Epic music

Headbanger · Thu, 24th May '01, 12:50pm

I wonder if people here who of course like fantasy also listen to epic music.

I'm a great fan of Rhapsody, a band that makes Epic Symphonic Metal. The lyrics of the band are about a fantasy-story in Tolkien-style.

Someone else listen to this band or to other epic music?

Stargazer rb-rjd · Thu, 24th May '01, 2:39pm

I'm 100% with you on this

. Have you tried Blind Guardian's 'Somewhere far beyond'? It's a concept album based on the works of some of their favourite writers (Tolkien, Lovecraft etc.). For me it's their best so far. And I love the accent; it matches the whole Gothic-fantasy style.

Headbanger · Thu, 24th May '01, 3:37pm

No haven't tried that yet, thanks for the tip. I now listen Rhapsody and Twilight Guardian. Rhapsody is great. When you wanna try it, download the number Warrior of Ice!

Ironbeard · Thu, 24th May '01, 9:37pm

Never heard of either of the bands, and also have no idea what "epic" music is. I like most types of music, and my CD collection is a few classical CDs I've managed to buy/ recieve as gifts/ "borrow" from my dad.

Dragonsnake · Thu, 24th May '01, 9:45pm

agreed about Rapsody and Blind Guardian.
The most "classic" epic metall band is said to be "Manowar" and most famous album "Kings of Metall"

Lord Moeken · Thu, 24th May '01, 9:51pm

Handel's Messiah - does that count? Soulful, spiritual, a joy to listen to, quite long - an epic. No speed riffs though.

Sir Belisarius · Fri, 25th May '01, 12:18am

When I hear epic, I think of Wagner, Chaikovsky, Borodin, Orff, or John Williams...Or maybe that Faith NO More song from the 80's...

Extremist · Fri, 25th May '01, 1:24am

Faith no More?

You're talking my language now. But they don't exist any more

Are we in Midlife Crisis?

Headbanger · Fri, 25th May '01, 7:12pm

With Epic Music I mean the lyrics are based on fantasy... that's what's Rhapsody is like and why I post it her, it just fits in the whole Fantasy-scene on Sorcerer's.

Manowar is also great!

Essence · Wed, 30th May '01, 7:39pm

Hey,
I'm curious as to what epic music is. I have an idea because of Headbanger's comments on "fantasy lyrics." If that is the case, it seems quite interesting. I am a poet and my poetry is based on fantasy. If you could tell me a little more I would really apreciate it. Please feel free to email me at
tj-ehancock02@seovec.org.
Thank you.

~Essence~

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Thu, 24th May '01, 12:50pm	#1
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Thu, 24th May '01, 2:39pm	#2
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Thu, 24th May '01, 3:37pm	#3
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Thu, 24th May '01, 9:37pm	#4
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Thu, 24th May '01, 9:45pm	#5
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Thu, 24th May '01, 9:51pm	#6
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Fri, 25th May '01, 12:18am	#7
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Fri, 25th May '01, 1:24am	#8
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Fri, 25th May '01, 7:12pm	#9
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Wed, 30th May '01, 7:39pm	#10
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