|
Simulation Theory World Tour
The Simulation Theory World Tour was a world concert tour by English rock band Muse, in support of their eighth studio album, ''Simulation Theory'' (2018). The tour began in Houston on 22 February 2019 and ended in Lima on 15 October 2019. Numerous acts appeared as the opening act, including Tom Morello, Walk the Moon, Nothing But Thieves and SWMRS. The tour grossed $102 million, with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, based on 55 reported dates. '' Muse – Simulation Theory'', a film containing live footage from the shows at The O2 Arena in London from 14–15 September 2019, as well as additional filmed scenes, was released on 17 August 2020 in IMAX cinemas worldwide with a digital download release on 21 August. Background The ''Simulation Theory'' World Tour featured a new enhanced experience package that allowed access to an exclusive mixed reality pre-show party, powered by Microsoft. This included three original virtual reality games, inspired by tracks from ''Simulat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muse (band)
Muse are an English rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums). Muse released their debut album, '' Showbiz'', in 1999, showcasing Bellamy's falsetto and a melancholic alternative rock style. Their second album, '' Origin of Symmetry'' (2001), incorporated wider instrumentation and romantic classical influences and earned them a reputation for energetic live performances. '' Absolution'' (2003) saw further classical influence, with strings on tracks such as " Butterflies and Hurricanes", and was the first of seven consecutive UK number-one albums. '' Black Holes and Revelations'' (2006) incorporated electronic and pop elements, displayed in singles such as "Supermassive Black Hole", and brought Muse wider international success. '' The Resistance'' (2009) and '' The 2nd Law'' (2012) explored themes of government oppressio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Bellamy
Matthew James Bellamy (born 9 June 1978) is an English singer, musician, producer, and songwriter. He is primarily known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for English rock band Muse. He is recognised for his eccentric stage persona, wide tenor vocal range and musicianship. Bellamy has released solo compositions and plays bass in the supergroup the Jaded Hearts Club, also producing their debut album, ''You've Always Been Here'' (2020). With Muse, Bellamy has won two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album, for '' The Resistance'' (2009) and ''Drones'' (2015); two Brit Awards for Best British Live Act; five MTV Europe Music Awards; and eight NME Awards. Muse have sold over 30 million albums worldwide. In 2012, they received the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. Early life Matthew James Bellamy was born on 9 June 1978 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. He has an older brother named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Born (song)
"New Born" is a song by English rock band Muse from their second studio album ''Origin of Symmetry'', released in 2001. It was released as the second single from the album on 4 June 2001. The song proved to be a commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also featured on the ''Hullabaloo'' live DVD. Background and content "New Born" is written in the key of E minor. The song starts out at a relatively fast tempo of 147 bpm, and then increases pace during each verse. The melodic introduction features some modern minimalist style piano work. The song is also recognizable for its distinct guitar riff, which is based on a circle of fifths progression. Regarding the meaning of the song, Matthew Bellamy has said: "It's about a semi-fear of the evolution of technology, and how in reality it's destroying all humanity. My fear is that we can't control it because it's moving faster than we are, so the song's setting myself in a location in the fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reapers (song)
"Reapers" is a song by English rock band Muse. It was released as the second promotional single from the band's seventh studio album ''Drones'', and was given a 7" single release, as part of Record Store Day 2016, on 16 April 2016 as the fifth and final single from ''Drones''. It peaked at number 75 on the French Singles Chart, 71 on the Swiss Hitparade singles chart, 37 on ''Billboard''s Hot Rock Songs, and became Muse's highest-charting single at the time on ''Billboard''s Mainstream Rock Songs at number 2; it has since been surpassed on the latter chart by " Won't Stand Down," which reached number 1 in May 2022. Release "Reapers" was released a promotional single for ''Drones'' on 29 May 2015. It was released as a Record Store Day 7" picture disc vinyl on 16 April 2016. The A-side consists of the song's album version, while the B-side consists of a live performance at the Gloria Theater in Köln, Germany. The release also includes a fold-your-own paper plane (mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assassin (Muse Song)
''Black Holes and Revelations'' is the fourth studio album by English rock band Muse, first released on 3 July 2006 through Warner Bros. Records and Muse's Helium-3 imprint. It was recorded over four months with producer Rich Costey in New York City, London, Milan, and southern France. It saw a change in style for Muse, with influences including Depeche Mode, Millionaire, Lightning Bolt, Sly and the Family Stone, and music from southern Italy. Like their previous albums, it features political and dystopian undertones, with lyrics covering topics such as political corruption, alien invasion, revolution and New World Order conspiracies, as well as more conventional love songs. ''Black Holes and Revelations'' received positive reviews and appeared on many year-end lists. It received a Mercury Prize nomination and later appeared in the 2007 version of '' 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''. The album entered the charts at number one in five countries, including the United K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm Syndrome (Muse Song)
"Stockholm Syndrome" is a song by the English rock band Muse from their third studio album, '' Absolution''. The song was released as the album's first single on 14 July 2003 and also appears on the ''Absolution'' live DVD. It was released alongside its artwork as a download-only single through the official Muse website. The song's promotional video was included in the " Time Is Running Out" CD single, and was shot using a thermal camera. A different video was made for the song's release in the US, depicting the band playing the song in a fictitious talk show. In March 2005, ''Q'' magazine placed "Stockholm Syndrome" at number 44 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks. Background and composition The main riff is based around the Phrygian Dominant mode of the harmonic minor scale. The verses follow a chromatic chord progression. This progression was originally written for the piano, but later reworked for layered guitars and synths. Lyrics and meaning Stockholm synd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starlight (Muse Song)
