Celldweller

Celldweller

Celldweller is a well known project, which includes many artists from many different bands, as
Circle of Dust, Argyle Park, Angeldust (with Criss Angel) and many more, but these mainly just wrote
the songs lyrics for Klayton, which was the multi-instrumentalist and the only member of this so called Project and
Group. Celldweller's main genres are
Electronic rock, Industrial Rock, Industrial Metal, Akternative Metal, Nu Metal, Electronica, Drum and Bass
and even Orchestra.

The Project has been going on ever since 1999, when the Project was found, And Celldweller was founded in New York
City, USA.

Klayton has been a member of Circle of Dust and Angeldust, and During the time while he was in the Circle of Dust,
It was still more into the industralist influences he were using in his music type, and musically become even
more talented on many instruments, (all this began in the 90's, I forgot to mention it) and while during in Angeldust,
his music took the most influences out of Darkwave and goth wave. Klayton began to Demo his songs for Celldweller
in 1998/1999, and released a limited edition EP, and even a few Solo tracks of Trance, which then quickly sold out.
By this time, Criss Angel (an Illusionist from the times of Angeldust) and Klayton still was working together,
but Criss then handed the project over to Klayton and left the project in 2000. As for an appointment, Klyaton
has even made some Soundtracks as for the "Voices in my Head" (2008), "Wish upon a Blackstar" (2009) and
"Voices in my Head Vol.2".

Albums

• Celldweller (2003)
• The Beta Cessions (2004)
• Soundtrack for "Voices in my Head" (2008)
• Soundtrack for "Wish upon a blackstar" (2009)
• Soundtrack for "Voices in my Head vol. 2" (2010)

And as not to forget to mention, Klayton has even won some awards, as Best Hard Rock song - "Fadeaway", Best Industrial song - "Switchback" and "Best Male vocalist". There's of course many other awards he has won too, but I don't see the point in counting them all up, and You can always check them out at wikipedia! 

Well anyway, Shall we move on to the options I got about Klayton's music? Okay, Let's do it!

Celldweller - Own Little World

My honest opinion of this song is, that this is very genially done, and I really like the effects Klayton had been working on in this song, and especially that he are using some type of screamo when he's singing, and making it sound like there's several persons singing in this song. Some changes could have been though made in the lyrics, but over all the lyrics are very good, and giving the attitude and the feeling of an own kind of self confidencal. And to think about the fact that he has most probably been alone while working on this song, this song completely SPLENDID. S-P-L-E-N-D-I-D. You heard me, right? You heard me. Good.

Celldweller - Frozen
This song were a bit disappointing to me. I were expecting as good work as in the song Own Little world, but this ended up to be a bit more 'lamer' than the last song I just critizised. Because, this song didn't really have the same attitude or the way Klayton have put effort to this song. Maybe his interest for this song died in the middle of this project? Or maybe he didn't have as much time to work with this song as he had with Own little world? These are questions which will remain unanswered. Anyhow, the positive sides of this song is the lyrics. The lyrics are very catchy, and nicely planned for this piece of work. Very good. There's not much else I can or should be saying.



Celldweller - Tragedy
I was quite surprised the first time I heard this song, in a positive way. The first thing I got in mind where a scene, of a snowboarding scene, where the snowboarder tries to escape somebody who tries to kill this person. But anyway, back to the song, this one was very catchy, and all the effects fitted well, and the lyrics were absolutely amazing, and they fitted well with the rythm, and the way this song was made. I'm glad that Klayton didn't save any drum effects, it made this song even better. And I just can say, Klayton surprised me once again with his unbelievable skills to make music, and write songs, he's truly one of the best one-man-bands I've ever known so far. Thumbs up for Klaytons work!

And I wanna apologize for this insanely long wait, but I have been having a lot of personal probelms and issues, why I haven't had time to write this journal done and such... but Anyway, I just wanna add a thing about Celldweller as an over look comment.

