looking at classical rather than metal. Metal bands frequently only have one lead singer. If you want just two vocalists, maybe three, I might be able to come up with something for you.

08-09-2007, 08:32 PM	#5
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,672 Thanks: 7 Thanked 164 Times in 114 Posts Points: 9,363.38 Bank: 225,913.10 Total Points: 235,276.48 Donate	I was leaning more toward classical, but I don't know if there's any classical out there with electric guitars in it.

08-09-2007, 11:28 PM	#7
ShyGuy727 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: O-H! I-O! Gender: Posts: 10,038 Thanks: 35 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts Points: 28,774.13 Bank: 13,883.54 Total Points: 42,657.67 Donate	Trans-siberian Orchestra?

08-11-2007, 11:22 PM	#9
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,672 Thanks: 7 Thanked 164 Times in 114 Posts Points: 9,363.38 Bank: 225,913.10 Total Points: 235,276.48 Donate	I've practically given up on my quest for the music I've searched for in my first post, so I am altering guidelines a little bit. Now I am searching for a CD by an orchestra or a symphony that's purely an instrumental album (no singing, no choir, just instruments. There I spelled it out). I'm looking for a CD that sounds something like this and this. Something fast and perhaps a little darker sounding. Of course I'm not looking for those, because I found those, and they are music tracks from a video game that didn't even use a real symphony, but hopefully you catch my drift. Forget the guitars for now. Can someone just please point me in the direction I'm looking for? By the way, if you can't find out how to listen to the songs on those pages, just left click where it says 'click here' near the top of the page.

08-13-2007, 12:34 AM	#11
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,672 Thanks: 7 Thanked 164 Times in 114 Posts Points: 9,363.38 Bank: 225,913.10 Total Points: 235,276.48 Donate	I don't really think you're understanding what I'm looking for, Kargath.

08-16-2007, 01:22 AM	#13
Arensa536 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depleting your life. Gender: Posts: 229 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Points: 865.36 Bank: 574.34 Total Points: 1,439.70 Donate	I've been thinking about your question all week! I haven't given up looking yet. The only thing I was able to uncover is Yngwie Malmsteen because he apparently is a guitar player who (sometimes) plays with an orchestra without any singers. I'm not sure if you'll like him or not, but that's all I have so far.

09-11-2007, 06:24 PM	#14
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,672 Thanks: 7 Thanked 164 Times in 114 Posts Points: 9,363.38 Bank: 225,913.10 Total Points: 235,276.48 Donate	Bump because I am still looking for music. And now, I will refer back to my first post and ask again. I will retract my statement about finding an instrumental band, because that just won't happen. However, I would prefer it if the singer (man or women, I don't care at this point) didn't have an overly operatic voice. The less operatic the better. And NO screaming or growling. And one more thing, I would also like it if the band featured a stellar guitarist as well. That is all I have to add. Let the search begin again.

09-14-2007, 06:55 PM	#15
Judas Iscariot Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 612.93 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 612.93 Donate	Elvenking is the closest thing I can think of, but they're more folk-symphony. Blind Guardian's "A Night at the Opera" is very good neo-classical metal and Kursch isn't exactly operatic.