the mars volta

[aco]

i really like the song "eriatarka" that is done by the mars volta and i can play it on guitar and everything but i was just wondering if any one knows the effects/pedals they use in that song.

thanx

[Ken]

Can't help you with your question, however, I can put in a good word in general for "The Mars Volta" (and I will do so now, without starting a new thread).

As a whole, their last two albums aren't too appealing to me (too erratic, no consistency of melody and lyric), but for anyone that is into heavy heavy heavy progressive rock (Wingnut!), give it a go.

It's like a newer version of Rush, but with a lot of "effects" and less fluidity across song. It also has other genres (electronica, Jazz, and Latin Rock) mixed in as well.

Two songs that I do like unconditionally, the one mentioned above, and “The Widow” from “Frances the Mute” are accessible enough for less intense progessive rock/rock/metal/anyone fans (The Widow more so).

Edited April 6, 2005 by Ken

[DudeAsInCool]

Here's a recent review:

http://www.beatking.com/forums/index.php?s...0&hl=mars+volta

[KiwiCoromandel]

mars volta effects gear includes an Eventide Harmonizer H3500, a TC Electronic D2, a TC Electronic M2000 and a Yamaha SPX990.

mars volta effects pedals include a couple of Roland Space Echos that work as tape delay and reverb for special effects......

the mars volta console......

The main console is a Neve 8058 alongside a small Neve BCM-10 with 1066 mic pre's. all of the drums, guitars and keyboards go through the 8058 faders, and the bass and vocals through the rack of outboard mic pre's. there is also a Pro Tools rig, running 96k straight to two FireWire drives simultaneously; close to a Terabyte of space. On the front end are used Benchmark Media Systems AD2408-96 converters, running at 96k, 24-bit, 24 channels....welcome to beatking aco.... :bigsmile:

[ThePhilosopher]

Best band of recent years, I love that track alot

I like L'vida alot to.

[method77]

I don't know about "best band" but they are good. Wingnut could tell you more about them...

[bmc]

the mars volta...are better than you. :bigsmile:

seriously i just started listening to deloused in the comatorium and im seriously hooked. one of my favoirite bands ever. :strumma:

(my bad for not searching first DAIC, threads merged.