Allomerus - I Have a Secret. Prog Rock

[Allomerus]

Started this with with Paul on drums playing along to a track. I still don't know what it is. The rest was added after…

John Wegner: Bass, Guitar and Synths
Paul Wegner: Drums and Percussion

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W1441ZPQHg

[Frantz]

A weird stew. A mystery soundtrack with some Arabic themes, a dash of Eddie Floyd's "Knock on Wood" and a generous serving of bombast. Oddly compelling.

[ChamMusic]

A weird stew. A mystery soundtrack with some Arabic themes, a dash of Eddie Floyd's "Knock on Wood" and a generous serving of bombast. Oddly compelling.

Frantz has summed up my view very well!

I've listened twice and very much enjoyed it despite the fact that it's quite disparate in its styles and influences. The fact that it all somehow hangs together so effectively has to be down to the skill of the Wegners!

On the second listen, I did think that maybe the long chilled first section might be something where I would consider adding in another subtle layer or two for even more slow rise? Of course that might ruin the atmosphere as I haven't actually tried it!

[folderol]

Agree with the others. It doesn't seem to know what it wants to be, although all the 'sections' stand up well on their own.

[wagtunes]

My Feedback

Music - 8
Instruments - 9
Performance - 10
Mix - 10

Overall - 9.25

Comments: Tried not to be influenced by the comments so far because I'm a prog rock freak. But yeah, this is like all over the place. Don't know what to make of it. One thing for sure is that it wasn't boring because I never knew what to expect next. Believe it or not though, this definitely has hints of early Gentle Giant. They could be extremely odd at times as well. Anyway, in spite of its schizophrenia, I enjoyed listening to this. Would have enjoyed it more if it had some quirky prog rock vocals with those esoteric lyrics talking about the meaning of life or some nonsense like that.

[fastlanephil]

I pretty much agree with Franz but also hear maybe some channeling of Frank Zappa.

Quite in your face but in a good way.

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[Allomerus]

A weird stew. A mystery soundtrack with some Arabic themes, a dash of Eddie Floyd's "Knock on Wood" and a generous serving of bombast. Oddly compelling.

Thanks Franz! Oddly compelling.... I like that! Listened to the original "Knock on Wood" but didn't hear what you heard. Any part in particular?

[Allomerus]

A weird stew. A mystery soundtrack with some Arabic themes, a dash of Eddie Floyd's "Knock on Wood" and a generous serving of bombast. Oddly compelling.

Frantz has summed up my view very well!

I've listened twice and very much enjoyed it despite the fact that it's quite disparate in its styles and influences. The fact that it all somehow hangs together so effectively has to be down to the skill of the Wegners!

On the second listen, I did think that maybe the long chilled first section might be something where I would consider adding in another subtle layer or two for even more slow rise? Of course that might ruin the atmosphere as I haven't actually tried it!

Thanks Mark! I really wanted to make something a bit different. The fact that you think it hangs together is reassuring. Not sure that I want to make it longer though. The whole track was based on Paul's drumming and I'd like to leave that as is.

[Allomerus]

My Feedback

Music - 8
Instruments - 9
Performance - 10
Mix - 10

Overall - 9.25

Comments: Tried not to be influenced by the comments so far because I'm a prog rock freak. But yeah, this is like all over the place. Don't know what to make of it. One thing for sure is that it wasn't boring because I never knew what to expect next. Believe it or not though, this definitely has hints of early Gentle Giant. They could be extremely odd at times as well. Anyway, in spite of its schizophrenia, I enjoyed listening to this. Would have enjoyed it more if it had some quirky prog rock vocals with those esoteric lyrics talking about the meaning of life or some nonsense like that.

Thanks Wags! I must be listening to some out-there stuff, to me it doesn't sound "all over the place". Although it is "schizophrenic". Maybe you hit the nail on the head. We do love early Gentle Giant! I do put vocals on some tracks, although, I hadn't considered any for this.
mmmm...

[Allomerus]

I pretty much agree with Franz but also hear maybe some channeling of Frank Zappa.

Quite in your face but in a good way.

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Thanks Phil! Frank Zappa is an influence... Osmosis in action perhaps.

[aaron aardvark]

Allomerus,
I know what it is! It is Australian, mate! Thank you for your recent song review. Now your song (which does sound prog at times): the video definitely adds to the experience. How did you get video footage of the CIA? The timing between the song and video is perfect. That must have taken some time. The video shots of the Milky Way are very cool. I know it's not easy recording real drums: the drum playing and audio quality are very good! I probably would have added more reverb on the vocal synth parts, but otherwise everything sounds quite good. If your drummer did not play to a click track (which he probably didn't), the timing of everything is all the more impressive. The whole enchilada (includes all audio quality) was an enjoyable experience!

[Allomerus]

Allomerus,
I know what it is! It is Australian, mate! Thank you for your recent song review. Now your song (which does sound prog at times): the video definitely adds to the experience. How did you get video footage of the CIA? The timing between the song and video is perfect. That must have taken some time. The video shots of the Milky Way are very cool. I know it's not easy recording real drums: the drum playing and audio quality are very good! I probably would have added more reverb on the vocal synth parts, but otherwise everything sounds quite good. If your drummer did not play to a click track (which he probably didn't), the timing of everything is all the more impressive. The whole enchilada (includes all audio quality) was an enjoyable experience!

Thanks Aaron! Paul just played this straight into 4 tracks. Two overheads, snare and kick. Then I put the music to his beat... Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your feedback.

[Frantz]

Listened to the original "Knock on Wood" but didn't hear what you heard. Any part in particular?

After listening to both again, they are really not that similar. Can I withdraw the comparison?

[Allomerus]

Listened to the original "Knock on Wood" but didn't hear what you heard. Any part in particular?

After listening to both again, they are really not that similar. Can I withdraw the comparison?

Consider it withdrawn... Thanks for your thoughts.

[ATS]

like a cross between King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. I enjoyed it.