Episode #56 - Ritual

This week we conclude our deep dive into the self-titled EP with an in-depth analysis of “Ritual.”  Jarvis explains why it is his favorite song on the EP, walks you through the lyrics, and talks about the construction of the song, section by section.  You’ll hear how the intro arrangement was subconsciously inspired by “Welcome to the Jungle.”  The guys describe the massive middle part, the looseness of the studio recording, the way they lock in the thrashy palm-muted sections live, and Dusty’s critical role in keeping it tight.  Armand identifies specific aspects of the solo that relate to his signature style, and shows how he has adapted and expanded on those parts in a live setting.  And Jarvis emphasizes how the bass not only is the foundation but moves the foundation on this song, with the guitar riding over the top.Become a subscriber today at nighdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Ritual (Demo) streaming audio trackRitual isolated instrumental and vocal tracks Night Demon “Ritual” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtthZKTyyeQNight Demon “Ritual” (live) - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/track/ritual-2Angel Witch “Witching Hour” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08JT-CyRsC8 Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook