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Free Music Notes for Fallen
Free Music Review: And the problem is?...
Hit: 5 Stars
First of all, no, Evanescence is not Gothic rock. Second of all: IT DOES NOT MATTER ONE LITTLE BIT! The entire controversy surrounding this band has been a fight over whether or not they are really gothic or posers or whatnot, and the fact is that it flat out does not matter. They make incredible, original music that is great to listen to, and that is what makes this band so awesome. I must say that when I first heard about them, I was rather skepticle, because I have heard of very few good rock bands that front a female as their lead singer. However, when I borrowed this cd from one of my friends, I was astounded: Amy Lee's voice is incredible, and it blends powerfully with the steady guitar work and deep base that form the feeling of despair and urgency that is what Evanescence is all about. Now for the songs
1) Going Under: The first song I heard by them, and probably my least favorite because of how overplayed it is. Still, a powerful introduction for the cd, it gets the thing rolling. 4/5
2) Bring Me to Life: Another big release that was overplayed. This one annoys me a little less than Going Under, but again, it is a powerful song that helps kick the cd off. 4/5
3) Everybody's Fool: Another heavy song, I enjoyed this one more than the first two because it wasn't played on the radio. The chorus soars and I've always loved how Amy sings on this song. 5/5
4) My Immortal: My second most favorite song on the cd. It is much slower and quiter than the first three, but that only allows for Amy's voice to shine all the more. The melody is hauntingly beautiful, and this song will soon become stuck in your head (a very good thing, I assure you!). 10/5
5) Haunted: Back to the harder stuff, this was my favorite hard song on the cd, simply because of the very eerie intro. Amy's voice crawls over you here, and it really gives me goosebumps. 6/5
6) Tourniquet: Another excellent hard song, Tourniquet is the one song that I got the impression that Evanescence might be talking about god. Interesting lyrics to this one. 5/5
7) Imaginary: A song that allows Amy to continue her hauntingly beautiful vocals. While on this cd it is merely another part of the whole, on any other album it would be a stand out song. 5/5
8) Taking Over Me: A quiet piano intro violently changes into hard guitar riffs and then back again, taking the listner for a few quick ups and downs before flowing into the rest of the song. Another good song. 5/5
9) Hello: Personally my favorite song on the cd, Hello is another quiet piano song that accents Amy's incredible voice. I am continually shocked by the incredible beauty of this song every time I listen to it. One of my favorite songs ever. 100/5
10) My Last Breath: Probably my least favorite song on the cd, either because it just feels weaker than the rest or because it follows such an incredible song as Hello. Still pretty good. 4/5
11) Whisper: A great way to end the cd, although, again, because it follows so soon after Hello it feels weaker. Kinda wish they would have ended the cd with Hello, but anyway. 4.5/5
All in all, the cd is one of the best that I own (and I own a few hundred), and I would highly suggest anyone who enjoys great and original rock music to listen to this album. Of course, if you want real goth rock, listen to Nightwish, but if you prefer the more trendy American version, then this is for you for sure! My one problem with Evanescence is seeing them live. They have incredible energy (especially Amy), but Amy seems to spend more time on jumping around the stage then actually trying to stay on tune. She's not off badly, but it is occassionally noticable. Still, one of the most incredible live shows I've been to simply because of how hard they rocked to please the crowed.
Free Music Review: What Music Has Needed!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Evanescence is truly a blessing to the music scene. While nothing but the same old rap, hip-hop, r&b, manafactured pop, and male dominated rock have ruled the music world for a good period of time, Evanescence burst onto the scene in early 2003, giving us something we thought we would never hear. Soaring beautiful female vocals, hard driving guitar riffs, wonderful classical piano pieces, and magnificent orchestrated strings, all mixed into one!! And boy, is that a treat. The first time I listened to there first hit single, "Bring Me To Life," I was absolutley blown away of the sheer power it had. Anyways, here's a breakdown of the songs:
Going Under - A great way to start off the album and get it
going!! Probably the hardest song on the album.
Bring Me To Life - First single that was a bit overplayed yeah,
but still, awesome. A piano intro accompanys
it. Also guest vocalist Paul McCoy (12 Stones
is featured on here.
Everybody's Fool - A solid powerful song that declares how many
people and celeberties (aka Britney Spears)
just use sex and looks for there image and
how they truly are "Everybody's Fool."
Awesome guitar work on here!!!
My Immortal - One of the most beautiful heart wrenching piano
ballads you will ever hear!!! Enough said.
Haunted - Starts off with a creepy gothic intro and then pulls
the listener into some hard guitar riffs. A hard
song all around!!!
Tourniquet - A cover of old former metal band Soul Embraced's
song Tourniquet, it is very well done!!!
Probably what get many people thinking that
Evanescence was Christian.
Imaginary - Not really a favorite of mine, but still a good
song nontheless. Violins start it off, and then
Amy brings in her deep unique lyrics singing about
her field of paper flowers.
Taking Over Me - A beautiful piano intro starts this off then
an awesome powerful guitar part comes in,
setting the pace for the song. My favorite
song off the Fallen album!!
