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  • VSL and death metal for your listening pleasure

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    C

    Hi,

    Although I use VSL libraries to write and mock up string arrangements for my clients (mainly pop/rock bands/artists/producers) which often end up as layers in the final mix, I also (re)joined an "electronic death metal" band 6 months ago as a keyboardist. My synths and orchestrations play a big role in the sound of the band and of course, I mainly use VSL libraries [H]!

    We've just released our new album. This is no ordinary death metal (for all you connoisseur [;)]), I always refer to it as "Rammstein on steroids and speed". 

    So if you're wondering how that sounds, listen to this short clip, it's an intro to a song about how fantastic the band is; we are known for our tongue-in-cheeck humour (you'll probably want to start at 0:16 and hit stop at 1:20): 



    Libraries used:

    • Chamber Strings
    • Orchestral Strings I
    • Some SE
    • A lot of download instruments (most noticable: the soprano choir!)
    • And of course a synth (I believe it was Z3ta+2) + a hired voice over artist.
    If you're interested in the whole album, just listen to The Monolith Deathcult - Tetgragrammaton on Spotify or iTunes [:)] I'd love to hear your opinions!
  • A
    A

    Hey, that's nuts Carsten - love it!
  • C
    C

    [:D] Nuts can be a good thing, thanks!

    Here's more (check out the Fanfare Trumpets [;)] ): 


    In the intro: contrabass tuba & contrabass trombones.

    Later on: woodwinds (most of it SE, some download instruments).
  • C
    C

    Haa this is beyond awesome.  I'm a metal fan, it's where the classical-talent-level rock musicians go crazy.  The narrow stereo field and limited content in the first example left me wanting, but the second link you posted here was more than satisfactory.  Thanks for posting!
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    C

    [:D] thanks. Yep, we mixed the orchestra quite narrow and dry, we really liked that sound. That's the beauty of VSL: unlimited mixing possibilities.
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