They DO make a point to thank/tribute the various artists that they, themselves, were raised on. The cover album The Anatomy Of Between the Buried and Me shows this passion well. You'll find the likes of King Crimson, Earth Crisis, and even Queen (all of which they do flawlessly, in my opinion)! I, personally, have been INSPIRED by the sheer undeniable talent these cats have shown, especially in a live setting. I have picked up a guitar again (after 10 years without), and I'm even working on my singing voice, just to have as a skill and sing for my kids. I don't wanna be a rock star, fuck rock stars. This band has convinced me that there is a warm and fuzzy feeling about having discipline and doing something good (and doing it well), even if the status-quo doesn't acknowledge it or reward it. Art IS it's own reward. Their stamina and technical skill ARE the stuff of "guitar-Hero-esque" worship. You make a valid point about "directing the audience", Tommy Rogers is doing no less than casting a spell (in the most esoteric sense of the phrase) with the line "We WILL be remembered for this", but there is a fine line between arrogance and confidence. A line they are far from crossing. It should be noted that a. Within the same song they say take this or leave it, it doesn't matter to them, and b. note that the first person to post on this forum is the author himself, who is proactive enough to make an effort to connect with the fans. On the Colors:Live DVD, the only words out of his mouth beside lyrics to the songs are thank you's to the fans. The worship this fanbase gives, they certainly got back that night. I have a brighter outlook on life because of this album, and maybe this seems like mindless ass-kissing to you, but the fact remains, these guys are the most talented quintet of any genre you care to copy-n-paste on them. They will be remembered for this.... white wall.
Regarding "We WILL be remembered for this", you mention that 'there is a fine line between arrogance and confidence'. Personally, I don't think it's either, but rather pride in their defiance.
Regarding "We WILL be remembered for this", you mention that 'there is a fine line between arrogance and confidence'. Personally, I don't think it's either, but rather pride in their defiance.
A band that picks a genre and produces a best-seller album just for the sales might be remembered, but they won't be remembered for their originality, for being anything other than a hit-machine. They'll be remembered because they're on the radio consistantly and because they sell lots of albums. But these guys want to be remembered for their music, for their sheer force of will to just produce what they enjoy most, and to push the envelope of their genre (whatever it is).
Think of it in terms of films- blockbusters that have special effects and explosions might make money and might be remembered for their box office totals, but I remember films that affect me so much more, films that make me think. These guys are the same way. "F**k the ordinary, we're going to be remembered for making the music that we want, because people will connect with our pride in our own defiance of the 'system'".
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They DO make a point to thank/tribute the various artists that they, themselves, were raised on. The cover album The Anatomy Of Between the Buried and Me shows this passion well. You'll find the likes of King Crimson, Earth Crisis, and even Queen (all of which they do flawlessly, in my opinion)! I, personally, have been INSPIRED by the sheer undeniable talent these cats have shown, especially in a live setting. I have picked up a guitar again (after 10 years without), and I'm even working on my singing voice, just to have as a skill and sing for my kids. I don't wanna be a rock star, fuck rock stars. This band has convinced me that there is a warm and fuzzy feeling about having discipline and doing something good (and doing it well), even if the status-quo doesn't acknowledge it or reward it. Art IS it's own reward. Their stamina and technical skill ARE the stuff of "guitar-Hero-esque" worship. You make a valid point about "directing the audience", Tommy Rogers is doing no less than casting a spell (in the most esoteric sense of the phrase) with the line "We WILL be remembered for this", but there is a fine line between arrogance and confidence. A line they are far from crossing. It should be noted that a. Within the same song they say take this or leave it, it doesn't matter to them, and b. note that the first person to post on this forum is the author himself, who is proactive enough to make an effort to connect with the fans. On the Colors:Live DVD, the only words out of his mouth beside lyrics to the songs are thank you's to the fans. The worship this fanbase gives, they certainly got back that night. I have a brighter outlook on life because of this album, and maybe this seems like mindless ass-kissing to you, but the fact remains, these guys are the most talented quintet of any genre you care to copy-n-paste on them. They will be remembered for this.... white wall.
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Regarding "We WILL be remembered for this", you mention that 'there is a fine line between arrogance and confidence'. Personally, I don't think it's either, but rather pride in their defiance.
Regarding "We WILL be remembered for this", you mention that 'there is a fine line between arrogance and confidence'. Personally, I don't think it's either, but rather pride in their defiance.
A band that picks a genre and produces a best-seller album just for the sales might be remembered, but they won't be remembered for their originality, for being anything other than a hit-machine. They'll be remembered because they're on the radio consistantly and because they sell lots of albums. But these guys want to be remembered for their music, for their sheer force of will to just produce what they enjoy most, and to push the envelope of their genre (whatever it is).
Think of it in terms of films- blockbusters that have special effects and explosions might make money and might be remembered for their box office totals, but I remember films that affect me so much more, films that make me think. These guys are the same way. "F**k the ordinary, we're going to be remembered for making the music that we want, because people will connect with our pride in our own defiance of the 'system'".