These guys are special. Let’s get this out of the way right now: Michael Romeo’s second solo album sounds exactly like Symphony X. “Believe” And despite (but also because of) the subtle complexity the songs are fun. They fuse those successful elements of their band and the new ideas they might have and want to experiment with them a bit. About 6 or 7 years ago I discovered SymphonyX. This guy doesn’t just shred or craft riffs, he composes metal symphonies that one can either admire for their depth or just bang your head to. Much will also be made of the dubstep flavorings on “Fucking Robots;” having those effects sputter awkwardly in lieu of vocals during the verses was an odd decision but the actual composition honestly doesn’t differ from just about anything else on here. Symphony X has a nasty habit of taking an awfully long time to put out their next record. 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While the vocal compositions aren’t operatic in difficulty, Castellano shows off both power and touch. Maybe the best label for the genre would be symphonic progressive metal or progressive symphonic metal. Another thing I liked is how he linked all the songs with thin layers of orchestra to make the entire album run as a whole but also kept the songs feeling individual and having their own personality. ), but in fact it is a masterly combination of everything metal (guitar, bass, drums, vocals) and orchestration, with tinges of electronic music and hefty chunks of film score. 1,” has enough different elements and flashes of diversity in it that it clearly can’t be called a Symphony X release, it still retains enough familiar writing, riffing, soaring solos and orchestral aspects that it should more than satiate the fan base waiting for another Symphony X release, and possibly pick up a few stragglers along the way. Romeo flashes a whole lot of awesome guitar stylistics, neat solos and hooks, but the way he lets the keyboards do half of the sound really sets it apart. Search for free music to stream. After an instrumental, soundtrack-like opening with “Introduction,” Romeo tears open “Fear the Unknown” with his typical fast, clean riffing. Michael Romeo, Actor: A Star for Rose. Vocals: 9.0 Thanks. However, to many fans of the band, this may be a bit of a disappointment since they hoped for a new album from the whole band. This stuff I have played for decades guys. What a perfect album. 1 The Films 1.1 The Phantom Menace 1.2 Attack of the Clones 1.3 Revenge of the Sith 1.4 A New Hope 1.5 The Empire Strikes Back 1.6 Return of the Jedi 1.7 The Force Awakens 1.8 The Last Jedi 1.9 The Rise of Skywalker 1.10 Rogue One 1.11 Solo 2 The Expanded Universe 2.1 Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith 2.2 Star Wars Customizable … 1' is due out July 27th on Music Theories Recordings Internationally acclaimed guitar hero Michael Romeo has announced the release of his eagerly anticipated first official solo album, War of the Worlds / Pt. Speed? Genre: Progressive Metal. Let’s just say that the follow up is only loosely connected. The songs chug, wind and soar as necessary; held together—or aloft—by Romeo’s deft compositions. From long compositions (Believe-8:22 - Djinn-7:29) to shorter ones (War Machine-3:10), even two instrumental tracks (Introduction – War Machine) are all present on the album. It is a fantastic album blending multiple genres and elements and certainly one of the highlights of 2018! 87%) Songs; As far as I’m concerned, it can’t arrive soon enough. This, however, should not cause you to change your mind. Whatever you call it, it is an enjoyable composition. If you take the guitar/bass/drums package, I'd say it is most similar to the album "Iconoclast" but there are also many parts that remind me of their earlier stuff. Release Date: July 27, 2018 It just sounds pretty ridiculous. But the point which caught my attention was the vocals which was delivered by Rick Castellano, a rather new name in the genre. Ha ha. 1 on Discogs. I had not gotten excited about a band for years. Personally, I do not think the drums sound programed. Even within the genre of metal, this work borders symphonic metal, progressive metal, or to a lesser degree, symphonic power metal. As a huge fan of Symphony X, hearing of Michael Romeo's new solo album came as very good news to me. But how about the lyrics? This album is a MUST in 2018. Every now and then an album arrives seemingly from nowhere and reignites excitement about either a genre or a specific career. Lyrics: 9.5 It's very lively and flamboyant. Create your own free internet radio station. The larger parts of the lyrics are written in the form of a narrative, telling the tale of mankind’s apocalyptic battle against these “vengeful machines”. Symphony X Guitar Star Michael Romeo Goes for Broke on His Daring Solo Album Debut The adventurous 'War Of The Worlds / Pt. This album is very similar in songwriting style to the last three albums of Symphony X but also carries a unique signature that sets it apart from their discography. That’s searching for something to nitpick about, though. Once again, the instrumental center section flips on the mind’s imagination of film visuals that would pair perfectly with the sonic soundtrack. All the riffs in here are seriously impactful and badass. 