Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica Artist: Apocalyptica
Label: Umvd Import
Category: Music


Buying details


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 602498277959
EAN: 0602498277959
ASIN: B0007DB1QC


Release Date: 2005-03-08

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Tracks:

  1. Life Burns!
  2. En Vie
  3. Distraction
  4. Bittersweet
  5. Misconstruction
  6. Fisheye
  7. Farewell
  8. Fatal Error
  9. Betrayal/Forgiveness
  10. Ruska
  11. Deathzone
  12. Quutamo [*]
  13. How Far [*]
  14. Wie Weit [*]
  15. Apocalyptica Player Software [CD-ROM Track][*]

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Perfect!.......2005-11-03

This album is a piece of art, excelent combining instrumental music with hard rock. If you loved Reflections you'll be amazed with this.

Maybe for some fans it's a big change compared with firsts Apocalyptica CD's but it's a great evolution, you're gonna love it!

Greets

5 out of 5 stars Standing on it's own ground..........2005-04-24

Many, many bands today have fallen hopelessly into the downward spiral of copying and reproducing a haunting or atmospheric sound via the usage of orchestrated traditional horns or strings, lengthy piano interludes, or elements of opera to give their music a greater sense of grandoise or an "epic" quality, which is fine; however it is often abused --pathetically-- to simply invoke a "sad" sound. Regardless, there is a seemingly endless barrage of -ia or -ica suffixed groups who strive to impress through the use of classical european instrumentation to merely enhance a sound; all the while having little or no true knowledge of the scales, arrangements, or history of classical music. These types of bands can --and sometimes do-- arrange nice songs; but nomatter how beautiful or well composed the music, a group of little or no traditional training in classical music styles has all right, but no merit in classical orchestration. To conclude, no matter how beautiful the piece composed, a group with no knowledge of the style they immmitate simply is nothing more than "classically-influenced".

...Apocalyptica are of a different breed. They are a group of four REAL chelloists, and graduates of Sibelius (music) Academy in Finland. Of course, graduation from any university does not come with a guarantee that one can play music from the heart --but this is what sets Apocalyptica apart from all else. They play their instruments with such a fire, such a passion, that when given full attention, without distraction or obstruction, the sounds create a feeling of wholeness and completion. It is utterly astounding; it is a fantanstic experience.

While I cannot say all other bands who play a variation on classical are untalented or unoriginal, I can say this: Apocalyptica play such a sobering, true, honest brand of neo-classical music that, it makes other groups of similar technique look truly childish by comparison.

3 out of 5 stars A Tip for You.......2005-04-09

This is being written on April 8, 2005. And, at least today, it would seem more economical for you to buy the original CD ($22.99) and then buy the How Far single ($9.49) for a total of $32.48. You won't get the "Apocalyptica Player Software" but you'll get all the songs on this album, for much less than the $50.99 listed for this album. I'm sure the software is crap, though, just like all other player software other bands have put out.

5 out of 5 stars A sonic explosion of ear pleasing mastery and metal.......2005-04-04

Apocalyptica has been one of my favorite bands since their first release, and every album goes a bit further to prove that the guys are the most talented band in music today without a doubt.

This extended album with extra tracks is worth the extra money. This album has some of the heaviest and most melodic tunes I have ever heard. I am a big fan of metal, I also love classical and orchestral music, this cd will please anyone. If you don't like this cd or band you must be tone def because this is true bliss.

Music CD:

  1. Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. ~ Absu
  2. Acoustically Driven ~ Uriah Heep
  3. Area S4 ~ Hawkwind
  4. American Way ~ Sacred Reich
  5. Grand Leveller ~ Benediction
  6. Das Modell ~ Rammstein, CD-Rom Game for Windows
  7. Maleficium ~ Morgana Lefay
  8. Thank You Good Night ~ Great White
  9. Led Zeppelin's Sources of Inspiration ~ Various Artists
  10. Picnic of Love ~ A.C.

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Journey From Gospel Oak ~ Ian Matthews

Today Is the Highway ~ Eric Andersen

Born to Lose Live to Win

Gilby Clarke ~ Gilby Clarke

Road to Kesan: Turkish ROM & Regional Music Thrace ~ Selim Sesler

Baltimore ~ Zipgun

Classic Love Songs of the 70's ~ Various Artists

That's What You Get ~ Stephen Craig

Bandits: Motion Picture Soundtrack ~ Original Soundtrack

So Special ~ Michael Woods, Judge Jules