The Grand Theatre of Freaks

[Chez Daja]

Originally Posted by Vampiric Delirium

I think they're a good band, really. The instrumentalists can play instruments well and the vocalists can sing. I've also noticed that they don't put themself out there as 'gothic'. I heard one of them say "We're not saying that we're gothic or emo or metal or anything, we just play and write what we feel like." I can't hold anything against that ><.

True. But in the end, I think it really comes down to the majority of the listeners/critics. They might be telling the truth about writing and playing how they like to, and yeah, that's a great thing. But at the same time, it gets twisted and contorted by the fans and non-fans anyway.

The consumers change everything and that's what starts all kinds of rumours and opinions, etc. It's pretty sad, but I think everybody does it to some degree. In the end, I'm probably one of the biggest critics I know. I judge and stick by my judgement, and that's no doubt a bad thing in a more than one cases.



Please tell me one of you here has heard Blut Aus Nord? Excellent stuff right there.

[OceanEyes28]

I feel the same way about most metal myself, Govinda. I've wanted to like more of it, but I just can't get into it. Also, I clicked and I liked. Thank you.

I have heard some Dream Theatre, Chez, and I liked what I heard. I always meant to expose myself to more of them but I never did. Hmm. I'm also a Pain of Salvation fan. Like them a lot. I'm not against that kind of thing as long as they sing to me instead of purely yelling.

Oh, and Amy Lee is from my home town and no one there ever forgets it.

Um. I rarely hear them mentioned here, but Coheed and Cambria? Anyone? I love 'em. I do.

Lately, I've been listening to A Fine Frenzy and a Scrubs soundtrack. The Coral make me happy.

RP! Glad I didn't kill it. I started on a post yesterday night and reeaally want to finish it tonight or tomorrow. I'm real good at getting distracted, but I will try.

Oh! And and and! Thank you Chez and Vampiric both for the avy/banner comments. That made me happy.

[OmniTense]

Dream Theatre is okay. I can't call them cheezy without being called a hippocrite. Because I used to listen to Dio. Yes DIO. As in Ronnie James. But I like a few of their songs, Metropolis was okay. Can't say that I own one of their albums, classic though they are.

Evanesence is almost a little too mainstream for most Gothic tastes and some of their songs are borderline cheezy, but I wouldn't be so cruel as to ban them from a Goth's library. I doubt a real emo would claim them, either, though.

What about you Chez, ever heard Lacrimosa? True Goth Metal. A hybrid of our 'tastes.' You can find a link somewhere in my list, I think. It's in German, mind.

[Jin]

Cough. I'd like to apply. >.>

Why do you think you are unique?
I am unique because I am at the centre of all. Using Star Wars terminology, I am a grey Jedi. I find the middle grounds to be the zenith of wisdom in a large majority of life's dilemas. Learning from different extremes to find a middle ground that is reasonable is essential as extremists on every end of every spectrum are foolish and lead to needless conflict and ignorance. Also, I'm a solipsist (thank you for that word, Sinister). I don't believe you exist. Why I'm joining a club made by someone that probably doesn't exist is simple: I'm bored and I can only assume I created this imaginary world out of boredom. No, I don't believe that I absolutely created this world and you are all fake. That would be a silly assumption given no proof. But the only thing I do know is my own existence (my concious), so it is all I can truly believe. I hope that's enough. I hate saying too much because it'll sound like an angsty teen.

What talents separate you from others? Be advised that I'm only looking for unique talents.
Well, I have the uncanny ability to know far more than I can actually handle. What I mean by this is that usually I will know what to do, I simply can't do it. A mundane example is metalworking. I know excatly how to arc weld properly, but for the life of me, I can't do it. I could probably teach someone sooner than I could do it properly myself. Of course, this reaches far more complex and metaphysical conflicts, but I think you get my drift. I am a watcher.

Has anyone ever referred to you as different/strange/weird/freak/insane?
Well, Sinister, you kind of did earlier today. >.> I get the weird one a lot, but I don't think much of it considering those that usually say so are your typical highschool/university moron. I suppose it does happen a fair ammount though.

How do you deal with the rest of the world, being so absurdly different as you are?
I usually tend to stay away from it. I suppose I unintentionally adopted a sort of Taoist reclusiveness policy and have been attempting a more Buddhist approach of not being at all attached to any part of the world. Of course, as I said before, I don't believe in extremes, so I do not intend to go live alone in the mountains or give up all of my desires. I just try to find the middle grounds that will yield happiness. It is a long journey that has yet to end, but it's a reason to live, so I press on.

What title would you select to describe yourself, which we may refer to you openly?(NOTE: Please be unique)
Buddao - yeah, I'm that creative.

Word, yo.

[Chez Daja]

Originally Posted by Sinister

What about you Chez, ever heard Lacrimosa? True Goth Metal. A hybrid of our 'tastes.' You can find a link somewhere in my list, I think. It's in German, mind.

I have, actually!

I told you my msic knowledge was fairly impressive.

The music is great. The vox aren't really to my taste, although they're a valueable mention when it comes down to the Gothic and metal theme. I think it leans more toward the side of Gothic, but there are songs which appear to be more metal than Gothic. In all, a very good, balanced band. They wouldn't make it into my top fifty, but they're very impressive for what they sound like.

