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Jason: I must say, this is shaping up to be one of the best albums that I have heard in a very, very long time. Already an early contender for album of the year. It was also absolutely fantastic working with you guys, and you genuinely deserve all the success you get.
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Originally Posted by: Laurelles1  Jason: I must say, this is shaping up to be one of the best albums that I have heard in a very, very long time. Already an early contender for album of the year. It was also absolutely fantastic working with you guys, and you genuinely deserve all the success you get.
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3. A Dramatic Turn of Events Songwriter: Billie Beckett
Producer: Vin Peters
Length: 4:02
Music
Overview
The song is one of a few ballads on the album. It's a capella beginning evolves into having a chilling piano melody, acoustic guitar chords, and a harp by the second chorus. The true heart of this song is in the vocals. Billie Beckett sings with desperation and Yulia sings the second verse beautifully. At the breakdown some drums join in with cymbals every measure and violins play a dark melody as Yulia and Billie harmonize magnificently. Then Yulia, Billie, and Amy Meyer all harmonize together in an awe inspiringly beautiful manner. Then Billie shows off his range by hitting one of the biggest notes he has ever hit while electric guitars come in and the drums play a more major role in the bridge. The last chorus offers closure as Billie sings with just a piano.
Vocals
Billie opens the song a capella singing the sad melody with passion and desperation
The powerful melodies continue as Billie sings the second chorus showing off his vocal range
Yulia sings the second verse with a very beautiful tone with a tint of a frantic sound
During the breakdown section Billie and Yulia harmonize in a way that is so magical and powerful as to make any singer wish they had made this song
In the harmony section the true vocal beauty of the song comes out while Amy Meyer, Billie, and Yulia all sing at the same time in an awe inspiring display of melody and harmony
During the bridge section Billie builds from a low whispery tone steadily up to an immense not at the end that solidifies that this song is a true vocal masterpiece before the final chorus
Strings
The piano joins playing a chilling melody as the chorus begins
Right at the end of the chorus an acoustic guitar begins strumming chords
A gentle harp plays in the background as Yulia sings the second verse
All of the instruments play harmoniously through the second chorus
All ceases for the breakdown except the piano which continues and a pair of violins and a cello that play a very dark dangerous sounding progression
The acoustic guitar joins in again during the harmony while the piano and orchestral instruments continue
A soft electric guitar joins playing chords in the bridge to make that part of the song stand out even more
A more distorted guitar also plays, but it plays a calm harmonic pattern to not overpower the other instruments
As the final chorus is sung by Billie everything ceases but the piano
Percussion
There is no percussion in the song until the breakdown
In the breakdown Robert hits the cymbals on cue every measure to make this part of the song more powerful
He plays a gentle beat throughout the harmony section
During the bridge he picks things up a little bit to emphasize that it is the climax of the song with a louder but in no way overpowering drum beat
One more cymbal crash as the bridge ends and then Robert's job for the song is done
Lyrics
Key
Black - Billie Beckett
Green - Yulia
Purple - Billie and Yulia
Red - Amy Meyer
[Verse 1]
Cant take a stop off the freeway
The world passes by
Everyone hangs on what I say
And I dont see why
Maybe someday I'll buy an island
Just slip away for awhile
Lay in the wise wet ocean sand
Watch the ocean cause a rile
[Chorus]
I know, I know its not about me
I know I have more responsibility
I see I plead for stability
But I know I have to always be
The one who changes history
[Verse 2]
All eyes go straight for you to save
Anyone in any pain
And all the time your critics rave
Its true but you cant keep sane
Someday if I fall you will catch me
A true superman in action
That's how I know your hype to be
Not just a big overreaction
[Chorus 2]
I know, I know its not about me
I know I have more responsibility
I see I plead for stability
But I know I have to always be
The one who changes history
[Breakdown]
I could float away in that ocean
Because all my memories of it seem tainted
by the one who left me broken
All the time my life is so dated
{Harmonies]
No more reasons to fight!
I will float in the ocean
You can be the hero
Please make no time for peace
All my memories are tainted
A true superman in action
It's just an overreaction
[Bridge]
And if I cant help it
If I cant fight it
Bury me deep dont mark my grave
No mourning
No singing
No pain
And if they try to honor me
Make sure its somewhere no one can see
Bury me deep dont mark my grave
No flowers
No crying
No shame
[Chorus 3]
I know, I know its not about me
I know I have more responsibility
I see I plead for stability
But I know I have to always be
The one who changes history
Commentary
Matt: We have to have a ballad right?
Vin: This really is just an extension of some slower songs we've made before. It isn't anything really new or progressive for us except for the vocal melodies, but its one of the best ballads weve made to date and it's going to be a joy to play live.
KC: Just have to say this. Yulia and Amy Meyer are amazing at what they do!