Hello - Even though the lyrics are kinda on the strange side,
Amy's voice really shines on this one! A sad song though
which is never performed live by the band and it is
about Amy's little sister who died very young.
My Last Breath - Many people call this the average song of the
record, but I think its anything but average!
Has a synthisizer-techno like intro, then
beautiful soothing strings along with an
awesome guitar entrance make this song perfect!
Whisper - One of the best wicked guitar riffs accompany this
song! At the end of the song also theres a nice
awesome guitar solo. Really a head banger!! Great way
to close the album.
All in all, I defintley recommend this album to all who enjoy some good rock n roll but not the usual type. This one will blow you away! It it nothing like you ever heard. And don't forget to pick up Evanescence's new album, "The Open Door," which is being released October 3rd. I'm pretty sure it will be just as amazing as this one, if not, better!!
Free Music Review: An Analysis of "Fallen" and Comparison to Earlier Works
Hit: 5 Stars
Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and David Hodges are the foundation of the new sensation Evanescence as they wrote and played many songs in the closet of Ben Moody's apartment. The many demo tapes were released on the net, spreading a whisper of passion amongst the fans and their popularity growing.Their newest and public debut album "Fallen" was released March 4 2003 and was based on their demo tape "Mystary" (yes, it is spelled that way) and small release "Origin".
The list for Origin is as follows:
1. Origin (leads to next song)
2. Whisper (fainter version than the debuted piece)
3. Imaginary (different version)
4. My Immortal (piano and vocals only)
5. Where Will You Go (different version than that of the EP)
6. Fields of Innocence (pure Origin song)
7. Even in Death (another Origin song)
8. Anywhere (a demoed song inserted)
9. Lies (Origin song that is later remixed)
10. Away From Me (another original that leads to next song)
11. Eternal (instrumental techno/natural/piano piece)
(Note: "Listen to the Rain" is a choral piece that is supposedly continuing the rain segment after the "Demise"/End section of "Eternal" but was an outtake)
Fallen consists of
1. Going Under (a new recording)
2. Bring Me to Life (the famous piece inserted in "Daredevil")
3. Everybody's Fool (a work mastered from Mystary)
4. My Immortal (a stringed part was added)
5. Haunted (another new piece that sets a darker mood)
6. Tourniquet (cover of Soul Embraced, originally "My Tourniquet")
7. Imaginary (leaded into by previous track, a revised version)
8. Taking Over Me (another Mystary recording)
9. Hello (an added ballad)
10. My Last Breath (another added song)
11. Whisper (a cleaner version with chorus)
(Outtakes)
12. Farther Away (a Mystary cut out that was featured in the BTML single CD)
13. Missing (another song on the BMTL single)
14. Breathe No More (there are two versions and the acoustic version, being piano-vocals, was considered)
Both albums are very complete with smooth transition. However, to point out the differences are the facets of Fallen being an easy-to-listen rock album while Origin is a more dark-mooded ballad album. The newer version of Whisper is more appealing to me as it seems to have a stronger voicing while the lyrics of the Origin Imaginary shows more favor. These two albums are a bit more brighter than the Understanding series whereas the piece "Understanding" and "Solitude" really haunts the listener into the darkness. Other singles such as "October", "Surrender"(or "Bleed"), "I Must Be Dreaming" are also very haunting and show the variety of this band's performance.
(Note: "Forever Gone Forever You" is a song composed by second guitarrist John LeCompt with Amy's lyrics and vocals and "You" is an Amy Lee song which was not to be released but leaked. Out of all their songs, "You" and the Fallen songs are asked not to be shared while the others are encouraged)
To wrap-up, Fallen is a very rewarding album for the new Evanescence listener and a solid release for the old-time fans. Amazingly, this album has recieved Triple-Platinum and is reaching for the Quadruple mark as of this point, gaining popularity all over the world. There are many worries of a "sophomore" incident, but seeing the past of this band, the future is bright for Amy Lee and company as we await the arrival of their new album. Keep it up guys, we love you!
Free Music Review: Music Unlike any other
Hit: 5 Stars
I'd like to say right here and now that I'm tired of people who write reviews without actually trying the product just to make the things they like sound good.Trust me,I know a few people who have deplored this album without even listening to it,I don't want to say any names or sound snobby but one of them did it to nearly every rock CD except his favourite,which was Linkin Park by the way(which is also a great album.And as for the people who can't actually LISTEN to the actual music without complaining so much about the lyrics...go rate a book.On to the review:This album is deep beyond belief,and Amy Lee's voice makes it even more so.It is the perfect combination of a Beautiful voice and hard rock,or in some songs slow soothing music(My Immortal & Hello).Sometimes while you sit there and listen to this CD let's say when you're on the bus,it actually brings tears to your eyes with songs like hello and my immortal,and actually feel like your in another world with the rest.I'll now review every song indivually:
1.GOING UNDER:(8.5)One of my favourite songs on the album.Rock and the biggest example of the voice?rock examples i was talkin about..really empowering also has this slinky feel to it(Don't give me your hand this time,I'll save myselfffffff...)
