Jul 13

The Gathering, The West Pole, YouTube and more…

By bruce music videos, new album opinion, talking about bands No Comments »

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 for the song ‘All you are’ from their 2009 album, ‘The West Pole’.

Also below, you can see the video ‘Try out impressions’, which is a behind the scenes video with the band.  I like these kind of videos, where you can see the band’s members in a relaxed environment, where you can take a glimpse of who they are for real; down to earth people.

If you like the band, then go ahead and join their official YouTube channel; http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGatheringband

Well done Silje Wergeland, for blending in with the band.  Keep it up.

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 for the song ‘All you are’ from their 2009 album, ‘The West Pole’.

Also below, you can see the video ‘Try out impressions’, which is a behind the scenes video with the band.  I like these kind of videos, where you can see the band’s members in a relaxed environment, where you can take a glimpse of who they are for real; down to earth people.

If you like the band, then go ahead and join their official YouTube channel; http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGatheringband

Well done Silje Wergeland, for blending so well with the band and their music.  Keep it up.

Tagged with: • • • •
Mar 15

The Gathering and The West Pole

By admin new album release No Comments »

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 the feel and atmosphere Anneke used to create with her voice.  Silje’s voice suites more a symphonic metal band.  It could be till we get used to the new Gathering vocals, but for sure Anneke + The Gathering was a perfect combination, but that is history now!

It is not a good idea to try to compare their new album and sound with their previous work, especially since the vocalist changed.  If it had to be compared, it seems that The Gathering went a step backwards in their ability to create an atmosphere.  For sure and as always, they moved a step ahead in their experimenting with music.  Therefore listen to the new album as a masterpiece of new good music without looking back.

One can pre-order the new album from The Gathering web shop, the only place where it is available for now.  Looking forward to listen to it and also to the free EP.  The free EP is available if a ‘The West Pole’ package is ordered.

the_west_pole

Tagged with: • • •
preload preload preload