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Shane Ochsner
Everything in Slow Motion (EISM) is an American music project by former Hands frontman Shane Ochsner from Fargo, North Dakota. The project began in February 2012, and he signed with Facedown Records soon thereafter. EISM first released a studio EP entitled ''Red'' in late 2012, and his first studio album entitled ''Phoenix'' that released in late 2013. The latter got the project commercial successes and critical acclaim. Background After the hiatus of Hands, Shane Ochsner started the solo project on his own in February 2012. He signed with Facedown Records sometime in 2012 before he released his first studio EP. History On October 2, 2012, EISM released his first studio EP entitled ''Red'' on Facedown Records, but did not see any critical or commercial viability from the work. After that, EISM went back into the studio to craft his first studio album called ''Phoenix'' that was met with commercial charting successes, and it got critical acclaim. Additional Musicians Session * Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Music
Digital audio is a representation of sound recorded in, or converted into, digital form. In digital audio, the sound wave of the audio signal is typically encoded as numerical samples in a continuous sequence. For example, in CD audio, samples are taken 44,100 times per second, each with 16-bit sample depth. Digital audio is also the name for the entire technology of sound recording and reproduction using audio signals that have been encoded in digital form. Following significant advances in digital audio technology during the 1970s and 1980s, it gradually replaced analog audio technology in many areas of audio engineering, record production and telecommunications in the 1990s and 2000s In a digital audio system, an analog electrical signal representing the sound is converted with an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) into a digital signal, typically using pulse-code modulation (PCM). This digital signal can then be recorded, edited, modified, and copied using computers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viscera (EP)
''Viscera'' is the third extended play from My Epic. Facedown Records released the EP on May 6, 2016. Critical reception Christopher Smith writes, "''Viscera'' doesn't have quite the same lyrical mastery as ''Broken Voice'', nor the musical epicness of ''Behold'', but it is nonetheless a captivating and thought-provoking mini-album." Dylan O'Connor says, "if you have the patience to sit through longer songs with a slow burn, ''Viscera'' is a rewarding listen." David Craft states, "don't let this gem pass you by." Fryberger opines, "Viscera is an EP that feels like a full-length record, as its five songs are full of not only minutes and seconds, but more depth than a lot of full-length records these days." Mary Nikkel describes, "Full of hard-edged guitar tones, otherworldly vocals and lyrics that are both vividly poetic and intensely human, ''Viscera'' is the best yet from My Epic." Nicholas Senior believes, "''Viscera'' is a great example of a good band evolving into a great on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Epic
My Epic is an American Christian rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina started in 2005. They released an independent EP in 2006 entitled ''This Is Rescue'', and two successive albums and one EP with Dreamt Records entitled ''I Am Undone'' (2008), ''Yet'' (2010) and 2011's ''Broken Voice'' EP. In 2013, the band released their debut album with Facedown Records entitled ''Behold'' that has seen commercial success. Background The members of My Epic began working together as early as 1998, under the name the Right Wing Conspiracy, which later became Shaddai. It wasn't until 2004, after the band played their first successful show before a few hundred fans, did the band become My Epic. At the time, the band was composed of three members: Aaron Stone handled lead vocals and electric guitar, while his younger brother Jesse played drums, and Jeremiah Austin played bass. They recorded an untitled demo in 2005 five that consisted of four songs; the band recently made this demo available o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legacy (Hope For The Dying Album)
''Legacy'' is the third studio album by Hope for the Dying. Facedown Records released the album on March 4, 2016, as the band's third release with the label, with their first being '' Dissimulation'', that released in 2011. Critical reception Rating the album an eight out of ten from ''Outburn'', Nick DeMarino writes, "On their third album, ''Legacy'' Hope for the Dying remains uncompromising. The Illinois based Christian quintet plays an ambitious mix of blackened symphonic metal and tech savvy prog." Weaver states, "As a lover of metal who has become tired of the repeated sounds, ''Legacy'' offers something fresher. This one is well worth your while." Estabrooks writes, "It makes one wonder what could have been if the compelling metal bedrock of ''Legacy'' had been matched with the genuine folk musicianship it deserves." Barnes describes, "At every turn, the lure is compromise; ''Legacy'' does not offer any such concession. The newest effort from Hope For The Dying is excelle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hope For The Dying
Hope for the Dying also known as HFTD is an American Christian metal band from Jonesboro, Illinois, United States. The band formed in 2006 and released their first album (a self-titled EP) in April 2008, the album was later repackaged and released with Strike First Records on November 25, 2008. History In November 2008, ''Hope for the Dying'' became the first band with an album released on the relaunched label Strike First Records, an imprint label of Facedown Records. Before its retirement in 2006 Strike First Records had signed bands like War of Ages. They toured as part of ''Facedown Fest 2009'' in April 2009 and have also toured independently. The group's second album, '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alligator (Abandon Kansas Album)
''Alligator'' (stylized, ''alligator'') is the third studio album from Abandon Kansas Abandon Kansas is an American alternative rock band originating from Wichita, Kansas that formed in 2005 and went on indefinite hiatus in 2015. The band has rebranded to Glass Age in 2019 and is making new music. History Abandon Kansas forme ..., released by Bad Christian Music on May 11, 2015. Critical reception Ben Rickaby, giving the album four stars at '' HM'', wrote, "This is a great indie alt-rock album featuring a wide range of musical styles and ambient sounds to effectively get across the raw emotion behind the lyrics." Awarding the album three and a half stars on Jesus Freak Hideout, Ryan Barbee said "this isn't a faultless album." Nathaniel Schexnayder, writing a two and a half stars review on Jesus Freak Hideout, stated: "maybe there should have been some extra thought put into this complicated album." Meanwhile, rating the album four stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Scott Frybe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abandon Kansas
Abandon Kansas is an American alternative rock band originating from Wichita, Kansas that formed in 2005 and went on indefinite hiatus in 2015. The band has rebranded to Glass Age in 2019 and is making new music. History Abandon Kansas formed in 2005 in Wichita, Kansas. The origins of the band's name is a play on the words A band in Kansas. Abandon Kansas released their first EP independently in 2005. It was self-titled and received little recognition. Since then, Abandon Kansas has slowly gained recognition in the Christian music market, achieving recognition by radio vehicles such as RadioU, video vehicles such as TVU, and music review websites such as Jesus Freak Hideout and Indie Vision Music. Gaining attention from local, independent, and few national venues, Abandon Kansas continued releasing records. 3 EPs and 1 full-length album were released from 2006-2009. In 2009, Abandon Kansas signed with Gotee Records, a diverse record label founded by the Christian pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Abstraction
''In Abstraction'' is the 4th studio album by the American band A Hope for Home. It was released on December 6, 2011, through Facedown Records Facedown Records is a Christian rock record label based in Fallbrook, California that is devoted to hardcore punk and metalcore bands (Christian and secular) with a few death metal acts such as Immortal Souls and Indwelling. Founded by No Inn .... Track listing Personnel ;A Hope for Home * Nathan Winchell – vocals * Matthew Ellis – guitar, vocals * Tanner Morita – guitar * Dan McCall – bass * Lance Taylor – drums * Eric Gerrard - keyboard, programming References {{Authority control 2011 albums A Hope for Home albums Facedown Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Hope For Home
A Hope for Home (commonly abbreviated to AHFH) is a post-metal band based in Portland, Oregon that formed in 2006. They have five studio albums, three of which were released on Facedown Records and Strike First (the imprint label of Facedown Records). Throughout their career, A Hope for Home has controlled many of the aspects of their music including recording, production, mixing, art direction, and art design. These commitments have allowed them to achieve the precise sound and imagery of their intentions, and have become part of the band's dynamic. History Founded in 2006 by friends Kyle Cooke and Matthew Ellis, "A Hope for Home" was a project devised by Cooke after discovering that his cancer had returned and was terminal. After a long struggle with cancer, founding member Kyle Cooke died on August 5, 2006. After his death, friends and family members of Cooke created the "Kyle Cooke Foundation", a "non-profit fundraising corporation that raises money for The Friends of Doe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atonement (Your Memorial Album)
''Atonement'' is the second studio album from Your Memorial. Facedown Records released the album on November 22, 2010. Your Memorial worked with Karl Schubach, in the production of this album. Critical reception Awarding the album three stars from ''HM Magazine'', Nick Cotrufo states, "''Atonement'' has a heavy sound, but it's a sound that has been heard throughout the scene." Ian Webber, rating the album a seven out of ten at Cross Rhythms, writes, "There are plenty of glimpses here that this band are willing to try to broaden their sound and appeal. If you like your metal full-on but with a few twists it may be worth seeking out 'Atonement'." Giving the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Timothy Estabrooks describes, "If you don't demand that your metal be very creative or groundbreaking, ''Atonement'' is a pretty solid album." Anthony Peronto, rating the album a B− for Christian Music Zine, writes, "in order to separate themselves from their ambient-label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Memorial
Your Memorial was an American metalcore band from Hennepin County, Minnesota. The group is currently under contract with Facedown Records. Its debut studio album, ''Seasons'', was released in 2008. In 2010, the band released its second studio album, ''Atonement''. Its third studio album, ''Redirect'', was released in 2012. On May 9 in 2017 the band announced that they were disbanding. History In 2008 the band released ''Seasons''. This attracted the attention of Facedown Records, which signed the band before the release of ''Atonement'' in 2010. In 2012, the band released its second studio album, ''Redirect''. The album also had success on two ''Billboard'' charts: Christian Albums and Heatseekers Albums. In 2017, the band announced they would disband but would release a self titled EP, recorded with Ryan Leitru ( Nothing Left, ex-For Today), and that it would be released on November 10, 2017. Musical style Music critics have placed the band's compositions into various genres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
