In Your Multitude [Import]

In Your Multitude [Import]

Track Listings

1. Under a Mourning Star

2. Missionary Man

3. Retrospect

4. Guilt

5. Sanctuary

6. Million Gods

7. Some Wounds

8. Carnal Comprehension

9. Solar Serpent

10. In Your Multitude

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The Norwegian melodic metal band's 1994 album. Featuring Roy Khan (Kamelot), Tore Ark (Ark), & Arve Heimdal (Crest Of Darkness). Ten tracks with a slipcase. Sauron Music/Dreambeat.

In Your Multitude,Conception,Sauron Music,Heavy Metal,Progressive Metal

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In Your Multitude
Conception
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000562O2
Release Date: 1995-05-03

Tracks:

Under a Mourning Star
Missionary Man
Retrospect
Guilt
Sanctuary
Million Gods
Some Wounds
Carnal Comprehension
Solar Serpent
In Your Multitude

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In Your Multitude
Conception
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000CDLAP
Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

Under a Mourning Star
Missionary Man
Retrospect
Guilt
Sanctuary
Million Gods
Some Wounds
Carnal Comprehension
Solar Serpent
In Your Multitude

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Their proggiest
Conception : "In Your Multitude"
Amazing ProgMetal
The best album of 1995
One of Europe's finest progmetal bands

In Your Multitude
Conception
Manufacturer: Noi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Flow

ASIN: B000006XR0
Release Date: 1999-09-06

Tracks:

Under a Mourning Star
Missionary Man
Retrospect
Guilt
Sanctuary
Million Gods
Some Wounds
Carnal Comprehension
Solar Serpent
In Your Multitude

Customer Reviews:

Their proggiest.......2005-04-08

A lot of accurate reviews have already been said about this band and this album, so I'll be brief. Conception's last three albums are all good and worth owning. My recommendation for most people is to start with "Flow", Conception's most melodic and accessible album, and once you become a big fan of the band (and you will be) pick this up next. Compared to their other works, "Multitude" is Conception's most progressive, meaning there are lots of time signature changes, long tracks, odd rhythms that seem out of sync with the vocals, epic instrumental passages, etc. It may take several listens before you begin to catch the melodies. So be warned: depending on who you are, this may move you to tears of joy or it may feel like homework. If you're a fan of Dream Theater, etc. you've just found your new favorite band. However, if you like more straightforward, catchy rock this album will probably have less appeal for you than their "Parallel Minds".

Conception : "In Your Multitude".......2005-03-10

***** - FIVE STARS
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Very impressive Power Metal. Conception isn't that well known, but they should be, "In Your Multitude" had to be one of the best Metal offerings in 1995. This is highly underrated....

If you like old-school Metal, in the realm of Queensryche / Iron Maiden / and various other pure Power Metal oufits, you should certainly enjoy all of Conception's catalogue....

After listening to "In Your Multitude" I wondered why I had never hear of this band, and why they weren't respected more around the world. They are excellent musicians, and the vocals are incredibly unique. Vocalist R. Kahn sounds like no other singer in Metal, he's almost got a F. Mercury {Queen} sound that I can't quite describe. I love it though!!!...

I highly recommend you pick this up, along with "Parallel Minds" and "Flow". You will not be disappointed....

Amazing ProgMetal.......2005-03-08

It's hard to beat the combination of Tore Ostby on guitar (one of the most innovative guitar virtuosos I've ever heard), with the great Khan on vocals. All four of Conception's releases are excellent, and many feel this was their best work.

Despite the 5-star rating, however, this isn't MY favorite Conception disc. This is definitely their best progressive metal disc, although "Flow" (their 1997 release) is more "accessible" (ie. less progressive and lighter overall), and is "perfect" for what it tries to be.

If you like metal at all, especially progmetall, then In Your Multitude will simply blow you away. Missionary Man is my personal favorite track, but the whole disc is amazing. If you like this disc, I highly recommend "Burn The Sun" by Ark (same guitarist). If you love the singer, check out Kamelot's more recent work ("The Fourth Legacy" and later).

Regardless, get "In Your Multitude." But if you LOVE Conception's sound and you're open to something slightly less 'metal' and slightly less 'progressive,' definitely check out "Flow"....

The best album of 1995.......2003-01-01

Conception was one of the best, and sadly over-looked even by underground metal standards, metal bands of the 90's. They released 4 masterpieces in the 90's on the strength of creative songwriting and 4 amazing musicians, including smooth and expressive vocalist Roy Khan (now of Kamelot) and Flamenco-influenced guitar virtuoso Tore Ostby (now of ARK). Also, drummer Arve Heimdal and bassist Ingar Amlien contribute absolutely beautiful performances. They would be pushed to the background with simplified performances on the final album "Flow", but here the bass often creates the primary rhythm of the songs with its technical yet tuneful playing, and the drumming is truly progressive, infusing a sultry Latin essence and playing melodically, almost creating percussive songs within songs. The music here is top-notch melodic metal with some progressive moves, a slight thrash influence and a Latin influence that creeps up every now and then. The vocals are mid-ranged, passionate, silky and powerful. The songs are just really well written. They are deep compositions that allow the performers to tax their abilities, but also allow the songs to breathe and flow.

