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Monuments And Melodies
''Monuments and Melodies'' is the first greatest hits compilation album by American rock band Incubus released on June 16, 2009, through Epic Records. Retrieved 3-11-09 It is released as a double-disc set, the first disc features 13 previously released singles from the albums '' Make Yourself'', '' Morning View'', '' A Crow Left of the Murder...'', and '' Light Grenades'', along with two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incubus (band)
Incubus is an American rock band from Calabasas, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer José Pasillas while enrolled in Calabasas High School and later expanded to include bassist Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppell; both of whom were replaced by bassist Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore, respectively. Incubus has attained commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several successful singles. After their first two albums, ''Fungus Amongus'' (1995) and ''S.C.I.E.N.C.E.'' (1997), the band earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 1999 album '' Make Yourself'' which spawned several hits, including the band's highest charting song "Drive." Success continued with the albums '' Morning View'' (2001) and '' A Crow Left of the Murder...'' (2004). Their sixth studio album, '' Light Grenades'', debuted at No. 1 in 2006 and was followed by Incubus's first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Music
Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as " rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of different styles in the mid-1960s and later, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.W. E. Studwell and D. F. Lonergan, ''The Classic Rock and Roll Reader: Rock Music from its Beginnings to the mid-1970s'' (Abingdon: Routledge, 1999), p.xi It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style that drew directly from the blues and rhythm and blues genres of African-American music and from country music. Rock also drew strongly from a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical, and other musical styles. For instrumentation, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a time signature using a verse–chorus form, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warning (Incubus Song)
"Warning" is a song by American rock band Incubus, released as a single from their fourth studio album, '' Morning View'' (2001). It reached number three on the US '' Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart (now known as Alternative Airplay), number 27 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. Music video The video (set in Sydney, Australia and directed by Francis Lawrence) shows a girl in a hoodie, wearing a digital watch, who stares blankly ahead, apparently oblivious to anyone around her, even though she stands in the middle of crowded areas, namely: * an airport terminal * a school classroom * a church sanctuary aisle * a grocery aisle * a busy urban intersection * an office * a supermarket However, at exactly 10:23 AM, she screams in an extremely shrill voice (which is, like most character dialogue in the video save for the band's singers, inaudible and subtitled), and screams for exactly one whole minute. This process, according to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wish You Were Here (Incubus Song)
"Wish You Were Here" is a song by American rock band Incubus and the lead single from their fourth studio album, ''Morning View''. Released on August 14, 2001, it peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock chart that year. "Wish You Were Here" would become one of the band's most well known songs and be included on the 2009 greatest hits compilation ''Monuments and Melodies''. The song is featured in the video game ''Donkey Konga 2.'' The song was also used on then ABC affiliate KAQY's station IDs in the early 2000s (the station is now known today as MeTV affiliate KMLU in Monroe, Louisiana). Background, music, and lyrics Prior to release, the track was played during Moby's Area:One summer festival in 2001. It was announced as ''Morning Views lead single in June that year. Guitarist Mike Einziger noted that "Wish You Were Here" was one of the last songs written for ''Morning View'' and that "the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Hurts (Incubus Song)
"Love Hurts" is the third Europe single from Incubus' sixth album, '' Light Grenades'', and is the fourth U.S. single (" Oil And Water" was released as the third single in the U.S.). The song received moderate airplay in European countries. The single was released for airplay in the United States over a year after the previous single, "Oil and Water", and nearly two years following the album's release. It became a surprise hit for the band in the U.S., topping the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart, becoming their fourth song to do so. It was officially released on October 7, 2008. There is an acoustic version of "Love Hurts" available for those who buy the "Anna Molly" single, or those who bought the Best Buy ''Light Grenades'' three-track promo. Band members *Brandon Boyd- lead vocals *Mike Eizinger- guitar *Ben Kenney- bass *Chris Kilmore- keyboards * Jose Pasillas- drums Meaning In a 2007 interview with Incubus, Brandon Boyd expressed his thoughts on the song: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna-Molly
"Anna Molly" is the lead single from Incubus's sixth album, '' Light Grenades''. The single was released September 20, 2006, on the Sony Music Store almost a month before its scheduled release. However, it was soon withdrawn for unknown reasons. The song debuted at #19 on the '' Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart and reached the #1 spot after 10 weeks on the chart. It stayed at the top for 5 weeks. The song makes use of a Marxophone, a type of fretless zither. The song's title is a play on the word "anomaly", and a Billboard article says the song describes "a woman who may or may not exist in real life". There is an acoustic version that is also available through iTunes. The song is included in the video games '' Guitar Hero: On Tour'' the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii edition of ''Shaun White Snowboarding'' as well as the documentary ''Warren Miller's Dynasty''. Music video On September 26, 2006, the Oil Factory Inc. produced and filmed the music video for "Anna Molly" in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drive (Incubus Song)
