Apocalyptica — Epilogue (Relief)
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Lord of The Rings-ish
pablo928 wrote:
Agreed! 2CELLOS - Thunderstruck [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (youtube.com)
Everything goes better with cello.
Agreed! 2CELLOS - Thunderstruck [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (youtube.com)
Another epic RP segue from Lo Moon - Loveless, impossible to tell where it ended and where this began.
Exceptional piece of art. Excellent work
I've stopped to work just to let my soul fly hearing this song. WOW
danmc wrote:
Great call! From a big surrealist fan.
The cover is either riffing on or straight-up appropriating Man Ray, "Le Violon d'Ingres.":
Great call! From a big surrealist fan.
Freaking love Apocalytica. Seen them live two times in the time that they transitioned from cello-only to a "full" band, with a drummer and occasional guest singer. That was twenty years ago. Anyway, they have created such a great collection of songs, yet just two of those are played regularly on RP and they're both beautiful. Albeit very relaxing.
aussiegirlinNL wrote:
Agreed. I'm often drawn to the rhythm, a strong undercurrent beat, yet this is beautiful and satisfying without one. Radio Paradise is an unmatched source of musical discovery.
Incredibly beautiful music! Only those who are capable of enjoying something without an audible beat can appreciate it.
This IS supposed to be an eclectic mix radio station, so keep it coming!
Agreed. I'm often drawn to the rhythm, a strong undercurrent beat, yet this is beautiful and satisfying without one. Radio Paradise is an unmatched source of musical discovery.
danmc wrote:
yep! i see absolutely nothing wrong with that. both are gorgeous.
The cover is either riffing on or straight-up appropriating Man Ray, "Le Violon d'Ingres.":
yep! i see absolutely nothing wrong with that. both are gorgeous.
The cover is either riffing on or straight-up appropriating Man Ray, "Le Violon d'Ingres.":
Singlow wrote:
Now remember to give $upport!
I just got to shout it out into the electronic void, "Radio Paradise" rocks the Ass of everyone else! What a great and multifarious Radio Station!
Now remember to give $upport!
Put my book down to find out more about this song, just wonderful! Thank you Mike and RP.. you’re the best!
This lovely song reminds me some of Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings
SUPERB!! I like it. I Don't care what you call it. Thanx RP! 
Thank you Bill for the wonderful variety you feed us every day.
There is no station like 'Radio Paradise'.
We all 'live and learn'
❤️
There is no station like 'Radio Paradise'.
We all 'live and learn'
❤️
libertinesupreme wrote:
Metal?
Right. I see the music is described in the wiki entry as Neoclassical metal.
Mood and dark does not metal make IMO.
Holy moly, a symphonic metal band on Radio Paradise? Never thought I'd see the day! (Granted, it's not a symphonic metal song, but baby steps...)
Metal?
Right. I see the music is described in the wiki entry as Neoclassical metal.
Mood and dark does not metal make IMO.
Holy moly, a symphonic metal band on Radio Paradise? Never thought I'd see the day! (Granted, it's not a symphonic metal song, but baby steps...)
I stopped what I was doing, and just sat back to listen to this beautiful piece. RP does it again!
The album cover is pretty, but I find it highly improbable that any woman would sit her bare ass (among other things) on that prickly field. Ouch!
This reminds me, somewhat, of a Ben Harper album cover for Diamonds on The Inside from earlier today.
Mugro wrote:
I was about to post this exact comment, and it it occurred to me to scroll down a bit, because another great mind probably already had.
Wow. What a brilliant transition out of Prince's Purple Rain. You wouldn't think that it would work, but it does. Beautifully. Thanks.
I was about to post this exact comment, and it it occurred to me to scroll down a bit, because another great mind probably already had.
BBoyes wrote:
This lovely string made me walk across the office and see who it was. That's a good thing. So I was curious: who are they? Wikipedia to the rescue where I was stunned to learn:
Apocalyptica is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso (all three of whom are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki) and drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a Metallica tribute band, their music borrows elements from a wide variety of genres...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptica
What? A Metallica tribute band? Never guess it from this song. What does the rest of their music sound like?
You should definitely see them live. They are extremely powerful. They've released probably 8 albums by now, and I am surprised how much little European music gets across to the US. They have a cult status over here. On the last few albums they've made lots of vocal collaborations with singers from famous metal bands, for example Corey of Slipknot. On this particular album, most drum tracks are done by Dave Lombardo of Slayer :)
This lovely string made me walk across the office and see who it was. That's a good thing. So I was curious: who are they? Wikipedia to the rescue where I was stunned to learn:
Apocalyptica is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso (all three of whom are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki) and drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a Metallica tribute band, their music borrows elements from a wide variety of genres...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptica
What? A Metallica tribute band? Never guess it from this song. What does the rest of their music sound like?
