You all are probably tired of hearing about my 상단, 맨 위로 5 as no one really seems to know them, but I wanted to explain why I liked them all.
Fair warning the explanation for Within Temptation is pretty much an 기사 on it's own, which I did post on the band's spot.
Anyhow, let's just get into the actual article.
Honorable Mention: Anna Murphy
Genre: Rock
For those of 당신 who don't know Anna Murphy was a former member of folk metal band Eluveitie. She just recently went solo and released an album called Cellar Darling. Naturally I got into her when I discovered Eluveitie. I loved her voice so I was so excited to see what she'd do with a solo career.
To start, I really 사랑 her voice. She has such a unique accent and it really adds to her songs. From her time in Eluveitie to her new solo stuff she's has a stunning voice.
I also really 사랑 her songs in general. 'Harley Quinn' is my favorite. I know its (obviously) about Batman's Harley Quinn but the lyrics also remind me of Bellatrix, so naturally I was drawn to the song. I 사랑 how she actually used one of the Joker's 인용구 within the song.
In general the lyrics to her songs are super cool. 'Soundwaves' is a great example of such. The songs aren't trashy and have a really artistic feel. That song in particular has a unique story to it (this is just my interpretation of it); it's about how if she were to leave Earth the only thing she'd miss is music.
5. Omega Lithium
Genre: Industrial Metal
I first got into the band because it was in the related 비디오 section on YouTube. The song name 'Andromeda' had caught my attention due to my obsession with Bellatrix and how Andromeda is her sister's name. And the 음악 video for 'Dance With Me' caught my eye as well.
Omega Lithium doesn't have very many 음악 videos, but the few that they do have are really visually pleasing. I 사랑 the makeup in 'Dance With Me', very eye catching.
I also like how the songs are both intense and dancy at the same time. Like it's got all of these crazy metal instruments but a good number of the songs are actually pretty up beat.
4. Kontrust
Genre: New Wave/Nu Metal
Much like Omega Lithium, Kontrust has that up-beat metal sound. 당신 can dance to it like pop but it's clearly metal.
Though what I probably adore most is that they actually add yodeling to some of their songs and it's still super kickarse! They have this very odd 'stereotypical lederhosen wearing German' theme going on. It's really interesting.
Also the lead vocalist Agata is super cool. I don't really know quite how to describe what I like about her, there's just something.
3. Emma Hewitt
Genre: Vocal Trance
Ah yes Emma Hewitt. Not gonna lie, at first, the only reason I liked her is because she's my 'dream actress'--the one I'd 사랑 to play the villain in a story I'm writing. Naturally though, I ended up falling in 사랑 with her music. And I was so thrilled to see that she was actually this rock band with her bother (Anthony Hewitt) called 'Missing Hour'.
While she was an great Rock artist I'm so glad she went over to vocal trance, it really 슈츠 her voice--which 의해 the way is Heavenly. She just has such a sweet soothing voice.
Emma herself just seems like such a sweet woman. There are just so many 이미지 of her being so cute and funny. She really seems to enjoy her 팬 and likes making songs that people can relate to.
Speaking of songs; I certainly 사랑 those. She doesn't just sing about 사랑 and break ups. She sings about being yourself and not letting your mistakes hold 당신 back. 'Calm Down' is a good song for that.
Also...dat tattoo.
2. Delain
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Again, being honest, the reason I got so into Delain was because she sang a song that really suited a character I like. As 당신 can tell a re-occurring theme here is characters triggering my 사랑 for bands.
That in mind one thing I really 사랑 about Delain is that the group was started 의해 a former Within Temptation member! These guys (and gal) are really close to Within Temptation, so that right there is a sign that I'd 사랑 them.
Besides that, lead singer 샬럿, 샬 롯 Wessles also seems like such a lovely person. She's really close with her fans, and from what I heard really likes talking to them and meeting them.
Another re-occurring theme here is the lyrics. I 사랑 lyrics that are about standing above weaknesses/mistakes/bullies/etc. 샬럿, 샬 롯 wrote a song about a young girl who was beaten to death for the way she dressed. Said girl was a real person (not just a fictional one) and her story was true. The song was written in her memory. What can I say, I'm a sucker for bands 글쓰기 songs in a person's memory, I think it's really sweet.
1. Within Temptation
Genre: Symphonic Metal
First and foremost, Sharon. I 사랑 Sharon so much. She just seems like such a lovely person and she's so adorable. And her stage presence is amazing and very energetic. She seems just as excited to be on the stage as we are to be in the crowd. I also really admire the fact that she said she'd never go nude to break into the American market. Sharon is just the best.
