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sleepanonymous · 6 months

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hello fellow worshipper ^^

so from most of II’s drum cams i’ve seen, you can barely hear Vessel’s vocals… like do you think that ever makes him sad? not being able to properly hear his pretty siren voice on stage? :(

ofc feel free to ignore, i’m just a curious dude :)

Heeey, thank you for the ask! And I’d never ignore you or anyone else (on purpose, but my object permanence is as bad as a newborn's, lol) 🖤🖤

So, I have two answers for you. My first answer is that, yes, II probably does feel some type of way about not hearing Vessel’s amazing live singing (or even the Vesselettes, or III and IV). It’s obvious he’s a fan of the music he writes with Vessel, and he gets really into it during certain songs like Atlantic, where pauses between the percussion parts exist. But if it makes you feel better, II absolutely loves what he does and fully kills it every time he goes on stage. I’m sure it’s a sacrifice he willingly makes.

My second answer is much more technical and would apply to any touring drummer/musician, not just Sleep Token, so I’m just gonna shove it under a cut to hide my nerdiness, lol (and also not to shatter anyone's illusion with how much planning and work goes into live performances).

What we hear in II’s live drum playthroughs and what II hears while playing is a lot different. Performing musicians wear unique earplugs/earphones called in-ear monitors (I’ll abbreviate them to IEMs). The IEMs have several purposes, mainly to protect musicians’ hearing and allow them to hear themselves and backtracks while performing over everything else during a concert (because concerts are loud, obviously lol). But the IEMs also enable the musicians to hear other things, like the stagehands/sound techs can speak to them, they’ll more often than not have a metronome going, and they may even have spoken cues like, “Verse Two in 4 3 2 1.”

I can guarantee that II has at least a metronome going during all of Sleep Token’s rituals. Since none of the band really speaks on stage (I don’t count III’s yelling), II also might have either Sam (his drum tech) or an automated voice telling him what song he’s playing next, along with a numbered countdown for the beginning of the song. II might even get in-the-moment verbal queues from Sam, or Sleep Token’s FOH, Thom.

This isn’t Sleep Token, but the video below is an excellent example of what I’m talking about. I don't expect everyone to watch the whole thing but it's great, tempo changes, count-ins, and everything. Flash warning, just in case.

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The two screenshots are from the same video and add a bit more information on what a musician might hear in their IEMs during live shows.

I might be alone here, but I really wish Sleep Token would release at least one of the live drum recordings with an in-ear mix like the video above. I’d nerd out so hard over hearing exactly what II or any of the other Eepy guys (especially Vessel during The Summoning, omg) are hearing live in their IEMs.

I know there are people who do mockups on YouTube of Popstar’s supposed IEM mixes and I swear if I had any musical knowledge or video editing skills it would be my self-proclaimed mission to put an in-ear mix into all of Sleep Token's live shows 😅😅

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a-s-levynn · 2 months

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Remember when i lamented on buying or not buying the deluxe edition for the latest tesseract album? Yeah well...

Tomorrow is the day. (Didn't came to my address because it's complicated but it will be mine in less then 24 hours @v@)

Just so you know, there a 100% chance there will be some TesseracT fanart appear here in the future. And after having this? 68 pages of art regarding the concept of the album? I'm going to be insufferable. I WANT IT TO BE TOMORROW ALREADY.

#levynn tries to think #tesseract #tesseract band

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renin4d · 2 years

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My favourite CDs that I own.

List:

Sonder -TesseracT

Slipknot - Slipknot

Ænima - TOOL

A Blaze In The Northern Sky - Darkthrone

Mer de Noms - A Perfect Circle

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probablyhuntersmom · 8 months

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Oh yeah, new Tesseract album yay

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crmsndragonwngss · 10 months

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A hidden sign amidst the cold

A serpent's eye

With grinning teeth beneath it

A cold surprise you won’t deny

You pay the price and keep it

I sold a lie amidst the cold

A sudden cry

I sold a lie amidst the cold

Running high

Grit your teeth and bear it

A faint surprise, overtly bold

Stand your ground and mean it

I sold a lie amidst the cold

Running high

#tunes #TesseracT #progressive metal #tunes: tesseract #released today!#god I fucking love this band #Spotify

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disturbnot · 8 months

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where oh where are my fellow metal enjoying writers. i'm withering like a bony pirate swept to lonesome shore in deepest darkest nowhere.

