Talk:Symphony X

Fan club CD

shouldn't there be a section on the fan club cd —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.64.223.203 (talk • contribs)

yes there should be —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.208.218.98 (talk • contribs)

new album

i got a myspace blog from insideout america that says that symphony x's new album will be out in late october and will be called paradise lost. Eirik Raude 04:28, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

Symphony X comparation

i think i have heard about one million people stating that symphony x can be compared to Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Pain of Salvation. Well, i think that is the same thing than compare pink floyd to led zeppelin... it's completely wrong. Ok for dream theater, actually they show many influences. But for other similarities i think we should put on something different, e.g. Pantera, for it's stated by Romeo himself that is a big influence of the band.

influence is not the same as similar sounding. ...Patrick (talk, contributions) 02:57, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Maybe it's not the same as similar sounding, but Romeo's (main/solo) riffing style is much closer to Pantera's then to Dream Theater's style. It's a lot heavier and way more inclined to power then to technique itself (although some of them are difficult technically speaking). ...Cancatis

I dont think SX is compared to these bands because of the sound(I myself can heardly hear any similiarties between PoS and SX for example. PoS has even been founded later and, sort of, change their sound every album) but more because of the significance these 4 bands have for the genre.

I can hear similarities on PoS and SX: syncopation, odd time signatures, etc. The fact is that those bands share a lot of musical construction elements, but they still sound different, which is a good thing, so we have many good technical and emotional bands to listen too without a repetitive sound. SX is more power metal oriented than the other prog metal bands, and it also has a lot of symphonic elements on many songs. I think that PoS and SX are more similar in yet another aspect: both bands have lead prog-metal to different and unique ways. No band sounds like PoS. No band sounds like SX. Uniqueness is a rare thing these days... Regards Loudenvier 15:20, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Not that syncopation and odd time signatures are enough to set two bands together... Stravinsky has a lot of syncopation, odd time signatures (and also influenced Romeo hugely), but it falls in a totally different category. Pink Floyd is rarely compared to Yes, for instance, and they (most of time) are set as ProgRock (ArtRock, etc). It doesn't mean that, if they share the same label, they should be cited as a reference to one another. I totally agree about taking PoS off the comparison. ...Cancatis

Progressive/Power Metal

Before anyone goes and removes the label "power metal" from this topic once more: I know they don't really sound like most power metal. I know you are possibly a huge fan of prog, and worship symphony X or something. But Symphony X is commonly labelled (I'll add a bunch of citations) as progressive power metal. Even in their band bio on their OWN site they describe iconoclast as a prog-power fusion. So please keep any opinion about them being exclusively prog out of the article, they undoubtedly have power metal features, they aren't exclusively power metal. Everyone who is removing the power metal label is saying "they aren't power metal, just because they have parts that sound like power metal doesn't make them power metal." As they have power metal features in their songs but their songs are quite progressive, the label they are given is very often, progressive power metal. So please, leave the label alone.

Just out of curiosity. Have there been any other bands that fused Power and Prog Metal like SX does? Or are SX the "founders" of that genre mix?

As a big metal fan, I can quite honestly say I've never heard any other bands that sound like Symphony X. There are indeed a lot of bands that mix power and prog, but not with the same style and sound as SX... Mustaine rocks 07:30, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

To some extent: Pagan's Mind and Adagio. Petergee1 11:49, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Angra is another prog-power metal band. It sounds different from Symphony X because it blends a lot of regional elements on their songs. But this is a good thing. The worst that could happen to a musical style is when all the bands start to look and sound the same! Loudenvier 15:12, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, well. I also know Kamelot for example. But SX have been the first? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 213.157.11.176 (talk) 18:59, 30 January 2007 (UTC).

On a similar note, I changed the order of genres in the box. The way the article reads makes it sound like they're progressive neo-classical, with power metal elements, so I changed it around to reflect that a bit. Now, on an exact note, I don't believe you'll find something like Symphony X. Perhaps Stratovarius, but they're much less progressive... more like majority power metal, and a bit of neo-classical guitar work I would say. They have some progressive songs I reckon. But as has been stated before, Symphony X actually have their own style, thank god, so they're unique. --Dane ^~nya 04:46, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Symphony X is definitely NOT power metal. They are neoclassical progressive metal.

