#my music taste is having a korn renaissance

[casmoswhitewall]

I want you crying when you’re dirty in the front of me.

[music2liveby]

DAY 178: My Immortal by Evanescence

Album: Fallen Release: March 4th, 2003 Genre: Alternative

It always shocks me to find out after so many years what actually resonated with general audiences in music as opposed to what I thought was a niche little pocket of fandom that my younger self enjoyed in silence. The Nu Metal genre is certainly a product of the early 2000s, giving birth to massively successful bands like KoRn, Disturbed, and of course pioneers of the genre Linkin Park. As the name implies, Nu Metal takes the intensity of heavy metal integrated with another genre, traditionally hip-hop or rap. As a whole, the Nu Metal scene helped further progress hard rock and metal into the public eye, offering many fledgling newbies their first taste of an otherwise intimidating genre. Although they are outliers of Nu Metal and have since developed their own style, Evanescence was yet another powerhouse to be formed from this renaissance of musical taste. Sporting one of the best female vocalists of the decade in Amy Lee, her bellowing pipes contributed massively into turning Evanescence into an overnight success with the release of their debut Fallen. Retrospectively, this album was a landmark for the time period, the soundtrack for all the goth kids who still didn’t know their direction in life. In fact, much of the songwriting that came from Amy Lee was inspired from more personal experiences and over subject matters she did not understand. This was in juxtaposition to guitarist and co-founder for Evanescence Ben Moody, who was a much better story teller and used his ability to write fictional yet intricate pieces of music that complimented the voice of Amy Lee. While Fallen was written in tandem with Lee and Moody, the initial concepts for individual songs have more credit to either performer varying on the track. For example, the album’s first track Going Under was written by Lee in response to an emotionally abusive relationship she had escaped in the past, while today’s featured song My Immortal was Moody’s interpretation of the loss of a loved one that haunts grieving loved ones. However, there is a bit of a divide between fans of Evanescence on the best rendition of My Immortal: the album version or the single version, generally dubbed the band version. The version of My Immortal that resides on Fallen is a bit of a story within itself; it comes from a recording the band did on their 2000 EP Origin, spruced up with orchestral accompaniment to bring the weight of the tune home in its ending. Amy Lee actually ended up being disappointed with the version that ended up on Fallen, revealing, “It's not even a real piano. And the sound quality is bad because we had to break into the studio to record it late at night when no one was around because we couldn't afford a real session." For the later released single version, the band rerecorded My Immortal in studio with a real piano, sharper vocal quality from Amy Lee, and the real reason I chose this version over the original: the inclusion of Evanescence’s rhythm section in place of the orchestral swell to make an impact. In my stern opinion, the band version of My Immortal is clearly the better iteration for its deeper impact at the climax that evokes an even stronger emotional response for an already intimate song. The sudden shift in tone from this beautifully eerie ballad to this rocking epic is executed marvelously, and adds an element missing from the original recording. It embodies the spirit of Evanescence to a tee, and that spirit has continued on into the modern day after a long hiatus!

[resilivero]

Please do 40-81

40. Do you track the music you listen to through last.fm or renaissance or similar apps?

No, but I’m thinking about getting spotify.

41. Flags and signs at concerts: yes or no?

Nah, I can’t hold something up for so long. xD

42. Name the top 5 albums you could listen to for the rest of your life

 Bloody Kisses & October Rust - Type O Negative; British Steel - Judas Priest; Inside the Electric Circus - W. A. S. P.; Follow the Leader - Korn

43. If you could meet your fav artist to have a chat around coffee, what would you tell them?

I’d tell them, that their songs really helped me through some tough times and that I:m thankful that they shared their creativity with the world.

44. Is there a festival you’d wish to go to some day?

I always wanted to visit the Metal Days, but that isn’t possible anymore. Hmm… the WGT would be awesome.

45. Meet and greet at concerts: yes or no?

Depends on the band… But mostly: No.

46. What was the loudest crowd ever? Tell me about it

I’d say Iron Maiden at Wacken 2016. I didn’t even actively watch them,because there were too many people, but you could here the crowd from far away.