1 will be no doubt be cause for celebration. Michael Romeo is a household name amongst the Prog Metal genre, better known for being the mastermind behind Symphony X. Despite all the previously mentioned elements, this is not a guitar album. While it certainly most closely resembles Romeo‘s main band in some aspects, there’s enough uniqueness here that Michael makes a distinct and undeniable statement of his mammoth talent as both a composer and performer that far exceeds the stereotypical metal mentality. 1 isn’t exactly the fourth coming of Paradise Lost. From start to finish, War of the Worlds demonstrates Michael Romeo‘s best qualities: smart, techy riffing; catchy, anthemic choruses, and subtle, tasteful—but fucking ridiculous—guitarwork. Symphony X guitarist and songwriter Michael Romeo released his first solo album way back in 1995, as an instrumental show off of his guitar mastery. Michael Romeo – ‘War Of The Worlds Part 1’ (Album Review) Given that I live a few miles from Woking (the original British setting of H.G. Listening to this record makes me crave more. I would never put my name on an album that was programmed. The drums were amazing as were all of the instruments and musicians who played them. Thanks for taking the time to read the review and comment. According to our recently published interview, Michael has Part 2 nearly completed. When it comes to guitar, there's absolutely nothing to complain about. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. SYMPHONY X fans have been waiting two decades for an honest to goodness Michael Romeo solo album (not counting his 1994 demo recording, The Dark Chapter, which was released in several countries), and the arrival of War of the Worlds / Pt. Před časem mi totiž zase přišla na jazyk power slina a v hlavě se mi začaly přehrávat elementy téhle klasiky. It’s not a new concept to add classical musicians contributions to heavy guitar compositions, but most of the time, the disappointing result is you end with an inferior, neutered version of the heavy original. ‘War of the Worlds // Pt. There's one particular melody that shows up in "Introduction", "Believe" and "Constellations" which will get you sold on this. Michael James Romeo (born March 6, 1968) is the guitarist and a founding member of the progressive metal group Symphony X. Michael began playing guitar at age 14 and takes his influences from a wide of range sources including Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Marty Friedman, Al DiMeola, J.S. The Dark Chapter and War of the Worlds may not share much, but even separated by nearly 25 years, they demonstrate that Michael Romeo is a double threat—a virtuoso guitarist and metal’s finest symphonic composer. I did not mean to imply that I questioned whether the drums were actually performed by you. War Of The Worlds Pt. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Michael Romeo - … Drummer John Macaluso – the man handling the drumming department – adds another touch of power and finesse. The title says it all. From the overture to the album’s final strains, the orchestra bolsters Romeo’s frenetic, thrashy—and maybe a bit tech—riffing, linking ideas, buttressing rhythms and adding tension and drama. But when the real thing has been sporadically releasing albums that all sound the same for the last decade, questions are inevitably raised when a near identical sound pops up under a different name. The hooks are similarly streamlined with matching choral effects, but the sound honestly reminds me more of The Odyssey than anything else. Listen to Michael Romeo (Symphony X) - Star Wars Suite for free. 1" will be no doubt be cause for celebration. Romeo is both ‘tech’ and ‘prog,’ but unlike bands who make the simple seem complex, Romeo has a way of making the complex seem simple. We'll be eternally grateful! Even “Believe,” the obligatory ‘uplifting power ballad,’ knocks out sections in 7/4 before giving way to a techy bridge. He gets help from bassist John DeServio (Black Label Society) and drummer John Macaluso (Labÿrinth), but perhaps the most notable is previously unknown vocalist Rick Castellano. Inevitably, comparisons are made with Russell Allen of Symphony X. SYMPHONY X fans have been waiting two decades for an honest to goodness Michael Romeo solo album (not counting his 1994 demo recording, "The Dark Chapter", which was released in several countries), and the arrival of "War Of The Worlds / Pt. Overall: 9.0. The outstanding vocals are bolstered by a world-class rhythm section that hits all the right beats. Michael Romeo – ‘War Of The Worlds / Pt. Thanks anyways for the clarification, and I truly hope you do get to play live, because the album is top-notch (I didn’t write the review, but this is my personal opinion). Eliminated color and grain stretch. There's speed power metal stuff like "Fear the Unknown" and "Differences" and more heavy mid-tempo metal songs like "Black" that also feel a bit evil. Now he has released