Billie: This song is about having pressure on you. everyone knows about that. You just want to be left alone to what you are doing but you are expected to fill some sort of role. In the concept of the album it is more specific to Freedom. There are lots of references to the world in it and the peace reference that Amy sings works on the literal meaning of peace and the fact that peace is the name of the character that is supposed to be William's son. So basically it works on both levels with Freedom being denied peace and William being denied the chance to see his son. This song really means a lot to me, and I hope it translates. |
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Vin: It was also really great because of what you did on it. It was great working with you again. |
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Lily: Words cannot describe how much I wanna listen to this album my entire life, never switch CD's, and never turn it off. I'm gonna say, yes even beats my own album, that this is my favorite album of the year hands down. No offense to my other favorite band, Riot!, but I'll give you guys #2 and Reported Failure gets #1. This album makes me wanna cry lol, it's so good. Finally, some music I can listen to around here. |
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Billie: Wow. I don't really know what to say. Thank you. I hope you like the rest of it as much as you like the first few songs. Thank you. That means a lot to me and to all of us. |
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Nadia: And 99% of the industry has just been put to shame... damn! This album just keeps going from strength to strength, and I'd even go as far as to say it's looking to be my favourite of the year now. I need to know the secret on how to be as good, hahaha. Keep it up!
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Billie: Dang. I had no idea you were a fan. Thanks, and I dont think you'll be dissapointed by the rest.
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OOC: Basically took the week off which was great because I got to write some songs for myself, but now I'm behind schedule. =p I need more adjectives. Haha 4. Darkness I Songwriter: Billie Beckett, Vin Peters, Matt Collins
Producer: Vin Peters
Length: 6:18Music OverviewTHe song starts with just drums from Robert, but soon everything joins in with Matt playing an intense bassline, KC playing heavy powerful notes on guitar, and Vin playing atmospheric noise. KC and Billie both sing the verse with KC screaming it to create one of Reported Failure's heaviest songs. Billie sings with passion all the way through. In the very catchy chorus KC plays powerchords and Vin and Matt play a nice memorable lick. There is a incredible, and dynamic drum solo from Robert before the bridge where Billie sings more softly and the guitars are loud and heavy before the last chorus. hThe outro is just the instruments firing away for about 20 seconds. But the song is longer because Vin plays more random noise to transition to the end of the first part of the albumPercussionThe song starts with a steady drumroll that evolves into a strong dynamic hearpounding beat from Robert
The intense heavy beat continues through the verse with a whole lot of double petal action and cymbal crashes
Through the prechorus Robert just plays little taps on the cymbals joined by some bass drum action
For the chorus Robert plays a syncronized peat with bass drum corresponding to Vin's guitar playing and a whole bunch of cymbal crashes along the way.
The next verse prechorus and chorus are like the first ones.
As the second chorus ends Robert pounds on the drums with lots of energy
All the other instruments settle down for a period of thirty seconds while Robert goes into the first drum solo Reported Failure has ever had in a song
This solo builds into a tiring beat as the other instruments join back in
THe last chorus is played before Robert gets to go a bit insane again on the outro ending the song with a series of cymbal crashes and heart pounding bass drum action
StringsDeep powerful notes are played by KC as the song begins before the verse
During the verse Matt plays a powerful organ-vibrating bass line that is one of the musical highlights of the song
KC continues the powerful heavy note playing as he screams the verse
Vin plays strange atmospheric noise on his guitar by using the best distortion pedals that money can buy Vin's noise comes to an overpowering climax in the prechorus as he shreds away
KC plays dominant power chords during the chorus while Vin plays a memorable lick rather high on the neck and Matt imitates Vin's guitar playing
In the second verse Vin's guitar noise has a bit more structure to it relative to in the first verse, but it is still ver chaotic atmospheric guitar noise and tone
After the second chorus all guitars and bass cease as Robert plays a drum solo
Matt joins back in first with his bassline
During the bridge KC plays an immense heavy metal riff while Vin plays an atmospheric tapping riff rather high on the neck
Vin transitions everything back to the last chorus by having another section of dominant guitar noise which is joined by KC sliding his pick down the strings to go back to the powerchords while Vin plays his memorable lick and Matt copies it
In the outro Vin shreds more which starts structured but falls back into random noise while Matt and KC play the verse
After that Vin plays more atmospheric noise to kind of transition from the first part of the album to the next
Vocals
KC starts the song screaming deeply and slowly enough to be understood
Billie quickly joins in aggressively belting out the verse at full volume
KC and Billie alternate a little bit in the second half of the verse
Billie sings the prechorus and it's nice vocal melody with passion and sensitivity
The chorus is very passionately sung by Billie who shows off his range in the very catchy memorable heart of the song
In the prechorus Billie sings more softly which is in contrast with the instruments around him, but he shows off the calmer side of his vocal range before going back to the last chorus
Lyrics
Key
Black - Billie Beckett
Orange - KC James (Screamed)
[Verse 1]
Fall
Back down on my knees
Give
Me time to release
Release me from this hellbound path
Tell me who I really am
Am I quite alive?
When all my best tries
They leave me stumbling, dying, crying
So much to rely on, and so little time
[Prechorus]
So little time to make it right
I've lost my mind
I have lost my sight
So little hope in anyone
I've lost my sister
I have lost my son
[Chorus]
I will fall on my knees in this darkness
What is my name, where am I from?
