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Post by nocturnaliridescence on Jan 13, 2017 15:53:38 GMT -6
I know these "Black Metal Prayer" sessions aren't extremely innovative, nor are they "songs", but... I really like them for 2 reasons. 1) Its a way for me to share a short prayer with everyone; its also a prayer anyone can say themselves 2) You can see me in action, should anyone be curious what me making musical mayhem looks like. I always really like them.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 13, 2017 15:56:58 GMT -6
Thanks! They're pretty fun to make too. Just takes a few hours.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 29, 2017 21:19:54 GMT -6
I don't know if you guys saw the black metal video game cover I did, but I was kind of thinking of doing more of these. I know there's no Christian value, this could broaden the listening audience and lead them to the music and message. ....plus, it was really REALLY fun to figure out all the intricacies of someone else's music on my guitar. I wasn't thinking of using the Orationem banner, but just like record labels have sub-labels for specialized releases, I was thinking of doing a sub-band under the "EverSoul", specializing in covers. I kinda want to make it exclusive to video game music, but I'm wondering if film scores might be a challenging reward. Gotta design the artwork this week for the dual-album Orationem CD releasing through CMU...
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Post by _ on Jan 29, 2017 21:28:45 GMT -6
That sounds cool, bro. I'm for it.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 31, 2017 12:52:42 GMT -6
Thanks man!
I submitted the artwork to Duane at Vision of God for the upcoming CMU pro-press. (he's had the music for a while so he has everything now) This is the first two Orationem albums on ONE CD. The pressing includes a cover, insert, on disc printing and tray card - all with exclusive artwork. This will be the 2nd Christian Metal Underground release. (not sure if the 1st was pressed, but he's working on 3 releases at the same time - this Orationem album being one of them)
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Feb 1, 2017 10:20:06 GMT -6
Might as well post the front cover artwork, duh! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 17:50:09 GMT -6
These videos/prayer sessions are really cool. I find them quite edifying
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Feb 2, 2017 18:34:46 GMT -6
Thanks! Last month (January) I did an exclusive track, a prayer session and cover. It would be nice if I could do that every month. Don't know if I can, but I'll certainly try!!
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Post by _ on Feb 7, 2017 21:07:54 GMT -6
I've also made a decision regarding Orationem... which is that it's super kewl and I now have my very own Your Presence and Strength copy.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Feb 7, 2017 21:42:13 GMT -6
Awesome! Thanks bro!!
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Post by _ on Feb 7, 2017 22:38:26 GMT -6
No, thank you!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Feb 9, 2017 9:29:21 GMT -6
Proceeds from this release will go to Dale Huffman and his family.
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Post by _ on Feb 21, 2017 21:17:26 GMT -6
Bro, what is meant by "No intros or outros. Just straight raw" from VoG -- does this mean that the more ambient intro/outro bits of your songs are excluded?
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Mar 7, 2017 12:35:30 GMT -6
Bro, what is meant by "No intros or outros. Just straight raw" from VoG -- does this mean that the more ambient intro/outro bits of your songs are excluded? Yep. Exactly like it says. I closed the CD shop portion of Orationem.com I've only got a few copies left of all albums, and I'm too burnt out on making CDs to make any more. Orationem.com will also be closing in June 2017. Thank you for everyone who picked up an Orationem disc from me! Taking a bit of a break from this project. Yes, I plan on continuing on with this, but I'm also getting too burnt out on trying to be a black metal track factory. New songs will be added to the Orationem channel at later dates.
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Post by _ on Mar 7, 2017 19:29:15 GMT -6
Cool. Congratulations on all you've accomplished with the project.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Mar 8, 2017 10:31:19 GMT -6
Might have second thoughts with closing the domain name. Come June, I might keep it. Not sure. Still have the music bug, just burnt out on live instruments right now. Been working on some martial industrial. Got one song done that sounds pretty good to me... I'll announce that project name/music later. It wouldn't surprise me to work on more Orationem after a month or so have passed...
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Post by exo on Mar 8, 2017 11:19:00 GMT -6
Everyone needs a break sometimes....
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jun 12, 2017 12:41:10 GMT -6
So much for my beloved necrothreading - this thread was still kicking a few months ago.
I've got one track compiled. It looks like the track lengths are going to be somewhere in the 7 minute range. Not sure if that's a high or a low yet...
For those unaware, my album recording process start with laying out drums. (I don't record said drums in "tracks", I just play 30 minutes of different drum beats, then I "paste" different beats together into tracks.)
Since 2001, I've always had a very "improvisational" approach to putting together music. For all I know, there could be a 3 minute track and a 20 minute one. Dunno. I just feel out the beats, put together based on what feels right for the black metal song structure, and go from there...
After the drum "tracks" have been compiled, which forms the "skeleton" of the album, I'll have a better idea on the album running time.