"Starlight" is a song by English alternative rock band Muse. It was released on 22 August 2006 in the United Kingdom as the second single from their fourth studio album ''Black Holes and Revelations'' (2006). The lyric "''Our hopes and expectations, black holes and revelations''" gives the album its title. The song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also the second single released in the United States, reaching number two on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was first played live during the Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in summer 2006. Composition "Starlight" was written by Muse lead vocalist Matt Bellamy and produced by Rich Costey. Bellamy commented that he first wrote the song on a boat in bad weather. Bassist Chris Wolstenholme commented that it is "a love song about missing someone, friends, family, someone you love". According to the music sheet published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Starlight" is an alternative rock song. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Is Running Out (Muse Song)
"Time Is Running Out" is a song by the English alternative rock band Muse. It is the third track on their third studio album, '' Absolution''. The song was released as the second single from the album on 8 September 2003 in the United Kingdom and other countries. It was also the band's first Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at number eight, besting the number eleven peak of " Plug In Baby". The single was also later released in the United States on 6 April 2004. It proved to be the band's breakthrough hit on alternative rock radio in the country – hitting number nine on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Airplay (formerly known as Modern Rock Tracks (1988–2009) and Alternative Songs (2009–2020)) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September 10, 1988. It ranks the 40 most-played ... chart. The song is available to play on '' Rocksmith 2014'' as part of a Muse 5-song pack. Production and influences Bass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy (Muse Song)
"Mercy" is a song by English rock band Muse from their seventh album, ''Drones''. It was released as the second single from the album on 18 May 2015. Background The song is part of a concept album about "the journey of a human, from their abandonment and loss of hope, to their indoctrination by the system to be a human drone, to their eventual defection from their oppressors". On the band's website, Matt Bellamy stated that " e opening line of 'Mercy' - ''Help me I've fallen on the inside'' - is a reference to the protagonist knowing and recognising that they have lost something, they have lost themselves. This is where they realize they're being overcome by the dark forces that were introduced in 'Psycho. Reception Upon the album's release, the song was met with mixed reactions. Gigwise's Andrew Trendell praised the song as being "heartfelt" and "a pristine stadium gem". In his album review for Consequence of Sound, Collin Brennan, however, was less favourable, criticising that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madness (Muse Song)
"Madness" is a song by the English rock band Muse. It is the second track and second single from Muse's sixth studio album, '' The 2nd Law'' (2012)'','' released as a download on 20 August 2012. It was written by singer and guitarist Matthew Bellamy and produced by the band. The music video premiered on 5 September 2012. "Madness" spent 19 weeks at number one on ''Billboard''s Alternative Songs chart, becoming the second-longest-running number-one song on the chart. The song earned a nomination in the Best Rock Song category at the 2013 Grammy Awards. Background and writing "Madness" is an electronic rock, synth-pop, soft rock, and R&B song. According to '' NME'', "Madness" draws influences from Queen's "I Want to Break Free", George Michael's "Faith" and some instrumental elements of his other hit "I Want Your Sex". During a preview of '' The 2nd Law'' on French site Jeuxactu, the song was said to resemble Depeche Mode and described as "calm, languid and sweet". Matthew Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dig Down
"Dig Down" is a song by English rock band Muse. Produced by the band with Mike Elizondo, it was released as a single on 18 May 2017 and is featured on the band's eighth studio album, '' Simulation Theory''. "Dig Down" debuted at number 94 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. The next week, it peaked at 51 on that chart. Background Muse began teasing the release of a new song in early May 2017, sharing photos and clips from the video. After announcing the track the week before, "Dig Down" was released alongside its music video on 18 May 2017. Speaking about writing the song, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy explained that "I was looking to counteract the current negativity in the world and give inspiration, optimism and hope to people to fight for the causes they believe in – that as individuals we can choose to change the world if we want to". Consequence of Sound's Michelle Geslani described the song as "a stuttering, mostly sparse number with hints of glam rock flare". On the deluxe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unsustainable
Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and have varied in the literature and over time. The concept of sustainability can be used to guide decisions at the global, national, and individual levels (e.g. sustainable living). Sustainability is commonly described as having three dimensions (also called pillars): environmental, economic, and social. Many publications state that the environmental dimension (also called "planetary integrity" or "ecological integrity") is the most important, and, in everyday usage, "sustainability" is often focused on countering major environmental problems, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, loss of ecosystem services, land degradation, and air and water pollution. Humanity is now exceeding several "planetary boundaries". A closely related concept is that of sustainable development, and the terms are often used synonymously. However, UNESCO distinguishes the two thus: "''Sustainability'' is often thought of as a lon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