[OmniTense]

Welcome to the Theatre, Buddao the Hybrid. Love the title.
And even happier to add yet another member of distinction and intelligence to our ranks. I'll edit the first post and you're now a member. Post lots ^^;

@Chez It does guiltily lean closer to Goth, I fear. But they have their metal moments. As for vocals, don't worry, Goth band leadsingers seem to pride themselves in their lack of range. And it is an acquired taste, I suppose.

[joesteel64]

well, I think I'll follow the example of several others here, and post my insanely varied muscial tastes, with both bands I wan to check out (bold) and bands I love.

AC/DC
Rush
Dragonforce
Dream Theater
Metallica (only the old stuff, like Pre St. Anger)
System of a Down
Godsmack
Blue Oyster Cult
In Living Color
Faith No More
Evanescence
Korn
Nirvana
Alice in Chains
Disturbed
Iron Maiden
Dio
Black Sabbath
Tenacious D
Collective Soul
Radiohead
Suicidal Tendencies
Infectious Grooves
Primus
Presidents of the United States of America
Evanescence
The Offspring
Weird Al Yankovic
Enya
Alanis Morisette
Motely Crue
Rob Zombie
White Zombie
Poison
Cinderella
Winger
Jewel
Serj Tankian (as a solo artist, w/out SOAD)
Megadeth
Pantera
Nine Inch Nails
Chevelle
Stevie Ray Vaughn
The Cranberries
Linkin Park
Killswitch Engage
Led Zepplin
Lynard Skynard
Modest Mouse
Pearl Jam
Rage Against the Machine
Smashing Pumpkins
Sougarden/Audioslave
Sublime
Red Hot Chili Peppers
-Most 80's, 90's music (both rock and rap, rap today just seems lamer), and many more bands

I know I'm weird, but that's why I'm here ^-^

happy trails, peeps
-steel

[OmniTense]

You have some good offerings here, Steel. Long long ago many of these were my favorites and some still hold some good places in faves list.

AC/DC(Have to love them)
Rush(not my thing but they were a great band and had some good songs)
Dream Theater(see above)
Metallica (Didn't like St. Anger either?)
System of a Down(I like this group)
Godsmack(I'll admit to liking them even when Omega isn't around)
Blue Oyster Cult(A good band, as a Goth I'm required by religion to pay respects)
In Living Color(Always liked Cult of Personality)
Evanescence(see above)
Korn(have them in my favorites as well, even their new stuff is still listenable)
Nirvana(Better burn out than fade away)
Alice in Chains(Nirvana's doppelganger or vice versa I like their songs but never got off my duff to get an album )
Disturbed(See my fave list)
Iron Maiden(Two minutes to midnight)
Dio(yes...I own several albums...even *sigh* His "new" stuff...><)
Black Sabbath(always a classic)
Tenacious D(Loved the movie)
Radiohead(Me, you and Gov)
The Offspring(Me too)
Weird Al Yankovia(Who doesn't)
Enya(My roommate got me into Enya, what's your excuse?)


-Sin

[joesteel64]

Actually I got into Enya about three years ago, when my math teacher would play it all the time while we worked. I just ended up really liking it, some of the most mellow stuff I listen to, besides Native American Flute music.

[Fishie]

Well here's my music list. I have a diverse taste in music...

-Fear Factory
-Madina Lake
-Lacuna Coil
-AFI (Their old stuff)
-Kottonmouth Kings
-Disturbed
-Within Temptation
-Alien Sex Fiend
-Razed In Black
-London After Midnight
-Deftones
-Angelspit
-Dope
-Finger Eleven
-Kanye West
-Rob Zombie
-Korn
-Papa Roach
-Nine Inch Nails
-Kittie
-Sevendust
-Bury Your Dead
-Drowning Pool
-Evanescence
-Lamb Of God
-Orgy
-Slipknot
-Anorexia Nervosa
-System Of A Down
-ThouShaltNot
-Jay Z
-Trapt
-Rammstein
-Linkin Park
-Kid Rock
-Cradle Of Filth
-Sean Kingston
-Baby Bash
-Pitbull

I have shitload more but those are what I've been listening to or mainly have on my MP3player. I've been listening to Disturbed though a lot. I'm dying for their new album to come out already. It won't be out till spring.

Also, I'll post up my RP character soon bro. I'll post it up later on tonight. =]

[Jin]

I'm in!

It appears we are discussing bands we like, so I will list mine now. I don't have quite as many as some, but they serve me well.

AFI
Apocalyptica
Black Sabbath
Blind Guardian
Demons and Wizards
Gamma Ray
HammerFall (I'm half a fan)
Helloween
HIM
Iced Earth
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Kamelot
L'ame Immortelle
Metallica
Opeth
Pink Floyd
Rhapsody
Trans-Siberian Orchestra

There's some other bands that I do listen to, but I don't feel liking one or two songs every once in a while really counts. So there you go.

[OmniTense]

Omg, I forgot L'ame Immortelle, they're one of my favorites. I'm adding them, thanks Buddao. I absolutely love them. Nice list too.

-Sin

[joesteel64]

I know that this isn't centered on the current discussion, but I need a spot of help, from some weird points of view. I had to write this poem in my high school English class about where we see ourselves in five years. I've been told by Ellie, a writer and fellow member, that it was good, but there was something wrong with it, but neither she nor I have been able to figure out what, so, I'm going to post it, and i'd like to see if anyone else can figure it out before I go crazy.

"Futures of a High School Nerd"

In a private dorm room
at a Sarasota University
He cracks a window before
softly slipping into a serene slumber
the sound of waves crashing in the dist