I'm guessing I'll finish this stage this week. If things go extremely well, I'll start recording guitars later this week. If things go ok or meh, most likely I'll start the guitars approach next week.
Ok or meh doesn't actually have so much to do with how I feel or things not going well (I'm really happy with ALL these beats - this was a solid recording session) but the game I'm obsessed with factors in as well. A special event has been extended for the entire month, so I'm going a bit grind crazy and will most likely work on this music between "church blessings". (an element in the game that makes you stronger)
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jun 16, 2017 18:57:05 GMT -6
I'm not rushing anything. I'm pacing myself. Just letting my mood with working on this call the shots. I got 3 drum tracks compiled. 7 minutes, 6.5 minutes and 6 minutes -ish are what the drum track lengths are.
I'll probably do another one tomorrow. I even have plenty of beats unused as of yet...
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jun 23, 2017 18:09:52 GMT -6
Drums are done. 6 tracks, total drumming time, 37m59s. Figured out that more drums didn't mean more drumming for an album - it just meant I was pickier on what I used and what I didn't. ._.
By the time you put intros and outros and other music shenanigans in the mix, it will be a 40 minute album.
Not really sure if this was known, but every release I've done (except GRIM - Scepter of Blood), the first track on the album was the first song I recorded. The last track on the album was the last song I recorded. ...and the same with everything in between. (For Hguols and Disgyblaeth replace "recorded" with "sequenced")
If I left them as is, this would be the 3rd Orationem album where Track 3 is "the slower song". I think with how I compile the drum tracks and the natural order of beats I do when I record, is why this redundancy in my creativity is happening. Because of that, for the first time since I can remember, I will be rearranging the order of these tracks. Time to mix it up. :B
In the past when recording guitars, I've did some drum rearranging in the tracks to accommodate the "guitar picture" I was trying to paint. I imagine this album will be no different.
Since I work weekends, haven't decided when I'll start guitars (that's the next step) ...but like previous Orationem's, after praying and living, I'll leap when I'm feeling froggy.
I'm getting some weird guitar riff ideas in my head. Like, that would make this more Ankou Awaits -ish sounding... For some reason, I feel that's not quite what I want for Orationem, but I've got to hear it first...
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 4, 2017 13:08:44 GMT -6
Got the guitars for 1 track done. That being said, since I'm not adding synth, that's the music for one track done. 5 more to go...
I'm pretty pleased at this being just a tad more "technical". The only difference between previous Orationems is - there's more riffs. Also pleased with the balance I have between these riff styles: - Straight up chunky (less of this than the other 2, but its there) - Melodic tremolo with chunky sections - 100% melodic tremolo
I don't think I'll dive into another track today - but who knows though.. the day is still young.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 6, 2017 18:55:45 GMT -6
The music for half the album is done. I'll get the rest done next week I'm pretty sure...
I choose the title track of the album based on the song that grabs me the most. I recorded that one today. Holy cow, I've got goosebumps. That does not happen very often in the recording process. I had to listen to it a couple times to actually comprehend what I did.... with my God given abilities.
I think I really want to cash in on the "Trve Holy Black Metal" that I've had in the imagery of the last few Orationem videos. I could absolutely write song lyrics about that, and that's definitely a worthy album title.
...though its actually crossed my mind to name it "Christ Praising Black Metal", an intentional play-on-words antithesis of Marduk's "Christ Raping Black Metal". I actually like the jab, but I'm not a huge fan being punny with Orationem... still on the fence with that.
As always, I'll pray about it - if you guys have input, I will absolutely consider it. Oh and my track compared to that Marduk track, mine is faster, longer, tighter, more riffs and better melodies. HA!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 11, 2017 20:02:47 GMT -6
Only one song left to do - and the music for the album is done.
It seems the more tracks I do, the more technical and "out there" I seem to get, but I LIKE IT.
This definitely has a bit of an Ankou Awaits flavor, (my chunky bits sound more like grindy bits) but its not like an Ankou Awaits clone - if that makes sense. The closet resemblance, in my opinion, is the occasional "riff whiplash". ....like where riffs just suddenly cut off out of nowhere and yank you in another direction.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 13, 2017 15:46:53 GMT -6
The music for this album is completely done. It sounds GREAT.
I'm uploading a backup to my server now of the album data.... just in case something were to happen.
