Tourniquet - Gazing at Medusa

strangerhoncho wrote:It's a good song for the style.  But it sounds nothing like Tourniquet.  Not like any version of Tourniquet ever.  It's basic melodic metal.  Standard, predictable song structure and tones.  Nothing unexpected, nothing weird, no varied tones, no fancy drumming...none of the things that made Tourniquet, Tourniquet.  The only way I'd ever suspect it was them if I heard it without knowing who it was would be Aaron's vocals in the beginning.

Black Rider wrote:Man we're harsh, one song and we have this pegged. 

Airola wrote:

strangerhoncho wrote:It's a good song for the style.  But it sounds nothing like Tourniquet.  Not like any version of Tourniquet ever.  It's basic melodic metal.  Standard, predictable song structure and tones.  Nothing unexpected, nothing weird, no varied tones, no fancy drumming...none of the things that made Tourniquet, Tourniquet.  The only way I'd ever suspect it was them if I heard it without knowing who it was would be Aaron's vocals in the beginning.

One thing I noticed too was that I didn't follow the drumming even nearly as much as in previous albums. I was kinda expecting something like what happens in the melodic part in the middle of Chart of the Elements (from Antiseptic Bloodbath). In that song that part was when I first thought "well that's Ted Kirkpatrick right there." I agree that this song doesn't really have those moments, at least not clearly to be heard during the first few listens. There are some interesting ghost notes on drums in the most straightforward chorus part. It's really hard to hear though. I have to use my headphones to hear them. But yeah, that's not a "oh that's Ted" thing either. And while there are other little things going on at different places they are all kinda buried and not nearly as noticeable as in previous albums.

But to say it doesn't sound like any version of Tourniquet ever isn't really true. What is your opinion of Restoring the Locust Years on WMARD? Wasn't that song kinda like this one, at least what comes to the classic heavy metal ironmaidenesque rhythm kind of stuff?
And isn't the middle part (which is later replicated with bass in the end) pretty much something that could've been on MVOATR?

Anyways, I agree with you that there really aren't that much clear Tourniquet-y things going on in this song, although I do find the main riff to be exactly the kind of stuff Ted would write when he's going for the groove (it has a bit of the same vibe what the best riffs on Vanishing Lessons and Crawl to China have).

Sir Shred A Lot wrote:I actually like that this tune is shorter and doesn’t linger too long on any particular section. It has plenty of variety and never feels bogged down. The song ends and leaves me wanting to hear more, which is always a good sign for me.

I don’t know how someone could think that this doesn’t sound like Tourniquet. When Aaron’s vocals start, it definitely sounds like Tourniquet. The instrumental bridge in the middle sounds a lot like some of the bridges on the MVTR tunes, and the last 30 seconds definitely has the quirky Tourniquet rhythms.

Bahana wrote:Will Deen sing throughout the entire album?

strangerhoncho wrote:I guess I'm going to be the lone dissenting voice this time.  You guys are all nuts!

It's a good song for the style.  But it sounds nothing like Tourniquet.  Not like any version of Tourniquet ever.  It's basic melodic metal.  Standard, predictable song structure and tones.  Nothing unexpected, nothing weird, no varied tones, no fancy drumming...none of the things that made Tourniquet, Tourniquet.  The only way I'd ever suspect it was them if I heard it without knowing who it was would be Aaron's vocals in the beginning.

I wish them all the best, I'm glad they're still making music, I'm glad everyone else is happy with it, and I'll definitely check out the album when it comes out, but there's nothing in this song that my particular ears find interesting.

Sir Shred A Lot wrote:

Bahana wrote:Will Deen sing throughout the entire album?

EDIT: I finally found Deen's other tweet, where he clearly states that this is the only song that he did for Tourniquet.

Thiago-Brazil wrote:I guess we will see plenty of singers in this album.

Ted Kirkpatrick wrote:Hey guys - We've been totally blown away by the response to the music, the cover art, and the video!! Over 10,000 views on YouTube and only 4 thumbs down out of 729, plus so many cool comments. Can't possibly ask for a better response than that. Add the Facebook, Twitter, and now numerous secular sites response and we are beyond thrilled. Deen (who by the way is a real true Christian brother)was into doing the rest of the tunes, but we just ran out of time before he left for a world tour with The Dead Daisies. Of course, what he did is fantastic. He always kills it whether it's drums or vocals. As for "there will be lots of other vocalists" - no. And 100% guarantee rest of vox will be stellar. 

This album will instantly sound like Tourniquet to listeners - yet new - as the title track does. Title track alone has so many elements we are known for. Drum poly rhythms (ride cymbal/tom/kicks part near beginning), fast double kick parts (like twice as fast as Ark of Suffering for those keeping score at home) classical parts, leads (you'll hear more from the brilliant Chis Poland and longer lead sections!!), more Aaron vocals - I love his vocals on the title track and seems many fans do too!, melodic catchy chorus, weird quirky parts (end of song where middle classical part is broken into pieces and played on bass in alternating regular and speed picking sections, with the rhythms played by double bass triplets with matching guitar) and Christian message done in a unique way. Honestly, not sure how anyone who knows our music even a little could say this sounds nothing like Tourniquet. It's everything Tourniquet. Plus the production, which I feel is our best sounding yet. 

The tune is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. - thanks and more updates very soon... Ted