Ne Obliviscaris - Painters of the Tempest (Part II) - Live Rennes 2016

03 Novembre 2016 - Antipode Mjc - Rennes (France)
Painters of the Tempest (Part II) : Triptych Lux

[Karlwojo]

These guys are just on a level that has never existed before. They are going to be huge!!!

[Upa]

Now this is what a live show should sound like. The growls sounding as brutal as they do on the record, the singer on pitch, the lead guitarist playing the ridiculous solo he recorded note for note. Some bands just can't seem to pull off these things these days which is a shame.

[-Pollux-]

A few things that stood out the most for me:

1. For some context, the whole song "Painters of the tempest" revolves ultimately on Anti-war, showing us the effects before, present, and after. The main song (This one, Part II being Triptych Lux), Triptych being a 3-panel painting. A website explains that the the 3-panel paintings portray 3 aspects, the creator (supposedly in general, the painter), the cynosure (centre of attention and admiration) and the curator (Keeper of museums, art, or any other collection). These 3 aspects can portray how war is seen, creator being the war, cynosure being those who make the most impact and the curator, who will remember these events in a good or bad way, possibly by a celestial being who watches over (Like the dove/angels in the holy trinity of Jesus Christ, or any other higher being who looks down on us)

2. Each instrument gets to show off their talents. This is the incredible thing I noticed about this song and I'll add timestamps for you to hear how amazing they are when they play their own individual pieces: (I'll only give my fav ones cuz there are so many great parts)

Bass guitar, powerful --- [0:15 - 0:41] [10:05 - 11:08] [11:08 - 12:08, exactly 1 min?!]
2nd guitar, beautiful --- [8:56 - 9:21] [12:08 - 12:43]
Two-faced growler (Two faced because he has a low growl but also a snarky one too, making him sound like two sides), fierce --- [2:40 - 2:57] [5:10 - 5:19]
Violinist --- [1:51 - 2:40] [9:21 - 10:06] [11:42 - 15:10]
Melody singer (Violin guy) --- [2:57 - 3:21] [7:35 - 8:59] [15:09 - 16:19]
Drummer -- [5:10 - 6:04] [11:08 - 12:08]

For the best parts on (most) instruments in general, use this timestamp!
[ 7:17 - 11:09 ]

3. Responding to number 1 about the creator, curator and cynosure, it almost gives us power in a sense, as the song gives it's incredible energy to us, resembling how destructive and absorbing nature is to someone who sees it on a personal level. To someone else, it may just seem like a flex when we see someone do crazy things, but we all have to remember that they are humans like us, and everything is just done through practise and dedication. The song takes a look at finding meaning through destruction and the pointless loss of life that we paint ourselves on a presumed timeline. We are all artists in our own way, to create and destroy as well. On an added note, it also tells us that we leave behind a legacy, no matter how big or small, it will be permanently grafted onto the threads of time like a birth certificate, etc. It's up to us on how we help remember that event, but to each event that occurs, it will always have an impact on someone or something, and that's a real life lesson humanity faces every day on it's struggle to survival and evolution.

[Dosengemueschen]

never listened to metal. Rock was the maximum.
A rhytm game brought me to this band. They are awesome and one of a kind.

[ShinKennn]

This band have the perfect name for the perfec music: NE OBLIVISCARIS (Forget Not) The music of this band is impossible to

[nvision]

The pinnacle of Prog Metal has been reached in this band. Just mind blowing!

[lavendermoon]

Tim’s voice is that of an angel and the band’s music is 😇

[jbasti]

Fuck man every member of this band is so talented

[KitchenAppliance]

The audio quality in this recording is so good

[Erickkaiten]

I wasn't expecting such perfect performance in live with such complex song

[a.j.]

The album version is one of the most epic songs I've ever heard, and I don't throw that word around lightly.
The best way to listen to it is sober, best euphoria ever. When I'm baked, it makes me lose myself and drunk... tear up.

[markmiliani]

...This is real Motherfucking talent....playing it exactly and as complex as in the actual album ....HELLYEAH...!!! N.O RULES !!!

[_J.L_]

🤩 Ne Obliviscaris is the Best Live Band out there.

[MrJudd]

I saw them on 70k Tons of Metal. One of my top 5 favorite shows I’ve ever seen. They’re amazing live.

[Yoaster]

this has to be one of the best live performances I've ever seen

[obsidiancrown]

This is a very beautiful song!!! Elements of violin and rock are very beautifully combined! I wish Ne Obliviscaris continued success in their careers!

[kono]

it's identical to what's on the record, thats absolutely insane

[seba.]

god damn the intro is so fucking sick, and the ending is just heavenly

[lludth]

this is the first live thing that actually resembles the studio recording and matches its quality. keep in mind that all the parts, except maybe the violin, are extremely technical

[TheSun_TheMoon_TheStar]

Phenomenal. Goosebumps everywhere :')