"Under a Mourning Star" opens with an extremely heavy and fast riff. This is a fist-pumping, headbanging, adrenaline rush. The chorus soars and features some beautiful harmonized vocals. The solo section is not only interesting for Tore Ostby's aggressive guitar solo but also for the staccato riffing behind it. "Can you help me? Under the mourning star! All I dream of... are the thoughts I can't expell."

"Missionary Man" is a mid-tempo cruncher. Ostby supplies a descending verse riff before the chorus kicks in with lush multi-layered vocals. This is a song about the dark side of religion. "I'm a missionary man. Advocate for a brand new order. I will find the promised land. in the souls I cut wide open."

"Retrospect" opens with another melodic, technical riff. This song is about a man who is near the end of his life. "In cover of a dazzling fullmoon. I pace the hall. Rendered harmless by the memory of what I used to be." This song features some swirling keyboards adding atmosphere to this sorrowful song.

"Guilt" is a rather slow, sludgey song that I really don't care for much. Conception always includes 1 song of this style on their albums. It really reminds me of slower Soundgarden.

"Sanctuary" is a gentle acoustic ballad. Roy Khan contributes a fragile, sad vocal performance. "The song you know so well encourages to flee. The answer to your tears lingers in the colors you can't see. Each word a whisper. The more they say you'll find. It's so easy to hide in the dark." Tore Ostby provides a weeping Flamenco guitar solo. This song just permeates with darkness and fear.

"A Million Gods" is the epic of the album. This song features diverse transitions, immaculate melodies and standout performances by all musicians. Ostby's opening solo is contrasted with the opening verse of the bass establishing the rhythm with Hammond organ in support. Roy Khan sounds exceptionally smooth and strong. This song has a very Latin flair to it, in the percussion and guitar. The song really hits the stratosphere during the extended instrumental passages. It starts off with some funky keyboards doubled by the bass. Then enters a searing Latin-tinged metal guitar solo. Tore shows of his incredible technique and style, and provides compelling melodies. Then comes the most amazing part of the song... Latin flavored ride cymbal provided the background for an absolutely jaw-dropping acoustic Flamenco solo! Then enters a short drum solo and a keyboard solo. The song just builds and builds and it feels so good to listen to this! It isn't showboating and musical masturbation, this is all within the confines of the song and helps to bring this already great song to new heights. It then closes with the chorus.

"Some Wounds" starts off with a very lush chorus with its warm synths and warm vocals. The chorus is supremely crafted. Multi-layered guest vocals (both male and female) hit the sky with "Some wounds may never heal! Some secrets can't be sealed!" It's absolutely beautiful. And the lyrics to this song are poetry.

"Carnal Comprehension" opens with keyboards and fantastic shuffling drumming by Arve Heimdal. This song once again features a sublime multi-layered chorus. The bridge, however, is amazing. Counterpoint vocals provide an absolutely awesome aural experience.

"Solar Serpent" begins with Ingar Amlein utilizing his bass to provide a powerful, plunging bottom-heavy sound. Roy Khan reaches the heavens when he sings "the solar serpent shines!". You usually doesn't go this high, but he proves that he has the ability to go as high as he wants with skill and grace.

"Another Day" closes the album in beautiful fashion. It's sort of a ballad, but not quite. This song features very calm verses of lush synth and Roy's passionate voices. The chorus is much more powerful, featuring electric guitar.

One of Europe's finest progmetal bands.......2000-10-25

Conception's incredible album "Flow" blew me away, so naturally the next step was getting the rest of their catalogue. Compared to Flow, In Your Multitude is heavier sonically but lighter in terms of song diversity, and I don't like it as much, but insofar as European progmetal goes, this is a solid album.

The band draws from a variety of influences. However, this is not all out progressive music...it's metal a progressive flavor. Guitarist Tore Ostby's technique is heavy, fast and clean, although the agressive riffs sometimes take a backseat to more florid pieces. Songs run the aural gamut, from beautiful acoustic and classical guitar solos to vicious, searing guitar riffs. The drummer? Topnotch...he's true percussionist. The bassist is very tight; sometimes the songs leave him to establish the rhythm and he fares very well. The most notable aspect of Conception is their vocalist Roy S. Khan. In a world where most European metal singers plague their music with overbearing accents and terrible pronunciation, Khan stands head and shoulders above his peers. His accent is prominent, but it never compromises his pronunciation...it actually complements his sound. His unique sound is decidedly refreshing, and his emotional power -- combined with his excellent lyrics -- are superlative. Oh yeah, those lyrics...they're good, really good. The band examines interesting themes, like the lugubrious "Santuary" or the insightful "A Million Gods." Good stuff...it proves that "metal" and "intelligence" can exist in the same sentence.