his eagerly anticipated first official solo album entitled War Of The Worlds / Pt. But it works. Little known, however, is that Romeo released a solo album called The Dark Chapter in 1995. Any down sides? Michael Romeo is best known as the guitarist, chief songwriter and all-around main man behind the progressive rock titans Symphony X, whose daring mix of neoclassical shred, orchestral textures and wildly elaborate concept pieces has placed the band at the forefront of new metal thrill seekers. War Of The Worlds Pt. What awaits you are gorgeous piano solos (quite a few of them), some seriously heavy riffing, skyward vocals, and the occasional lead guitar solo. The opening fifteen or so minutes, from the intro to 'Black', is masterfully delivered. He's got a very good, slightly power metal oriented vocal style that goes very well with the music on the album. If you know Symphony X's discography as well as I do, it's impossible not to hear it. Review: Michael Romeo- War Of The Worlds / Pt. I’m sure Alan was simply expressing an opinion about how the drum sounded from the promo music we got, and I don’t think he doubted that your parts were actually handled by you. From the title of the album (War of the Worlds) and the opening track (Introduction) to the last song on the album (Constellations) and everything in between, this album is an auditory movie. Don't get the idea that any of it sounds like dubstep. But this record really showcases his compositional and arranging skills, as well as his mastery of merging the orchestral with the metal. I had never before purchased music based on art work alone. Michael Romeo discography (main) The Dark Chapter (1995) Michael Romeo discography (all) The Dark Chapter (1995) War of the Worlds // Pt. Vocals instead are provided by Rick Castellano, who brings a different twist that trades the dominant presence of Allen’s voice for something perhaps subtler and nuanced that turns a bit more spotlight on the song over the performance. War of the Worlds is not just Romeo, a drum machine and all the eye-melting guitar gymnastics you can eat. It's the most epic and has a pretty evil atmosphere but what I like the most is the oriental music that hits you half way through the song. So whatever you want from a metal album, you may find here, and at a world-class level. Michael Romeo: War Of The Worlds / Pt. This one is highly recommended! And what I noticed is that it's just as easy to enjoy the first time you hear it as it is after you've already got to know all of it really well. It’s odd and quirky. Well sometimes it feels a bit predictable and maybe the vocals could use some diversity. I had never heard of them at the time and I purchased their CD “Paradise Lost” just based on the CD art work. Overall, the lyrics were artfully musical and accompanied the composition of the album well. As the themes are recapitulated throughout the album, they further establish an energetic sound—bold, bombastic; like Gustav Holst composing power metal. Star Wars: Rouge One . In order to listen to this new stuff from Messr.Romeo, you need to enter your listening experience with an open mind.There won’t always be what you expect lying around each musical corner, so to speak. The promo sheet says that War of the Worlds Part 2 is almost ready to go. The orchestral elements sound grand and authentic. “War Of The Worlds / Pt. Ratings out of 10: 'F*cking Robots' stands out the most with its weird robot noises on a symphonic backdrop, and quite frankly, is the song that takes away from an otherwise fairly set and heavy atmosphere. Despite the intricate guitar work, he still made it a collection of catchy choruses and riffs that simply invite you to headbang. The wildly ambitious 10-song disc sees the founder, chief songwriter and prime mover of the … Michael Romeo is a composer and actor, known for A Star for Rose (2013), The Path (2016) and The Face of Birth (2012). From music news, to concert reviews, interviews, album reviews, exclusive features and more…, Copyright © And unlike some of the earlier Symphony X songs, the classical element here never sounds cliché or dated. A remarkable merging of metal and cinematic orchestration that is likely to appeal to Symphony X fans without being legitimately accused of blatant replication. 1’ Album Review. War of the Worlds clocks in at a hefty 54 minutes and is comprised of ten movements seamlessly weaved together by Romeo’s orchestral compositions. Rick Castellano’s voice will inevitably draw Allen comparisons, especially since he occupies a near identical range without boasting that distinct grit, but he’s good enough to make you wonder why he hasn’t been featured in a prominent project prior to this. An epic tale, the first part offers up ten tracks and weighs in at just under hour, allowing plenty of opportunity for Michael … Perhaps the highlight of the lyrics on this album is this line: “In failing to plan, you plan to fail”, a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin, which relates the essence of the narration of this album. 