There's nothing power metal about these guys, their lyrics are occasionally fantasy themed but that's about as close as it gets, and lyrics at the end of the day make little difference to deciding a band's genre. SOnata Arctica for example are classed as Power Metal, but their lyrics are about things like relationships and emotions, rather than fantasy themed. In the Death genre, too, bands like Nile, Cynic and Death don't base their lyrics on gore (with exception of Death's first two) and they are classed in that genre. It's much more about the delivery than what it looks like on paper. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.41.101.178 (talk) 19:31, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, and Symphony X either is definitely not sympho-metal! Neo-Classical/Classical playing-style does'nt make the band sympho! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.112.23.199 (talk) 12:45, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Dude, Symphony X is DEFINITELY power metal. Only pure prog metal album of these guys is a first album. Why the hell they even have a singer who sings 'high and loud' if not being power metal?

Stop arguing about it. SX is not pure symphonic metal. They have a (perhaps symphonic) power, neo-classical and progrssive metal sound. Not unlike Stratovarius. Blizzard Beast ^$ODIN$ 18:53, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

Eh but i DIDN'T mean they're symphonic in purest sense i did JUST mean they are most definitely POWER METAL band. So tell me since when did Symphonic metal =(automaticaly!) power metal ?!?

Umm they aren't power metal, just because they're melodic, it doesn't automatically lump the band in with the likes of Helloween and Sonata Arctica. Use some common sense. Their music is far too varied musically, complex and diverse. Not to mention that Russell sounds far closer to a classic metal singer like Dio than any Power Metal vocalist. V: The New Mythology Suite is by far the proggiest thing they've done by the way, if you're going to try and cite examples. 82.41.100.220 (talk) 15:19, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

This discussion is pointless. Let's ask the band how they classify themselves and leave it at that. Kouban (talk) 00:55, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Romeo stated in a recent interview that he simply classifies them as a Metal band, which is fair enough but doesn't exactly help when writing an informative article about them. 86.152.186.43 (talk) 12:56, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes, quite often the band members are the last authority for classifying a band in a particular genre. They either give mystification-like/generic answers, or completely erroneous classifications. We can report that Romeo has said that, but it shouldn't be used definitively for the article without ascribing it to him. Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 14:40, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

I say, leave the genres as they are now. Blizzard Beast ^$ODIN$ 20:01, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

To complicate the matter further, "neo-classical" and "progressive" are apparently mutually exclusive, see Talk:Neo-classical metal#Symphony X. I say they're "progressive metal" (odd times, complex compositions), "symphonic metal" given their classical influence and heavy use of classical-influenced keyboarding (occasionally even orchestrations and choirs) and "speed metal" given their thrashy riffs. Florian Blaschke (talk) 02:22, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

I'm inclined to agree with Blizzard about leaving the genres the way they are, but, with one single request - that instead of just saying that symphony X belongs to/touches upon such and such genre, we should find reliable sources and report what they say in order to create a more encyclopedic entry. There must be dozens of good references from critics, fans and other musicians who have classified the music of Symphony X. Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 02:49, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

As it appears that people keep messing with this section I suggest we get an admin to lock this page. I suspect it's mostly getting changed to include Power Metal by Dream Theater fans who assume that if it doesn't sound like DT then it cannot be progressive metal. If someone asserts that Symphony X plays Power Metal they must at the very least point us to one song that fits in the Power Metal genre. The thing with Power Metal is that it's very specific in its arrangements and playing style:

• Fast rhythm guitar strumming
• Slow chord changes
• Even meter (4/4 or 8/8, and less commonly 6/8)
• Tempo only drops to half and then back to full, never uneven changes
• Follows a clear Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus arrangement (occasionally it'll be 2 verses instead of one, and often the Chorus repeats while leading out in the end)

Symphony X's songs almost always plays multiple sections in odd meter that is changing frequently, they often change tempos in a much wider range, and the rhythm guitar is hardly ever constant or exclusively fast (mostly due to the meter changes). With this in mind, please challenge their non-Power Metal status with the appropriate details as to how they ARE playing Power Metal when they hardly ever adhere to the pattern that defines Power Metal. Goal2004 (talk) 02:07, 1 August 2011 (UTC)

Untitled

this article is hideously written. Read this sentence: "There is also a distinct element of groove to their music, particularly from their latest release The Odyssey, and this vein of groove seems to follow onto their upcoming album Paradise Lost, judging by the one song they have made available to fans, 'The Serpent's Kiss'."

