Looking to Start Old-School VK Online Band [official Licht:noir'e thread]

[rebelstrik 111]

interesting compilation. ur work is ok too, keep it going!

[lichtlune 915]

interesting compilation. ur work is ok too, keep it going!

Yes! only "okay" i agree we have much work to do! 

[rebelstrik 111]

nah, ok for me means nice/good and so on. i am not here to compare, knowing there is much to do. the good thing is ur band has an own style (rly liked the whole atmosphere that started directly with the intro) not like something i have heard several times somewhere else just with different name.

he he, if i only could play any instrument, would like to join you guys. there is the stuff i did at my early-mid teenage years (from trance to punk wannabe (was too lazy to learn lyrics)): http://www.draugiem.lv/quigibo xD

for a several years i havent done anything, cuz i understood that i should let others who understand the thing better to do the music, but the feeling that i should create something, never left me.

[lichtlune 915]

nah, ok for me means nice/good and so on. i am not here to compare, knowing there is much to do. the good thing is ur band has an own style (rly liked the whole atmosphere that started directly with the intro) not like something i have heard several times somewhere else just with different name.

he he, if i only could play any instrument, would like to join you guys. there is the stuff i did at my early-mid teenage years (from trance to punk wannabe (was too lazy to learn lyrics)): http://www.draugiem.lv/quigibo xD

for a several years i havent done anything, cuz i understood that i should let others who understand the thing better to do the music, but the feeling that i should create something, never left me.

 

 

Ahhh Well thanks a lot then! If you have any musical talent whatsoever though I'd still like to hear more demo's if you're interested we're still very young and a little inexperienced too (At least i am as this is my second project). 

[Ikna 1225]

Sounds very old school-ish and reminds me a lot of the type of melodic visual kei songs from the mid 90s or Matina bands. (was Syndrome maybe an inspiration? I think you have done a Nostalgia cover, Neolicht) I hope you find some new members, I feel this project has potential.

And yeah, also agreeing that you should also look up some of the post-punk/goth rock influenced stuff. With the kind of guitar playing in the dystopia song I feel it would fit very easily into your groups disco. Key Party bands are defintely a good start for inspiration, especially Aliene Ma'riage or Eliphas Levi.

[lichtlune 915]

Sounds very old school-ish and reminds me a lot of the type of melodic visual kei songs from the mid 90s or Matina bands. (was Syndrome maybe an inspiration? I think you have done a Nostalgia cover, Neolicht) I hope you find some new members, I feel this project has potential.

And yeah, also agreeing that you should also look up some of the post-punk/goth rock influenced stuff. With the kind of guitar playing in the dystopia song I feel it would fit very easily into your groups disco. Key Party bands are defintely a good start for inspiration, especially Aliene Ma'riage or Eliphas Levi.

 

We listen to all of the matina stuff, and mirage/syndrome was a main influence on "dystopia" i want to try some other things too and add my own flair to it. I think it will be a lot of fun.  

[lichtlune 915]

We have found a new member/composer for the band and are working on an album but may be looking for a bass player if anyone is interested. We just ask that you have your own recording equipment and can show us a demo of some sort of your playing.

 

Here's a demo of our first song. It's just the beginning and this song will be recorded again for the album. Still this is an idea of the sound we're going for. But there will be a lot of variety in the album. 

 

https://soundcloud.com/user9042561/dystopia

[lichtlune 915]

Dystopia full single 

 

http://www.mediafire.com/download/2dqywodywo131yn/Dystopia.zip

 

Tracklist:

 

1: Dystopia

2: Merry-Go-Round

 

 

I want to thank Pandabear for mixing help on "Merry-Go-Round" 

 

I'd like to hear your opinions We're still improving and learning. 

[rebelstrik 111]

Was dystopia re-recorded since previous release? I think i liked the older one more cuz the unclear voice.

And about merry-go-arround i loved the elements that rly remind old school vkei songs - those "arghhh" growls and then those "ouuuhs". And what was used to get the bird cage drum clap sound?