#ooc tag tba .#i just thrive on having rp partners i can share music with and go insane over said music with #where art thou romeo #truly im like a jehovahs witness if they just proselytised about kinda niche prog metal bands #*knocking on your door for an hour* friend i would just like to talk to you about tesseract #tbd .

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ecruvian · 4 months

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I stopped posting tiny monsters a while ago, so I might as well use this blog to talk about other stuff!

Like the first draft of the stupidest TTRPG resource of all time.

Coming out as soon as I hear back from my alpha readers and can give it a good, thorough edit.

#ttrpg #technical writing #Tesseracts #(Not the band)#tesseract #4-cube #4th dimension #hypercube #tabletop gaming #Self publishing #I'm very good at some very niche things

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woundedheartwithin · 2 years

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This life of stone

The hand of god I'm too tempted to bribe

I'm getting old and growing paralyzed

We're all alone

Until we let our minds take to the skies

Our blood runs cold yet we remain alive

#tunes #tesseract #progressive metal #I fucking love this band #and they did a stint in Scandinavia with fucking Lorna Shore In Flames and Orbit Culture and I’m upset about it #in the most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen #LS’s drummer shared pics of it and omfg #Spotify

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khlur · 1 year

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rip kings u dropped like 1.75 good albums and like literally every other member from every other indian metal band

#i say this w affection bcs they are one of my faves #in fact they were my fave band for a solid 4 years and i saw them live #n i have a bunch of their merch #that is how big of a fan i was....still am i guess?#Spotify #and like literally every other member from every other indian metal band #they dipped to produce pop and indie and edm #well except dan and anup #dan went back to tesseract and anup went to uhhh whatever the fuck he's up to these days

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ninfan31 · 1 year

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#sleep token #the summoning #take me back to eden #music #holy shit #holyyy shit this is incredible #was already blown away by the instrumental the vocals & overall vibe of the track #but that fucking ending??? god damn #very very keen to hear more of this band asap #major tool deftones & tesseract vibes

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darknight3904 · 6 months

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Reunions and Lemonade

Masterlist / Main Masterlist

S.H.I.E.L.D.'S Helicarrier 2012

"Hello, Astri. It's been a while hasn't it?"

Astri didn't speak as she stepped closer to the glass that separated her from Loki. His hair was long, and greasier than usual. He seemed a bit paler than Astri had remembered but it could have been the harsh lightning that shone above him. He wore his usual gold armor and green leathers, it seemed slightly different and less ornate than the set he had when they last saw each other. He had also added a bit more leather on his shoulders, perhaps in a bid to look more intimidating?

"I believe an apology is in order." She said once she was in front of him

"For what? I do not regret killing those Midgardians. They are but mere steps on my path to greatness. I am burdened with glorious purpose, I don't expect anyone to understand how I-"

"No, you fool. You punched me so hard last time we saw each other, you broke my nose." Astri huffed, sitting down in a chair that was placed in front of the glass.

Loki also took a seat on the bench that was in his cell, his eyes bore into Astri's as they both stared.

"Yes, well, for that I also feel no remorse," Loki said with a grin

"Yeah alright, you've become a terrible liar," Astri said

"And what of you? We reunite and you seem to have no intention of telling me about Aesir. Of how he won your affections so quickly in the markets." Loki seethed

Was he jealous? He couldn't possibly be...right?

"Did Thor tell you? Or are you going through my mind? I could've sworn I learned how to block others years ago." Astri asked

"Oh my dear brother didn't spill your secrets and you did successfully lock me out of your mind in your little teaching sessions with my mother years ago. Your mental walls are strong but there are chinks in your armor, especially when you sleep." Loki explained

"So you were in my mind as I slept...wow you've turned into a real creep, Loki." Astri poked

"Maybe I have but that's not why you're here," Loki said

"And why am I here?" Astri asked observing how sweat seemed to be gathering on his face rather quickly

"The Black Widow wants more information on me. Thor and that band of idiots want the Tesseract. And you've become their messenger because they think a familiar face I once found pretty will work on me." Loki said

"You think I'm pretty? How sweet, Loki." Astri smiled, she refused to let him get the best of her with that silver tongue of his. She knew his ploys, he'd try and insult her enough that she'd leave him alone.

