Hi,
The main difference is that Jonsi from Sigur Ròs is not singing
in any language, actually, he uses his voice just as another
instrument (and in a damn good way), while magma still used the
voice to tell a story through lyrics (although very obscure
ones ;).
jonesalley>> Yeah, I also prefer music without lyrics, for me
lyrics just interfere with the natural flow of the music, or,
even worst, music becomes just a mere vehicle for the lyrics,
but that's a matter of personal tastes. Anyway there are music
more akin of having lyrics while other (classical, postrock,
minimalism) is better without them, but there are exceptions...
have you heard "Different Trains"? lyrics used as melodies.
> You can bet they did!
> To me it's all about the "sound".
> Magma had a growling sound to it that fit the music.
> Whether you liked it or not sure doesn't matter to me!
> Tony
> #510
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bernie
> To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 7:59 AM
> Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: question/observation
>
> Didn't Magma also use a made-up language for their recordings?
I
> think they were supposed to tell a story though.
>
> Bernie