You should definitely see them live. They are extremely powerful. They've released probably 8 albums by now, and I am surprised how much little European music gets across to the US. They have a cult status over here. On the last few albums they've made lots of vocal collaborations with singers from famous metal bands, for example Corey of Slipknot. On this particular album, most drum tracks are done by Dave Lombardo of Slayer :)
Pretty hard not to like this. A solid 7
Wow. What a brilliant transition out of Prince's Purple Rain. You wouldn't think that it would work, but it does. Beautifully. Thanks.
philippelch wrote:
Right you are. Fixed.
Actually it's not 'Drive', but 'Epilogue (Relief)'.
Right you are. Fixed.
philippelch wrote:
I noted some time ago that this track does not really support the title of "Drive". And I'm familiar with 'Drive'. It's on my phone tunes, and is dynamic, not wistful.
Actually it's not 'Drive', but 'Epilogue (Relief)'.
I noted some time ago that this track does not really support the title of "Drive". And I'm familiar with 'Drive'. It's on my phone tunes, and is dynamic, not wistful.
the_jake wrote:
Going higher 7 > 8
I joined your motion to go to 8, it really is beautiful. I've always enjoyed the Metallica covers by Apocalyptica but it's really nice to hear this original composition.
Going higher 7 > 8
I joined your motion to go to 8, it really is beautiful. I've always enjoyed the Metallica covers by Apocalyptica but it's really nice to hear this original composition.
Nice of Bill to play Apocalyptica on the night before the election...
the_jake wrote:
Upped my rating today 6>7
Going higher 7 > 8
Upped my rating today 6>7
Going higher 7 > 8
westslope wrote:
Upped my rating today 6>7
Hauntingly beautiful.
Upped my rating today 6>7
Very nice!
Actually it's not 'Drive', but 'Epilogue (Relief)'.
SuperWeh wrote:
what use is a beat if it is not audible?
You can sense the beat (or pulse, if you prefer) even if you can't explicitly hear it.
what use is a beat if it is not audible?
You can sense the beat (or pulse, if you prefer) even if you can't explicitly hear it.
Still have the wrong track title showing - it's NOT 'Drive' you played, it's Epilogue ( relief)
BBoyes wrote:
I don't know them very well and I'm not a Metallica fan, but I think they did an excellent job playing Metallica on cellos.
You'll probably want to see this:
Apocalyptica - 'Nothing Else Matters' (Official Video)
What? A Metallica tribute band? Never guess it from this song. What does the rest of their music sound like?
I don't know them very well and I'm not a Metallica fan, but I think they did an excellent job playing Metallica on cellos.
You'll probably want to see this:
Apocalyptica - 'Nothing Else Matters' (Official Video)
aussiegirlinNL wrote:
what use is a beat if it is not audible?
Incredibly beautiful music! Only those who are capable of enjoying something without an audible beat can appreciate it.
This IS supposed to be an eclectic mix radio station, so keep it coming!
This IS supposed to be an eclectic mix radio station, so keep it coming!
what use is a beat if it is not audible?
TerryS wrote:
Not on my CD, it's not.
kingart wrote:
So beautiful, like a soundtrack for a Euro cinema classic of lost love circa 1966, but not music for any cold gray rainy day. Anyway, I don't think this is Drive. I have Drive on my iPod. Drive is propulsive. This is somber, not propulsive.
6 years old......so many comments and no change, could it be that it is what it is? Not on my CD, it's not.
kingart wrote:
So beautiful, like a soundtrack for a Euro cinema classic of lost love circa 1966, but not music for any cold gray rainy day. Anyway, I don't think this is Drive. I have Drive on my iPod. Drive is propulsive. This is somber, not propulsive.
6 years old......so many comments and no change, could it be that it is what it is? An homage to Romeo and Juliet 1968 soundtrack "What is a Youth" also known as "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" composed by Nino Rota and arranged by Henry Mancini. Very nice memory of a lovely song.
Brilliant transition. This song's completely different orchestration and tone seem nothing like NP's The Bleeding Heart Show, but the tune is the same as the final part of that song.
user4176 wrote:
Yes, PSD will do JUST THAT!!
I did just that, and got Miles Davis. Phew!
Yes, PSD will do JUST THAT!!
I did just that, and got Miles Davis. Phew!
dwhayslett wrote:
You're right that this certainly isn't Drive; but Ruska isn't on this CD (for what that's worth). I think it's actually "Epilogue (Relief)". At least that's the name on my mp3. I don't have access to my physical CD at the moment to verify.
