[djskrimp]

He says "Deal" the first time, and "Heal" the second time. I listened to it with my brand new headphones, and sound qualitiy doesnt lie

I can't speak for EM's headphones, but I can agree that the second time around the word is "Heal"

you guys are brilliant give yourselves a hand

Hey, could some of the good tabbers please tab Sunshine And Happiness for me?? It would be GREATLY appreciated.

ok i mentioned it before Synchestra was released and now im asking you for those who have downloaded it. Do you think SYL - two weeks was a sneek peak into synchestra?

my answer and just my two cents on the subject - YES

-the acoustic guitar that is played in 'two weeks' can be seen on the start of synchestra with the fisrt song.

-the low bass ringing through the song well theres heaps of low end in this new album.

- the happiness of the song "should we take the day maybe go to the beach?" sounds like its a synchestra lyric coz of its joyfulness

- the baby crying at the end of the song kinda reminds you of the baby crying at the end of 'babysong'

- the fact that it puts you in a happy mood

well thats just my opinion i would like to hear yours!

ok i mentioned it before Synchestra was released and now im asking you for those who have downloaded it. Do you think SYL - two weeks was a sneek peak into synchestra?

my answer and just my two cents on the subject - YES

-the acoustic guitar that is played in 'two weeks' can be seen on the start of synchestra with the fisrt song.

-the low bass ringing through the song well theres heaps of low end in this new album.

- the happiness of the song "should we take the day maybe go to the beach?" sounds like its a synchestra lyric coz of its joyfulness

- the baby crying at the end of the song kinda reminds you of the baby crying at the end of 'babysong'

- the fact that it puts you in a happy mood

well thats just my opinion i would like to hear yours!

From The Dev:

Promos of the record are gonna start showing up, and therfore leaks will probably start as well. Please don't download it, but if you do hear it...you might as well know the story.

1 let it roll- it's in two parts, but it starts the record in a subtle way. In fact, the first 2 tracks (lir and the beggining of hypergeek) are essentially long intros. Most of the records I do smack you in the face on the first song...the climax of Synchestra is the 11th song, 'A Simple Lullaby'. Synchestra makes you wait for it. The story is about finding certain answers to life questions as a result of going too far, 'be careful what you wish for' and the way that reacts to a sensitive mind. Humility. Let it roll basically says just that, it's a resignation, almost like; 'I blew it...but theres nothing I can do about it now, so let it roll.'

Hypergeek- The intro is the wake up call, roosters and frogs and birds, with the words 'wake up' and 'joy' ending with a conductor that starts the whole thing officially with double kick about a minute in. Hypergeek is actually instrumental, but starts things off with a bit of a bang (it doesn't really let go though...again, it makes you wait.) This is the first scene.

Triumph - a subtle realization. 'one word - collective' there is a sense of relief in letting it roll, an aprehensive joy, things from the past culminating in a genuine present. Vai plays on this song for a reason, peace is made with the past. Brave enough to make a step.

The Baby Song - references to Infinity, as well as a sober alternative to 'Possesions' off of Alien. I'm 33 and this concept is a biggie in my life. This is the only song on the record that is a little 'precious' - it evokes a touch of wierdness, especially when the melody returns at the end in a minor key. It's a heavy Metal Lullaby that is intended to start the questioning again after a re-awakening. A sober part of reality that needs to be addressed at this age.

Vampolka - a polka prelude to Vampira to essentially lighten the mood after the baby song and set the stage for the transition song on the record, Vampira.

Vampira - The single, the attention getter for those who don't have the patience for the whole thing, but as such serves a definite purpose. It's essentially about overdramatizing the negative aspects of life, a real fop-ish 'woe is me' attitude, personifying the dark aspects of the reality of a current situation as an entity named 'Vampira'. A Judas Priest-esque rocker that is supposed to be a comedic version of the syl energy.
'Night...follows me when you're gone, and now...how am I to carry on?'
A parody of that side.

Mental Tan - the second awkening, a mellow soundscape that occurs after the smoke has cleared from Vampira, the only lyrics 'Oh my God I'm one...' this is the transition point on the record from re-awakening into reality and actually finding your place in it. The main melody is a major version of the theme that appears at the end of the song 'Judgement'

Gaia - Concern for the earth, personified with the name Gaia, the feminine energy of a sentient being that we abuse daily. 'Send the message to Gaia, the air is getting thin' Analysis of of selfish existence, and the beggining of a downward spiral of guilt. Being awake in a beautiful, vibrant reality and feeling that on some level you've neglected it all for the sake of things that are ultimately destructive and self absorbed...

Pixillate - A cry to God, Infinity, The Devil, whatever your poison is, to say 'I'M A FUCKING IDIOT, I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I'VE DONE, I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I'VE STOOD FOR, I DON'T DESERVE ANY OF THIS, I DON'T DESERVE ANY OF IT' A moment of clarity into a fallable human existence, compared to the majesty of nature, all we do is gauche and simple, the song is a lumbering beast that is supposed to beat that message in. the record at this point starts to get more emotionally involved, This song asks the question.

