Or can "we" change some of it, to allow you playing it royalty free? I know this is a very "grey area" question..

i know. but first of i need to contact the writer and ask for a deal. my sister is good at such thing so i hope she helps me. i am in fact registered and former member of TONO. so i know the system is strict. and for a reason. great to have someone who fights for you and your music.
 
this was really started as i got a deal to make some hymns into metal by a youth leader in the local church. so if they are going to use it, it has to stay strict to the hymn. i am awaiting answer from them. summer and all makes things take longer time.
 
we have to wait...

This sounds great! I don`t listen to metal very often, but this really cought me! I have a HUGE advantage, that I`m norwegian, and therefore also could understand the lyrics. For me lyrics is almost always the most important part, and i love your lyrics here!
 
Maybe a bit reverb on the piano would help the mood of the song..? What do you use for your guitar tone?
 
Jeg er ikke personlig kristen, men den teksten likte jeg godt!
 
Knallbra jobba!
 
Hilsen Øyvind

Frugaard
This sounds great! I don`t listen to metal very often, but this really cought me! I have a HUGE advantage, that I`m norwegian, and therefore also could understand the lyrics. For me lyrics is almost always the most important part, and i love your lyrics here!
 
Maybe a bit reverb on the piano would help the mood of the song..? What do you use for your guitar tone?
 
Jeg er ikke personlig kristen, men den teksten likte jeg godt!
 
Knallbra jobba!
 
Hilsen Øyvind

The guitar amp is AmpliTube Mesa Tripple Ractifier in modern mode.
 
Thanks
 
I can look into the reverb thing. Maybe try another plugin.

Jarsve

Jesse Screed
What is that sound that is like a howling animal in there? Is it guitar?

where? in the instrumental section? or do you refer to Kens vokals? lol

@ 3:37 and again @ 4:00, maybe it is Ken's vocals.  Whatever it is it is cool.
 
Jesse Q. Screed

Jesse Screed

Jarsve

Jesse Screed
What is that sound that is like a howling animal in there? Is it guitar?

where? in the instrumental section? or do you refer to Kens vokals? lol

@ 3:37 and again @ 4:00, maybe it is Ken's vocals.  Whatever it is it is cool.
 
Jesse Q. Screed

I think the first might be where my screams intercross. One is "steady" tone wise, and the other goes down.
The latter might be a deep growl.
At least those two things happen at those times.
All the best.

mgh
i was trying to think of the band you remind me of, and finally it came to me:Winds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSUBiUauwjI
 
i like your project and how it is taking hymns and metalising them, the production is fine now. you're introducing some good dynamics but not much tempo variation which would be the next step to keep the ear interested. if you want some BM vox let me know!

sorry for the delay. sure. i will PM you if needed.