"element of groove"? "vein of groove"? What the heck does that even mean? The grammar here is terrible-"distint element of groove TO their music," "seems to follow ONTO," not to mention all the commas-it's a giant run on sentence. I believe that this entire sentence would be best deleted, as well as the one comparing the band to other "progressive" bands. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.143.145.158 (talk • contribs)

This is an excellent opportunity to be bold, and fix it: good copy editing is always appreciated. --Piet Delport 07:39, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

What I really wanted to know

Silly question, but... is it pronounced "Symphony X" like the letter or "Symphony Ten"? How about V--is it Vee or Five? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.190.223.125 (talk) 22:17, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Symphony X, as in the letter x. V = 5 cheers. Wisdom89 23:06, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

This should be in the article. I shouldn't of had to come to discussion page to read it ^.^ Rhynri 98.132.222.96 (talk) 13:41, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Paradise Lost, not a concept album

Should Paradise Lost be classed as a concept album? It doesn't have a narrative like other commonly known concept albums or anything to link the songs together other than having a similar subject matter. They simply took the work "Paradise Lost" and wrote songs about some depicted events and some of the themes found within. Should it simply be called a Thematic album? Or substitute "concept album" for something like my previous sentence for example? Any thoughts or feelings? 82.41.100.220 (talk) 20:56, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

I would be in favor of something a little more neutral - thematic sounds fine to me. Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 22:45, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

It can be desribed as a concept album, as the definiation of what a concept album is has become a bit fuzzy. 68.63.157.181 (talk) 18:36, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

It would best to attribute who has called it a concept album, then that can be added to the article. Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 21:45, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

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Genre classification

i don't believe you should classify SymX as an "American heavy metal" band. (heavy metal band from america, not to be confused with a genre name of "american heavy metal) anybody here to back me up on this? i believe they are progressive metal, and should not be generalized into heavy metal, for progressive metal is their dominating genre. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gothicrocka (talk • contribs) 02:19, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Well seeing as many other bands get called by their most popular sub-genres, like how Nightwish is described as "Finnish Symphonic Power Metal" in its article, I agree with you. They should probably be described as "American Progressive Metal Band" Iron-Mailer (talk) 00:13, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

I don't see exactly how they're power metal. The only power metal element they posses is cheesy lyrics... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dudesweethej (talk • contribs) 18:46, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Touring Australia?

Since when are Symphony X touring Australia? Source, please! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.59.216.229 (talk) 03:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

Check their website? Kouban (talk) 01:30, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

My point exactly. There are no Australian tour dates on their website, nor their mailing list, nor their official Facebook group. The statement that they are touring Australia should be removed from the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.59.216.229 (talk) 05:07, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

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Is it just my browser or is the infobox image not working right? I tried cropping the pic at commons but it doesn't show as being cropped here? Anyone know what's wrong? FireCrystal (talk) 18:01, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

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Merging of Symphony X Dungeon

The article on Symphony X Dungeon is a short unsourced stub. The section "Recording Studio : The Dungeon" is almost as long as the article, although unsourced as well. I don't see the need for a separated page, and other users have expressed similar opinions on that article's talk page. There's no reason to keep this page (as it is, at least) if the subject is solely related to the band. Victor Lopes (talk) 16:15, 15 March 2009 (UTC)

Well, the article has just been redirected. I didn't really feel it would last for long, actually. Victão Lopes ^{I hear you...} 01:37, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

New album titled "Infinite Knowledge"?

I did a search in Google and another one in bravewords.com. Nothing was found, other than a mention to this wiki article. Either the author of that sentence should source it properly, or someone else take it off until a proper statement from the band is made on the matter. 186.108.199.155 (talk) 00:31, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

Removed. Can be re-added when reliable sources are presented. As you mentioned I also didn't find any info about the album in the sources presented. CantoV |talk 15:10, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

Pronounciation Key

I'm just wondering what the usefulness of this is. I haven't elected to remove it or anything, but Symphony X is one of the simplest band names to pronounce, and it should be quite straightforward. Typically pronounciation keys are included in order to clarify ambiguous pronounciations. However, the name Symphony X is far from ambiguous unless you don't understand how to pronounce the fairly elementary word Symphony.

To that end, I think not having it would make more sense, but if there are objections or reasons for it, let me know. Otherwise I may soon remove this pronounciation key, as it doesn't seem like a useful portion of the article. If it is to help people who cannot speak english well enough to know elementary pronounciations, perhaps it should be moved to their article on Simple English Wikipedia instead. https://simple.wiki.x.io/wiki/Symphony_X Vortiene (talk) 22:47, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

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