I agree with ChronoPhoenix, the original vocoder voice was better. Better live especially, but otherwise as well. The vocals on the new album seem a bit more high pitched, but I'm not sure if it's because of the effect or not. Whatever the case was Traced in Air and Focus are completely different from each other, one is prog (death) metal and the other is a bit more mainstream sounding prog rock IMO. Both clearly Cynic albums though.
This guy is really lay back...his music is killer good. I like all the new songs I've heard from the new Traced in Air album...an original band indeed.
When i first heard Cynic i was like... "A band with Robotic vocals?! YES!" ive always liked the vocoder effects. I think Paul uses "Auto-tune" for the effect now.
it's good to see that such a humble artist like Paul just brings such a great sound to metal, plus its also good to see no utube fights on thes vids or any of that bullshit , lol !! long live the creativity and uniqueness of bands like Cynic, and to hell with all that scene-core stuff, that stuff's gonna die out real soon !
Now he probably didn't, there aren't many girls that listen to death metal, let alone fusion/progressive stuff Masvidal does. That makes you incredibly cool tho.
(I apologize for my poor English, but it isn't my first language! And all Italians are pretty bad at languages)Anyway, Cynic and Paul's work helped me to become more musically open-minded, since they introduced me to many great bands: Mahavishnu Orchestra, for example...and Dead Can Dance.
I like almost everything from Paul's projects: Portal, Aeon Spoke....even Master :D
But after hearing live the new songs, I have to say that I am pretty faithful about the new album. Sure, it seems less agressive and maybe less complicated than "Focus", but still, a very inspired songwriting I think.
I agree with you, the new album may be less agressive than Focus but definitely more mature and complex (with a wider range of emotions). It has multiple layers. Every time you hear a song from it, new layers get peeled back. I don't get tired of listening to it.
Yes, I have. I also have some videos, but of very poor quality. Great show, though.
Well, I didn't know about his smoking habits :) (even if I kind of imagined it after seeing his interview with Death back in '91..."climbing inside the eyelash of a distant fear"! What the hell?!:D)
But i didin't want something like "AAAAAAAH!". That was good. :-)
cortx2lh 11 months ago
Focus is perfect. Now we realize that there was and is no way the album would have been recorded otherwise.
Mefistau 1 year ago
@Vitaminnn07 Does Paul still smoke weed (alot)?
calastiur 1 year ago
I agree with ChronoPhoenix, the original vocoder voice was better. Better live especially, but otherwise as well. The vocals on the new album seem a bit more high pitched, but I'm not sure if it's because of the effect or not. Whatever the case was Traced in Air and Focus are completely different from each other, one is prog (death) metal and the other is a bit more mainstream sounding prog rock IMO. Both clearly Cynic albums though.
Severtized 2 years ago 2
actually he restarted studying classic guitar.
ChronoPhoenix 2 years ago
aeon spoke has a slight jazz sound but overall a laidback sound, they're coming out with new stuff this year for that band.
JKAmetal 3 years ago
The vocals on the new album are killer. i love how he put an emphasis on melody with them.
Abaddon2005 3 years ago 5
This guy is really lay back...his music is killer good. I like all the new songs I've heard from the new Traced in Air album...an original band indeed.
aguahoja 3 years ago 4
When i first heard Cynic i was like... "A band with Robotic vocals?! YES!" ive always liked the vocoder effects. I think Paul uses "Auto-tune" for the effect now.
braineater91 3 years ago
I sincerely prefered the old school robovox, coz imo it fits better with metal genre.
ChronoPhoenix 2 years ago
it's good to see that such a humble artist like Paul just brings such a great sound to metal, plus its also good to see no utube fights on thes vids or any of that bullshit , lol !! long live the creativity and uniqueness of bands like Cynic, and to hell with all that scene-core stuff, that stuff's gonna die out real soon !
ps thanx for posting vitaminnn07, u the man !!
DavidPR 3 years ago 3
Hmmm...you meant sister, didn't you?:D
FuneralMoon91 3 years ago
Now he probably didn't, there aren't many girls that listen to death metal, let alone fusion/progressive stuff Masvidal does. That makes you incredibly cool tho.
LourdesTr 3 years ago
I think the new album Traced in Air has an amazing quality. It really shows their growth as great musicians.
mshydro 3 years ago 3
Paul Masvidal is a very talented and unpretentious person. The sign of a true artist!
locustlimb 3 years ago 12
(I apologize for my poor English, but it isn't my first language! And all Italians are pretty bad at languages)Anyway, Cynic and Paul's work helped me to become more musically open-minded, since they introduced me to many great bands: Mahavishnu Orchestra, for example...and Dead Can Dance.
I like almost everything from Paul's projects: Portal, Aeon Spoke....even Master :D
FuneralMoon91 3 years ago
Well said :) You did just fine bro!
woocifer 3 years ago
But after hearing live the new songs, I have to say that I am pretty faithful about the new album. Sure, it seems less agressive and maybe less complicated than "Focus", but still, a very inspired songwriting I think.
FuneralMoon91 3 years ago
yes, after listen a lot to it, i think is less agressive, but also i think is MORE complicated than "focus", get the album ;)
ovnianopolus 3 years ago 3
I agree with you, the new album may be less agressive than Focus but definitely more mature and complex (with a wider range of emotions). It has multiple layers. Every time you hear a song from it, new layers get peeled back. I don't get tired of listening to it.
zincnoid 3 years ago 11
Yes, I have. I also have some videos, but of very poor quality. Great show, though.
Well, I didn't know about his smoking habits :) (even if I kind of imagined it after seeing his interview with Death back in '91..."climbing inside the eyelash of a distant fear"! What the hell?!:D)
FuneralMoon91 3 years ago
What was that "yaaaaahhhhhhh"?!:p
I admire this guy so much. I met him this year in Italy, and he was supernice and very humble.
FuneralMoon91 3 years ago