47. Who was the first artist you saw live?

A german metalcore band called Callejon.

48. Do you have concerts planned?

I do… Queensryche,The Sisters of Mercy & Knorkator… All playing in Berlin in Autumn/Winter.

49. Tell me about the next release from an artist you’re really looking forward to

I’m always waiting for more stuff from Judas Priest,but there’s nothing specific that I’m looking forward to right now.

50. Have you ever made a playlist for someone?

Nope. Haven’t really made any for myself either.xD

51. What is your fav instrument?

Drums & Bass Guitar

52. Do you play an instrument yourself or sing?

I do sing, but you really wouldn’t want to hear me…>,>

53. Have you ever been to the first show / tour of an artist?

I don’t think so. 

54. Have you ever been to the last show / farewell tour of an artist?

I’ve been to the last show of Twisted Sister in Germany; Wacken 2016.

55. Have you ever been inside a recording studio?

Technically yeah… My boyfriend has a small recording studio and I’ve been there watching him do recordings.

56. The cheapest and most expensive tickets you ever bought: who was it? was it worth it?

Most expensive: Wacken 2018 and it was very much worth it. The least expensive: A local band whose name I’ve already forgotten, but it was still worth it because the night was awesome.

57. Have you ever regretted seeing an artist live?

Not yet.

58. Have you ever wrote a song yourself?

Nah, I don’t have that kind of talent.

59. Post a picture from a gig that you’ve taken and that you’re proud of

Will do that separately.

60. Have you ever been to a concert just for the opening act?

No.

61. If you could bring back one artist/band, who would it be?

Peter Steele. And I will never change my mind about this.

62. What was the longest time you’ve queued for an artist and who was it?

It was Korn and I had to wait in line for almost an hour.

63. Name 3 songs that you could have written

She burned me down - Type O Negative; No Surrender - Judas Priest; The Real Me -W. A. S. P.

64. Name 3 songs that empower you

Wild Child - W. A. S. P.; I miss the Misery - Halestorm; We hate Everyone - Type O Negative

65. What is the theme song of your life at the moment?

Sweet Cheetah - W. A. S. P.

66. Name your fav artist from your country

Nina Hagen & Oomph!

67. Who is your fav musician?

Of all time? Peter Steele. Still alive? Rob Halford & Blackie Lawless.

68. Tell me about a soundtrack in movies or tv shows that really left an impression on you. It can be just a song during a specific scene

The Tarzan Soundtrack left a huge impression on me. Still love the songs.

69. Do you have specific memories from your childhood that are music related? Tell me about it

I remember my mother always listening to 80’s new wave and some rock. That left it’s mark on my taste in music.

70. What is your go to song for a karaoke night?

I don’t do karaoke… :D

71. Who is your fav songwriter?

Peter Steele.

72. Do you like songs from an artist you can’t stand? who is it and which ones?

Not really, no.

73. What is your fav musical?

I’m not really a musical person, but I think I would really like Tarzan or The Lion King or Cats.

74. What is the name of your most original playlist?

I don’t have any playlists.:/

75. Is there songs you just never skip when they come on shuffle? Which ones?

Most definitely! Painkiller -Judas Priest, Angry Inch - Type O Negative, Walk - Pantera, and many more,

76. Are there songs you only listen to when you’re in a specific mood?

Tons of them… generally I have to really be in a certain mood for Korn, Henry Rollins Band, Danzig, Kidneythieves and quite a few others.

77. Give me the title of a song i need to listen to right now and I’ll give you one

Sleeping (in the fire) - W. A. S. P. , because it’s just beautiful.

78. What is your fav song from the year you were born?

Black Forever - W. A. S. P. (if you take the release date for Japan)

79. What is the most important to you in a song: the lyrics, the melody, the voice range?

All of them together. There’s nothing worse than a song where one of those doesn’t fit with the rest.

