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I’ve always been puzzled by those sentiments because if you’re a band that writes, promotes, releases, and tours music — your entire purpose is to maximize how many people are buying your products and for how much. These guys don’t do it for free, they expect that you’ll give them money in return for whatever they’re selling and promoting. 
 
To criticize ANYTHING as being a “cash grab” in popular music just seems weird to me because that’s the whole point. 

I’ve always been puzzled by those sentiments because if you’re a band that writes, promotes, releases, and tours music — your entire purpose is to maximize how many people are buying your products and for how much. These guys don’t do it for free, they expect that you’ll give them money in return for whatever they’re selling and promoting. 
 
To criticize ANYTHING as being a “cash grab” in popular music just seems weird to me because that’s the whole point. 

I’ve always been puzzled by those sentiments because if you’re a band that writes, promotes, releases, and tours music — your entire purpose is to maximize how many people are buying your products and for how much. These guys don’t do it for free, they expect that you’ll give them money in return for whatever they’re selling and promoting. 
 
To criticize ANYTHING as being a “cash grab” in popular music just seems weird to me because that’s the whole point. 

I’ve always been puzzled by those sentiments because if you’re a band that writes, promotes, releases, and tours music — your entire purpose is to maximize how many people are buying your products and for how much. These guys don’t do it for free, they expect that you’ll give them money in return for whatever they’re selling and promoting. 
 
To criticize ANYTHING as being a “cash grab” in popular music just seems weird to me because that’s the whole point. 

I’ve always been puzzled by those sentiments because if you’re a band that writes, promotes, releases, and tours music — your entire purpose is to maximize how many people are buying your products and for how much. These guys don’t do it for free, they expect that you’ll give them money in return for whatever they’re selling and promoting. 
 
To criticize ANYTHING as being a “cash grab” in popular music just seems weird to me because that’s the whole point. 

It’s also funny specifically calling this a cash grab when that’s basically what any greatest hits/best of collection is. 

I will consider pirating this for the ABYSS set

That's why you need a 4th disc with nothing but Jealous on it

You need to contact them honestly since this is not normal.

That's why you need a 4th disc with nothing but Jealous on it

That's why you need a 4th disc with nothing but Jealous on it

Man, I need to get a set-up like that. Wtf

Yes, but they're already set up for him of course.  It's cool but actually not that hard.
 

He uses the 6 string Stratocaster for that specific tone he had in the original version for the clean picking and jangly stuff. 

1. Acoustic
 
2. Two Electrics??????
 
Does he really switch electric guitars midway through Macabre? I imagine he needs his baritone (or 7 string) guitar for the latter half; but that's what I mean: he only needs two (acoustic, 7 string), but at that point it could just be a comfort issue. Sometimes musicians will make things more difficult for themselves simply because they're more comfortable that way.

I completely forgot about Macabre! Another excellent remake, no doubt.

I almost forgot how much I love the kiri to mayu remake, tbh. I could listen to Kaoru improvise chugging riffs on a 7 string guitar for hours. Years ago, when they remade Zan, I said the one remake I wanted was Kiri to Mayu, and they didn't disappoint.
 
And I almost forgot how awful Kyo's voice is on I'll. I mean, it's evident from the very beginning Kyo wasn't the best at staying in key. People thought the IIID Empire remake was bad, and it is; but it's nothing compared to I'll.

This #feels

The Kiri to Mayu remake is my favorite of ALL the remakes. I love that the original parts are mostly all still there. 

I almost forgot how much I love the kiri to mayu remake, tbh. I could listen to Kaoru improvise chugging riffs on a 7 string guitar for hours. Years ago, when they remade Zan, I said the one remake I wanted was Kiri to Mayu, and they didn't disappoint.
 
And I almost forgot how awful Kyo's voice is on I'll. I mean, it's evident from the very beginning Kyo wasn't the best at staying in key. People thought the IIID Empire remake was bad, and it is; but it's nothing compared to I'll.

They handle Utafumi live better than a majority of the DSS material. 

I can't imagine why it would feel comfortable to play Utafumi live. I've yet to see a satisfying performance of that song, lol.

I have to agree the symphonic versions are cheesy because it’s all synthesizer bullshit. I want them to record something with a proper orchestra. 

Typically when the band uses keys and other instruments that deviate from what they play, they bring in guest musicians to perform as they did with ASOM unplugged. A gentleman by the name of "Tadasuke" recorded the piano on ASOM Unplugged. They probably gave him sheet music and had him improvise and then had Kyo scream and wail into a mic for several minutes.

I imagine they wanted to avoid calling it "Live" because they're in the studio, so "shot in one take" makes sense.
 
Kinda like "hey, here's the band performing that song in their studio jam space!". It's a "live" take with all the benefits of being in the studio. I guess they're kinda cool? Either way I really doubt it's that big of a selling point.