my band's new demo

we've just put it up on myspace, it's a shame myspace rapes the quality though, still, it's a good way to get music to the masses.

so check my new band's demo and tell me what you think: MySpace.com - NORELLE (NEW DEMO ONLINE!!) - Doetinchem - Metal / Hardcore / Rock - www.myspace.com/norellerock

ooh, you could add us as your friend if you're on myspace while you're at it ;).

r.

Interesting stuff, I do have to say all your guitar parts sounded pretty much identical, and the singing wasn't perfect but you guys are obviously talented instrumentalists.

I would work on varying your songs, they all sound very very similar.

By the way, which one are you?

i sing and play guitar. the songs might sound identical, since we like to be consistent, scale-wise. could you point out what makes itsounds identical, since i've never heard this comment before. the thing we are going for though, is that when people hear on of our songs, it'll immediatly ring a bell saying it's us and not some other band.

anyway, thanks for listening, i appreciate it!

Enclosures and Lovely Ornaments: Well, I really don't like this type of music, as a general rule. However, this stuff is pretty tolerable, and even enjoyable in parts. Interesting rhythms.

In Bloom: Really love the verse. Very refreshing contrast from the other stuff. And then it goes back to the usual wall-of-sound formula for the chorus, but it's at least a little appropriate given the juxtaposition with the verse. The breakdown is pretty cool, too. First time we get to hear the exposed bass?

The Iscariot Portrait: Mmm, really like the stuff going on at 1:37.

Mary Louise: You keep switching between 4/4 and some odd meter, to great effect. The 4/4 is a great relief after the jerky, scizophrenic feel of the odd meter.

Sonnets and Harmonies: Ah, our first actual singing. It works well. You should do more of that.

Again, I don't really like this type of music. (I suspect I'm not the only one on this forum; the dearth of reviews you're getting may have something to do with that.) Speaking from an objective point of view, however, it seems to be basically well-constructed and well-performed music. You make good use of contrasts: loud and soft, odd and even meter, consonant and dissonant, singing and screaming. I have no major criticisms.

Wow... great playing, great songs in general. There are a couple times when I think the standard vocals could use some work, but generally great job. Tones on all instruments are great. Also, it seems your drummer uses a similar drumming style through a majority of your choruses.

Good work though.

Enclosures and Lovely Ornaments: Well, I really don't like this type of music, as a general rule. However, this stuff is pretty tolerable, and even enjoyable in parts. Interesting rhythms.

In Bloom: Really love the verse. Very refreshing contrast from the other stuff. And then it goes back to the usual wall-of-sound formula for the chorus, but it's at least a little appropriate given the juxtaposition with the verse. The breakdown is pretty cool, too. First time we get to hear the exposed bass?

The Iscariot Portrait: Mmm, really like the stuff going on at 1:37.

Mary Louise: You keep switching between 4/4 and some odd meter, to great effect. The 4/4 is a great relief after the jerky, scizophrenic feel of the odd meter.

Sonnets and Harmonies: Ah, our first actual singing. It works well. You should do more of that.

Again, I don't really like this type of music. (I suspect I'm not the only one on this forum; the dearth of reviews you're getting may have something to do with that.) Speaking from an objective point of view, however, it seems to be basically well-constructed and well-performed music. You make good use of contrasts: loud and soft, odd and even meter, consonant and dissonant, singing and screaming. I have no major criticisms.

finally, someone who noticed some of the musical elements we've been trying to convey. you're the first, and i appreciate your objective view on it for it seems the majority around here will only listen to things they personally like. that aside.

the mary-louise part you're referring to is a constant basic switch between 4/4 and 5/4, the majority of the people get confused with that part, which makes the 4/4 part stand out better. the bigger you make the contrasts, the better (and 'worse', ofcourse) things will sound. this is pretty much one of the key things we're aiming at.

@cyril, you might be right (we don't really use the concept of 'chorus'), but i'd rather have the drummer play the parts tight, than make it too intricate and play it sloppy. he does the job, and that's all i ask for.

thanks again, for all of your replies!

Hmmm. Good drummer, can't say i'm that big of a fan of screamo though. I noticed there wasn't much variety in the songs, and the pinch harmonics just didn't do it for me.

what are you talking about, the pinch harmonics obviously are the best parts. :P

They just seem to abruptly interrupt the subject, Kind of like when someone is driving and then suddenly hits on the breaks, and you get that whiplash feeling. But i suppose that is the style of the music. Vai had a piece, something on his myspace , was about a horse or something, where he actually emulated the noise of a horse using pitch harmonics. it was awesome.

They just seem to abruptly interrupt the subject, Kind of like when someone is driving and then suddenly hits on the breaks, and you get that whiplash feeling. But i suppose that is the style of the music.

this is indeed one of the things we're going for, i'm glad you noticed.

thanks for listening!

Hehe all good man =)

I'm not really a fan of screamo but I like your voice when your singing, I like my vocals a bit harsher like those of Opeth. you guys have a very "Rise Against' sort of feel, although some of your harmonies were too dissonant imo but good job, good demo.

thank you thank you.

this isn't screamo though.

still thanks.

This band can use for a better singer. The screaming part was okay a bit average, and the singing part was a bit weak sounded like a bad version of From Autumn to Ashes. If you fix that, you could probably hide the sub par ideas coming from the guitar. It's very typical for this style of music? How do I know, plsh I 've been playing this style since when I was in high school. None of the songs sound different. I know you want to remain in style, but variations are important. I listen to all your songs, but in reality, it was just one giant song . It never ended and I really didn't know when one started and one ended.

I usually am a huge fan of this style, but it's time to get creative and not copy every other band out there.