2.BRING ME BACK TO LIFE:(7.5)gets old really fast.You probably bought the album for this song until you realized it was amazing.
3.Everybody's Fool:(8)Rock.Really Engroosing,plus it has a story.It's about a girl who pretends to be somebody els whom everyone likes and Amy Lee realizes that..(She Never was and never will be.)LOOOVE this song.
4.My Immortal:(7.5)Perfect song to turn to on those really poignant rainy beaatiful days for you.She talks about how tired she is of being so afraid and staying where her boyfriend used to live because he still haunts her.Absolutely Amazing,although it will take some getting used to before you actually get into it.WARNING:HABIT FORMING.ONE LISTEN CAN LEAD TO OVERDOSE.
5.HAUNTED:(8)Really Adreline triggering.Starts off with creepy vrock music sort of like Linkin Parks style,which is dark rock.with occasional sirens blaring between parts.If it was some background music for something it would be mutation into a better thing or some superhero dramatic scene!
6.TOURNIQUET:(9)My Favourite song on the album even thoughI'm yet to find anybody who shares this view.Captivating Rockish Sort-of emotional song.
7.IMAGINARY:(7)Half Rock slow chorus with opera at the end.Like everything about it,but I have to be in the mood before i could here this one
8.TAKING OVER ME:(9)starts slow,then the rock kicks in.the you fall into this amazing song.All the lyrics on the album are moving but if I had to give one as an example I'd choose this in first place,and if i can't I'd choose My immortal or hello.
9.HELLO:(6.5-7.5)The slowest song with the least instruments.The easiest song to skip.but it is still most of my friends favourite and one of mine too.Beautiful Lyrics.If u like slow songs,this will be your mantra.I love this song,i gave it a 6.5-7.5 because not everyone is patient enough to hear it(..has anyone told you she's not breathing...?hello,I'm your head giving you someone to talk you.By the end of this song,you'll be stunned.
10.MY LAST BREATH:(9)Another great Rock song.sort of like bring
me to life but this is stronger.
11.WHISPER:(9)Hardcore rock with church opera background that concludes this album very well.I love her voice...
I hope this review helped
Free Music Review: I can't stop listening to this incredible album
Hit: 5 Stars
Evanescence is a tremendously talented band, but one has to focus on lead singer Amy Lee. Lee is one of those rarest of musical performers, an artist whose voice transcends words and music to reach down and tap into your very soul, holding you mesmerized by the power - intense yet gracefully restrained - of her voice. A voice such as this does not lend itself to analysis, for it is, at its very core, a wholly spiritual device capable of the most emotional and soul-moving rapport with the human heart of the listener. I was fascinated to learn that, for a significant amount of time, this album was being sold by many a religious music store. After the band strongly separated themselves from any association with Christian rock, this practice ended. Listening to these songs, though, I find it very easy to impart a Christian message to several of them, especially Bring Me to Life, My Immortal, Tourniquet, Haunted, and Whisper (the latter two featuring moving choir-like backing vocals) There is a spiritual hunger that cries out from many of the lyrics, a desperate yearning for companionship, understanding, and salvation in one form or another; ours is a society that is continually growing numb to many of the things taking place around us, and Amy Lee speaks eloquently to this. She is like a spirit of light consigned to realms of darkness - even the gloomiest of the lyrics rise heavenward to lead our eyes to the rays of light hiding just over the horizon. I have waited a long time to review this album, mainly because I don't know how to describe this music. Some say these tracks sound too much alike, but I strongly disagree. There is great variety among the songs on this album: much of the music is piano-driven with hints of classical influences; choir vocals are incorporated on a couple of tracks to add to the ethereal, highly spiritual nature of the music; electric guitar, synthesizer, and forceful percussion are utilized brilliantly, actually adding additional force to Amy Lee's already-hypnotizing lyrics; and slow ballads stand shoulder to shoulder with louder, more rock-oriented tracks. Oftentimes, a single song will begin rather quietly to the accompaniment of piano and end in an exhilarating manner, as if the song itself draws strength from the music as it progresses. Each song is unique, and the album as a whole is unique. There's beauty, joy, despair, hope, self-doubt, and all manner of diverse emotions wrapped into these songs; most listeners will connect emotionally to each track in one way or another, and it is this aspect of personal experience and interpretation that makes it almost impossible for me to break these songs down into neat, little styles or genres.
I would dearly love to discuss every single track on the album, but that would be quite a project because - and I can't say this enough - there is so, so much that is meaningful in each and every song. I will mention the bonus Track 12, (a different version of the beautiful ballad My Immortal), for I think it is the best track on the album. At the conclusion of the song's glorious bridge, forceful guitar and drum beats kick in to carry the song to its conclusion, making what is already a very beautiful song that much more powerful.
As far as I'm concerned, Evanescence's Fallen is the best album to come along since Tori Amos' From the Choirgirl Hotel - and that is high praise indeed coming from yours truly.