Please change the title of the song on the bar. This is NOT Drive. I have Drive on my pod. This is not that. This wistful lament bears no resemblance to driving for a goal or in a fast car.
You're right that this certainly isn't Drive; but Ruska isn't on this CD (for what that's worth). I think it's actually "Epilogue (Relief)". At least that's the name on my mp3. I don't have access to my physical CD at the moment to verify.
Please change the title of the song on the bar. This is NOT Drive. I have Drive on my pod. This is not that. This wistful lament bears no resemblance to driving for a goal or in a fast car.
Singlow wrote:
This is among the best RP posts I've ever seen
I just got to shout it out into the electronic void, "Radio Paradise" rocks the Ass of everyone else! What a great and multifarious Radio Station!
This is among the best RP posts I've ever seen
Drone212 wrote:
Yes, PSD will do JUST THAT!!
MAKE IT STOP!!!!!
Yes, PSD will do JUST THAT!!
dwhayslett wrote:
You're right that this certainly isn't Drive; but Ruska isn't on this CD (for what that's worth). I think it's actually "Epilogue (Relief)". At least that's the name on my mp3. I don't have access to my physical CD at the moment to verify.
Correct, it's definitely "Epilogue (Relief)"
You're right that this certainly isn't Drive; but Ruska isn't on this CD (for what that's worth). I think it's actually "Epilogue (Relief)". At least that's the name on my mp3. I don't have access to my physical CD at the moment to verify.
Correct, it's definitely "Epilogue (Relief)"
kingart wrote:
You're right that this certainly isn't Drive; but Ruska isn't on this CD (for what that's worth). I think it's actually "Epilogue (Relief)". At least that's the name on my mp3. I don't have access to my physical CD at the moment to verify.
Umm, song title alert.
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but Drive is on my pod, and this isn't Drive. It's Russka. Drive is propulsive, like the title. Russka is melancholy.
Bill?
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but Drive is on my pod, and this isn't Drive. It's Russka. Drive is propulsive, like the title. Russka is melancholy.
Bill?
You're right that this certainly isn't Drive; but Ruska isn't on this CD (for what that's worth). I think it's actually "Epilogue (Relief)". At least that's the name on my mp3. I don't have access to my physical CD at the moment to verify.
Gettin down to this groove - nice
MAKE IT STOP!!!!!
Umm, song title alert.
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but Drive is on my pod, and this isn't Drive. It's Russka. Drive is propulsive, like the title. Russka is melancholy.
Bill?
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but Drive is on my pod, and this isn't Drive. It's Russka. Drive is propulsive, like the title. Russka is melancholy.
Bill?
Soup to my ears.
how come I still hadn't heard this song ? clearly not played enough ! ;)
I've loved Apocolyptica since I saw them in San Francisco quite some time ago. They're wonderful artists; doesn't matter whether they're covering Metallica or performing pieces like this... It's all freaking awesome. 
I just got to shout it out into the electronic void, "Radio Paradise" rocks the Ass of everyone else! What a great and multifarious Radio Station!
Everything goes better with cello.
I see bodies falling from the towers .......
Man, those Japanese CDs are expensive. This one's $21+ (at roughly 119 yen per dollar).
Guess this is one variation of what you get when classically trained musicians decide to kick back and ROCK!? I luv it!
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Art Rock innovators, briefly.Then stuff like this.
I'm in a black mood now 
I love listening to strings like this. So many cultures around the world have used bowed instruments. This piece, in particular is so SOULFUL! It's rich!
Beautiful, just beautiful. Cellos are just sooooo mellow....
shouldn't the name of this song be Drivel ? too soporific for me, a solid 1 and PSD...
harmony
Beanie wrote:
This lovely string made me walk across the office and see who it was. That's a good thing. So I was curious: who are they? Wikipedia to the rescue where I was stunned to learn:
Apocalyptica is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso (all three of whom are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki) and drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a Metallica tribute band, their music borrows elements from a wide variety of genres...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptica
What? A Metallica tribute band? Never guess it from this song. What does the rest of their music sound like?
I'm sure I've said this before, but there is very little this group does that I don't find incredibly compelling...every time Bill plays them, it stops me in my tracks and I have to listen.
This lovely string made me walk across the office and see who it was. That's a good thing. So I was curious: who are they? Wikipedia to the rescue where I was stunned to learn:
Apocalyptica is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso (all three of whom are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki) and drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a Metallica tribute band, their music borrows elements from a wide variety of genres...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptica
What? A Metallica tribute band? Never guess it from this song. What does the rest of their music sound like?
