Hapori Tohu Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We all know the song by now, even if 2009 carries some mixed feelings. It's been four years since the original Gravity Hurts was released on Bionicle.com, and the remake has just been revealed on the Faber Files blog. It will be available to purchase from iTunes very soon, but in the meantime, drop by the comment section and discuss the merits of each version!http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=5922]View the full article[/url] Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary TNT Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Well it's certainly a good song, and I like it. Buuuuut..... IMO, it's not as good as the original. The guitars were cooler in the original for one and, I dunno, I guess it makes me feel nostalgic of when I would play the Battle for Power games. If this had been the original and the old one had been the new one, I would probably be saying the same thing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipu1 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'm not entirely sure eitherway on the vocals, but I definitely prefered the instrumentals to the original version. And wasn't Gravity Hurts a 2008 song? Quote - Taipu1.HighFly MatoranShowdownBZPRPG ProfilesHave you seen my Blog? I understand if you haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessed Blade Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Taipu: It was indeed from '08. =PAs for the song; I kinda like this version, especially nearing the end, since it gives a more definitive ending compared to what was in the old song. Also; I've noticed one lyric change; but it seems like it's the only one: At the end of the chorus, when it used to be 'Team up for battle' to promote the whole Avtoran + Phantoka stuff, it's now 'Battle is all in your mind'. It makes a little more sense this way, I must say. Quote The Pokemon TopicPokemon: Rise of the Rockets - Rise of the Rockets Discussion Topic - Rise of the Rockets Side Stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrasherDasher Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I really like both versions of this song. At first I didn't quite like the song because of the major difference in singers, but as I listened to the song I started to like it. Both versions are different, but I still like one version just as much as the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaraga Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 It doesn't sound as gravity hurts very much. The new version seems a bit slow/laid back to make much of an impact. ©1984-2013 Toaraga EAM Quote COT Official Topics | Trade References | COT RPG Guidelines | Truth | A Naming Day Carol | Stars Review The trouble with the status quo is that it keeps changing."College dropout, Shego: they let me in; I let myself out." -Dr. Drakken No great feat was ever accomplished by those who gave into fear or caved under pressure. Earthquakes in many places.|| Busy with life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminus Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Like this version, even though it is pretty different from the original. Anyways, really glad this is finally coming out, I remember getting excited years ago when their website said they were redoing Gravity Hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I feel like Cryoshell put this together just to show that they were still active. The instrumentation is boring and the voice seems to drawl on. It felt like boring generic rock you hear at the end of animated kids movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I feel like Cryoshell put this together just to show that they were still active. The instrumentation is boring and the voice seems to drawl on. It felt like boring generic rock you hear at the end of animated kids movies.You mean like Bye Bye Babylon which appeared at the end of TLR, right? :PSeriously, Gravity Hurts is not the kind of music you're talking about. That would be something like the Ninjago or Chima songs. Personally, I'm quite fond of the new version. I like it more than the old one, though I miss the main theme a bit. This one's got that awesome deep guitar, though. -Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Sounds nice, though they changed the lyrics. Which I hate, the original was better. But...the instrumental sounds make it feel like a hard rock song. Which are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Personally, I like the original one more. It was much more like the type of music I listen to on a daily basis. The new one is still good, and I like it, but the original is still my favorite song for Bionicle. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferna Firesword Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I like this remake, though not as much as I like the original. I dunno why, maybe the original's prominent guitars had something to do with it. -Inferna Quote Reborn: a new epic by Inferna Firesword Now recruiting for the Matoran Militia! Cool Stuff: The Legends of Taladi Nui Terrible Comics Oblivion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Ray Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 It's okay, but I personally like the old version better. X-Ray Quote "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Ecclesiastes 4:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShenanAgain Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 What I enjoyed about the first version was that it felt heroic and valiant, with empowering phrases like "for freedom we rise" and "team up for battle". It was like noble heroes preparing to preserve the things they'd sworn to protect. This slower version lacks that feeling for me. It's bleak and unmotivating. There's no heroics here, but more of a dirge. That has its own merits, yet it feels off to me. Quote There's nothing to fear Your saviors are here This ship is coming down This ship is coming down This ship is coming down Coming down Coming down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Beat Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I like the new version. I do miss Christine Lorentzen on vocals though... The new singer Tine Midtgaard is good. ^^ Quote ~Avatar's original image was made by the incomparable Egophiliac.~ ~Electronic Manic Supersonic Bionic Energy~~"If I am afraid of criticism, I won't be able to challenge anything new." - BoA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Seriously, Gravity Hurts is not the kind of music you're talking about. That would be something like the Ninjago or Chima songs. Personally, I'm quite fond of the new version. I like it more than the old one, though I miss the main theme a bit. This one's got that awesome deep guitar, though. Since I'm a big fan of (non-vocal) music in general, it's probably the lack of guitars that's putting me off. It's the guitars in Weekend Whip that make me enjoy the song. And there are Chima songs already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~garnira returns~ Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) silly reporters, gravity hurts is the phantoka theme song, and is from 2008! Anyways, while it brings me back to"rehear" this song, the original was way better. The original was certainly more moving. Also I don't remember that whole battle in your mind thing, could it be referencing brain attack? Edited January 15, 2013 by ~garnira returns~ Quote "Copy and paste me into your sig! The shadows command you!" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)#tumaislove,tumaislife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AdaptingChaos Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 This remake sounds good, but i still enjoy the older one probably because it gave an awesome feel to the 2008 Bionicle Saga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 The instrumentation is boring and the voice seems to drawl on. It felt like boring generic rock you hear at the end of animated kids movies.in other wordsbusiness as usual for Cryoshell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I prefer the original, but this is finally Cryoshell as they should sound. Their production values and overall sound have matured a lot, which is nice. It's a lot less drawly than, well, pretty much every one of their song's prior, so. Good. Not excellent, but good. Also obligatory "it was 2008, foolz!" comment. Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa TAK Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Great remake. Tine did a great job. I think I do prefer the instrumental of the '08 version after listening to it again because of it's awesome guitars where it gave the song some extra "oomph". I'm not versed in music, but there are places where the '08 song outdoes this. Not to say this remake was bad, it's great! Plus, it's incredibly nostalgic. TAK Quote [MNOLG The Movie Website]Need to start a poll? Or start a topic in Games & Trivia? PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaxix Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 To be they are both very good. Not my favourite Cryoshell song but still it is great to listen a remake of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 And there are Chima songs already?Yes, there is one out right now, and two others to come. (Unleash the Power, Day of Glory, and Horizon) The Chima Wiki has an article on the band that performs the songs, and at the bottom of the page is a link to the music video for "Unleash the Power". The video also has a lot of cool bits from the TV series, revealing two new tribes: Rhinos and Bears. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unauthorized Autobiography Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Original was better, but this is also cool. Quote -G u u R a h K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I enjoyed this remake, it's softer than the original and feels more devloped to me, in terms of differentiating the isntrumentals and the new ending. The subtle change of lyrics was a pleasant surprise, and it tripped me up a bit as I had been singing along : Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I like the original version better. The remix isn't bad but perhaps I'm just too used to hearing the first version more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vrail Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I liked it. I'd be willing to spend the 2 or so bucks on iTunes for it. Quote Chronicles of Shadraw Nui: Staff of Spirits Review Lewa's Island Paradise <- One of my better works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 The song is really good but is sound slow and i like the original one more. Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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