Celldweller is one of the most best bands I have ever listened too, or what people has recommened to me, and I can just say, I really do recommend this amazing art of music to anyone who's a friend of industrial and rock!

Completely amazing work.

But anyway, I won't promise when I will have the time to write more about bands and music, but... when I have the inspiration for it, I will do it. So please, be patient with me. x'D But anyway, For the next time I come here, it will be time for some Pendulum!

Thank you for reading, and please, don't forget to leave a comment.

Three days Grace

Three days Grace

Three days grace is a Canadian band, and is as well known as Groundswell (In 1992). After this, there was a breakup
in the late 1997, but luckily this band regrouped themselves in 1997 and is now known as "Three days Grace."
Some of the members had changed when the band regrouped again, as the band's lead guitarist for example.
The members in Three days Grace these days are Adam Gontier, Barry Stock, Brad Walst and Neil Sanderson, and their
musics genres are Alternative Metal, Alternative rock and Hard Rock.When the band was first formed (in 1992 under
the name Groundswell)  the boys was still in High school when they formed their little group back then.
When then Groundswell broke appart, Phil Crowe (lead guitarist) and Joe Grant (secondary guitarist) left the group.
The issue why the group fell apart? Not a clue, couldn't find any facts about it. Maybe they had a fight or
they didn't get well along? Or maybe family issues or something like that. Sadly I cannot answer this question.

Well anyway, when the group then was again regrouped (without Phil and Joe), Gontier changed their bands name into
"Three days Grace". Why just to "Three days Grace"? Well, I have an answer for you. The bands name stays for this
following question: If you had three days to change something, could you do it?

The bands influences to use Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock and Hard rock came from the bands what they liked,
as Sunny day Real Estate, Kyuss, Nine Inch Nails and Alice in Chains, and accroding to St. Petersburg times, Julie Garisto,
claimed that Three days Grace's influences included as well as Nirvana and the famous black heavy metal band,
Black Sabbath. Well anyway, Gontier the influences to his lyrics are a bit unclear, due when you write lyrics,
you just write, and doesn't think about if it does remind of some bands lyric styling or such things.

The band has also won some awards, or to be honest, it isn't smart enough to count them all, but their song
"I hate everything about you" has won a few awards. (No wonder why.)


And well,I thought I could take up the case what the current members in Three days Grace do? Oh well,

Adam Gontier - Lead vocals and rhythm guitar
Brad Walst - Bass guitar and backing vocals
Neil Sanderson - Drums,percussion, piano and backing vocals
Barry Stock - Leading Guitar

Albums

Studio Albums

• Three days Grace (2003)
• One-X (2006)
• Life Starts Now (2009)

But well, shall we go on with the music opinions I got on Three days Grace? okay!

Three days Grace - I hate everything About you (lyrics)

Well, I'm not quite sure where I should start with this song. Well first of all I gotta say, the Lyrics are quite depressing when you think about them carefully and try to get to get to the same Mood as Gontier was when he wrote these lyrics. It's quite aggressive, but very emotional on the same time, which makes this genre more colorful. (Well I can just say, this is the next song what I'm going to listen to when I'm angry and pissed off for sure!) And I'm very very GRATEFUL that Gontier didn't use screamo on this song, it would have ruined the atmosphere. The effects and the melody are just simply great, though the bass could have been heard a bit better, it's quite hard to hear it. But I got a feeling that in Live you can hear the bass very well. So well, I gotta say, that I don't wonder AT ALL why this song did receive an award price, I would give one too if I could! And about the lyrics still, Personally I love the meaning in this song, it brings many thoughts to mind, and many questions, and maybe confusion at some parts, but I think it's just good. And maybe they could have used a bit more effects? Just a little, not that it would bother.