"Drive" is a song by American rock band Incubus, released on November 14, 2000, as the third single from their third album, '' Make Yourself'' (1999). It is the band's biggest hit and breakthrough single, eventually reaching the top of the US '' Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart on March 3, 2001, and number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on July 28. It also reached number four in Portugal, number 13 in New Zealand, number 34 in Australia, and number 40 in the United Kingdom. In 2001, "Drive" won a ''Billboard'' Award for Modern Rock Single of the Year. Director Bill Draheim documented the making of "Drive" in ''Save Me from My Half-Life Drive''. Content According to lead singer Brandon Boyd, "The lyric is basically about fear, about being driven all your life by it and making decisions from fear. It's about imagining what life would be like if you didn't live it that way". Music video Directed by Phil Harder and based on M.C. Escher's ''Drawing Hands'', the music vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Heart Inertia
"Black Heart Inertia" is the twentieth and first of the two new singles from the compilation album '' Monuments and Melodies'' released in the United States by rock group Incubus An incubus is a demon in male form in folklore that seeks to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women; the corresponding spirit in female form is called a succubus. In medieval Europe, union with an incubus was supposed by some to result in t .... The single was first streamed on the band's official site. Music video The music video shows Brandon Boyd, working on a set. He appears to be an assistant, wearing a headphone and carrying a coffee, running late. The extras on the set show their disapproval by glaring and yelling at him. He is then seen giving a drink to another Brandon Boyd who is preparing to sing the song. The latter one spits his first sip out, becoming unable to continue the music video. The director of the music video coincidentally notices the striking similarities between the tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megalomaniac (Incubus Song)
"Megalomaniac" is a song by the American rock band Incubus, from their 2004 album '' A Crow Left of the Murder...'' It was released as a single in December 2003, and eventually reached the top of ''Billboard''s Modern Rock Tracks, where it stayed for a six-week period. Outside the United States, the song reached the top 30 in Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Composition The song begins with a cyclic, scratchy warble that lasts about 30 seconds (not present in the radio edit) before fading into a more conventional introduction. The entire buildup lasts about one minute in all before climaxing into a heavy rock riff, with distorted electric guitars and bass, before going into the first verse. The song alternates between more mellow mood of the verses and the driving rock feel of the chorus, also managing to incorporate a bridge in the key of Dm, in contrast to the rest of the song, which is in Gm. Lyrical interpretation Lead singer Brandon Boyd says the song is not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Go Crazy
"Let's Go Crazy" is a 1984 song by Prince and The Revolution, from the album '' Purple Rain''. It was the opening track on both the album and the film '' Purple Rain''. "Let's Go Crazy" was one of Prince's most popular songs, and was a staple for concert performances, often segueing into other hits. When released as a single, the song became Prince's second number-one hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and also topped the two component charts, the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Dance Club Play charts, as well as becoming a UK Top 10 hit. The B-side was the lyrically controversial " Erotic City". In the UK, the song was released as a double A-side with " Take Me with U". Common to much of Prince's writing, the song is thought to be exhortation to follow Christian ethics, with the "De-elevator" of the lyrics being a metaphor for the Devil. The extended "Special Dance Mix" of the song was performed in a slightly edited version in the film ''Purple Rain''. It contains a longer instru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums '' For You'' (1978) and ''Prince'' (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the influential albums '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Grenades
''Light Grenades'' is the sixth studio album by alternative rock band Incubus, released on November 28, 2006, on Epic. The album sold 359,000 copies during its first week of release worldwide, and debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 165,000 copies in the US in its first week; it is the band's first number one album. However, until November 20, 2016, ''Light Grenades'' held the dubious honor of having the title of the biggest drop from No. 1 in chart history, falling to number 37. The album achieved Gold certification, less than the band's previous Platinum records beginning with 1999's '' Make Yourself''. History "Earth to Bella" and " Love Hurts" made their live debut in front of an audience at the Make Some Noise concert on April 29, 2006. "A Kiss to Send Us Off" and " Anna Molly" made their live debut on '' VH1's Decades Rock: Live Tribute to the Pretenders'' on August 11, 2006, even though the songs were not featured in the program. The same two songs we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