In relation to energetic performances; they are awesome live. I haven't gotten a chance to see them live myself (I've got tickets to a fall show) but I've seen some YouTube footage. Sharon sings just as amazingly live as she does on the CD's. The guitarists are always amazing. And again Sharon's stage energy is stellar; she's always moving around (making sure each side can see her) 또는 jumping up and down 또는 doing that crazy-cool wrist twirl she does. And she usually invites people to sing along.
Another thing I really 사랑 about Within Temptation is the fact that they are willing to experiment, and under the same band name. When bands change up their style a lot they tend to create a 초 또는 sub group. WT went from their orchestral/ballad style to a heavier rock style, hell, they even incorporated rap into one song. And they were 메리다와 마법의 숲 enough to do it under the same name.
And I honestly 사랑 every song they make. There's not one that I hate. Even with the style change. I 사랑 both styles in their own way for different reasons. I 사랑 the Mother Earth era so much because of how enchanting and beautiful it was. But then I really 사랑 the newer stuff because it's heaver and really fun to listen to.
Overall, in terms of the songs, I just 사랑 the lyrics so much. They are meaningful and not trashy. They tell a story, I like being able to visualize the song in my head. Among my 가장 좋아하는 lyrics are "Because my child, this not our farewell this is not our farewell." "Ancient spirits of the forest made him king of elves and trees." and "The choirs have awoken left our words unspoken remember 당신 as long as I can." And that doesn't even put a scratch on the amount of wonderful lyrics the band has. I could sit for hours just 읽기 the lyrics. Heck, I've even made a series of fanfictions based on the lyrics.
With the lyrics brings in another topic; Within Temptation doesn't need 'shock value' lyrics to get an audience. Don't get me wrong, I do 사랑 myself an explicit song (in lyric and/or theme) 또는 two but I have a really high degree of respect for bands who don't use it. In like 2007 when I was only maybe 11 또는 12 years old I really appreciated having a band that I sing along to in front of my parents and that I could play in school without getting a hard time for it. Sharon, Robert, and the others don't need a boat-load of cussing to tell a story. In 겨울왕국 and Jane Doe, they didn't need a mess of f-bombs to portray anger. And I think that's super awesome.
Which leads me to the 음악 videos. As seen above, pop culture today is huge on shock value and 연기 trashy to get views. *CoughNickiMinaj&RobinThickeCough*. Within Temptation doesn't need that crap. Their 비디오 are all so beautiful. They're artistic and just as magical as the lyrics. Even the low-budget 비디오 from their first few years like Ice 퀸 were visually stunning and cool to watch. I really 사랑 the Mother Earth 음악 video and the one for The Howling was badarse. Let's not forget the latest (as of June 9th 2014) video--And We Run. That one was just so well put together, from the scenery to the costuming.
Speaking of costuming, that's another really amazing aspect of Within Temptation. New 또는 old, Sharon always has these amazing outfits. I loved the dress she wore on the cover 또는 the Mother Earth album and the one she wore whilst 노래 Jillian at the Black Symphony concert. And I totally won't leave out all her newer kick-butt leather outfits. ;) And if I've got my facts right, Sharon designed them all herself.
And of course I 사랑 the members themselves. All of them, band-mates and the tech-crew. They are so cute and funny. If 당신 haven't seen the Hydra Tour Diary I would totally recommend it. Sharon in a wig store was a fun watch. She also accidentally spoke in German at a French concert, super cute, super funny. Don't get me started on Robert and his thing for talking about butts. :3 And then there was that time when they celebrated their tech-man's birthday; they made him a plate of birthday hamburgers and sang him happy birthday. Oh, and I can't not mentioned that the men had tried on Sharon's dresses. The whole group is a lot of fun.
Last but not least I 사랑 how they interact with their fans. They all seem to just appreciate their 팬 so much. There are singers like Justin Bieber--who spit on their 팬 and show up hours late to their concerts--and there are bands/singers like Within Temptation who try to talk to 팬 outside the 음악회, 콘서트 and Sharon who will (if she notices someone in the crowd who is really into it) invite 팬 on stage and let them sing with her. I remember watching a video in which Sharon says something like "if I see someone in the crowd 노래 along and having fun I try to hand them the mic and say 'this is your time to shine'." The band even had a 페이스북 contest in which some 팬 were able to get featured on the cover of Unforgiving. And the Hydra tour contest in which the 팬 can send in clips of them talking about their expirance at the Hydra tours. And of course at the end of the Tour Diary Sharon is always thanking her 팬 for attending and/or saying 'if 당신 couldn't be here this time we hope to see 당신 다음 time.' Anytime as singer interacts with their 팬 is a good thing.
