The Butcher's Ballroom

Now, this is really something different. Is this Spanish, Russian, rock, opera, classic, metal, Australian, oriental, everything together? Don't know, yet. All I know this almost blew up my head! Damn, who uploads such dangerous albums without warning? Is this real?

if I could I would up the mark one to "freakin awesome"! I love the synthesis of jazz and rock, and the grand operatic feel of the album. Outstanding vocals, dynamic execution, overall brilliant.

Thank you for sharing so freely with the rest of us :-)

Wow, I feel like I've been to a metal concert, a dark circus, inside a gypsy vardo and an opera- all at once! Somethin' keeps telling me I should be corseted & wearing some fabulous, voluptuous skirts, along with a flamboyant feathered chapeau and stomping around a Romani gathering fire with a tambourine and high laced sh*t kickers on! ;D

I'm usually hesitant when it comes to operatic voices being mixed w/other genres of music, but in many places, it really works here. I love the gentleman's voice, the Romani-inspired melodies & rhythms, and the hard-rockin' guitars, but there's still a niggling part of me which still can't help but feel that in most places, if operatic vocals are interlaced w/other musical genres, they might do better as a backup accoutrement or descanted accent; as opposed to a lead vocal. (Y'all are really making the combination grow on me though- you do it so well! :)) I've heard it done in a few other places, (Nightwish, Cassandra Syndrome) & you guys are definitely up there in the ranks!
Plus, the weaving of gypsy influences really seems to complement the operatic aspects of your work, so nicely done there!

I pretty much like the whole album, but I think my faves are currently "D'Angelo" and "Gunpowder Chant." (We need more bellydance-able tracks here on Jamendo, no? :D) I was sucked in by the site's Top 10 list when I saw the title of "Balrog Boogie," and I think that's up there, too. Either way, when all is said and done, this is a kickass, raucously fun album which I highly anticipate introducing to my gothy AND Middle Eastern dance performing fiiends. ^_^

Kudos!
Nae

(PS, I -so- wanna hear you go more ME or Indian-themed rhythms & melodes, or pick up a Victorian or more circus-y slant to one or two of your future pieces! (Like a calliope or harpsichord! *beams*) I bet you'd do SteamPunk and dark circus WELL!! ♥, -N.

My first time here and I was going to look for symphonic metal genre and I hear this Balrog Boogie blaring back at me. I had to check out the rest of Diablo Swing Orchestra. Do I hear Christianity? Music was dimensional!! Can't understand the high-pitched opera voice and would like the words so I could follow along, although what a voice!! It has variety in instrumentals and voice. Put something in the music store and I will buy.

Wow. I'm not quite sure what just happened but.. fuck. That was fucking rad. Wait.. Can I say that? .... Rad?

If you're one of those wafflers like me "I like all kinds of music"..meh. then there just might be a pretty good chance that you'll like "all kinds of music" ... all gift wrapped in a tidy, neat and ready to deliver package. Delivery guaranteed.

Diablo Swing Orchestra - groovy baby, just groovy