If the stuff he wrote for DGD was/will be more like the stuff he writes for Eidola, I'd have no issues. Okay that's a lie, I'd still have issues with Nothing Shameful, but just smaller ones. To be very clear by the way, his voice is exquisite; no umbrage is taken with the vocals themselves.
low key i feel the same way as @White i also think tilian’s voice is more interesting and unique but i have more hot takes in me than brain cells so i wouldn’t be brave enough to share if someone else hadn’t said it first lol
Funny you mention bravery 'cause I'd been sitting on that take for 2 years and it was only the other day that I finally conquered fear and became the towering figure you see before you. I have since mastered death and the devil himself averts his eyes when our gaze meets. I implore you, share your takes, and you too may attain godhood.
Swanfest was really special. During DGD’s set Tilian frequently had to pause and point the mic at the crowd to help him out because he was so emotional. It was very clear that the whole band was working through what happened as they were performing, and the audience I think was deeply moved that they decided to move forward so soon after Tim’s passing (I know I was). Really emotional experience.
Seeing all these videos on Twitter has me so mad I didn’t go especially since it’s in my backyard. Glad you had a good time!
Fortunately the band seem to be in better spirits these past few days of tour. People are saying Tilian still has to take vocal breaks mid-set, but he's still sounding good otherwise, and the rest of the band are killing it, especially Sergio. I'm still shocked that they're managing to play at all, and I hope the rest of the tour goes well for them.
tilian kinda mentioned on twitter he's not doing well, probably some other stuff going on outside of the tim shit if i had to guess so dude's carrying a lot around right now. hope the tour is what he needs and can make it through.
Sounds like John has been listening to a ton of rap. I love how Tillian seems to have a clause in his contract that he only plays himself lol
Song is pretty good, and the structure wasn't easily identifiable through the first listen, which is cool. Someone once told me the best way to enjoy Jon is to view him as a rapper that is more focused on flow and syllables than what he's actually saying, and I've enjoyed Jon way more when I view him in that light (not that I ever disliked him).
Oh yeah, I have really dug Jon's parts on these two new songs, but I am still frequently baffled and chuckle to myself when I look at his lyrics from Afterburner.