사무용 겉옷, 전반적인 I think it's 안전한, 안전 to say I just 사랑 everything about these guys.
Fair warning the explanation for Within Temptation is pretty much an 기사 on it's own, which I did post on the band's spot.
Anyhow, let's just get into the actual article.
Honorable Mention: Anna Murphy
Genre: Rock
For those of 당신 who don't know Anna Murphy was a former member of folk metal band Eluveitie. She just recently went solo and released an album called Cellar Darling. Naturally I got into her when I discovered Eluveitie. I loved her voice so I was so excited to see what she'd do with a solo career.
To start, I really 사랑 her voice. She has such a unique accent and it really adds to her songs. From her time in Eluveitie to her new solo stuff she's has a stunning voice.
I also really 사랑 her songs in general. 'Harley Quinn' is my favorite. I know its (obviously) about Batman's Harley Quinn but the lyrics also remind me of Bellatrix, so naturally I was drawn to the song. I 사랑 how she actually used one of the Joker's 인용구 within the song.
In general the lyrics to her songs are super cool. 'Soundwaves' is a great example of such. The songs aren't trashy and have a really artistic feel. That song in particular has a unique story to it (this is just my interpretation of it); it's about how if she were to leave Earth the only thing she'd miss is music.
5. Omega Lithium
Genre: Industrial Metal
I first got into the band because it was in the related 비디오 section on YouTube. The song name 'Andromeda' had caught my attention due to my obsession with Bellatrix and how Andromeda is her sister's name. And the 음악 video for 'Dance With Me' caught my eye as well.
Omega Lithium doesn't have very many 음악 videos, but the few that they do have are really visually pleasing. I 사랑 the makeup in 'Dance With Me', very eye catching.
I also like how the songs are both intense and dancy at the same time. Like it's got all of these crazy metal instruments but a good number of the songs are actually pretty up beat.
4. Kontrust
Genre: New Wave/Nu Metal
Much like Omega Lithium, Kontrust has that up-beat metal sound. 당신 can dance to it like pop but it's clearly metal.
Though what I probably adore most is that they actually add yodeling to some of their songs and it's still super kickarse! They have this very odd 'stereotypical lederhosen wearing German' theme going on. It's really interesting.
Also the lead vocalist Agata is super cool. I don't really know quite how to describe what I like about her, there's just something.
3. Emma Hewitt
Genre: Vocal Trance
Ah yes Emma Hewitt. Not gonna lie, at first, the only reason I liked her is because she's my 'dream actress'--the one I'd 사랑 to play the villain in a story I'm writing. Naturally though, I ended up falling in 사랑 with her music. And I was so thrilled to see that she was actually this rock band with her bother (Anthony Hewitt) called 'Missing Hour'.
While she was an great Rock artist I'm so glad she went over to vocal trance, it really 슈츠 her voice--which 의해 the way is Heavenly. She just has such a sweet soothing voice.
Emma herself just seems like such a sweet woman. There are just so many 이미지 of her being so cute and funny. She really seems to enjoy her 팬 and likes making songs that people can relate to.
Speaking of songs; I certainly 사랑 those. She doesn't just sing about 사랑 and break ups. She sings about being yourself and not letting your mistakes hold 당신 back. 'Calm Down' is a good song for that.
Also...dat tattoo.
2. Delain
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Again, being honest, the reason I got so into Delain was because she sang a song that really suited a character I like. As 당신 can tell a re-occurring theme here is characters triggering my 사랑 for bands.
That in mind one thing I really 사랑 about Delain is that the group was started 의해 a former Within Temptation member! These guys (and gal) are really close to Within Temptation, so that right there is a sign that I'd 사랑 them.
Besides that, lead singer 샬럿, 샬 롯 Wessles also seems like such a lovely person. She's really close with her fans, and from what I heard really likes talking to them and meeting them.
Another re-occurring theme here is the lyrics. I 사랑 lyrics that are about standing above weaknesses/mistakes/bullies/etc. 샬럿, 샬 롯 wrote a song about a young girl who was beaten to death for the way she dressed. Said girl was a real person (not just a fictional one) and her story was true. The song was written in her memory. What can I say, I'm a sucker for bands 글쓰기 songs in a person's memory, I think it's really sweet.
1. Within Temptation
Genre: Symphonic Metal
First and foremost, Sharon. I 사랑 Sharon so much. She just seems like such a lovely person and she's so adorable. And her stage presence is amazing and very energetic. She seems just as excited to be on the stage as we are to be in the crowd. I also really admire the fact that she said she'd never go nude to break into the American market. Sharon is just the best.
