Sinewav Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 So everyone's favorite dystopian future/Mega Man/rock opera band just released a new demo to everyone on their mailing list. Their music is all original, but it's video game related enough that I figured that there's probably at least a few fans on OCR. The Protomen - Breaking Out (Demo) It's obviously not entirely finished, but that hasn't kept me from listening to it repeatedly all day. If you're familiar with their first album, prepare for something much different sounding. It's very... early 80s, maybe? I was very surprised with what I heard when I first listened, but honestly, it seems to me that they're improving quite a bit as musicians. Personally, if the new album is going to sound anything remotely as good as this, I'm going to be really pumped. Thoughts? Quote
atmuh Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 am i the only one that thought their "music" was awful Quote
Sinewav Posted August 29, 2008 Author Posted August 29, 2008 Probably not, but I also doubt that I'm the only one who liked it. A lot. Quote
Cerrax Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 I am madly in love with the first album and I am excited for the new one. This song strikes me quite odd tho. Its very very different from the scratchy, indie/punk/hard rock vibe that they presented in the first album. Quote
Black Mage Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 I loved their first album. Ever time I listen to it I can just imagine MegaMan as an epic rock opera. This new demo is certainly...smoother, more refined in its sound than was their first. I like it, though. I can't wait to hear the rest of it and see how the saga continues. Assuming they're sticking to the story of MegaMan and ProtoMan. Quote
Avatar of Justice Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 I'll have to know more of the context this song is played in. The Protomen just aren't a pure musical experience for me. I love the themes within the story they told in Act 1. Their first CD is my favorite CD ever. Absolutely love these guys. They are a modern day example of gesamtkunstwerk. Thanks for letting us know about this! I check their news site once a week, but I wasn't on the mailing list until now. Quote
FS Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 am i the only one that thought their "music" was awful It's an acquired musical taste, but I absolutely love the current album. They played an all-day music festival that my station put on back in the spring, and were the only band I was really stoked about. I'm happy to say they're every bit as awesome live. Sadly, I couldn't make it to the show they did recently in Louisville. By all accounts, it was epic. Quote
OverCoat Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 Actually I take that back, I don't like this, I love this. A few mixing issues but damn this is some fine music here. Quote
Avatar of Justice Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 See them live so you can get awesome pictures like this! http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v105/194/3/571545320/n571545320_1602987_7985.jpg Quote
Soma Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 See them live so you can get awesome pictures like this!http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v105/194/3/571545320/n571545320_1602987_7985.jpg That is a bad ass photograph. This song is pretty awesome, cannot wait for more. Quote
Sinewav Posted August 29, 2008 Author Posted August 29, 2008 See them live so you can get awesome pictures like this!http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v105/194/3/571545320/n571545320_1602987_7985.jpg That pic is amazing. In fact, I think I wanna rip it off for my facebook picture now. Permission from copyright holder? Pretty please? Quote
FS Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Listened a couple of times today. Definitely a bit of a departure from Act I, but it's growing on me. Quote
FS Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Just a head's up, they have a show in Nashville on Monday night @ Mercy Lounge, and another on the 11th at Exit/In. 21+ on Monday, 18+ for the one on the 11th. Quote
Sinewav Posted August 30, 2008 Author Posted August 30, 2008 Sweet. I'm kinda tempted to actually fill up my tank and head down there. I really don't have any money though. Quote
Avatar of Justice Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 That pic is amazing.In fact, I think I wanna rip it off for my facebook picture now. Permission from copyright holder? Pretty please? Permission granted (was my picture). Do whatever you want. So, from what I was reading Act II is going to explore the pasts of Wily and Light and the "Fall of Man." Translation: prequel. Quote
Soma Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 This new demo was mentioned on Penny Arcade today so I'm sure they're going to get a lot of exposure. Does anyone have the lyrics for this demo? specficially the part at 5:04 "sometimes i just want to drive the streets ????? I want to burn until there's nothing left to burn ????" That's sorta what i hear but I can't make it out for sure. Quote
Sinewav Posted September 14, 2008 Author Posted September 14, 2008 This new demo was mentioned on Penny Arcade today so I'm sure they're going to get a lot of exposure. Does anyone have the lyrics for this demo? specficially the part at 5:04 "sometimes i just want to drive the streets ????? I want to burn until there's nothing left to burn ????" That's sorta what i hear but I can't make it out for sure. I know that someone at one point had transcribed the lyrics and posted them on the Protomen forums. I'm too tired to fish out a link ATM, but that's where to look if you're interested. Quote
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