Type O Negative - Pictures of Matchstick Men (Peter Steele Vocals - New 2023 Mix)

This is an updated mix of the track “Pictures of Matchstick Men” by Type O Negative with Peter Steele’s vocals added from the demo tape. My previous video on it ( • Type O Negative - Pict... ) has the history of the track in the description, but needless to say, it’s tough to find in good quality. Vocal isolation/removal software has improved over the past year, as have my ears and mixing. I think this is the better mix, as the vocals have less artifacting and are more clear and wide, as they usually are on Type O tracks. Also, the previous version of this song featuring Ozzy had a music track that was way loud and overloaded, so I tried to soften it as best I could to bring it in line with the October Rust era. This will probably be my last try, unless a better quality tape or some miracle software gets released. Anyway, enjoy.

[@hannaha8508]

This has always been one of my favorite type o tracks, thanks so much for your effort and work in getting this song known and preserved. Listening to the clean vocals after being used to the grainy version is like hearing it brand-new all over again! It's really really appreciated

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

It’s that time of year again! 🍃 🖤 🎃

[@SlimeCrimes]

This. ^

[@skidvicious411]

So much more haunting and genuine with Pete on vocals. Forever missed, rest easy legend.

[@richwoodcutterbro8581]

There are a few examples of this demo recording here on KZbin, but this one is by far the best. Whoever rescued this and mixed it is a genius.

[@blue.chrysalis]

Thank you SO MUCH for remastering this you did an incredible job I’m nearly moved to tears as I’m listening to your mix for the first time 💚

[@AislingBlack]

This is one of my favorite songs. I remember when I first heard the Ozzy version I wished that Peter had sang instead. This makes my old dream come true.

[@JohnTaylor-g5o]

Type o can take any song and make it they're own. Absolutely amazing.

[@wonbraaten]

They need to release this song in good quality. The versions out sounds like really really bad mp3 versions.

[@richwoodcutterbro8581]

Most of them do, but this is the best one I’ve heard yet. Pete’s vocals are much clearer here.

[@hotrod5150]

Sounds awesome! Peter’s vocals are unmatched. RIP brother Steele!

[@Unitedfruitco]

So much better with Peter on vocals!! He was one of a kind‼️

[@OtakuBK]

This song is soooo addictive 💚🖤

[@midianpoet]

Exactly,same great problem,addictive :)

[@blackout2430]

Finally a clear version. First song I heard by type with ozzy when I was 4 in the back of my dads black Camaro with the sound system. Tear up whenever I listen to this

[@apap1586]

You right about that 👍

[@mrlarvux]

So much better than the Ozzy version

[@ekmad]

The original is classic 90s Ozzy, just reverb and auto-tune out the ass. Love his work in Black Sabbath but he was a complete parody past the 80s.

[@mrlarvux]

@@ekmad He piggybacked off of people more talented than him all throughout his career

[@mrlarvux]

@@Speedwolf4170 I never said otherwise

[@SnerkleBurger]

In EVERY way!

[@deuserodkey9791]

That’s just like your opinion man

[@vencry101choocher4]

Baby wake up! Type o negative just droped!

[@magigooter2096]

Excellent work on this. Never thought I'd get to hear this without all the mud, and you still retained the haunting atmosphere. Thank you so much!

[@emilyadams4200]

No band will ever match the “feel” of Type O and Peter💚🖤

[@tangobravo5752]

October Noir?

[@ekmad]

Fantastic work. This is an excellent mix and far closer to what I'd expect this cover to actually sound like if it was released by Type O.

[@cassetterescue2692]

amazing cleanup job. this is near studio quality!

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

Thank you very much.

[@xxozkittyxx]

Thank you for this!! I love this version so much

[@claywyatt1982]

Thank you for this! This is like hearing a fever dream.

[@Netravick]

This is what we’ve been waiting for. Thank you for the time and effort.

[@stevencharlton8330]

Thank you so much! This remaster is everything I could have hoped; always thought Peter's vocals for this were far better than Ozzy's.

[@khold7560]

Respect the age/ career and voice of Ozzy ...but for me Peter is the King 👑💚🖤🎩🌹🕯️🍂🍁🎃🥂

[@calmius24]

absolute banger, when I first heard it in poor quality immediately thought that someone had to remaster it somehow, great job

[@hazamelis]

This is class.

[@metalmarcelino]

Amazing

[@hasslenomuscle]

OMG THANKS 😭😭

[@jonday2594]

Simply beautiful - thank you

[@DeadReas0n]

Who else is on their 5th time just restarting it before it ends. Type O 4life

[@yakoushi4343]

This is beautiful. Thank you.

[@eripley481]

Thanks so much for this, the mix is great.

