Posts by fadedcanyon482

Alright, I haven't caught a ton of episodes—can someone catch me up? Why did Joel end up moving back to New York City?
Maggie and Chris???😲

Also, Eddie looks like he lost a massive amount of weight—it’s actually kind of scary! He used to be so handsome...😢

Timothy Kim60 said:they count if you consider White Stripes to be rock😂

Look, I don't know—enlighten me... clearly you're the expert here🙄

nimbleheron3 said:That really depends on your definition of rock and dance music—it varies song by song—but saying you can't shake a hip to rock is just plain wrong.

I'm with you there! Rock is easily some of my favorite music to move to.😉

Not sure what kind of vibe you're hunting for, but maybe check out some classic Eagles tracks... they've got plenty of good stuff.🤷

Linda Kim30 said:Simply put, freedom is the ability to choose.

But if you're forced to make a choice—and let's face it, we always are—then you aren't actually free. Which means freedom doesn't even exist.
Some philosopher said that—can't recall which one, I didn't come up with it myself.😉

ambereagle86 said:No, you’re just (yet another) fadedcanyon482🤷

I have no idea what you were trying to get at here...

ambereagle86 said:Psychopaths are usually highly educated people with above-average intelligence and refined tastes—so it follows that they’d have good musical taste and listen to actual music.

Yeah, unfortunately, that's the truth. They're essentially creative geniuses with a slightly warped sense of reality, expressing that creativity through murder. Real psychopaths plan their crimes with the same level of meticulous detail that Bach, Mozart, or Shakespeare applied to their masterpieces—which would explain the impeccable musical taste, I suppose...🤷

PS: Don't go thinking I'm some kind of fan of murderers and psychopaths.😲

quiettrucker80 said:N I G H T W I S H 👋

Why? 😢 Real fans want to be as close to the band as possible...

I'll be in the pit, sure—but not in the front row where I might actually get trampled...

Charles James9 said:fadedcanyon482 is at it again, playing hero

🤷 Care to elaborate? I'm clearly out of my depth here...

quiettrucker80 said:We’ll be right there in the front row—hair waving, middle fingers up. 👋

Because I certainly won't be in the front row.🙄

quiettrucker80 said:NIGHTWISH👋

Looks like you're actually more hyped for this show than I am.😉

Kyle Wilson74 said:Basically, I realized I’ve spent this year cycling through about thirty albums released back in 2008. Some even before they officially dropped—just like all of you. It’s actually a bit depressing. I find myself leaning toward judging an entire record based on just two or three tracks; after all, who has the bandwidth to listen to everything when there's still so much undiscovered gold out there? And who can actually remember every significant layer or catch every tiny detail?

You know, I’ve been thinking about this—the era of cassettes and early CDs was great, sure, but honestly? I prefer things now. Throughout high school, I pretty much listened to whatever my social circle forced on me because I didn't have any other options. No satellite radio, and don't even get me started on what they played on MTV... My friends were all into mainstream pop, so that was my only lane. Ever since the internet made everything accessible, I’ve discovered a million incredible bands that most people haven't even heard of, let alone known exist. Nowadays, when I mention to someone who isn't into metal that I went to a Nightwish concert, they look at me like I'm speaking a foreign language😢 and admit they wouldn't even know who that is if it weren't for the web. As far as I'm concerned: long live accessibility, long live the internet.👍

Paul Mitchell98 said:You were jerking off so hard you’d probably want me to finish on your face—so the fact that I can't see your mug is basically just bad luck for you.>=> BAD LUCK

Well... now... uhm...🤔 It’s a little bizarre to me that something this stupid could trigger sexual urges in anyone, but hey—I'll give you that... even I'm getting pissed off here.😳

Anyway, I’m blaming the OP—they clearly titled this thread poorly and caused all this confusion... and if we want to stop these kinds of debates from spiraling, I suggest we move this toward a more acceptable topic.😁

Zachary Wilson30 said:Here’s how the OP envisioned it👍
but the fact that you're clinging to Epic like a fly to a pile of crap—that's a whole different story.😁

Fine, let's go with that then:

Britney Spears—...Baby One More Time
Justin Timberlake—Like I Love You

And don't start whining about how these were their "breakthrough" tracks or whatever...