"If you want to know, I am here for all those reasons but I'm also here for myself. Firstly, I want an apology about my nose, I spent a full 3 days not being able to use it to breathe. Secondly, I want you to call off this army I'm hearing about." Astri said

"You'll be leaving this room disappointed." Loki said, "I won't be giving you either."

"I figured you'd say something like that." Astri sighed "Let's talk about something else other than my desires."

Loki eyed her suspiciously, Astri could tell his mind was dancing, trying to figure out how to get her to stop whatever game she might have started.

"What do think the people of Midgard will think when you tear open their skies and rain an alien army down on them? Do you think they'll bow to you the way Asgard bows to your father?" She asked

"He's not my father," Loki mumbled, barely audible

"What was that? Speak up, that punch you gave me a year ago messed with my ears." She joked

"HE'S NOT MY FATHER!" Loki yelled, suddenly getting up and crossing his cage to stand in front of her

"Your rage is going to rip you apart," Astri said calmly, not flinching at Loki's outburst

"What I do with my rage should not concern you. The humans will bow to me by the time I am done laying waste to New York." Loki said oddly calm

"And then?" Astri asked

"And then I rule. As I was born to." He said

"What? Is that the glorious purpose you speak of?" She teased

"Yes. I will have my throne." He said harshly

Loki seemed very passionate about this throne he was owed. Astri knew it was due to years of being lied to and his life in Thor's shadow. Time for another subject change.

"Do you remember when we danced at the winter solstice? I had a blue dress on and you said I was stunning in it?" She asked

"I do," Loki said, unsure of where she was going

"I don't know what you were thinking then but do you want to know what was going through my mind?" Astri asked

She was met with silence as Loki held eye contact.

"I wished for the moment to never end." She admitted

"Is that supposed to convince me to tell you I'll stop my army and go back to Asgard with you?" Loki sneered

"No, it's not. I was just wondering if you ever wanted to make memories like that again. Even now when I think about it I feel more peaceful. Don't you wish for peace like that again?" She asked

"Silence is not peace, Astri." Loki pointed out

"I'm aware." She responded

Silence enveloped the pair as Astri's gaze fell to the floor. She could feel Loki's eyes on her. Her eyes shot up to the thing Natasha had said would allow everyone else to be able to see and hear them. Her hand glowed and the soft beeping from the device indicated she had disabled whatever it was. She stood, walking towards Loki who was still at the glass. Astri took a deep breath and focused. She stepped carefully through the glass, finally close to Loki.

"You're not truly here?" Loki asked reaching his hand out so it brushed hers

"No. I'm surprised you didn't notice earlier. I learned a new form of astral projection that can travel over longer distances and allow me to interact with objects around me." She explained, "I wasn't expecting to be able to get through the glass so easily though."

Loki didn't say anything as she rested her forehead on his chest and took his hand in hers.

"This doesn't change anything." Loki whispered "You should go. You took their equipment out, they'll be here soon."

"I know..." Astri sighed "Come home...come home to me, I swear to you we'll make everything right."

"I can't." Loki said, "I have duties here, and returning home would be bringing dishonor to you and my mother. I am an outcast, a monster, you said it yourself."

"You're not a monster, you're not, I never meant it." Astri said, raising her head to look at Loki again, " I don't care about dishonor or duties, I just care about you."

A loud bang on the door started Astri and Loki as they jumped apart. Astri's magic was swirling, holding the door shut as she heard angry shouts from Thor and the Midgardians.

"Tell me where the Tesseract is...I swear on my life you will go home without a mark on you." Astri begged

Loki's eyes looked at the door where sparks were flying, Tony Stark must be cutting the door down.

"You should take your leave, Astri." He advised stepping back, "I'll send you word once I have conquered this planet."

The sound of the door being kicked in had Astri's guard up. She made eye contact with Thor briefly before Stark's mechanic voice ordered her to step away from Loki.

"Loki, please..." She pleaded, tears escaping from her eyes.