I got to listen to more of every song (still wouldn't call it study front to back of the entire album, but that's typical for my releases at this stage) and... In some places, it has a more traditional Orationem feel (tremolo dominant, dark melodies) , some places have a "post-black" flavor to them (if you're surprised by that, well so was I. LOL ) some places sound like, for lack of better words, black-grind. (like Ankou Awaits or Anaal Nathrakh)
...but those "flavors" aren't on a per track basis. More like, randomly appearing throughout the album. Not "abyss black" here and "pure white" there, but shades of gray all over the place - which makes all the ingredients flow together, like a satisfying recipe. A few things I noticed (apart from the post-black vibe)
- This album is overall faster than the previous several albums. What would be considered "doomy" only makes an appearance in one track, and that's only covering 30-40% of it. There's not much if any black-n-roll around either, but I don't miss it considering its over all more technical. - The way I put these songs together, there will not only be intros and outros, but also (very brief) interludes. (like the latest "Your Agape Love" YouTube track, where the music stops a few times and something ambient/atmospheric happens.) - One track has the guitar playing "percussion" with the drums. Its a far cry from anything Djent, but it does remind me of something a deathcore band would do. Like any music I've published, it just came out, I liked how it sounded, so its staying.
Like the last Orationem, I did a "production/music" sample. I think I'll do the same with this album, and I'll make that soon. Just something very short, from one song - to kind of paint a picture of what's going on here. I'll work on a preview video, sampling each track, once the album is completely done.
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Post by nocturnaliridescence on Jul 13, 2017 16:32:55 GMT -6
- One track has the guitar playing "percussion" with the drums. Its a far cry from anything Djent, but it does remind me of something a deathcore band would do. I don't see the problem with guitar chugging anyway. I would honestly like to see more black(/death) metal bands use it in their music. It can really add to the brutality if utilized wisely. This should be an interesting album!
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Post by Deepfriar on Jul 13, 2017 22:05:15 GMT -6
Eager to hear this new stuff!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 13, 2017 22:35:28 GMT -6
Between work the next 3 days and my birthday tomorrow, I may not have ample time to get to the "sample" this weekend... but if I've got some time to kill, when I'm not embedded in Ire, I'll take a whack at this.
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Post by exo on Jul 13, 2017 23:02:04 GMT -6
The music for this album is completely done. It sounds GREAT. I'm uploading a backup to my server now of the album data.... just in case something were to happen. I got to listen to more of every song (still wouldn't call it study front to back of the entire album, but that's typical for my releases at this stage) and... In some places, it has a more traditional Orationem feel (tremolo dominant, dark melodies) , some places have a "post-black" flavor to them (if you're surprised by that, well so was I. LOL ) some places sound like, for lack of better words, black-grind. (like Ankou Awaits or Anaal Nathrakh) ...but those "flavors" aren't on a per track basis. More like, randomly appearing throughout the album. Not "abyss black" here and "pure white" there, but shades of gray all over the place - which makes all the ingredients flow together, like a satisfying recipe. A few things I noticed (apart from the post-black vibe) - This album is overall faster than the previous several albums. What would be considered "doomy" only makes an appearance in one track, and that's only covering 30-40% of it. There's not much if any black-n-roll around either, but I don't miss it considering its over all more technical. - The way I put these songs together, there will not only be intros and outros, but also (very brief) interludes. (like the latest "Your Agape Love" YouTube track, where the music stops a few times and something ambient/atmospheric happens.) - One track has the guitar playing "percussion" with the drums. Its a far cry from anything Djent, but it does remind me of something a deathcore band would do. Like any music I've published, it just came out, I liked how it sounded, so its staying. Like the last Orationem, I did a "production/music" sample. I think I'll do the same with this album, and I'll make that soon. Just something very short, from one song - to kind of paint a picture of what's going on here. I'll work on a preview video, sampling each track, once the album is completely done. Very cool to hear! Count me amongst those looking forward to samples......
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 14, 2017 11:49:34 GMT -6
I couldn't not make my mind up on what to sample. So... I went Eeny, meeny, miny, moe - grabbed a chunk of music, threw a general mix into it, here it is.
Not the best representation of chunky riffs, (that will be more obvious in the album preview of each track) but I think this speaks for the rest of the album, regarding the complexity of riffs being turned up a notch.
I hope you like the taste test!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jul 16, 2017 9:35:01 GMT -6
I haven't started working on lyrics yet - that comes before recording vocals. I'm pondering these feelings I have regarding this album.... Don't get me wrong, I think this will be the best Orationem yet (cliche to say, I know, that the newest is the best) and I'm certainly motivated to complete it... but my level of "excitement" is the lowest its ever been for producing an album. There is literally NO excitement whatsoever. If anything, its a very "matter of fact" feeling. I can remember the first GRIM, Hguols, Ankou Awaits and even Orationem releases - I was pretty freakin' stoked. My family tends to ask me about new music I'm working on, and for those projects (when they were new) I would elaborate in detail for about 5 minutes. On my birthday when my family asked about the new music, all I said was, "Hey remember when I said I was done making albums and just going to stick with individual songs? Yeah, that didn't last long. LOL" ...and that was it. Zero details. I guess in part because I know no one really cares. Nowadays, there's so much new free music coming, another Orationem is as unnoticed as an extra drop of water in a bucket, ...but between making something public that displays my faith, and making Christian black metal that I actually like listening to, that's really all I need to keep doing what I'm doing.
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