DEADSY - Phantasmagore

REVIEW OF DEADSY PHANTASMAGORE CD

P. Exeter Blue I: Guitar/Vocals
Carlton Megalodon: Z-tar/Guitar
Dr. Nner: Synthesizers
Creature: Bass
Alec Püre: Drums

DEADSY TIL WE DIE

Despite the fact that musicians abhor comparisons to other talent, I do find that Deadsy's second release, draws on the depth of young-Black Sabbath. It is more rock now, less goth. One may hear RUSH similarities in the intense bass and extended chorus. The synchronized rhythms and beats are Alice & Chain-ish, with appropriate angst of Guns & Roses.

You may hear intensity in the impending harmony of Queensryche. You will hear Stone's Paint it Black and bits of Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song in Time. Even in Black Dreams, a distortion technique brings a touch of mainstream with Bon Jovi.
I didn't use to love Deadsy.

I started listening when I heard Cher & Elijah's version of Crimson & Clover, a cut above Tommy James & the Shondells. And got curious about Elijah's music (P. Exeter Blue I). I liked Mansion World on Commencement. I liked Key To Gramercy Park. And Flowing Glower hinted at the depth of original lyrics to follow.

The second track on the latest release, Carrying Over, is better than a continuation.
It is masterful, as is the amazing title track, Phantasmagore. Now I love Deadsy.

They are definitely Better Than I Know. The haunting medleys can transport me to Urantia-Land, drug free, anytime. Many are thinking they could win a World Music Award for Best Original English Lyrics.

And Media Future (myspace.com/media future) says
Deadsy has the BEST SPACE on MySpace.

REVIEW COURTESY OF TAMI LORENZ

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Before his band DEADSY was born, I saw him, at age 14, play with CHER in Salem, Oregon. It poured down rain the entire time, but he never stopped once or even flinched or looked unhappy.

Incredible spirit and determination.
Deserving of his recent success.
Remarkable song and awesome solo demos.

Rob Brill - Engineer
Rob Brill - Mixing
Leslie Hall - Organ
Leslie Hall - Piano
Leslie Hall - Mellotron
Bill Kennedy - Mixing
Stephen Marcussen - Mastering
Jamie Talbot - Creative Director
Brian Virtue - Mixing
Stewart Whitmore - Digital Editing
Tim Harkins - Engineer
E. Blue - Producer
E. Blue - Art Direction
Megalodon - Synthesizer
Megalodon - Guitar
Megalodon - ?
Brian Humphrey - Producer
Brian Humphrey - Engineer
Jamie Anderson - Cover Photo
Marty Alan - Sitar
Daniel Sena - Creative Director
Nner - Synthesizer
Nner - Vocals
April Syrek - Cover Photo

This is a fan made video. This is not official. No copyright infringement intended. I own nothing.
Taken from their album "Phantasmagore."

All images copyright their respected owners. Please message me if I used one of your images so I will assign proper credit.

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[xs7701]

The intro to this song is very similar to Tangerine Dream - Exit. Someone had to bring it up. I think deadsy should give credit. What do you think?

[EcstaticMomentz]

@xs7701 Honestly, I don't know. I always love when people find similarities in music to other things they like. I just love this song so much so I just think there is very little as Awesome !!

[xs7701]

@EcstaticMomentz I'm a fan of Deadsy since i saw them live during their first album tour opening for Static X. I always thought that their keyboard player played that on their second album without the rest of the band knowing because keyboardists often are influenced by Tangerine Dream as they were one of the pioneers of playing synthesizer type music.

[EcstaticMomentz]

@xs7701 Very good and thoughtful comment. It is very possible

[WispierTetrahedrons]

@xs7701 It is, and they did give credit. It was credit to "No Future (Get Off the Babysitter)" though, another Tangerine Dream song that used the same bit.

[EcstaticMomentz]

@WispierTetrahedrons Yes. That's right. Thank You So Much!



[boylovesbowie]

I'm a 5 new bands a week kind of a guy for at least 15 years and I've played stuff myself a bit but rarely do you get such a masterpiece. This song has it all : rythm, melody , harmonies, lyrics , drive and most of all true FEELINGS. I've been listening to this one for over a year now , at least once a day and it can't get me bored. I am as close to calling Phantasmagore the best song I've ever heard as it is possible :) it also helped me pull through a nasty break up. So much power in 5 mins :)

[hockeydue]

@ 1:01 :D me likey lol

[3rdminister]

@xs7701 thought that was a sample from Depeche Mode

[HailDaFins]

Sounds like ORGY to me.

[KVStarStruck22]

@xs7701

These things are common. Why are you so worried? Just kidding. Luv ya.

[xs7701]

@WispierTetrahedrons They did huh, I wondered about that cause it so obviously is that song at the beginning. Its the same song as Exit, they changed the name and the track slightly to be on the soundtrack of the famous Tom Cruise flick Risky Business (Get off the babysitter because he dreams of having sex with his babysitter and the parents catch him)