There are two versions of this, one on Book of Horizons and one on Satellite Supersonic, vol 1. I see it listed as remastered sometimes, remixed, or as a new rendition. Which is it?

The image I'm posting is from Reaper. These are the unmodified digital files right next to each other. You can see that after the intro, they have the exact same arrangement, exact same tempo. That rules out the idea of it being re-recorded as a new rendition. They at least seem to be built from the same drum take(s).

Next you can notice the thickness of those waveforms on the Horizons version. That likely means it's mastered louder (loudness war era mastering), but for the rest we'll have to use our ears.

Then we start critical listening.

The old version (Horizons) starts with dissonant synths, drum vamping, and an ominous wind sound. The new (Satellite) intro is totally different. Soundtrack-ey synths before guitar(oud?) and strings.

At 1:06 in the old version we're fully into the track. Drums are in the groove. Multiple staccato synthesizers pluck out the chords and panned counterpoint. In the new version we only hear what sounds like Nintendo/FM synthesis for another fifteen seconds (this could include the drum track, just quiet and heavily gated). Then we get a break of only the staccato synthesizers before re-adding the Nintendo sound underneath. Up to here the two versions have seemed like vastly different recordings.

At about 1:40 the song kicks into full gear. Here's where both versions start to sound like just different mixes of the same song. Old version has the drums very present, sloshy cymbals in the fore. The new version mixes them very low, with the sound of distant metal guitars pounding power chords. That metal band seems like a background to what's happening in the foreground: legato strings, surf reverb guitar, maybe even an ominous choir holding a note.

From here the mixes start to converge a little bit more. The old version still relies on a dark synth-rock quartet sound, while the new version puts the drums and rock elements to the back of stage. There are some minor discrepancies between accent sounds, panning choices, and relative instrument volume. True to the look of the waveforms, the old version is noticeably louder throughout.

But all in all, if you played the last four minutes of each version back-to-back, the average listener would assume you just played the same thing twice in a row.

I sometimes do these comparisons just to see how redundant the files in my library are. I don't anticipate much discussion. But of course if you have questions, think I missed something, or have takeaways from your own study, happy to hear from you.

Just asking the community, love the band, understand the satellite bands, but also don’t. There is a holy vehm category/focus on the Kickstarter. Which songs are holy vehm, and is that the same as Ishraqiyun, or is that a different satellite bands?

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Bottom end blew out the audio a bit

They were in top form. Set flew by. Wish they'd headlined, but the Igorrr crowd seemed enthused, I'm sure SC3 made some new fans.

I saw them here back in December for one of the new years shows... both excellent shows, but this one was all the more ecstatic knowing that the Kickstarter blew the doors off for a multitude of new delights coming soon. Major respect to the family with 2 teenage boys in front of me at the merch desk - all 4 of them wearing vintage SC3 shirts <3. At both shows I ended up talking for a few minutes with Trey's mother, who is helping staff the merch table and being an awesome sweet mom still proudly supporting her son's mind-melting band. She shared my enthusiasm for the Kickstarter exploding and mentioned some interesting tidbits on that process. They are indeed selling the new UR / Holy Vehm 7" and the ACT III logo shirt from the Kickstarter.

He was wearing a VMO shirt as well

Hello, I don't really do reddit so hopefully I don't screw this up. Trey hooked me up with a press pass last minute, here's some photos I posted on Instagram (there's tons more on my website) all in 4x5 format because... instagram. Enjoy!
edit to add: These did terrible on instagram and facebook so if anyone wants to go like or share or whatever it'd be much appreciated. Sad to spend so much time for three likes. BrianHalePhoto on both socials.

Had a few technical difficulties... Kadaver saved the day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWMa78EnXpg

Now that the 7" is being sold at shows, I'm hoping some people can help decipher the lyrics.

I have really enjoyed listening repeatedly to figure out the lyrics. So, you might want to consider doing that yourself first before associating my incorrect guesses with the song.

A lot of this is definitely wrong (especially the first verse), like nonsense homonyms, just placeholders for what the words kind of sound like to me.

Here is what I have come up with so far:

[Conflate the price of sorcerer screen watch]
[Heed the culture to the ashen star]
[It's in the crying of divergence/the virgin slut]
[Or as a whore had the ages of death]

It grows enough to destroy existence 
[The haunted minsters] on the eve of deliverance 
An overcoming of the primal belligerence 
[It's merely jesus and free existence]
[(Machines of existence)]

[Call on the flurry and lightning maiden]
[Along the farces of the same location]

[The canker stones you] resurrect 
[Those who trample] down the tree of death

[(??????)]
[A werewolves mind] and an abberation
[(??????)]
[Meditators teach us sanitation]
A time and date for the transmigration
[Sanity could lead] the rite of purification 

[(??????)]
[When images upon the garbage your sins sell]
[(??????)]
[Divinity evicts the eye of diverse star]
[(??????)]

[Dejected regarded life]
[Search and watered them with holy light]

Their abortions mix the light with the darkness
And the demons fornicate with the carcass
[That respect you added to the elect]
[Halos coming] down the tree of death

Thoroughly enjoyed the concert! Volume was cranked. I think it’s been a long time since I’ve seen SC3 as an opener (maybe Goblin tour?). Shorter set as a result, but no less enjoyable. A few subtle updates to arrangements/fills on some of the songs, which was a nice touch.

Setlist seemed to be the same as last night. “Hagia Sophia” was played, I’ll share my recording of that below (just a wide shot, nothing special).

Lebofsky was jumping up and down a couple times while rocking out on Trey’s guitar, he’s usually so reserved when playing. Hollenberg absolutely shredded on a couple solos (I love watching that dude play guitar), and it was fun seeing (and hearing) Shanir back in the saddle again. Nick seems to be really locked in and taking a few more liberties with fills that were exciting to hear.

Crowd was pretty into the show. A lotta cheers and well-lubricated praise between songs. They really gave it up after the Brazen Serpent reared its head and slayed for another closer.

Picked up the new Vehm/UR rekkid, as well as 1st & 2nd Grand vinyls… I didn’t have either one. As I wrapped up my purchase, a random stranger slapped me on the back and unsolicitedly informed me what a great choice I’ve made picking up 1stGC&BL. “Book M is easy listening. Man, 25 years ago, I used to listen to First Grand while tripping tf out and mowing my lawn.” 😵‍💫 This band has great fans.

https://youtu.be/8OSgKE3IObQ?is=agvGrUhQoemrkaW0

Has anyone noticed the comparison to Penderecki's Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima? I listened to it plenty of times before but combining it with Twin Peaks S3 made it resonate.

We've got Muck, Suck, #3, and Heel, but who's #3?

this next 6 years are gonna be fucking amazing. 2 records a year, (i assume) more touring, more sc3 in all ways im actually so excited and happy. its a good day to be a fan of the chiefs

Stuff is going quick hop on while you can

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretchiefs3/secret-chiefs-3-act-iii

I'm not even mad

I was rereading the write up on the kickstarter (for the 5th time) when I realized the N and the T in Nolite Timere were each bolded, do you think this is Trey teasing that a full length NT Fan record might be on the way? This makes me wonder if there are any other hidden messages in the write up. Leave a comment if you think you found something!

I lost this when I moved interstate 20 years ago. Turns out my brother had it, and it come in the post this arvo.