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Transcendental (album)
Transcendental is the debut album from UK progressive metal band To-Mera, released 11 September 2006. Their style is characterised by female vocals, long, multi-sectioned songs, heavy riffs and jazzy sections. The album has been likened to the works of bands such as Symphony X, SikTh, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Opeth. Work on the album The album was recorded and mixed between May and July 2006 in Hungary (drums, vocals, guitars), England (keyboards, bass) and France (Audio mixing (recorded music), Audio mixing and Audio mastering, mastering). The cover was created by Eliran Kantor. The band liked the website he made for them so much that they took the album artwork directly from it. The band chose Transcendental as the album title to reflect the emotional effects of their music. The idea that the title was chosen to hint at the ''Transcendental Études'' written by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt - which were considered some of the most technical musical pieces of their time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To-Mera
To-Mera are an English progressive metal band from South Oxfordshire. They were formed in 2004 and play a technical style of metal characterized by long songs, multiple time changes and jazz interludes. History Formation of the band The word 'To-Mera' has been loosely translated to mean "The Land of the Pyramid", as cited in ''The Secret History of Ancient Egypt'' by James Herbert Brennan, Herbie Brennan. However, the true meaning of the word is disputed. To-Mera cite their other influences as Opeth, Evergrey, Symphony X, Dream Theater and Pain of Salvation. The idea for starting a new band came to Julie Kiss immediately after her departure from Without Face. However, it took nearly two years for the final line-up to take shape. Following her departure from the Hungarian progressive metal band Without Face, vocalist Julie Kiss decided to form the band To-Mera with bass player Lee Barrett. At the start of 2004 they began searching for full-time members and Akos Pirisi was brou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audio Mastering
Mastering is a form of audio post production which is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the final mix to a data storage device called a master recording, the source from which all copies will be produced (via methods such as pressing, duplication or replication). In recent years, digital masters have become usual, although analog masters—such as audio tapes—are still being used by the manufacturing industry, particularly by a few engineers who specialize in analog mastering. Mastering requires critical listening; however, software tools exist to facilitate the process. Results depend upon the intent of the engineer, their skills, the accuracy of the speaker monitors, and the listening environment. Mastering engineers often apply equalization and dynamic range compression in order to optimize sound translation on all playback systems. It is standard practice to make a copy of a master recording—known as a safety copy— ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candlelight Records Albums
Candlelight or Candlelighting or Candlelighter may refer to: *Light created by a candle *Candlelighting, the lighting of Shabbat candles *A candlelight vigil, an outdoor assembly of people carrying candles, held after sunset in order to show support for a specific cause * Candlelighter (person), or candle-lighter (κανδηλάπτης, kandilaptis) Semantron, Acolyte * Candlelighter (device), or candle lighter *"The Candle Lighter", List of works by Frederik Pohl 1955 * Candlelighters or Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, American Childhood Cancer Organization, a charitable organization Music *Candlelight Records, a British extreme metal record label owned by Universal Music Group * "Candlelight" (Csézy song) * "Candlelight" (Six by Seven song) *"Candlelight", a song by Janis Ian on the album ''Miracle Row'' *"Candlelight", a song by Labelle on the album ''Back to Now'' * "Candlelight" (The Maccabeats song), 2010 *"Candlelight", a song by Relient K on the album ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Debut Albums
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Hugo Sheppard
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Thomas MacLean
Tom MacLean is an English progressive metal multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the guitarist of To-Mera and as the former bassist of Haken. MacLean was taught the classical guitar at the age of 10 and changed to electric at 14. It was not until he was 25 that he started to play the bass in order to join Haken. Since leaving Haken, MacLean has been a member of the progressive metal band Psion. To-Mera To-Mera formed in 2005 between a few friends: Julie Kiss (vocals), Lee Barrett (bass), Akos Pirisi (drums), Hugo Sheppard (keyboard), and MacLean. They released a demo, which caught the attention of Candlelight Records. The band's musical style was drastically different from conventional progressive metal; the band drew upon a plethora of influences such as progressive rock. In 2006, Candlelight released Transcendental. In 2008, To-Mera released their next album, Delusions, in 2008. In 2009, they parted with Candlelight. Hugo Sheppard left after this, and they recruited Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Without Face