Judgement - The answer comes, 'YES, you ARE a fucking idiot... but thats OK, you're human, and thats where the beauty of humans lie, in their duality...know that you are fallable, and continue with that knowledge and make it work...NOW FUCKING BOW.' the song ends with the minor melody from Mental Tan, and the pulse of Pixillate, Almost like a momentary set up for the climax of the record.

A Simple Lullaby - The celebration...500,000 people, prayers and rejoicing during a PAINFULLY long intro (again, it makes you wait) This song is the celebration, the liberation, and the summary of the questioning. Cannons, Fireworks...you name it.

Sunset - This is where the credits roll, and people collect their bags on the way out of the theatre. A coffee after the dinner. It is a great way to release the energy of the prior songs...it keeps going and subtley builds the tension for the summary song, for the people that choose to stay seated.

Notes From Africa - Summarizes the whole damn thing. References and opposes 'Love?' from Alien, and really hammers the point of the record home, a real solid groove and a VERY STRANGE MELODY that has been in my head since Infinity. Salman Rushdie. It fades out into echoes that put you in a 5 minute jungle scape after the song is over. (we went to an indoor rainforest and taped the sounds of the waterfalls and birds) By this point of the record, I just wanted people to be in a tropical paradise for a few minutes. It's warm and beautiful. Technically, the record is over...

EXCEPT;

Sunshine And Happiness - If you stick around in the jungle for awhile, this song comes in. Whats it supposed to represent? Nothing. If anything, it's just supposed to be the happiest song EVER. To leave you with a smile. Dave played all the guitar, Mike and Beavis do guest vocals, it is supposed to wrap up the record on a note that doesn't take itself to seriously...
'If you say it's up to me to make the call, well I would say SUNSHINE AND HAPPINESS FOR ALL!!!'

If you're reading this on blabbermouth, it wasn't intended for blabbermouth, so giving me shit is like shooting the side of a barn on this one. I just want the fans of the dtb stuff to know this so the record as a whole doesn't come across as an oblique journey up my own ass. I won't talk much about this record I don't think. I'll explain this shit a few times I'm sure, but really...this record closes an era.

There, someone write the screenplay.

Hey, could some of the good tabbers please tab Sunshine And Happiness for me?? It would be GREATLY appreciated.

I have just deemed it impossible to get the lyrics of this song accurately without the help of the Dev

I think I'll listen to this record again on New Year's Eve...it just calls for such an occassion!

I liked Synchestra when i first heard it.............but DAMN it has grown on my IMMENSELY i love this record to death! PIXILLATE is a MONSTER!!

Yes, "Pixillate" is my favourite. "Gaia" and "A Simple Lullaby" are also standouts to these ears.

Hey, could some of the good tabbers please tab Sunshine And Happiness for me?? It would be GREATLY appreciated.

I have just deemed it impossible to get the lyrics of this song accurately without the help of the Dev

Hmm, I found it fairly easy. I think this is accurate enough, it all fits when I'm singing along at the top of my lungs.

Sunshine and Happiness

Say you never needed me to warm you
Say you never needed it at all
Say that when you're warm under the covers
Say you never think of me at all

She's a girl, not a lady
And delayed by the weight of the world
If you say it's up to me to make the call
I would say "Sunshine and happiness for all!"

Say that when I tell you that I want you
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeaaah
As the days go by the reason flies
You'll never see quite clear

She's a girl, not a lady
And delayed by the weight of the world
If you say it's up to me to make the call
I would say "Sunshine and happiness for all!"

Sunshine and happiness for all!
Sunshine and happiness for all!
Sunshine and happiness for all!

[djskrimp]

Yeah, that line is also uttered in Love?.

Here's some interpretation of Pixillate.

SAY IT!
WAIT!

You are the rainbow
You are the sun to brighten...?



Paralyzed...

I think he's getting some Slade in there, because I hear:

YOu are the rainbow
You are the sun to my chameleon

which is kinda pulled from the Slade song, "Run Runaway"...
CHORUS

"See chameleon Lying there in the sun
All things to everyone
Run run away"

friggin awesome song, too.

Hey, could some of the good tabbers please tab Sunshine And Happiness for me?? It would be GREATLY appreciated.

I have just deemed it impossible to get the lyrics of this song accurately without the help of the Dev

Hehe, I meant the guitar tabs.

That's really accurate right there. The only thing I would think is wrong is the last line in the chorus for when I hear it, it sounds like he's saying, "Deal with me now, Vampira!" But that's what I hear...

Or, I could just fuck off.

Well I thought the same thing, at least that it didn't sound like "Heal", the only thing is that the second time he goes through the chorus it really sounds like heal. Its possible he says both.

OK, I hear Heal in the second chrous.

So, I guess I can...you know...

Another Synchestra review (well, kind of) - obviously I'm not the only one who misses the snare a little bit in the mix:

http://pdx.netdojo.com/articles/details.php?article=52

is the guitar really that bad in Gaia? I hadn't heard that issue mentioned before this review.