Music for Emo whiners to cut themselves to. Sounds like the soundtrack to some crappy movie..
I'm sure I've said this before, but there is very little this group does that I don't find incredibly compelling...every time Bill plays them, it stops me in my tracks and I have to listen.
Love it
I can barely handle this - I normally love this group too
beautiful!
it is nice
So beautiful, like a soundtrack for a Euro cinema classic of lost love circa 1966, but not music for any cold gray rainy day. Anyway, I don't think this is Drive. I have Drive on my iPod. Drive is propulsive. This is somber, not propulsive.
MojoJojo wrote:
The cover makes me wish I had never given up the cello. Although it was probably because I couldn't find a cello like the one on this album cover. 
leftcoast wrote:
Maybe you just need a pee.
I gotta go get some esresso.
Maybe you just need a pee.
Incredibly beautiful music! Only those who are capable of enjoying something without an audible beat can appreciate it.
This IS supposed to be an eclectic mix radio station, so keep it coming!
This IS supposed to be an eclectic mix radio station, so keep it coming!
Nice music, I guess, but c'mon it's FRIDAY!!!
jools wrote:
You mean the purple chinese woman?
Oh god - just seen the cover.
Anyone remember that awful painting from the play Abigail's Party? Oh dear...
Anyone remember that awful painting from the play Abigail's Party? Oh dear...
You mean the purple chinese woman?
are you sure this one isn't called 'drivel' (not 'drive') - horrible ear torture, please make it stop..... (mute button) 
Good to know wolfie1.
This one grabs.
I like this too, but the rest of the CD didn't please me westslope wrote:
Hauntingly beautiful.
Oh god - just seen the cover.
Anyone remember that awful painting from the play Abigail's Party? Oh dear...
Anyone remember that awful painting from the play Abigail's Party? Oh dear...
gormeister wrote:
Agree totally - MUTE!
its misery to listen to.
Agree totally - MUTE!
its misery to listen to.
Betrayal ... Forgiveness by *musicatmidnight
©2008-2010 *musicatmidnight
Eicca Toppinen and Perttu Kivilaakso
Apocalyptica
September 16th, 2008
FlatCat wrote:
Depressing. And cheesily manipulative. It's all cliches.
Funny how I was just thinking how much potential each one of us have, and we don't express it. Huh.
Depressing. And cheesily manipulative. It's all cliches.
Funny how I was just thinking how much potential each one of us have, and we don't express it. Huh.
Marley wrote:
Depressing. And cheesily manipulative. It's all cliches.
Soundtrack to a suicide. If you ever wanted music to kill yourself too, this would be the album. I find it way too depressing and have to mute everything by this band.
Depressing. And cheesily manipulative. It's all cliches.
Marley wrote:
Soundtrack to a suicide. If you ever wanted music to kill yourself too, this would be the album. I find it way too depressing and have to mute everything by this band.
No. The mood can be rather cathartic. If entertained right, it can cleanse the emotions and spirit.
Nordic and strange? Yup. :)
Hauntingly beautiful.
I think the song he actually played was Epilogue (relief). I listened to a clip of Drive from this CD and it was not the same song, but Epilogue (relief) is.
Is this a 3 tissue or 4? 9 thumbs up.
alvarorb wrote:
...which again makes me wonder why we do not hear more Camel on here.
This song is very similar to a song by Camel from the Album "I Can See Your House From Here". I think the song name is "Hymn to her".
Another incredible piece on that album is "ICE".
Alvaro
Another incredible piece on that album is "ICE".
Alvaro
...which again makes me wonder why we do not hear more Camel on here.
This song is very similar to a song by Camel from the Album "I Can See Your House From Here". I think the song name is "Hymn to her".
Another incredible piece on that album is "ICE".
Alvaro
Another incredible piece on that album is "ICE".
Alvaro
MojoJojo wrote:
That cracked me up, Mojo. Thanks.
The cover makes me wish I had never given up the cello. Although it was probably because I couldn't find a cello like the one on this album cover.
That cracked me up, Mojo. Thanks.
I gotta go get some esresso.
The cover makes me wish I had never given up the cello. Although it was probably because I couldn't find a cello like the one on this album cover.
Jelani wrote:
Awesome movie. Maybe I'll watch it tonight. Wish I had it on blu-ray instead of the old chunky VHS.
Gattaca is awesome. Seems to be one of these movies that flys under the radar of most people but it really is a great, thoughtprovoking flick.
Awesome movie. Maybe I'll watch it tonight. Wish I had it on blu-ray instead of the old chunky VHS.