Three days Grace - Drown (Lyrics) 

Well well, I don't really know, but there was some things which REALLY bothered me. The lyrics was quite okay, but there was though some things they could have of course changed a bit. But well, mostly this song bothers me in the part they're singing "Drown". They could have sang it one octave UP instead of DOWN. In my opinion it could have sounded much more better. and the lyrics in the verse are a bit... too emotive. He could have considered the content in this song a bit better I think, but Well anyway, the song as it is, it's okay, One of the bands 'normal' songs which isn't up to big jobs, as the first one "I hate everything about you". The song is like just one work from them, Though I understand them who likes this song, and the lyrics, though my opinion. The lyrics are beautiful, though a bit too emotive, and he has used very strong messages in his song, and I do believe he has considered the words MANY times.

Three days Grace - Never too Late

First of all, I'm very sure about this that you all are of the same opinion as me, the lyrics are carrying a really heavy subject. But that's why it makes this song as good as it is, I tell you! The words are just simply amazing, and I gotta admit, it really reminds me of my situations in my life, and still does, and I know it is going to do that still a long time in my life. (and I got just an inspiration) But well anyway, moving on to the song, the song is very interesting in that fact that Three days Grace used acoustic and alternative rock in this song, which makes it all much more nicer to listen to, and it's a nice touch that he are singing this aggressively, and as well softly. It makes this song amazing, and a very nice song to listen to. There's not much nagging on the effects and the way Adam is singing in this song, and how he has written the lyrics, the lyrics are very good, and touching. If I could, I personally would love to thank them for writing this song, honestly!

But well anyway. Ratings?

****

4 stars.

There was a few facts which I wanted to appoint you about, Three days Grace music Reminded me a lot out of Seether, but not that it would bother me much, I think it's quite nice to be all honest with myself. And I noticed too, that nearly every song I listened to from Three days Grace are handling of the same subject, as emotions and suicidal thoughts, but this all makes me think that Three days Grace is AGAINST suicide's and all that kind of stuff, and they're maybe trying to reflect it by the music trying to tell all the ones whose listening to three days grace of their experiences? Just a thought too.

But well anyway, I just wanted to add before I'll end this blog, that Three days Grace are handling quite difficult subjects, and they have a deeper meaning in their lyrics too, which is always a big +. 

But anyway, Next Friday we'll see again, but then we're talking about Celldweller. (okay, Now I bet I typoed that. So sorry if I did.)

Thank you for reading!

Neuroticfish

Well, I got a feeling that I should introduce myself first, right?

It's probably the best way that you get an proper image out of me before you start reading my blogs, heh?

well anyway, Basic facts, I'm 15 years old, and I'm a music addict. I love many different of music, or well, I could say that everything goes, it really depends that in what mood I happen to be in. So basically I listen to Lady gaga to Cradle of Filth. So, I don't usually count that I like any genre specially. But well anyway, I'm from Finland, and I love to cosplay,  draw, zombies, games (especially Valve's games. ♥) and animations. And I'm open minded to everything, and I am ready to fight for human rights on this earth, and I'm especially open minded for sexual orientations and all, it doesn't really matter in my world if you are straight, gay or bi. or even pan. Seriously, it shouldn't matter and it will never matter in my world. But well anyway, I have decided that I'll write about bands and my opinions about their music in this blog, and all, so if you want me to have my opinion on something, please don't be afraid to comment and tell me about what I should be writing about. But well anyway, I'll start today with Neuroticfish. 

Neuroticfish

Neuroticfish was from german, and their main genres was synthpop, electronic body music and future pop. Neuroticfish  was a musical project still when they went on with doing electronical body music and all. 

Neuroticfish, and the one behind it, Sascha Mario Klein, was active on the years 1998 to 2008, so it isn't so many years ago when he ended up with this simply brilliant and amazing project. 

Sascha's musical inspirations usually came from Depeche Mode, Skinny Puppy, Nine inch Nails and The Cure. As for many our surprises,After Neuroticfish was born, Klein did not make the typical efforts of a musician to send out a demo; instead, he relied on the internet as a medium of expression for his music  He began to experiment with his own electronic music in the early 90's. 

