Keyboards, Yes Or No?

mp3guy

Do they have a place in metal?

Karl Hungus

In a general sense, yes... But not ALL metal, obviously.

rasher_b2

sometimes definatly. dream theater!

Evilution

If used correctly, they can make heavy music even heavier. Strapping Young Lad and KMFDM for example. Or to add some cool effects, as in Type O Negative.

Kilgore-Trout

Keyboards rule!
Prog and power metal just wouldn't be the same without them

Pyr0

Yeah,Children Of Bodom have a pretty good keyboardist.
As do dimmu borgir.

asphalt-cushion

I would have to say yes. Keyboards rule.

Rozabeez

sorry pyr0 can't rep u till i spread some around.

Pugsley

Yes Keyboards can indeed be very fking good. Dimmu Borgir probably being the best example of this, but Sonata Arctica and Children of Bodom both have superb keyboarders, and theres so many other bands about with great keyboarders too, they can definately add to a band if done right.

Bottle_of_Smoke

pianos, organs and harpsicordes sound great

Hydrosylator

Had to say no, not having been given a maybe option. There's just to much keyboard abuse in metal for me to want it in the genre. I like to hear it from people like Rammstein, but christ you haven't heard music ridiculed until you've heard some of that goth synth-metal crap that's out there. **** like Type O Negative almost makes me too ashamed to tell people I like metal, in case they think I like that twoddle.

cournioni

When you listen to a band like Children of Bodom, you just can't possibly say no to keyboards. However, Dream Theater do piss me off at times with Jordan Rudess trying to fit into a song when he should clearly not bother. He ruins a load of their songs IMO.

Doctor J

PORNAPSTER wrote:

When you listen to a band like Children of Bodom, you just can't possibly say no to keyboards. However, Dream Theater do piss me off at times with Jordan Rudess trying to fit into a song when he should clearly not bother. He ruins a load of their songs IMO.

Tell it like it is, brother

Sometimes yes, often no. Besides, midi stuff can be played on guitar and has been the case for 20 odd years, see mid-late 80's Iron Maiden.

nosmo

Midian-and-before era Cradle of Filth, My Dying Bride, Type O Negative; yes
Most other times, a loud hearty no.

ghostchant

Hydrosylator wrote:

Had to say no, not having been given a maybe option. There's just to much keyboard abuse in metal for me to want it in the genre. I like to hear it from people like Rammstein, but christ you haven't heard music ridiculed until you've heard some of that goth synth-metal crap that's out there. **** like Type O Negative almost makes me too ashamed to tell people I like metal, in case they think I like that twoddle.

couldn't agree more!

mp3guy

PORNAPSTER wrote:

When you listen to a band like Children of Bodom, you just can't possibly say no to keyboards. However, Dream Theater do piss me off at times with Jordan Rudess trying to fit into a song when he should clearly not bother. He ruins a load of their songs IMO.

i've never thought Jordon Rudess was trying to fit, I think he's DT's best keyboarder...

RicardoSmith

mp3guy wrote:

Do they have a place in metal?

John Lord...Deep Purple...EVH? But if you mean really heavy stuff then probably not. Theres no room even for melody in that....

Fobia

Keyboards are often great in music (such as COB's, sonata arctica and Sigh's stuff), but what about pianists?

There are alot of good piano pieces in Arcturus' music, and I think it's quite brilliant....


Or does "keyboards" refer to piano's and keyboards alike?

Deadwing

Hydrosylator wrote:

Had to say no, not having been given a maybe option. There's just to much keyboard abuse in metal for me to want it in the genre. I like to hear it from people like Rammstein, but christ you haven't heard music ridiculed until you've heard some of that goth synth-metal crap that's out there. **** like Type O Negative almost makes me too ashamed to tell people I like metal, in case they think I like that twoddle.

Yeah, so bollocks like rammstien have great keyboards but type o are an embarrasment to metal...only one of these bands appeared on stage with giant dildos strapped to thier groins and shot fake jizz on each other..guess which one :rolleyes:

Everyones so far forgetting one of the best bands to use keyboards...faith no more!!

robbie1876

As a keyboard player I say yes, tis refreshing to hear it done well.

Except of course that you can't afford us in your metal bands....

RicardoSmith

Theres a nice bit of piano in Ozzy's Revelation(Mother Earth) which I just happen to be listening to. Just before the solo theres a piano solo. Anyone thinks that certain instrument should not be used is just narrow minded.

Doctor J

Deadwing wrote:

Everyones so far forgetting one of the best bands to use keyboards...faith no more!!

There's nothing wrong with keyboards/synths, just synths used improperly (big problem in the 80's) and often in place of guitars. Bad move. However, just listen to Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, that album is a masterpiece and uses synths very wisely. It makes all the difference. It's not the instrument, it's how it's used.

Black Sabbath - Who Are You? One of the greatest songs I've ever heard.

Nuff Said.

Zombienosh

Children of Bodom :rolleyes:

Frank Drebin

Never!

eoin5

Come on, Ray from the doors is a legend. Dream Theater, gives it great feel. Deep Purple, adds so much. Its really suits melodic rock/metal imo

RicardoSmith

The Doors are cool. But hardly metal. Some good videos of them on the Winamp site. actually theres some new (well recent) and old Zep stuff up their too.

theyellowdart12

meh sometimes....but ill have to say no no no no no no no no! but sometimes ya know :cool:

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I wish there was a tongue n'cheek avatar....

mp3guy

Papa Smut wrote:

Hee hee, is it me or is it weird that no one-else has mentioned
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Yeah, that's not metal

RicardoSmith

Final count down....ssshhhhh....

Blisterman

It's metal alright. Pop metal, but still metal.

theyellowdart12

no, i cant remember that song falling into the genre of metal.....ever no its most likley pop. but do u know whats better, the pipin song! :eek: no drums no gutair, none oh ur fancey key boards...just a hobit singing! rocks

Oriel

I think taking a look at Dream Theater will solve this one...

thegogz

this has to be plainly a matter of taste in some cases like children of Bodom and most black metal yes definalty but definalty not all metal band should have them.

Undergod

Synthesizers definitely fit in with some metal (Dream Theater again), and other keyboards can be excellent in songs (church organs! I think Ingwie Malmsteen has used harpsichords), but synthesizers are abysmally crap in most music, because it's difficult to use them well.

Frank Drebin

Some interesting facts. But I still say no way!

robbie1876

mp3guy wrote:

Yeah, that's not metal

If it's played on 98FM, it's not metal.