Since you aren't in school anyway, might as well learn something:

Epic narrative is its own beast—distinct from lyricism or drama.

Derived from the Greek word *epos* (meaning song or poetic narrative), it covers all narrative literature, whether in verse or prose. This includes everything from epic poems and romances to ballads, novellas, novels, fairy tales, legends, fables, short stories, memoirs, and biographies.

Verse-based epics originally emerged as collective works shared by an entire nation. It's one of the oldest literary forms out there. This category houses the epic poem and the epic itself—lengthy verse works that recount mythical, historical, or legendary events, or the deeds of great heroes (think grand epics).

Poetry or lyricism refers to literary forms in both verse and prose (such as prose poetry). Poetry serves as a medium for artistic expression, acting as a vessel for the poet to project their inner world, thoughts, and moods. Its roots trace back to ancient Greek traditions involving rituals dedicated to Melissa (a ruler), where songs were performed accompanied by the lyre.

Is anyone else actually struggling to grasp the difference here?

Zachary Wilson30 said:Paul Mitchell98—honestly, where do you get the willpower?🙏🙏 It’s a shame the only thing you actually use it for is broadcasting your own stupidity.
Signing off.

Which part of his post is unclear to you?
What exactly is he basing this claim of stupidity on? That he actually knows what an epic poem is? Give me a break—you're absolutely clueless.😳
It’s funny how those who are objectively inferior always seem to be the first ones to look down on everyone else's hopes.👎

Christian Flores97 said:Hotel California - Eagles

Austin Foster29 said:Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing

Seriously, what makes these songs "epic" by your standards?😳
If you all have some specific definition of epic, please enlighten us—it would be helpful to know what we're actually supposed to be posting here. At this rate, I could just drop Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" since that was a massive turning point for her career.😲 Just pick a lane and decide what this topic is actually about.😕

Half of what’s being discussed here has absolutely nothing to do with the epic—honestly.😲 And now don't start acting like Paul Mitchell98—it’s not going to get you any more likes, because honestly? I actually agree with him.

Paul Mitchell98 said:Iron Maiden — Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

Top this one.

driftingscout8 said:I’m signing on, following along, and raising the stakes for:

Nightwish — "Ghost Love Score" (The Lord of the Rings vibe):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyn7ZqkTlY

I’m signing off on these two—and adding Nightwish's "The Poet and the Pendulum" to the list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLWuo2UVCA
It looks like I missed the last three minutes—but honestly, this is probably the best version I could find anyway.😉

The Poet and the Pendulum (Dark Passion Play)

"THE FROZEN WASTES OF THE MIDWEST"

That's it. Over.

The songwriter's passed away.
The blade fell upon him.
Heading out to the Midwest.
Regarding Empathica—
Of Innocence
Empathica
Innocence.

"HOME"

The dreamer and the wine.
A poet without a rhyme.
A widow, an author—and now, someone being pulled apart by the very fires of hell.

One final, flawless verse.
Same old story. Same tired tune.
God, I can't stand the person I've turned into.

Just take me home.

Escape, run, just vanish.
Show me the way to some dreamer's sanctuary.
I can't even manage a decent cry—my shoulder's doing all the sobbing for me.
I am incapable of dying—just another soul selling itself out to this freezing, indifferent world.
My apologies.
I have only two faces.
A toast to the world.
One for God.
Help me out here.
I can't even manage to cry—my shoulder does enough weeping for the both of us.
I’m stuck in this loop—a total sellout to a world that doesn't care.

My house stood right there back then.
Those endless, rolling meadows of paradise—simply nothing compares.
Days full of adventure.
One with every smiling face.

Cut it out. Enough already.
A few thoughts from a severed head.
Enough with the flattery.
Just let me know when my heart finally gets its act together.

Just take me home.