1’ the multi-talented musician takes both his shredding and composing chops to deliver an ambitious solo endeavour, the name inspired by the novel by H.G. 1 sees him handle guitar duties, as well as keys and orchestration and production. There’s a cinematic feel to War of the Worlds reminiscent of Symphony X‘s The Odyssey. “Black” also features signature playing from Romeo, along with dramatic orchestral elements that build tension and precision, only to make way for another soaring and absurdly fast guitar solo that matches dexterity with melodic sense. Michael York, OBE (born Michael Hugh Johnson; 27 March 1942) is an English actor.A two-time Emmy Award nominee, for the ABC Afterschool Special: Are You My Mother? There are sci-fi themes and epic storytelling sections that sound worthy of the big screen and suggest that Romeo is truly ready to score film at the blockbuster level. Fans who have long awaited the arrival of a solo album from Michael Romeo will get exactly what they begged for, and then some. What a gift that was. Created character and background cleanplates. Highlights: For many, Michael Romeo is the internationally acclaimed axe slinging, guitar virtuoso of progressive masterminds Symphony X.Yet Romeo also holds the position as the band’s chief songwriter. Voices are unique and at times very polarizing, but Castellano brings something unique and very well executed to this record. Type: Full-length Release date: July 27th, 2018 Catalog ID: MTR 7562 2 Version desc. The two instrumental tracks "Introduction" and "War Machine" are very good for the atmosphere and also for the virtuosity to unleash itself. Well, to be honest, with all due respect to Michael Romeo, the idea of incorporating elements of EDM and dubstep, though adding to the robotic-ness of the album in some parts (especially on F*cking Robots), was unpleasant to metalhead’s ears (at least to my ears). Originally published at http://indymetalvault.com, Michael Romeo is one of prog/power’s finest genii and is deservedly renowned for his day job as the guitarist and primary composer in Symphony X. I guess the only reason why I'm not getting a jaw-drop from his style in this album is because I could already see it coming. Check out "Black" to get a feel for how heavy and purely "metal" he can get. “War of the Worlds Part 1” does not sound like Ayreon, Nightwish or any symphonic metal act. I mean after the first song, I got everything I wanted, I thought well, that’s enough. The bass that John DeServio (Black Label Society) puts forward is strong, though mostly unnoticed (maybe except for the final part of Djinn) and the drumming of John Macaluso is savage. Holding back the progressive elements slightly to set the album off with catchy melodies and a punch packing vocal deliveries alongside meaty riffs it immediately catches. The Dark Chapter‘s first followup record is entitled War of the Worlds, Part 1 and on the surface, these two albums have little in common. So unlike with Symphony X, we may not have to wait an eternity to get another helping of Romeo’s majestic offerings. Drawbacks? When you have one of the top metal guitarists at the moment), but that doesn’t mean it is solely guitar, like those of other splendid Guitar Gods (Michael Angelo Batio, or Yngwie Malmsteen, etc. He is one of two members to appear on every Symphony X release (the other being Michael Pinnella). The style on War Of The Worlds, heavy progressive power metal with guitar wankery aplenty should be of taste to every Symphony X fan. However the songs that stand out the most and that I feel I must refer to separately are "F*cking Robots" and "Djinn". What with the soundscape lending itself to a rather theatrical flair, there is also a fair deal of experimentation going on. As many of you know, Michael Romeo is an internationally acclaimed axe slinging, guitar virtuoso of progressive kings, Symphony X. He is undeniably one of the best guitar players in the world when it comes to technique but what I like even more is the way he can make that technique sound so beautiful and fluid all the time. On top of that, the musicianship is rock solid. And with that type of stuff, the album gets a bit of a high-tech fantasy adventure sort of feel. In addition, I have experience in Game Design, … 1 Michael Romeo. Singles “Fear the Unknown” and “Black” aren’t quite classics, but their upbeat tempos and catchy choruses do help keep them memorable. Castellano still displays range, power and harmony very effectively, so while his presence makes this recording less Symphony X-like, it does not automatically make this project somehow inferior. And while his first official solo record, “War of the World Pt. 1 Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group (July 27th 2018) Reviewer: Dan Mann I'm sure most of your are familiar with the name Michael Romeo, founding member of progressive metal band Symphony X. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly dose of insighful posts about the world of music, We speak music, the universal language of mankind. That is 100 percent me playing. Nestled comfortably among the violins, horns and timpani are great metal songs. Yeah after playing on 200 albums, I kind of have the whole recording thing down by now. In fact, there's no denying that there are some orchestral themes straight out of Star Wars. I don’t think those fills sound impossible, they are all my style and some even fills I used on the Ark albums. Maybe Rick’s voice does not have the range and power of that of Russell, but it sure builds up hope for an up-and-coming star. It certainly makes sense if only due to his first effort, 1995’s The Dark Chapter, essentially serving as a demo reel used to form the prog giants in the first place. The CD laid around for about a year when one day I had a long drive and popped it in my CD player. There's no way I can describe to you what this one is actually like but you just have to hear it. “Fear the Unknown” I also like the vocals. On Romeo’s new solo record, there is no Russell Allen to be found. A somewhat underrated drummer, he possesses a particular way of playing, where he combines power with texture and originality. The really good news, however, is that Michael Romeo, who for all intents and purposes is the creative visionary and musical master behind Symphony X, has not been idle. Other than that, I can't come up with anything else. Other musicians Romeo has hired for this endeavor are also quite competent. A rogue AI *BLATS* the verses in “Fucking Machines,” leaving just the chorus to the HU-MAN. And to top it all off? 1 is a hard album to view “objectively.” Despite the solo artist tag, your views on this effort will depend not only on your feelings towards recent Symphony X material but also on the notion of a different band mirroring it in several aspects. And it's not just the solos. 1 2018. október 13. szombat, ... Introduction instrumentális indítása persze pont ilyen, emberünk a napnál is világosabbá teszi vele, hogy a Star Wars meg a többi Williams-mű rendesen belekódoltatott anno a zenei DNS-ébe. I'll say from… What makes it different is it's personality. If they were programmed that would be one hell of a programmer. There is an uncanny valley running throughout that could be a deal breaker for even the best songs on here. (1986) and the AMC series The Lot (2001), he has appeared in more than 70 films, including Romeo and Juliet (1968), Cabaret (1972), The Three Musketeers (1973), Logan's Run (1976), and the Austin Powers film series (1997–2002). You might consider helping us using the button below. Only available on YouTube, the album is a mind-blowing display of, on the one hand, Romeo’s virtuoso talent and, on the other hand, just how far recording has come in the 23 years since its release. Really not good to hear what you wrote after all that work put into this album. Really when I read the paragraph about me and that programmed thing I was pretty shocked. “Oblivion” You could do some comparisons to Ronald Romero (Rainbow, Lords Of Black) in style and fittings, but Castellano brings an airy flow and sense of purpose without sounding like he’s trying to be someone else. 1 doesn’t quite measure up to Symphony X’s strongest efforts, but it’s definitely an album worth checking out and play back to back with the aforementioned Silent Assassins album when the Symphony X abstinence sets in. That is the result of months of preparation before recording Mike’s album, hard work and recording for real with the great Simone Mularoni engineering. I have experience with both Keyframe and Motion Capture Animation. I meant they ended up sounding artificial in spots, whether that be due to production choices or perhaps you are almost inhuman playing speed on certain fills. Then there are other pieces throughout that fortunately don’t take it just that far, but stick within what’s proper for the album, which as a whole manages to be pretty cool. I told Mike about your article today he was surprised too at what you wrote but hey it is your choice guys. While the guitars and orchestras are center stage, Rick Castellano’s power metal tenor and an adroit, adaptable rhythm section fill out War of the Worlds‘ sound. And to those I have to say that "War of the Worlds part 1" is just as good. Or Macaluso does. “Black” Internationally acclaimed guitar player MICHAEL ROMEO (’80s Adrenalin, Symphony X, Ayreon) has announced the release of his solo album, “War Of The Worlds / Pt. That alone makes this something different. This opener quite sets the mood. We work hard to bring high quality editorial content to our readers, and we are glad you keep coming back to us! Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo has released the first trailer for his upcoming solo album War of The Worlds Pt. Unlike other guitarists' solo releases, Michael Romeo wanted to do this one a proper metal album. I’m not left wishing it was Allen singing instead, which could easily have been a pitfall in this release. It's often catchy and headbang inducing. “Differences” is a bit more direct and condensed, but also features a very memorable chorus strongly delivered by Castellano. Michael Romeo’s second solo album (and first in 24 years), War of the Worlds, Pt.1, which takes its title from the classic H.G. 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