Without Face were one of the most famous internationally known Hungarian progressive metal bands. They were formed in the city of Veszprém, Hungary in 1997. The band featured a dual female and male vocal line-up similar to that of gothic metal, with progressive metal and thrash metal overtones and they managed to mix these different styles in a very original own version. Their lyrics are influenced by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In 1998, Without Face recorded its first self-titled demo ''Without Face''. Constant touring and the demo resulted in a deal for their first album ''Deep Inside'' with Hammer Music Productions, in 2000. Without Face also appeared on a number of the label's metal music compilations. Their first album was subsequently re-released in the United States by the Dark Symphonies Records label. The band were approached by English producer Lee Barrett, from Elitist - Earache Records for a four-album deal and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic music, Romantic period. With a diverse List of compositions by Franz Liszt, body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era, and his piano works continue to be widely performed and recorded. Liszt achieved success as a concert pianist from an early age, and received lessons from the esteemed musicians Carl Czerny and Antonio Salieri. He gained further renown for his performances during tours of Europe in the 1830s and 1840s, developing a reputation for technical brilliance as well as physical attractiveness. In a phenomenon dubbed "Lisztomania", he rose to a degree of stardom and popularity among the public not experienced by the virtuosos who preceded him. During this period and into his later life, Liszt was a friend, musical promoter and benefactor to many composer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transcendental Études
The ''Transcendental Études'' (), S.139, is a set of twelve compositions for piano by Franz Liszt. They were published in 1852 as a revision of an 1837 set (which had not borne the title "d'exécution transcendante"), which in turn were – for the most part – an elaboration of a set of studies written in 1826. History The genesis of the ''Transcendental Études'' goes back to 1825, when 14-year-old Liszt wrote a set of youthful exercises called the ''Étude en douze exercices'' (Study in twelve exercises), S.136. These pieces were not particularly technically demanding. Liszt then returned to these pieces for thematic ideas, elaborating on them considerably, in the composition of the ''Douze Grandes Études'' (Twelve Grand Studies), S.137, which were published in 1837. The ''Transcendental Études'', S.139, are revisions of the ''Douze Grandes Études''. The fourth was altered and published alone as ''Mazeppa'' in late 1846, and the collection as a whole was published ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliran Kantor
Eliran Kantor (; born 13 September 1984) is a Berlin-based Israeli artist and illustrator known mostly for creating album covers for metal bands such as Testament, Soulfly, Helloween and My Dying Bride. Album cover illustration credits Source: *Solitary – ''Trail of Omission'' (independent release, 2004) *Armilos – ''Race of Lies'' (independent release, 2004) *Bishop of Hexen – ''The Nightmarish Compositions'' (SPV Records/CCP Records, 2005) *To-Mera – '' Transcendental'' (Candlelight Records, 2005) *Dred – ''A Pathway to Extinction'' (independent release, 2005) *Abused Romance – ''S/T'' (independent release, 2005) *Abed – ''The Coming of Soon'' (independent release, 2005) * Aghora – '' Formless'' (American edition) (Dobles Music, 2006) *Sickening Horror – ''When Landscapes Bleed Backwards'' (Neurotic Records, 2006) *Savannah – ''S/T'' (independent release, 2007) *Mekong Delta – '' Lurking Fear'' (AFM Records/Candlelight Records, 2007) *Dissonant – ''Pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audio Mixing (recorded Music)
In sound recording and reproduction, audio mixing is the process of optimizing and combining multitrack recordings into a final mono, stereo or surround sound product. In the process of combining the separate tracks, their relative levels are adjusted and balanced and various processes such as equalization and compression are commonly applied to individual tracks, groups of tracks, and the overall mix. In stereo and surround sound mixing, the placement of the tracks within the stereo (or surround) field are adjusted and balanced. Audio mixing techniques and approaches vary widely and have a significant influence on the final product. Audio mixing techniques largely depend on music genres and the quality of sound recordings involved. The process is generally carried out by a mixing engineer, though sometimes the record producer or recording artist may assist. After mixing, a mastering engineer prepares the final product for production. Audio mixing may be performed on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Metal
Progressive metal (often shortened to prog metal) is a broad fusion music genre melding heavy metal music, heavy metal and progressive rock, combining the loud "aggression" and amplified electric guitar, guitar-driven sound of the former with the more experimental, cerebral or quasi-classical compositions of the latter. The music typically showcases the extreme technical proficiency of the performers and usually uses unorthodox Chord progression, harmonies as well as complex rhythms with frequent Metre (music), meter changes and intense syncopation. The rhythmic aspects are especially emphasized in the djent subgenre. Although the genre emerged towards the late-1980s, it was not until the 1990s that progressive metal achieved widespread success. Dream Theater, Watchtower (band), Watchtower, Queensrÿche, Tool (band), Tool, Symphony X,''AllMusic''Tool Retrieved on February 11, 2013. Shadow Gallery, King's X, and Fates Warning are a few examples of progressive metal bands who a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
