Although I do not understand the scope behind remixing songs, I do understand and appreciate cover versions.  In layman terms, remixing a song boils down to adding a house or techno or even R & B beat to a song, and instead of using the same lyrics or try to adopt them, you mostly use the chorus.  With cover versions things are different.  A cover version can give a new image and feel to a song.  There are bands who are capable of doing it, while unfortunately others don’t, and …

The more I listen to the West Pole, the more I realise that The Gathering did an awesome job.  After Anneke’s leaving, I think most of the people thought it is over for The Gathering.  Let’s face it, after all her voice was their signiture.  But the Rutten brothers, founders of the band, being the good musicians that they are, did a good job in recreating the new Gathering, while sticking to their roots, writing vital, atmospheric and extravert rock music.
Below, you can see their first and latest music video …

The dutch band The Gathering is finally hitting the news with a new album, The West Pole.  After a long silence because of Anneke’s departure,  The Gathering recruited a new female vocalist, Silje Wergeland.  I’ve only heard 3 tracks from the new album, available at The Gathering’s MySpace, since it is not yet released.
The band proved itself again, as one of the best bands at writing unique atmospheric rock music.  Though in my opinion, Silje’s voice and singing style are very similar to Anneke’s, but she is unable to create …