Gattaca is awesome. Seems to be one of these movies that flys under the radar of most people but it really is a great, thoughtprovoking flick.
Marley wrote:
This is nothing. Try Alan Parsons' Project "The Eye in the Sky" sometime for a real cliff-jumper.
Soundtrack to a suicide. If you ever wanted music to kill yourself too, this would be the album. I find it way too depressing and have to mute everything by this band.
This is nothing. Try Alan Parsons' Project "The Eye in the Sky" sometime for a real cliff-jumper.
tnt_thomas wrote:
WOW! Other Gattaca fans! Thot the world hated it. Sooooo well done and moody!
Awesome movie. Maybe I'll watch it tonight. Wish I had it on blu-ray instead of the old chunky VHS.
WOW! Other Gattaca fans! Thot the world hated it. Sooooo well done and moody!
Awesome movie. Maybe I'll watch it tonight. Wish I had it on blu-ray instead of the old chunky VHS.
A lot of things that are really good are depressing, music and movies.
I like music like this but I can't listen to it the whole day but still good music!
I like music like this but I can't listen to it the whole day but still good music!
jkhandy wrote:
god forbid a person get in touch with what is really going on inside. might actually evolve. with what is going on outside of us these days, suicide, or death to one's old, ineffective ways, may not be a bad thing. if only everyone would actually allow themseles to 'feel', instead of running from it, the world would be a much better place.
That is quite a presumptuous statement to make about me just because I think this song is morbidly depressing. You know nothing about how deeply I feel, which is why this song bothers me so much. But whatever.....you know everything......
god forbid a person get in touch with what is really going on inside. might actually evolve. with what is going on outside of us these days, suicide, or death to one's old, ineffective ways, may not be a bad thing. if only everyone would actually allow themseles to 'feel', instead of running from it, the world would be a much better place.
That is quite a presumptuous statement to make about me just because I think this song is morbidly depressing. You know nothing about how deeply I feel, which is why this song bothers me so much. But whatever.....you know everything......
Marley wrote:
god forbid a person get in touch with what is really going on inside. might actually evolve. with what is going on outside of us these days, suicide, or death to one's old, ineffective ways, may not be a bad thing. if only everyone would actually allow themseles to 'feel', instead of running from it, the world would be a much better place.
Soundtrack to a suicide. If you ever wanted music to kill yourself too, this would be the album. I find it way too depressing and have to mute everything by this band.
god forbid a person get in touch with what is really going on inside. might actually evolve. with what is going on outside of us these days, suicide, or death to one's old, ineffective ways, may not be a bad thing. if only everyone would actually allow themseles to 'feel', instead of running from it, the world would be a much better place.
Soundtrack to a suicide. If you ever wanted music to kill yourself too, this would be the album. I find it way too depressing and have to mute everything by this band.
amazing how out of touch with emotion some are.
2 > 1 Over dramatic dribble
uritsukidoji wrote:
This definitely sounds a lot like Gattaca soundtrack. Which I like.
Brilliant movie too
WOW! Other Gattaca fans! Thot the world hated it. Sooooo well done and moody!
This definitely sounds a lot like Gattaca soundtrack. Which I like.
Brilliant movie too
WOW! Other Gattaca fans! Thot the world hated it. Sooooo well done and moody!
8
9 Requiem for a roadside toad
After a couple of minutes, I absentmindedly said to myself, "Jeezis, what a long goddamn introduction." Then I realized that that was the song. It wasn't bad, I guess, but my reaction suggests that it needed to develop a bit more.
sergeymk wrote:
I just logged on to make that comment too, and I saw your post! This definitely sounds a lot like Gattaca soundtrack. Which I like.
Brilliant movie too
I just logged on to make that comment too, and I saw your post! This definitely sounds a lot like Gattaca soundtrack. Which I like.
Brilliant movie too
I thought someone had posted this was music to slash your wrists to, but I couldn't find it. I wanted to reply that it is music to slash your wrists to, but I really like it anyway. 
This reminds me of Tryptich (side product of the Wild Colonials).
Now we know why the cello in Eleanor Rigby worked so well to create the downbeat mood.
heart wrenchingly sad ... love it.
I'm going to start a group called the Wristslitters. And this will be the first piece we cover.
i love this
I'm pretty musically tolerant. If you look at my ratings distribution, they're mostly 6 and above.
This, however, is awful. :-(
Verpeiler wrote:
Anybody seen the movie "Gatacca"? This reminds me of the soundtrack. A lot.
I just logged on to make that comment too, and I saw your post! This definitely sounds a lot like Gattaca soundtrack. Which I like.