The angry shout of Fury rang in her ears once more and she opened her eyes to find the ceiling of her chamber staring back at her She was home again, without Loki, and she felt emptier than ever.

"Don't you think the Rock of Ages looks a little upset?" Stark asked from outside of the cage, whatever technology he wore, he was able to use it to repair the camera without even stepping inside his cage.

"Astri and Loki have a special bond, they've always been very close. I can not imagine what she said to him with that device off, but I'm sure he is thinking deeply about it." His "brother" explained, looking at him

"By special bond you mean relationship? Because those two seemed head over heels for each other before she cut the camera." The spangled man said

"You all ought to stop speaking on matters you know nothing about," Loki interjected

His comment was ignored as the Midgardians and Thor left him alone once more. Loki couldn't still couldn't believe how ethereal Astri had looked when she spoke to him. Her new style of armor had glittered wonderfully when she passed through the glass that had separated them. With the golden accents she had chosen, Loki couldn't help but wonder if they were for him. Astri's hair was the same as Loki remembered, long and slightly wavy. His mind kept replaying his interaction with Astri. They hadn't seen each other in a year and one of the first things she did was call him a fool. Perhaps she was right, maybe he was a fool a fool who would prove his worth soon enough. Her opinion wouldn't matter once he had his throne.

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Asgard 2012

"So it's over?" Astri asked

"Yes, Thor has Loki and the Tesseract. They plan to return shortly, the one who calls himself Iron Man is taking them to eat at a Midgardian place. I can summon you when the moment they return." Heimdall responded, "Although I do think Odin will want words with Loki first."

"Don't trouble yourself, I'll see Loki when I feel like it. If you could send Thor to me that would be appreciated." Astri said

"Of course, my lady." Heimdall nodded

"Thank you for everything, Heimdall." Astri smiled before mounting her horse and heading back to the castle.

She and Heimdall had just spent the last few hours together. Heimdall was watching Thor and Loki on Midgard and Astri listened to his explanations, awaiting some form of good news. The best news she had gotten was that Loki had been stopped and attacked by some green thing that called its self Hulk. Heimdall had described the scene and it ended with Loki incapacitated on the ground. Astri never wanted to meet the creature that could do that much damage to Loki who normally had a million backup plans and tricks up his sleeve to avoid such treatment.

A heavy-handed knock at her door pulled her from her thoughts.

"Special delivery." Thor's voice sang as he pushed the door open "Heimdall said you wanted to see me."

"Yes, I did. What is in your hand?" Astri asked looking at the brown paper bag that Thor was holding

"Oh, when we were done beating Loki up we went to this Midgardian food place. Stark called it Shawarma, it was so good I got some to bring back to you, and a wonderful drink that's a bit sour, Steve, he's the one in red and blue said it's called lemonade." Thor said handing her the still-warm bag.

They sat on Astri's balcony as Thor eagerly awaited Astri's opinion on the food and drink he had brought back.

"So what do you think?" Thor asked

"It's quite wonderful. I like the drink's sweetness." Astri said truthfully.

"Of course you do! I offered some to Loki but he got angry, started cursing at me, and then he called me fat so I had to put his muzzle back on." Thor sighed

"You put what on him?" Astri asked nearly choking on her food

" After we defeated him, he decided to mock Steve and wouldn't stop his rude comments so I put this on him," Thor explained pulling a silver muzzle from his belt.

"Oh." Astri smiled, at least he was still himself.

They sat in silence as Astri finished her food and sipped from the paper cup.

"Do you know what will happen to him?" Astri asked when she was done.

"No, I wish I did...Father will sentence him after the winter solstice has passed but I doubt his prospects are any good. I hope my Mother will be able to lessen whatever punishment is dealt out." Thor said

Astri slowly nodded, trying to absorb Thor's words.

"Do you ever wish you could just...go back in time and stop all the bad things from happening?" She asked

"All the time." Thor sighed

End of Part One

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sleepanonymous · 2 months

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Thaaank youuu for tagging me in this @tonguetyd🖤

6 albums I've recently been listening to:

No surprise here, really. TPWBYT and Sundowning as well as the Singles/EPs too, but for the sake of not filling this list with Sleep Token, I’m gonna stick with TMBTE since it was on repeat last week.