More or less i enjoyed this release. Better than actual vkei singles nowadays, lol.

[lichtlune 915]

Was dystopia re-recorded since previous release? I think i liked the older one more cuz the unclear voice.

And about merry-go-arround i loved the elements that rly remind old school vkei songs - those "arghhh" growls and then those "ouuuhs". And what was used to get the bird cage drum clap sound?

More or less i enjoyed this release. Better than actual vkei singles nowadays, lol.

No it hasn't been re-recorded but we plan to re-record it for the album we're working on now same with merry-go-round as well more than likely. I don't know how to answer your other question as i don't compose the songs myself. Anyway i appreciate your feedback on it. 

[Gaz 1097]

an album? naaais~ 

definitely looking forward to it ; ) don't disappoint us, buddy!

[Looney 2]

~ Just downloaded the 'Dystopia' single - I'm impressed ~ that specific old VK feel is pretty damn authentic, I haven't heard sth like that for ages - I'm looking forward to hearing the upcoming album

[StriderSubzero 53]

Was dystopia re-recorded since previous release? I think i liked the older one more cuz the unclear voice.

And about merry-go-arround i loved the elements that rly remind old school vkei songs - those "arghhh" growls and then those "ouuuhs". And what was used to get the bird cage drum clap sound?

More or less i enjoyed this release. Better than actual vkei singles nowadays, lol.

 

I'm the other half of the band and I haven't been active on the forum so I just saw this post (from like a year ago... haha). Are you talking about the snare rimshots at the end of the song in the waltz-y section?

[Cristate 249]

We have found a new member/composer for the band and are working on an album but may be looking for a bass player if anyone is interested. We just ask that you have your own recording equipment and can show us a demo of some sort of your playing.

Here's a demo of our first song. It's just the beginning and this song will be recorded again for the album. Still this is an idea of the sound we're going for. But there will be a lot of variety in the album.

https://soundcloud.com/user9042561/dystopia

If it's not too late, I'd be glad to record some bass for you! Check my topic to see my samples.

[lichtlune 915]

If it's not too late, I'd be glad to record some bass for you! Check my topic to see my samples.

We have a girl helping us out on bass now but If it doesn't work out I'll contact you first thing! ^^

[Cristate 249]

Great ! Just let me know anytime.

[lichtlune 915]

We've released our second single. Expect better and darker songs on our future album which is nearly finished later this year. 

 

 

 

Tracklist:

 

1: Utopia

2: Color Me Blood Red (Malice Mizer)

 

 

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/download/72afhn2d440853e/Utopia+Single.zip

 

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/user9042561

[rebelstrik 111]

Wow, another great release. Also the extra song imo is one of the best malice mizer covers over da interwebz.

Cant wait to hear something darker.

[rebelstrik 111]

I guess i need to wash my ears but "Miraculous Dream" in ur new song sounds like "Love cheetos chips"

Include some cheesy visual kei lyrics plix plox in some of ur next songs 

[StriderSubzero 53]

Thanks rebelstrik. It was fun to work on a cover for once. We have quite a few new songs we're working on now as well, but I think I can say that we're pretty proud of this single so the kind words mean a lot.

[lichtlune 915]

http://www.mediafire.com/download/8c54wx2n2visj6u/Decadent+Society+Vol.+2.zip

 

Another song released. 4th song on this omnibus. It's called "Lay to Rest" and will be included on our upcoming album. 

[Peace Heavy mk II 7200]

Did you change the lyrics to "Color Me Blood Red?"

[lichtlune 915]

Did you change the lyrics to "Color Me Blood Red?"

I believe I used the original lyrics I found online. I might have changed a few lines but I don't think so.

[rebelstrik 111]

This song is in my head for last couple of days. Great!

[lichtlune 915]

This song is in my head for last couple of days. Great!

 

Thank you! Still working on a lot more songs.