In relation to energetic performances; they are awesome live. I haven't gotten a chance to see them live myself (I've got tickets to a fall show) but I've seen some YouTube footage. Sharon sings just as amazingly live as she does on the CD's. The guitarists are always amazing. And again Sharon's stage energy is stellar; she's always moving around (making sure each side can see her) 또는 jumping up and down 또는 doing that crazy-cool wrist twirl she does. And she usually invites people to sing along.
Another thing I really 사랑 about Within Temptation is the fact that they are willing to experiment, and under the same band name. When bands change up their style a lot they tend to create a 초 또는 sub group. WT went from their orchestral/ballad style to a heavier rock style, hell, they even incorporated rap into one song. And they were 메리다와 마법의 숲 enough to do it under the same name.
And I honestly 사랑 every song they make. There's not one that I hate. Even with the style change. I 사랑 both styles in their own way for different reasons. I 사랑 the Mother Earth era so much because of how enchanting and beautiful it was. But then I really 사랑 the newer stuff because it's heaver and really fun to listen to.
Overall, in terms of the songs, I just 사랑 the lyrics so much. They are meaningful and not trashy. They tell a story, I like being able to visualize the song in my head. Among my 가장 좋아하는 lyrics are "Because my child, this not our farewell this is not our farewell." "Ancient spirits of the forest made him king of elves and trees." and "The choirs have awoken left our words unspoken remember 당신 as long as I can." And that doesn't even put a scratch on the amount of wonderful lyrics the band has. I could sit for hours just 읽기 the lyrics. Heck, I've even made a series of fanfictions based on the lyrics.
With the lyrics brings in another topic; Within Temptation doesn't need 'shock value' lyrics to get an audience. Don't get me wrong, I do 사랑 myself an explicit song (in lyric and/or theme) 또는 two but I have a really high degree of respect for bands who don't use it. In like 2007 when I was only maybe 11 또는 12 years old I really appreciated having a band that I sing along to in front of my parents and that I could play in school without getting a hard time for it. Sharon, Robert, and the others don't need a boat-load of cussing to tell a story. In 겨울왕국 and Jane Doe, they didn't need a mess of f-bombs to portray anger. And I think that's super awesome.
Which leads me to the 음악 videos. As seen above, pop culture today is huge on shock value and 연기 trashy to get views. *CoughNickiMinaj&RobinThickeCough*. Within Temptation doesn't need that crap. Their 비디오 are all so beautiful. They're artistic and just as magical as the lyrics. Even the low-budget 비디오 from their first few years like Ice 퀸 were visually stunning and cool to watch. I really 사랑 the Mother Earth 음악 video and the one for The Howling was badarse. Let's not forget the latest (as of June 9th 2014) video--And We Run. That one was just so well put together, from the scenery to the costuming.
Speaking of costuming, that's another really amazing aspect of Within Temptation. New 또는 old, Sharon always has these amazing outfits. I loved the dress she wore on the cover 또는 the Mother Earth album and the one she wore whilst 노래 Jillian at the Black Symphony concert. And I totally won't leave out all her newer kick-butt leather outfits. ;) And if I've got my facts right, Sharon designed them all herself.
And of course I 사랑 the members themselves. All of them, band-mates and the tech-crew. They are so cute and funny. If 당신 haven't seen the Hydra Tour Diary I would totally recommend it. Sharon in a wig store was a fun watch. She also accidentally spoke in German at a French concert, super cute, super funny. Don't get me started on Robert and his thing for talking about butts. :3 And then there was that time when they celebrated their tech-man's birthday; they made him a plate of birthday hamburgers and sang him happy birthday. Oh, and I can't not mentioned that the men had tried on Sharon's dresses. The whole group is a lot of fun.
Last but not least I 사랑 how they interact with their fans. They all seem to just appreciate their 팬 so much. There are singers like Justin Bieber--who spit on their 팬 and show up hours late to their concerts--and there are bands/singers like Within Temptation who try to talk to 팬 outside the 음악회, 콘서트 and Sharon who will (if she notices someone in the crowd who is really into it) invite 팬 on stage and let them sing with her. I remember watching a video in which Sharon says something like "if I see someone in the crowd 노래 along and having fun I try to hand them the mic and say 'this is your time to shine'." The band even had a 페이스북 contest in which some 팬 were able to get featured on the cover of Unforgiving. And the Hydra tour contest in which the 팬 can send in clips of them talking about their expirance at the Hydra tours. And of course at the end of the Tour Diary Sharon is always thanking her 팬 for attending and/or saying 'if 당신 couldn't be here this time we hope to see 당신 다음 time.' Anytime as singer interacts with their 팬 is a good thing.
사무용 겉옷, 전반적인 I think it's 안전한, 안전 to say I just 사랑 everything about these guys.