80. If you had to choose one live album, what would it be?

he Origin of the Feces (Not Live at Brighton Beach) - Type O Negative

81. What is one song that doesn’t have a studio version but really should?

Korn ft. Slipknot - Sabotage Cover

[soundrenaissance]

The Dickies Trigger A Bunch Of Whiney Emo Kids At The Warped Tour

When I typically think of the Warped Tour, the first thing that comes to mind is a crowd of middle-class teenagers with dyed hair safely moshing about to the crying “whooos” and “ooohs” of their favorite emo-metal hybrid bands. Let’s face it, the Warped Tour today isn’t the same Warped Tour that I remember from the 90’s. I remember how lame it was back then, but at least the factor of tears still wasn’t a thing. All we had to deal with were obnoxious Korn kids disrupting the circle pit with their dank bounce mosh.

Now enter punk rock legends, The Dickies. And if there could be an annual Grammy award given for punk rock, these vets deserve it. This past weekend, they took to the Hard Rock Stage at the Warped Tour in Denver, CO. Now if you’re a veteran of the punk scene, their stage antics shouldn’t offend you the slightest. But then again, the majority of the people who attend The Warped Tour aren’t exactly punk rock buffs to say the least. That’s why a group of emo kids became triggered during The Dickies’ set. Let’s face it, they’re a bunch of crusty old men playing actual punk rock. They’re not a tattooed screamo band trying to look cute on stage so they can impress a fan-base of 15 year olds.

And because their singer, Leonard Graves, made a joke about going down on showgoers, a triggered girl in the crowd accused him of being a predator. The group accompanying the girl continued to heckle the band and even attempted to assault them with a sign that read “Punks Not Predatory.” Graves unleashed the almighty “c*nt,” which raised the factor of tears so high that The Dickies got booted off The Warped Tour. If anything, the girl was probably looking for an opportunity to appear heroic and righteous and the poor Dickies happened to be on the receiving end of her idiocy. The ironic part about calling The Dickies a bunch of old predators, is that while they tend to joke about it, they’re not actually following through with it. The same can’t be said about all these emo/screamo bands comprising of grown men being worshipped by 13 year old girls. I mean, just take a look at every emo kid’s hero, Ian Watkins.

The bottom line; you can’t call yourself punk rock, and at the same time, be triggered by a band like The Dickies. Most of these kids who continue to cry about this band and insult them on social media would have never survived a punk show in the 80’s or even 90’s (when I got into it). They would cry so hard, they’re heads would explode. And if you’re one of these kids, then check out the song I left for you below. It’s actually pretty good, and since it’s about crying, I’m sure you can relate to it. It might even expand your taste in music. Also check out the statement given by The Dickies:

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It has come to my attention that a snippet from a recent incident during the Van’s Warped Tour is floating around the internet, indeed here in every comment section on The Dickies page.

This is the context: While doing our show a handful of people took it upon themselves to express their ire with my routine–a routine that includes apish antics, a penis puppet, and often ends with me saying, “You’re a great looking bunch of kids. We’d love to go down on each and every one of you but we just don’t have the time.”

Apparently this group thought I meant it literally as they were holding a sign on the side of the stage (which was then thrown at me) that read:

“Our teenage girls don’t need to be subjected to derogatory jokes by a disgusting old man” “Punk isn’t predatory”

It appears the audience and myself were to be lectured about common decency as well as the very raison d’être of Punk Rock by this woman and her friends during the entire set.

I finally let my anger get the better of me. I let her know what I thought of her ageist, nasty, Leonard-hating behavior. I used very rude language. I understand the word “cunt” is inflammatory and that many women have been abused by this word. I should have called her an “asshole.”

It wasn’t my proudest moment … but neither was the time I urinated on the audience. I wasn’t there to “prey” on anyone’s child. In all honesty, as fine as most of my audiences are, I’ll pass on having oral sex with each and every one of them. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to affix my groovy new “I *heart* Beaver” magnet (that I picked up in Beaver, Colorado) to the refrigerator and listen to “Beat On The Brat” by The Ramones. If some of you kids haven’t heard of them yet, check ’em out! They’re pretty cool.

Leonard Graves Phillips

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The Dickies Trigger A Bunch Of Whiney Emo Kids At The Warped Tour was originally published on Sound Renaissance