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Really the production credit here goes to all of the CHB members for providing excellent stems to work with. It's truly a collaborative effort. No one seems to "knock out" a track, but rather their tracks "knock you out" IMHO.
 
I must give kudos to JB for his immense help on Grant's solo track.
 

Impressive...
Thanks for sharing that...
Very well said and done...

I was listening to Hall Of The Mountain Bing, and with that Intro i was too scared to turn it up at work, waiting for The Evil to jump in.
Didn't take long...

Great work!

Jonbouy

the laughing is much better than the fighting I reckon.

Amen to that JB, and thanks.

Hey, Jon,

How are you, Buddy?  It sounds like you guys have been really putting in some time on this space-age masterpiece! 

This is a progressive metal epic!  Outstanding job by everyone involved, from the driving drum track to Ed's punchy bass, Steve's fantastic power guitars, Grant's killer leads, the gritty vocals, the synth backing and fills, and the nice full mix.

I love the different transitions and "concept" feel that you acheived throughout the entire song.
 
Killer job, guys!  I must now go and "Bow Before Asparapuss"!
Bob

Wow --- this is nothing but excellent!!!!!  Everyone connected with this really did a stellar job.  By the way the evil Bing is not associated with the evil creation Bing -- the search service of Mr. Bill Gates is it?  Just wondering?
 
Freddy J

Another great job!  Congrats to all of you on this production.  

Just a little bump for those who have not heard it yet.

Thanks to everyone for the comments about the solo, I haven't played Metal for about 8 years but as I recall, I made a deal with Steve in the Guitar Tracks forum here about a year ago that I would do a solo for an epic Metal song for him if he would do a Blues song with me and I agreed . I loved it when I first heard it....Steve's stuff always sounds like a fresh look at a style of Metal that was more from our day. I have to admit it really felt good to get that out!! Still not so sure about the credits so please except this.
 
Steve: Well brother, you really got it done!!! Sorry I let you down with the vocals for this.....but I'm sure glad it turned out the way it did....you certainly found the right man for that slot. I've always been in awe how you can bring our Metal back in such a fresh and stylish way with your awesome wall of Metal. So many sweet harmonies and pinch harmonics all in the right place here, it was an honor adding my steel to yours bro, we make a great team.  
 
Drums: Amazing, you are the man, such energy you put into this kudos on the double kicks during the solo. Hope to jam with you again!!
 
Bass: Another amazing!!! It's a rare treat for me to play with a bassist like you that knows what to do for something like this, my favorite part of the song, except the vocals, is when you start doing your own thing.
 
Thanks and Kudos, without you guys that solo is just a catfight. So thanks to the driving force that made that so possible.
 
Synths: Again simply amazing!!! the tone was wonderfully creepy as were the melodies...sublime and masterful.
 
Vocals: Awesome, vocal development was amazing on this and that voice!!!
  
 
Production: When I heard the "That" mix I couldn't believe how much we sound like we're in the same room, awesome work!!!
 
Sorry if I forgot anyone.

Nothing short of.... VERY IMPRESSIVE GENTS!!!

I was listening and thinking Trans Siberian too.  Then suddenly the ending hit...out of the blue.... it suddenly seems way to short.

Just as it was taking a turn towards what promised to be a Bostonian style reprieve from the thundering madness of the merciless Bing's onslaught..... silence....!

Well done.

Bob: Thanks for the comments much appreciated by all of us.

Philip: You only lasted a minute? I can't tell you how many times I've listened through it....no wonder I've gone completely wacko...

Freddy:  Nice review, I think Bing is closer relations with Ming the Merciless but with a bad bout of flu than Mr Gates search engine although the megalomaniac tendency could be seen as similar...

Warren: Thank you very much.

Johannes: The tones of Greig indeed although Strummy did show him how to play the chords ya know.

Larry: Thanks on behalf of all of us.....an online lightshow.....hmmm now you got us thinking....

Tap: Thanks glad you like it.

Herb: Thanks man, another one for the TSO soundalike, but aren't they a bit pompous, overblown and OTT...yeah perhaps I can see the connection..  Actually I knew someone who played for them perhaps he still does...dang, that's another Xmas card I gotta write...lol

Thanks Rick for stopping by, yup the panto season has started early this year.

Jon
 
This is easily my favorite piece Grieg ever composed and the rest of the Peer Gynt suite shows his genious.
 
I too have been away for a while, but it was nice to come back and see a new one from you guys.
 
Great work
 
Ron
 
 

Epic, cool, fun, I don't know what else to add except I can't believe you did it on the internet.
I also listened to (Bow Before) Asparapuss; not as epic, but cool and fun, too.
Oh. You guys can play!

Well, it took a while but I finally got to hear this.
I love it!
There's a lot going on here, yet everything is well separated and crisp. Nice job on the production, Ed.
I am particularly impressed with how tight the performance is. Seamless transitions as the themes change.
It all just fits.
Steve, could we get just a bit more attitude from your guitar?
Grant, rippin' solo. Love that tone. What are you using?
Jonbouy, my legs were burning just listening to that.
Killer synths and bass, and I think the vocals are sitting right where they should.
This is one of my all-time favorite riffs, and you guys took it up a notch.

tried to play like I still had hair.

 
I'm gonna try that on he next track.
 
After that I'm gonna try and play like I know what I'm doing, too.
 

This is truly epic!