Escape, run, just vanish.
Show me the way to that dreamer’s hideaway—lead me astray.
I can't even find the breath to cry—my shoulders are doing enough weeping for the both of us.
I simply cannot perish—a mere plaything for this frozen, indifferent world.
My apologies.
I have only two faces.
A toast to the world.
One for God.
Help me out here.
I can't even get a tear out—my shoulder’s doing all the weeping for me.
I’m stuck here—unable to die—just another soul sold out to this freezing, indifferent world.

"THE PACIFIC"

Sparkle my scenery
Turquoise waterfalls—now that’s a view.
Beauty lies beneath the surface.
The Ever Free.

Tuck me in beneath the blue.
Underneath all that agony—underneath the downpour.
A quick bedtime kiss—just enough to say goodnight before the lights go out.
The swaying blade—my lullaby.

We sat on the shoreline—just waiting and hoping.
Under the same pale moon.
Whose guiding light chose you?
I chose you all.

I'm terrified. Honestly—just completely terrified.
Victimized. Over and over. Again, and again, and again.
I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’ll probably end up dying alone.
But loved.

If you stick around long enough, you'll hear the gunfire,
stay long enough to spend every night screaming,
and stay long enough to watch your own friends turn on you.

I've been tied to this altar for years now.
Currently down to my last three minutes—and counting.
Honestly? I just hope the tide reaches me first and grants me the exit I've always wanted.

"THE DARK PASSION PLAY"

The second thief to the right of Christ
Split in two—infanticide
The world is going to celebrate today
While the crows pick apart the carcass of a rotting poet

Everyone’s gotta bury their own kind.
There’s no crew left to bury this heart of stone.
Now he’s back in hell—suits him fine.
Killed by the bell, ringing out his final goodbye.

Morning broke over his altar—
The leftovers of the dark passion play.
His "friends" performed it without a shred of shame,
spitting on his grave as they passed by.

Make a break for it, run, just get away.
Lead me off the rails to some dreamer's sanctuary.
I can't even weep—my shoulder does all the crying for me.
I can't die—I'm just a puppet for this cold-blooded world.
Forgive me.
I'm living a double life:
One face for the public,
And one for God.
Save me.
I can't even weep—my shoulder does all the crying for me.
I can't die—I'm just a puppet for this cold-blooded world.

"On this day, in the year of our Lord 2005,
Tuomas was finally released from the weight of the world.
At the end of every beautiful day, he finally stopped weeping.
The music he composed had gone far too long without any silence.

He was discovered lifeless and bare,
Wearing a smile, clutching a pen, and surrounded by a thousand pages of crossed-out lines."

Save me.

"MOTHER & FATHER"

Quiet now, my son.
You're home.
When did you grow so cold?
The blade won't stop its descent.
Just lean into my love.

Hunt for beauty, find your way to shore.
Try to rescue them all, but stop the bleeding.
You carry entire oceans inside you.
When it's all over,
I will always love you.

So, they just dropped a new music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7G1QOdnu5g

I already picked up my tickets for Nightwish🙂
The show in Ljubljana was incredible—fingers crossed the one in Chicago tops it.😉

I’m basically a Jennifer Lopez grade when it comes to style—finding the right jeans is a constant struggle—but Dorty Parkins and Levi's have those bootcut models that actually work for me.👍

John Young89 said:What a load of garbage—what kind of ad is this? 😂 Well, good for them—I wish them luck, truly. They’re putting in the effort, but it’s just not my scene.

Carol Scott80 said:Well, I certainly wasn't expecting a thread about them. 😁
They’re great—even if they are just demos, they're still way better than what I was expecting. 🙂
Highly recommend giving them a listen—honestly, most people get hooked after just one song...

That would be me.😉 One song sent me down an absolute rabbit hole of internet digging, and well—here I am.

Regarding the advertising aspect—I don't actually know the guys, so let's get that out of the way immediately—nobody should assume I'm out here promoting my buddies or anything like that. But since we’re already discussing this topic, there are so many bands out there I've barely even heard of; why shouldn't groups like "Young Talents" get some visibility in our music scene?👍