Falling into an Endless Dream - Alternative Madness: Twisted Fire (Pt. 1)

Alternative Madness: Twisted Fire (Pt. 1)

Mar. 26th, 2008 at 5:53 PM

So for awhile I've been on a bit of a music hit and I wanted spread my mind on some more music. I've been listening to this album quite awhile of 30 Seconds to Mars. I have both of their current albums and each album has it's own style. In this self-titled album, they have this awesome alternative rock that has some fierce fire, fierce ice, and a mix of (and no better way for me to think of describing it) psychedelic electronic touches.

Their second album I really like, though the style change is obvious and more mainstream (one would say "emo" as well but that's such a bad and misused word in today :P ) which I don't mind. There is more emotion and such in these songs, and some have more fire which is also great. But here, I'll provide a video or two of these guys:

From Yesterday Music Video

Attack Music Video [The song is great to the video is a bit meh to me]

Buddha for Mary Song [I just love how crazy this song is]
Oblivion Song [Also crazy and just makes one fly]

Well since then I've been curious as to what other artists would ring similar to 30 Seconds to Mars. Granted I've listened to alternative rock radio stations now and again and I've made a list of what songs I liked and what bands I need to research and listen more too ya know. Well I went to Yahoo Music and used their feature of "Similar Artists" and it rang up a number of artists who I was originally curious about. On a similar note, I was directed to SIXX AM, and here's a video to go along with it:

Further on is this video from the Foo Fighters. It's craaazy awesome:

That is one thing the Foo Fighters know how to do. Make songs that are just a complete giant rush.

Well to end things, I'd like to hear from you guys. Since being on this music kick I want to keep it up and grab me some albums. I am really keen in looking for artists that have a similar sound to 30 Seconds to Mar's Buddha for Mary and Oblivion. Later on I'll want to grab other artists from the music I just shared with you guys. Toss me some mainstream and some underground guys, and even if they aren't similar to these named artists but you think I might like them, toss them any how.

Mood: energetic
Music:30 Seconds to Mars: Buddha for Mary

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doberman_guard wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 08:01 am (UTC)

Some damn good picks there, I'm glad you're searching is proving fruitful and intriguing to you^_^. Theres' countless, and I can't really think of any just off the top of my head right this moment. You described a simple and yet extremely good way to come across and get into new bands and others you've yet to have heard of...simply listening to various stations. SKY.FM (sister site of DI.FM) has a pretty sweet Alternative Rock Station. Go there and find it in the "listen now" section. And or just copy and paste this player link into your Media Player's URL opener, to get the live stream. http://208.122.59.30:7754

Enjoy.

Edited at 2008-03-27 08:02 am (UTC)

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syrus_draco wrote:

Mar. 30th, 2008 12:01 am (UTC)

Haha man I gotta say I've been listening to this station for a few days, and I am really digging what they are playing on here. I found me a few gems that I'm going to look into more and possibly, get some full albums. Thanks for the recommendation ;]

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doberman_guard wrote:

Mar. 30th, 2008 02:31 am (UTC)

Yea its' a good one. THen again I've never come across an alternative Rock station that didn't sound good^^. Also don't forget, your city's own fuckin good station for that shit...97.3FM Acoustic Alice^_~. Thats' a good Alt. station to, and its' right in your neck of the woods.

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skawinski wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 12:17 pm (UTC)

The "From Yesterday" music video looks creative and I even got to like it.
Sorry,I can't help it but the guy in black long hair from "30 Seconds to Mars" looks emo to me.

Maybe it's because I've a total craze on the 80'S pop and electronic music;)
But if you happen to like it too than I can recommend you a couple of songs and stuff.
If not,than I'm useless;)

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syrus_draco wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 07:03 pm (UTC)

There's a full version to the "From Yesterday" song which I found interesting:
[Part 1] http://youtube.com/watch?v=WXgDg2S65YQ
[Part 2] http://youtube.com/watch?v=LYdnREC2S78&feature=related

Yeah he does have that emo look going on. That's the thing I do like that kinda style and such, I just hate how "emo" is just so associated with skinny little boys wearing make up, writing in journals of depression, and thinking of cutting themselves in the darkness of a spider's web. If that wasn't so tagged on the "emo" genre of things could be a lot better.

Sure, recommend anything ya like ;] I'm always willing to give things a listen here and there.

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skawinski wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 07:27 pm (UTC)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsHufQjrRU8
So,this is a Vidoeclip from Irene Cara's song "Breakdance".
In certain moments it may seem to be corny,but remember it was 1983;D

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skawinski wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 07:31 pm (UTC)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5KeQdSfTKs
Oh and one of my favorite Polish songs by Kombi "Black and White" from 1985.
Some non-consensual scenes,so watch out;)

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tahoe_sushi wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 07:18 pm (UTC)

Id be down for music recommendations as well. Can never have to much good music! Only bands Ive heard that pull off the rock+synthesizer equation well have been Machinae Supremacy, KMFDM (selectively), Skinny Puppy (more the newest stuff), Mindless Self Indulgence (selectively), and Pitchshifter (sadly broken up now ;.-.;).

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tahoe_sushi wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 07:08 pm (UTC)

Bit too slow for my tastes. If you like the melding of rock and synthesizers and digital sounds listen to...
Machinae Supremacy:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3bX_DRC1O0A Winterstorm (My favorite song by them and one of my favorite songs ever, best example of their works)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SLiFk2xA6TY Through the Looking Glass
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zN5wbuFF1vs&feature=related Rogue World Asylum
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6HdM8oArkHs&feature=related Overworld (from their newest album 2007)
Other songs by them I recommend: Attack Music, Oni Kumos Adventure.

Most of their songs are available free from their website.

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blackberrydragn wrote:

Mar. 27th, 2008 09:58 pm (UTC)

Good stuff, I've gotta look more into those bands. And I love that Foo Fighters song -- you know, after 10 years of them being around, I've just recently got into them. I hardly ever listen to the radio since I'm very selective, so I miss out on a lot of stuff that would ordinarily get my attention.

I'll use this opportunity to plug one of my absolute favorite rock bands, since very few people have heard of them in the states: Porcupine Tree. Their stuff is varied and ventures far outside the realm of alternative (whatever that may mean), but you may dig it. I like them because they use a lot of substantial keyboard atmospheres.

http://www.grumpybadger.net/music/Shallow.m4a
http://www.grumpybadger.net/music/Shesmovedon2005.m4a
http://www.grumpybadger.net/music/FearOfABlankPlanet.mp3

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syrus_draco wrote:

Mar. 30th, 2008 05:54 pm (UTC)

Wow thanks for the recommendation. These guys do indeed have an interesting tune, and I'm really digging them. I'll have to check out more on these guys ;]

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simbab wrote:

Mar. 28th, 2008 10:19 pm (UTC)

I honestly have no idea how you escaped my f-list for so long!! When did you friend me? I cannot figure out why I never friended you back. *goes to do that*

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