I have a bad habit of hearing a TesseracT song and then immediately listening to this album after. It’s why I’ve yet to get through the entirety of any other TesseracT albums lol.

I am forever thanking Vessel for introducing me to this band. I’m so mad it took me until 2023 to listen to these guys.

Oh my god, this new album is so good! Garrett is a lyrical genius and the songs are so catchy. They’re also fans of Sleep Token, so extra kudos because of that.

It's almost 20 years old (fml how?!) but it's my favorite from this band, and I’m often relistening to it. If you have never heard a Gojira song before stop reading this and go listen to the two title tracks from this album back to back, From Mars and To Sirius.

This album recently became a comfort album for me (especially during crisis or drama). It's also why I refer to Will as my ”Emotional Support Will Ramos” lmao. If you see me on Discord and I have this album playing you know I am Going Through It™

… I swear to god I don’t only listen to metal 😅 lol. Anyway, my six no-pressure tags are: @leonsleftbicep @ovhellfire @shutterspeedserpent @glitchinginthegarden @missilesilo @houseofache

#sleep token #tesseract band #periphery band #silent planet #gojira #lorna shore #spotify #tag game #sleepanon rant #i’m sorry i tried not to repeat any tags from the last one i was tagged in

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a-s-levynn · 3 months

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I finally got around to listen to an interview done with Amos Williams a few months back and yeah. Just yeah:

"My brain is at it's calmest when the situation is fucked up. Like, i'm literally, if things are all falling to crap, that's when i'm kind of in the zone. When everything is working and everything is peaceful.. -i mean this is an example of anxiety more than anything but- this is.. does stem from a fact that there is a masking happening. Because you learned to cope with scenarios and you've learned to hide this, because people don't appreciate that there is a chaos inside that isn't shown on the outside."

#and like this applies not to just anxiety but a whole list of other thing and it hits home #for me at least #but i highly recommend the entire thing because it is very freaking interesting one #amos williams #tesseract band

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renin4d · 2 years

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Thought I’d share the Informational Paragraph I did for English class a few months ago. We weren’t allowed research, this is just all information I already knew!!

When you think of bands, the first band that pops up into your head is probably not TesseracT. While the Milton Keynes group may not be widely known, they are one of the most influential bands in the djent (a substyle of progressive metal) movement, with one of the most unique and iconic styles of any band out there. Firstly, TesseracT is a band that fuses heaviness with melodiousness, providing for a jarring and pleasant musical contrast. This style is not often seen in metal, and is unique and interesting. The hard-hitting, punchy riffs combine with passionate, airy vocals; a perfect example of this is being Acceptance - Concealing Fate Pt. 1: a song off of their first album One. Although, their music isn’t just a pretty face. As well as a wonderful sound, the composition and instrumentation are is unmatched. TesseracT’s music is very complex (Of Energy - Singularity being a perfect example) , with irregular time signatures, difficult polyrhythms and unpredictable but pleasant key signatures that will leave any musician stunned. Masters of prog, the five 5 members of TesseracT all are adept in music theory, and no less skilled in playing instruments. Nevertheless, where their music is complex and technical, it far from lacks emotion. Vocalist Daniel Tompkins is a talented lyricist, presenting strong underlying meanings with much room for interpretation while also flowing very well with the instrumentals (ie. King from their 2018 album Sonder). Finally, the band’s evolution. The band has been releasing music since 2011, and they have been constantly growing and shaping their style ever since. While they evolve, they still manage to keep their sturdy roots of progressive heaviness while also experimenting with new and exciting sounds. Comparing their first studio album with their most recent will leave you pleasantly surprised at how much the production and musicians have improved over the course of only seven 7 years, bringing exciting material to the table and constantly evolving. In the metal community, bands tend to either grow too much or too little; losing their way along their careers. TesseracT hasve found the balance between the two, never leaving us bored, and always on our toes. TesseracT may not be the most popular band out there, and they definitely might not be for everyone, but there is no denying the talent of these humble pioneers.

I was relatively proud of this!

#tesseract #writing #english #paragraph #information #informative #writer #tesseract band #metal #prog metal #metalmusic #progressive rock #progressive metal #djent #djentmetal #formal writing #english class #high school

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