Did you know....

• That Neuroticfish began to gain popularity on the club scene's?
• That Klein announced on his internet page that his project would be closed after his last performance at at the 2008 edition of the Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Liepzig, Germany?

But well, shall we move on now to the music, heh?

So, here we have three example's out of Klein's music.

 

Neuroticfish - The Bomb

As we notice, he took much inspiration out of the Darkwave and EBM (Electronical Body Music) to his music. I really love the effects he was using in this song, and the lyrics are great, there's not much I could be complaining about that, but just one little fact disturbs me, that this reminds me awfully much out of Depeche Mode's music what they have done, a bit maybe like their song "Strangelove" or "Enjoy the Silence". Well, that last one I can just say that I'm just saying.  But well anyway, I can just say he did great choice with the special effects in this piece, and especially the rythm isn't too quick as in some darkwave songs, because the too quick rythm usually destroys the atmosphere of the feeling of darkwave and EBM music. But well moving on, shall we?

 

Neuroticfish - Prostitute

Well, I gotta admit, I can't get over this song, the lyrics are just simply stunning! And the melody he has used in this piece is just simply amazing (though the creepy fact that the weird feeling of Depeche Mode is creeping in my mind as I listen to this song, due it reminds me so much out of them). But why did I choose this song? Because the lyrics. There's a deeper meaning, not as other's believe the meaning in this song is; as Prostitution is cool. Because that's what this is NOT about. This is about that being a prostitute is NOT cool in any freaking way. Klein is in fact singing in this amazing piece that "Expect you'll never see, My face behind my Decency." and "Feel free to conquer me, But what you want I'll never be." Do I need to explain the meaning closer? Well, if you wanna, I can explain my point of view closer later on. But I do believe we all knows what it means in reality. But well anyway, out of the meaning, the song itself. I really like the effect Klein added in the beginning, it gives it a much more cooler atmosphere, and this song is very very VERY addicting, maybe too much addicting to be all honest myself. The melody is great, but it is a bit... plain somehow should I say? I mean, it could change maybe a bit, it is quite close to this same techno as all the rest, but there's some details which makes the difference in this song from normal techno songs.

Neuroticfish - They're coming to take me Away (Cover)

to be all honest, this song made me why I get into Klein's music and projects. To be all honest, I like this one better from the original one which  was made by Napoleon XIV. The effects are more attaching and the bass effect is very very very addicting in every single freaking way, which scares a bit. Some people can find this humorous, when again someone else can find this song very creepy and people might feel quite anxious about it's content. But what opinion I am about that? This is the best tribute for insane people! Honestly, though this one is a cover, it doesn't really matter in the longer track and all. 

So well, over all, my rating for Neuroticfish?

****

4 stars. There's some things what could have been changed, but overall, Klein is very talented, and the music he made is still very attaching these days, and people keeps listening to his works even still today, though he doesn't work with this project anymore. Who knows? Maybe he'll return one day with some new works? Well, to be honest myself, I a bit doubt that.

 

Albums from Neuroticfish

Studio Albums

• No instruments (1999)
• Les Chansons Neurotiques (2002)
• Gelb (2005)

 Singles, EPs, Compilations etc.

Les Chansons Neurotiques Cover

• M.F.A.P.L. (2000)
• Velocity N1 (2000)
• WakeMeUp (2001)
• Sushi (2001)
• Prostitute (2002)
• Need/It's not me (2003)
• Surimi (2003)
• Bomb (2004)
• A greater Good (History 1998-2008) (2008)

 

but for more information about Neuroticfish please visit his websites!

http://www.ebmisdead.com/ 

http://www.neuroticfish.com/ 

http://www.neuroticfish.de/ 

 

Information can be found from here:

Wikipedia 

 

I hope you enjoyed my first blog here, and I wish you a good evening, see you next week on friday!