I think you drew some interesting parallels between classical and metal music. I enjoyed your writing a lot, being a fan of both genres myself. I was surprised that one person in particular wasn't mentioned when you were talking about metal artists who have utilized classical music in their playing/writing: Yngwie Malmsteen. I see him as one of the most prominent (and easily distinguishable) metal musicians that regularly utilize classical technique and composition <myspace>style</myspace> in performance.

It was an excellent paper!

Oh, and I enjoy your music a lot. It's quite an inspiration to me, as I love to write music, but unfortunately only recently started playing classical guitar. I am a drummer by nature, but I really appreciate the guitar (especially classical) as well other classical instruments.
 

Man, this was an amazing paper. I saw the bulletin you posted the other day talking about the paper and how you were going to present it. I thought it sounded like a great idea, but I had no idea how someone would write it. However, you did very well, I really enjoyed reading it. I'm actually going to send a copy to my music history teacher. Haha, thanks for putting it up, I was really bummed that there was no way I could get out to actually see it.
 

i checked out your presentation today, well done. don't let ben carson get you down.
 

Interesting comparison between metal and classical music. There were many things you mentioned that I was not aware of. I find it funny how two types of music can have such an impact on each other, when they appear to be completely opposites of one another. Nice work.
 

oh man...great paper! I'm at a loss for words! The band's you mentioned are freakin sweet too! Deathspell Omega and Basilica!? damn good music! keep it true bro!
 

I really enjoyed reading this paper. Metal and Classical are actually my two favorite musical forms. Here, you offer a possible explanation for why that could be the case. It's good to hear someone discussing both with respect. A major part of my undergraduate study has been music theory. I've always thought there was a connection between the two genres. Here's another idea. Look at the similarities in subject matter too. I notice many in the Romantic era. Example: the theme of Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is very similar to the forth movement of Symphonie Fantastique "Marche au supplice (March to the Scaffold)" by Hector Berlioz.

Good stuff!
-J
 

I really enjoyed reading this paper. Metal and Classical are actually my two favorite musical forms. Here, you offer a possible explanation for why that could be the case. It's good to hear someone discussing both with respect. A major part of my undergraduate study has been music theory. I've always thought there was a connection between the two genres. Here's another idea. Look at the similarities in subject matter too. I notice many in the Romantic era. Example: the theme of Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is very similar to the forth movement of Symphonie Fantastique "Marche au supplice (March to the Scaffold)" by Hector Berlioz.

Good stuff!
-J
 

VASALLLLLLLOOOOO!!!

Thank you for this paper. Way to go on giving The Vertigo Series as an example of Metal meets Classical Music! hahahahaha

I am in shock and almost want to shed a tear when I think about how much you have grown and learned since entering music school. Your really doing is Nick.

SO fuckin proud of you
Keep on keeping on
Emily
 

Finally! Somebody agrees with me! I've been thinking about this subject for a while now and what led me to believe this was listening to the guitar work of bands like Iron Maiden. When I heard the way they used scales and the way they designed their music, it made me think of the classical orchestral music I'd heard in school all the time. I'm glad somebody finally said it!
 

really good paper dude. i like that phillip glass made his way in there. i love his music. but yeah way awsome paper. you said it raight man. the metal song is sick. man all your music is amazing
 

I just read this finally, and I've gotta say, great work! It's very rare that you come across an article about metal written from an informed perspective.
 

I enjoyed your paper, anyone that can reference Mr Blackmore is doing ok by me. I disagree with your prediction for metal music's future it will continue just not in America as a popular form. Personal favorites of mine Therion and Nightwish have respectable amounts of listeners just not in USA (though Nightwish is making some strides). The clannish mentality you mentioned is very comical to watch as metalheads debate the true metal nature of a band while the bands just continue to seek new avenues of growth, experimentation in music is something I value in an artist.