Hello to everyone on this great forum. I am one of the twp members from a band called Metro Jesus. As you have most likely read in our bio, we area cinematic groove band. Sort of soundtrack-ish but really just a regular band without a singer. I currently reside in Tokyo Japan while my partner resides in Berlin Germany. He is German adn I am Canadian. We have both known each other for a few years and decided to put our mutual musical interests together into one band. We couldn't find a singer so we decided to write, play, record and mix everything ourselves and we are lucky enough to have made a very well-received record. Currently we are available on iTunes so check it out and let me know if you like it!
Steve
Mecca was featured on the Hood Superstars Mixtape “The American Dream Series” Vol. 1 Hosted By Big Rob The Jeweler and Styles P. Generating a buzz nationwide, Mecca went on to gain placement on numerous other mixtapes and received airplay in other countries such as Japan, Australia and London.
Matt Kraska and Dennis Haworth performing It's Just Live in Studio. Check them out on myspace: www.myspace.com/mattanddennismusic
The Reds (from Philadelphia, PA) follow-up their critically acclaimed 2007 album, Fugitives From The Laughing House, with a rock n' roll noir in Three Acts entitled, Early Nothing. The record was made over a period of time, developing a hypnotic quality leaving the listener free to let the subconscious play itself out, no matter where it goes, maintaining the simplicity of the moment. If you thought The Reds couldn't get any heavier or darker . . . . you've been warned. Rick Shaffer's shattered guitars, and Bruce Cohen's insane sonic keyboards are still there, but bigger. Although, a pure focus of what came before, and continues to inspire them is never more present. Shaffer and Cohen keep exploring their own stream of conscious. The bass and drums supply the bottom and rhythm section from hell, sounding like the bastard child of The Velvet Underground. While Shaffer's vocals sound like a man alone on a starless night, shouting his dark hoodoo against the uncertainty of the world around him.
The First Act of Early Nothing starts with, Big Boy, a loud, heavy, stomping menace with metallic guitars and pulsing, grinding organ, combined with lyrics that are not what you think they are, or are they? Sidebuster and Diggin' It, two groove oriented pieces, blend a roots synthesis with relentless, pounding drums, swaying maracas and guitars. An insular blues feel, with Hammond Organ strokes like a late 60's burn at its very best, and synth adding just the right amount of color and mood.
Early Nothing starts the second act with a cerebral center piece entitled, Endless, followed by Night Must Fall and Laying Low, a slower dense rocker that hits in the middle like a Bowie/Ronson era gem, ending with a fuzzed-out guitar rave up. Shaffer's vocal sounds like a lost soul looking for a way out, while Cohen provides an atmosphere as dark and deep as you can go. These three songs show where the band's film roots really come into play. The textures and ambient walls throughout, rising and falling within the songs, provide a truly haunting sound.
Where We Belong, a Mississippi Hill country groove with a great early Animals keyboard hook, backward guitar parts form a wall of sound, that drives you through town to a world where no right is wrong. A Few Dollars More, inspired by filmmaker Amy Berg's exposing documentary, "Deliver Us From Evil," meshed with an electronic piece written by Cohen, who delivers an ending on keyboards that leave the listener in free flight.
Then, just when you're awash in the mood, and starting to feel safe and comfortable, The Reds throw you a curve by starting the Third Act blasting away with, So Long, an out and out straight ahead rocker that will make you get up and scream . . . . always a good thing. The grand finale, Strangeness, a Bo Diddley-on-acid-shake-down ends Early Nothing with a guitar and keyboard wall of sound, losing control with an exercise of raw power that takes the listener to the edge. The Reds know injustice, excess and greed ensure there are no guarantees in this life, and Shaffer's asks, "Don't you feel it . . . . its getting closer everyday?"
With the release of, Early Nothing, The Reds, shaman of dark, brooding, loud rock continue to explore and define their sound.
Live Art, David Leeson
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David Leeson, creating live art, at the Love Art Magic event in Dallas TX, 2009
video by me
Urban Rap meets underground electronica, hybridised in a heavy gothic Veil, with an enchanting twist and powerful message. Saints Of Eden Shameless EP. Check out www.metech-recordings.com
Diva Stare
They've always got someone to blame
Covering all the lies & to claim
All the benefit and all the fame
So everyone will know their name
Refrain:
Beware, beware
They're on the loose
Be aware, aware
They're ready for emotional abuse
Chorus:
They are the nightmares
Those who like to scare
Though they seem to care
Their advice they might share
But behind your back they will tear
& Get you caught in their snare
Once you're targeted by the diva stare
Before they were not the same
Now locked up in a photo frame
They have been made untamed
They'll bring anyone down to shame
Bridge:
Don't let them get you down
On their head they wear a crown
But very soon they will drown
When another comes to town
Music & Lyrics by,
Melinda Wong
Copyright 2007
Cold Feet
What am I to do with you
What am I to say to you
When I look at you
You're there
But do I really feel you?
When I'm seeing you
You're here
But are you in my heart?
Refrain:
Questioning myself in my head
Cause' my feelings have somehow fade
I think I've once again fled
I've done the thing I've always dread
Running before we wed
Raining on your parade
Chorus:
I'm getting cold feet
Wanna fleet
What have I gotten myself into
I'm getting second thoughts
What are our odds
In being together and staying true
(In being together for eternity)
When I hold you
You're warm
But are we intimate?
When I kiss you
You're gentle
But am I really loved?
Bridge:
What am I doing?
Where am I going?
Fear has got to me
So what's it gonna be?
Music & Lyrics by,
Melinda Wong
Copyright 2007
Can You Help Me?
I'm now here in the corner
Agitated in anger
Feeling like pulling the trigger
Exploding out what I'm feeling
About the comments thrown at me
That is both mean and insulting
I find myself dwelling in it
It's not easy to forgive and forget
Now I'm here just wishing
I can stop thinking about it
Chorus:
Can You help me?
I need Your peace
Can You help me?
Please let the thoughts cease
Can You help me?
Get my hate to decrease
& Your love to increase
Can You help me?
I just want to get through this
I need a release
Lord, can you help me?
I'm just wasting my time
Thinking about the same damn thing
It's sucking me in
Taking my strength down
Pasting on my face a frown
Ripping my esteem right through
Even though I know it's not true
But the words, the double edged sword
Pierces in me and replays in my mind
Over and over again
Bridge:
Covered with all these thoughts
Taking over me
I can't seem to control it
Devouring me
Not the first time
& it certainly won't be the last
Music & Lyrics by,
Melinda Wong
Copyright 2007