Customer Reviews:

Liszt the Endorser.......2007-06-19

Volume 40 in Hyperion's Complete Music for Solo Piano of Liszt is a collection of Liszt rarities, mostly paraphrases and first versions of transcriptions and other original pieces. Leslie Howard's efforts with recovering rare, unpublished, and never-before-recorded works of Liszt are truly admirable. Some of these pieces are probably being played for the first time in the 20th century. Although there is nothing too profound here, these compositions are not worthless. On the contrary, I think this Volume features worthy salon pieces, bravura encores, and virtuosic paraphrases that should be performed more often today.

The major works on this recording are the Paraphrase and Humoreske on the song Gaudeamus igitur, which was often sung during graduations and academic festivals. Even Brahms used the music in his Academic Festival Overture. Liszt's treatment of the tune in his Paraphrase and also in his Humoreske is typical: resplendent embellishments and delightfully bombastic decorations. That is not to say that Liszt's compass doesn't include other improvisatory/compositional devices: fugal sections, Hungarian-flavored passages, glittering glissandi, and rip-roaring arpeggios. The next major piece on this Volume is the Grand Paraphrase on Giuseppe Donizetti's Marche for the Sultan Abdul Medjid-Khan. Giuseppe is of course the brother of the more famous Gaetano, and his march theme was apparently good enough to remain the Ottoman Empire's national anthem. Liszt composed this splendid paraphrase when his European tour brought him to Turkey; the music itself is bipolar, with its once dramatic and then amusing moments; it shows far more imagination than in the Gaudeamus igitur works. The presence of the first version of the Ballade No. 2 on this recording begs discussion. This is ostensibly one of Liszt's major works and its slight alterations (some parts played an octave higher, changes to the coda, etc.) do not hinder its expressive power. Howard plays with perfect tempo and evokes darkness, heart-melting tenderness and serious drama.

The other pieces worth mentioning are the transcriptions and elaborations of works from other composers. The Pezzini-Liszt "A Friendly Star Waltz" is innocuous and sweet. The "Seconda Mazurka di Tirindelli" is wonderfully melancholic and beautiful. I'm not familiar with the original music, but Liszt's polish and compositional hand definitely enhances the appeal of this ample (nearly 6 minute) piano piece. The transcriptions of pieces by totally obscure Russian composers like Alyabiev, Bulhakov, and Wielhorsky are presented here in their first versions, revealing Liszt's genuine interest in the music. The second versions are found here: Liszt: Arabesques - Russian and Hungarian Transcriptions. Alyabiev's "Le Rossignol" and Wielhorsky's "Lyubila ya" are exquisite gems, whose melodies are re-clothed with Liszt's agreeable pianistic touches. Bulhakov's "Galop russe" is a trifle, but according to Howard "the popularity of this piece at the time resulted in Liszt's second version appearing within months of the first." The first version of the Festmarsch is also a notable and lengthy piece (almost 8 minutes) with an endearing little march theme.

Bottom line: Liszt is not looking to prove anything with these pieces. With most of them being paraphrases and transcriptions, they are the products of his generosity; he is endorsing the music of these lesser-known composers. Liszt's Paraphrase of Gaudeamus igitur and the Donizetti march, along with the Seconda Mazurka, the three Russian transcriptions, and the Ballade No. 2 are substantial enough that I think this Volume deserves 4 stars. Almost all of these pieces are world premiere recordings, as well, which makes it savory.

In Your Multitude [Japan Import] +1 Bonus Track

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In Your Multitude [Japan Import] +1 Bonus Track
Conception
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NZRUAA

Product Description

1995, Victor records Japan. VICP-5553. Out of print Japan import edition of their third studio album, featuring one exclusive Japan only bonus track (Gravity (3:22)) for a total of 11.

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In Your Multitude
Conception
Manufacturer: Sauron Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music

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ASIN: B0000CDL48
Release Date: 1995-01-01

Tracks:

Under a Mourning Star
Missionary Man
Retrospect
Guilt
Sanctuary
Million Gods
Some Wounds
Carnal Comprehension
Solar Serpent
In Your Multitude

Album Description

The Norwegian melodic metal band's 1994 album. Featuring Roy Khan (Kamelot), Tore Ark (Ark), & Arve Heimdal (Crest Of Darkness). Ten tracks with a slipcase. Sauron Music/Dreambeat.

Album Details

1995 Third Album from the Norwegian Power Metal Group featuring Vocalist Roy S. Khan, Guitarist Tore Østby, Bassist Ingar Amlien, and Drummer Arve Heimdal Added Keyboard Player Hans Christian Gjestvang, Following Up their Successful "Parallel Minds" Album from Two Years Prior.

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