I don't know if many of you heard about this band before, but when Raine talked about Media Phenomenon, I immediately thought about the Queensryche.
The Queensryche is a progressive metal band, formed in 1981, and which is still active and quite famous in the industry. They are very talented and respected and they have been one of my favorite bands for years, together with Motley Crue (www.motley.com). If I had to talk about my favorite band, it would be Motley, but Digital Media certainly remembers me of Queensryche and I will explain why.
Besides all CDs and DVDs every band publishes in their career, Queensryche, in 1994, released a game called Promise Land (same name as a CD from the same year - http://www.amazon.com/Queensryches-Promised-Land-pc/dp/B000FJ01DM). In this game, it is possible to visit the island in Washington where the band recorded their CDs, visit each band member's world (including the chance to play musical puzzles, save the whales, go outer space, etc.). When one finishes the game, it is possible to watch an exclusive video, of an exclusive song, recorded specially for the game. It doesn't seem as a big deal, specially nowadays, but it was great at the time, as fans could learn more about each band member and share a bit of their lives, hopes and dreams.
And, although the game is 15 years old, it is still playable and its technology can still blow someones mind, as it was done as a movie, with original footages and the possibility to walk through the island while visiting each world.
I totally recommend it, if you can buy it or find the torrent to it. I lost my CDs some years ago and I'm still looking for it.
To know more about the band, visit www.queensryche.com
Hi Patty,
ReplyDeletenice post! It's always interesting to see a band that tries to give a more 'multimedia' experience. I heard Queensryche for the first time a few years ago and really liked it. Of course, it was the song Silent Lucidity, their 'big hit' in more mainstream listeners. I wondered if this particular song is less popular in the 'true' fan base because of its different sound than the rest of their repertoire?
ciao,
Jos