[@aislinnkerr5618]

Thank you so much oh my goddd

[@vitormunhoz8921]

Thank you

[@mccoymedlog]

Beautiful! I remember getting to know this song because of your previous video and after that listening to the Ozzy version. Both were great, but Peter's vocals were haunting and had that heart-wrenching feeling of someone who is in pain. Listening to your mix with improved quality is in a whole other level. Thank you so much for sharing

[@ryanbarnes9579]

Peter Steele, amazing creativity. Thank you brother.

[@andrearomano8226]

Maravilhoso Peter, obrigada !

[@jensassmann]

sounds amazing compared to the old version, thank you very much !

[@keithbrooks3695]

I'm in tears now. Thanks.....

[@deathpigeon]

Stunning! 💜🤘

[@LordZolric]

Amazing! 🤘🏻

[@gormarduck1658]

that´s insane !!!!!!!!!!

[@emilyadams4200]

This sounds great 💚🖤

[@deuserodkey9791]

I think it’s funny that he recorded this song with ozzy and then said screw it i can do it too

[@GrrFromGrrland]

I kinda like his version better than Ozzy's

[@deuserodkey9791]

I just found this on a bootleg type o cd looked it up and here it is

[@joebidensdentures4541]

Fantastic. Thanks.

[@adamlesher3133]

This is amazing!

[@Aelbandii]

Best band ever and never forgotten !

[@specialopsgauteng5701]

Sonic perfection

[@cynthianovoselsky3511]

WOW this is amazing thank you❤

[@a-dent]

This great. Thank you!!

[@wolverineblues81]

Thank you so much! Great job.

[@peterrussell6029]

We miss you Pete - RIP brother 🤘

[@johnsd333]

Thank you for all your hard work On this amazing track.

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

Thanks!😎💖 Tinja&Markku

[@TK-xm4en]

Nice clarity!

[@TK-xm4en]

But still has that haunting, beyond-the-grave sound from the original recording. Love it.

[@cynthianovoselsky3511]

RIP Peter ❤

[@YesOkayButWhy]

Brilliant. Now the one remaining goldmine that we've been close to having as Type O fans but don't have... a clean (without audio watermark) version of the totally unique mix of Drunk in Paris called Loud and Queer, that appears on the LIKM advance copy with a horrible watermark, but was pretty much scrapped and remixed entirely. The version with the watermark remains unavailable but with your software and abilities this should be relatively easy to make.

[@ashmare]

Looks like someone else already did it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomcaZx_ocaZf68si=KjpVn_CPCSaZWmKJ

[@studiofionte2206]

God damn... Pete was truly one of a kind this mix does him so much justice, brings me to tears. The Ozzy version sucks.

[@apap1586]

No disrespect to Ozzy.but I got to go with Peter.

[@richwoodcutterbro8581]

Ozzy did a terrible job IMO. This song is just not suited to his style. Peter’s style is perfect:

[@shawnking7868]

🤘🤘🤘

[@kfraley5396]

WOW all you can say!

[@irmaosovelha5390]

i miss you peter

[@xdisciple2776x]

💚

[@d34dj3d1]

this is so much better then the version with Ozzy.

[@АлександрГилёв-ъ1э]

Hi! Where I can find the flac version of this masterpiece? I will be immensely grateful

[@tumbaaaaa]

Всегда любил эту вещь, в исполнении Питера она просто шикарна. (Оригинал Оззи мне, кстати, не нравится). Этот ремикс великолепен (как и демо этой песни).

[@ws306]

Awesome job cleaning this up! The origin one was good but cut and pasted kinda shoddy

[@adamlesher3133]

How on earth did you do this?

[@TaxingIsThieving]

Who’s doing backing vocals?

[@sug3yp00patriot9]

Much obliged thank you for putting this out kind person. Who thinks Josh,Kenny and Johnny should come back for a reunion tour??!...given there is only one Peter and he can't be replaced understood yet its a shame their catalog can't be enjoyed still today live.

[@mitch488]

I don't think it's possible.

[@gavinvalentino1313]

The world may adore it, but it's much too sanitary to move me. I'll forever stick with the organic analog noisy but warm Maxell Studio Cassette MS-60 version that he sent to S. & me, and the rest is apparently continuing history thanks to the old dying diehards and the new generations of willing victims to the virus that was Type O Negative.

[@TravisBurns89]

That Sounds like a cool story behind having the original audio that I'd like to hear.

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Yo Pete.

[@myrabrady-il9zo]

See me

[@myrabrady-il9zo]

Remember shit u all threw did

[@TaxingIsThieving]

Bit far out

[@HonduDan]

Ahhh this sounds so much better! Fantastic, thank you!