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winter: La Murka СПАААААСИИИБООО!!!!!!
Wicked_Girl: V.I.P. пишет: да там всего чо хочешь можно услышать... Он там всё что угодно по-моему делает... голосом... итс тру!!! La Murka ,киитос,дарлюш,за перевод!
Insane: http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/cd_view.cgi?CDID=8579 HIM - Digital Versatile Doom (Rated 7 out of 13) Him have long been one of the mainstays of modern metal counter-culture. Made infamous by Bam Magera, of Jackass fame, they are quite well known, but have receded somewhat in recent years. The release of a live CD and DVD is hardly going to gain them much new support, but it will help them capitalise on their already rock-solid fanbase. One of the notable aspects of both the CD and the DVD is the exceedingly good production. You can hardly expect to understand a word at a metal gig, and even on a recording. On this offering the lyrics and instruments are crystal clear. There is simply no distortion at all. Credit has to go to the PAs at the Orpheum for this because the sound had to be pretty damn good the moment it came out of the speakers because there is less opportunity to validly manipulate a live sound once it has been recorded. On the musical front one of the most interesting if unusual aspects is the inclusion of a Theremin, particularly on ‘Passion’s Killing Floor’. When you think of Theremin, this is not perhaps the sphere you picture it in, but is there bold as brass and functioning perfectly well. This weirdness continues throughout the gig. For example, ‘Wicked Game’ features piano and snare breakdown which sounds vaguely like Parisian lounge music. However, for most of the gig, this is left on the back burner and we are treated to the magic of Ville Vallo’s baritone glory, and some brilliant guitar licks. The gig DVD by contrast is perhaps a little too comical to do the band justice. Him’s support crew obviously went to a lot of effort to get the right vaudevillian atmosphere, even down to securing the Orpheum Theatre as the venue. However this is somewhat spoiled by a drum kit surrounded by plexiglass shielding like some bank cashier. It is also quite hard to take Ville Vallo’s baritone vocals seriously when you see how miniature the guy is compared to the rest of his band. But by the grin which flashes across his face from time to time, Him aren’t taking it too seriously either. Strange though it must sound, Him should also be credited for their musical ability. The lyrics are crafted so well that the crowd cannot resist joining in, and as a testament, they are often allowed to take the vocals solo. The instrumentation is also extremely catchy; making you either nod along, or else grin with pleasure. All in all this is an extremely well put together live CD/DVD package. Although it may be let down by a few embarrassing elements, it still stands out as a good effort.
Insane: Insane пишет: It is also quite hard to take Ville Vallo’s baritone vocals seriously when you see how miniature the guy is compared to the rest of his band. второй раз за последнее время читаю, что Вилле слишком миниатюрен для своего голоса они еще умудрились сделать 2 ошибки в его имени "Ville Hermani Vallo" http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/band_view.cgi?BandID=242&BioFull=1
Insane: покопалась на этом же сайте, нашла рецензию на Love Metal Archives Vol. 1 , думала куда поместить, в юмор или сюда HIM - Love Metal Archives Vol. 1 [DVD] (Rated 10 out of 13) Fancy a bit of topless Vallo? Step this way... Perhaps the first thing to strike you about this DVD collection is just how attractive Ville Vallo starts off looking in the 'Wicked Game' video. This is HIM at their peak. Forget Love Metal, forget And Love Said No... the Razorblade Romance and Deep Shadows era was when they were on top form. Those sliding guitars breaking away into the sickly sweet melody Vallo is famous for and if you're female or merely have an emotional side, you're going to get dragged into this love metal nonsense pretty quickly. 'When Love and Death Embrace' continues on the famous HIM theme. There's a sinister side to this dark video though, but it just mimics the looks of the frontman who holds so many fangirl's hearts in the palm of his hand. 'Join Me In Death' is suitably morbid and involves, for the third video in a row, a beautiful woman wandering around with a sultry looking Vallo in tow. Sounds familiar, yes? 'Join Me In Death' has had a few allegations set against it, the most noticeable would be the case of a German boy who committed suicide with the song on repeat on his personal CD player. Ironically, it's the German version of this video that makes the DVD. Moving on in the Razorblade Romance catalogue, 'Right Here In My Arms' has the aggressively addictive stomp that backs up the weakening vocals. This is about as optimistic as HIM gets and a live favourite, but yet again the video is the usual HIM fodder- Vallo and co perform in yet another derelict location whilst a beautiful woman admires from afar. Slowing into a rhythm driven break, the message is well and truly driven home. 'Poison Girl', instead of relying on models contracted in fills a hall with teenagers desperate with adoration and delivers a video of grainy live footage and nothing of interest. 'Gone With The Sin' allows the viewer to take a walk through a psychedelic coloured field with Vallo. Almost like the nature trails of your youth, it's a shame it focuses only on one animal. At this point you'll be doing one of three things; either sighing happily, making your excuses as to why you can't watch any more or you'll be raising an eyebrow wondering what on earth you used to see in this band. There's a deliciously laid back purr about this song, but it's not able to live up to they immense hype surrounding this band. Finally, the DVD begins to move onto more interesting lands. 'Pretending' kicks off the Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights videos and with it there's a new burst of energy and renewed inspiration. A personal favourite, this song shows what the band are- or were- capable of. 2001 was certainly one of the band's best years and this dynamic video with its fast paced editing and energetic camera movements, captures the essence of their best work easily. 'In Joy and Sorrow' drags the mood back down into the angsty, slow paced Gothic-Emo hybrid they're famous for. That said, Vallo's voice is far more palatable on this song than on other attempts at slushy ballads. The decline of his good looks provides some entertainment for more jaded viewers. 'Heartache Every Moment' brings with it more dodgy live footage although infinitely better than the previous live attempt. ...And then it becomes painful to watch. 'The Funeral Of Hearts' brings with it that whine and that face that brought about HIM's bad name in the UK music world. Of course, if you're 11 you're not going to notice just how high key the lighting on this video is in an effort to mask the smoker's skin of the once-beautiful frontman. Even a rabid fan will start to lose interest with the beginning notes of 'Buried Alive By Love', due to the complete saturation of UK music channels. The experimentation of the Deep Shadows' videos proves too much for the band and they revert to their favourite video content. Yet again the dusky haired beauty wanders, probably wondering at this point why on earth a scrawny Finish man and his selection of balding, fattening cohorts is following her. Taking advantage of his famous name, Bam gets in on the HIM act to direct another video. A large portion of 'The Sacrament' focuses on Vallo's topless figure- perhaps this might have something to do with the unhealthy obsession Bam appears to have with this band. Onto the newer singles... 'Solitary Man' features a topless Vallo again, this time appearing anorexic in figure. This might not be the best collection of music to make it onto a DVD, but it's an interesting account of what happens to a person idolised and adored by so many fans. After the final video 'And Love Said No' (with Bam in charge, yet again), it's onto the live clips. All the favourite live hits are here in sound quality that leaves a lot to be desired. 'Wicked Game', 'When Love and Death Embrace', 'Razorblade Kiss', 'Pretending', 'In Joy and Sorrow'... chances are, if they've played it at a gig you've been to, it's featured on the live clips section. What, you mean you were expecting this DVD to give you new content? If it is new content you're after, or you just love Bam, the second DVD in this box set is the place to head for. Featuring interviews with both parties, it's more of this stuff that the DVD needed to flesh out those average musical offerings.
Insane: Insane пишет: 'The Funeral Of Hearts' brings with it that whine and that face that brought about HIM's bad name in the UK music world. Of course, if you're 11 you're not going to notice just how high key the lighting on this video is in an effort to mask the smoker's skin of the once-beautiful frontman. это о моем любимом клипе я в этой теме сама с собой разговариваю
Suzy: Insane пишет: я в этой теме сама с собой разговариваю я бы с удовольствием составила компанию,но увы пока нет перевода... Insane пишет: второй раз за последнее время читаю, что Вилле слишком миниатюрен для своего голоса точно! и где он только его прячет
olga2188: Suzy пишет: и где он только его прячет эээ...ты о чем?
Ashtray girl: Insane пишет: A large portion of 'The Sacrament' focuses on Vallo's topless figure- perhaps this might have something to do with the unhealthy obsession Bam appears to have with this band. мне каца что анхелфи, так это интерес рецензента к топлесс вилле)) Insane пишет: второй раз за последнее время читаю, что Вилле слишком миниатюрен для своего голоса интересно, если Вилле миниатюрен, что тогда делать Бэлами и Молко, которые вообще метр с кепкой. Бред какой-то
123: Ashtray girl пишет: интересно, если Вилле миниатюрен, видимо, тут имелось ввиду некоторая ээээ... кащеепохожесть худощявость объекта. Да я сама, не поверите ведь, када в первый раз (в доисторические времена) осознала, что эта дохлятина разговаривает таким голосом, а ржёт как 100-кг мужик, такие покатушки от смеха устроила
winter: Suzy пишет: я бы с удовольствием составила компанию,но увы пока нет перевода... Я тож тормоз без языковых познаний может хто переведет плиз 123 пишет: что эта дохлятина разговаривает таким голосом, а ржёт как 100-кг мужик ну че уж прям дохлятина то.... ну стройный наш мальчик и даже с рельефчиком ну а уж голос
123: winter пишет: ну че уж прям дохлятина то да не, в тот период када я его в первый раз увидела и услышала именно речь - он действительно был кащей какой-то
winter: 123 пишет: да не, в тот период када я его в первый раз увидела и услышала именно речь - он действительно был кащей какой-то Ясно....
Lestana: я торжественно вступаю в группу нытиков и тоже прошу перевода
Suzy: Lestana пишет: я торжественно вступаю в группу нытиков увы нытиков и ревьюшек больше чем переводчиков
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