And I will crawl to the next road
With all these fears and lost loves
[Verse 2]
Give
Into what you find
When
You examine your mind
Give me a new chapter
A chance to escape
I've fallen and must crawl again
Can't anything show me to the light
Help me find my own face or my own life
But darkness makes sense and life cant seem to fly
[Prechorus]
So little time to make it right
I've lost my mind
I have lost my sight
So little hope in anyone
I've lost my sister
I have lost my son
[Chorus]
I will fall on my knees in this darkness
What is my name, where am I from?
And I will crawl to the next road
With all these fears and lost loves
[Bridge]
I know
Not to go in alone
I see
No great epiphany
This time
When I find my way out
I'll be fallen
I'll be scarred
A final battle
Wont see me strong
[Chorus]
I will fall on my knees in this darkness
What is my name, where am I from?
And I will crawl to the next road
With all these fears and lost loves
Commentary
Matt: This song is for the mosh pits (Laughs)
Vin: One of the heavier songs on this album. But it fits with the theme, and is a joy to play live.
KC: I take partial responsibility for this song. They had something going and I was like "Hey can I scream" and they all liked it
Robert: I'm a big fan of this song because I get to play a drum solo, but it's also quite a workout
Billie: This song is about the first point where William/Freedom really loses himself and becomes just the darkness. It is really foreshadowing what happens later in the album. So this song is about not really knowing what to do or who you are. It's a very long epic song.
Vin: At the end I just play more noise because this marks the end of the first act of the album and it needed to be marked somehow.[/size]Edited by user 23 January 2012 04:29:18(UTC)
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Ryan: You guys are doing your best to make us feel like terrible musicians, along with Riot! This is incredible. Upon hearing this we went on a mini-moshing session in our tour bus, needless to say we almost all died. Viva la rock. |
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Vin: @Raven J: Didn't really think of you as a fan, but will do
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OOC: Bold is all screwed up but I cant fix it right now. Ah well... Enjoy 5. A Pattern of Distress Songwriter: Billie Beckett, Vin Peters
Producer: Vin Peters
Length: 3:24
Music
Overview
The song starts with what seems to be a home recording of Billie speaking very poetically. Drums crash and the darkness chorus sings an epic melody as Matt plays the bass very powerfully. Billie sings in his signature tone as Vin plays the melody that was sung in the intro, Matt plays a nice bassline, and there is a unique clapping beat. In the chorus the loud guitar comes out and the drums as KC and Billie both sing loudly and Vin creates an atmospheric sound on guitar. the next verse and chorus continue just the same, but Vin does an intriguing tapping melody in the chorus. In the bridge the darkness chorus comes back and sings as Billie releases an immense scream. The last chorus closes the song with Billie ending it by singing random lyricless melody without any accompaniment from other instruments
Percussion
As the spoken word intro ends the drums crash and a simple bass drum beat begins
The bass drum is joined by a loud clap
This simple bass drum and clapping beat continues with occasional fills by Robert
Robert smashes all the drums as he transitions into the chorus where he plays a steady, loud punk beat
The next verse continues with the clapping but Robert expands his beat to a more full use of his drums instead of just the bass drum
The next chorus mimics the first
In the bridge things start with just the clapping; But the bass drum soon joins in and Robert does some insane fills before the final chorus
Vocals
Billie starts the song with spoken words; the recording quality is mediocre to seem as if Billie was just recording it as a sort of journal entry. He speaks very poetically.
The Darkness Chorus joins in all singing the same lyrically nonsensical, but epic sounding melody; their voices are loud and dominant
as the darkness chorus ceases Billie sings in the slightly desperate malicious tone that he is known for; his dark tone sings the melody with power and with vulnerability at the same time
Billie sings the chorus in his fullest, loudest voice and he is joined by KC who changes things up and sings the song rather than screams it
The next verses and chorus are sung in the same manner as the first
In the bridge the darkness chorus comes back in and over them Billie unleashes a passionate scream that seems to transcend the time space fabric and shock the listener
After the last chorus Billie sings more random notes unaccompanied by any other instruments
Strings
The bass is the first of the strings to join in; Matt starts powerfully playing root notes in the intro
Vin joins in soon. His guitar is in overdrive but the volume is low so he subtly plays the melody that the darkness chorus is singing
As the verse begins Matt plays a dominant bass line accompanied by Vin continuing the melody from the intro
At the end of the verse the loud punk rock rhythm guitar from KC joins first with random tone and then power chords for the chorus
As KC plays loud power chords Matt switches up the bass line, stepping from root note to root note as Vin creates an atmospheric tone with lots of bending, slides, and the occasional tapping lick
KC lets chords ring as the verse begins with Matt's powerful bass line and Vin's addictive melody
In the second chorus Vin's guitar playing evolves to an epic Van Halen tapping style melody
Matt continues the powerful bass into the verse as Vin creates an atmosphere with a whole lot of tone, and bends
The final chorus is the same as the second and after it ends Matt lets his bass ring as Vin creates random noise before the song ends
Lyrics
Key
Black - Billie Beckett
Orange - KC James and Billie Beckett
Blue - The Darkness Chorus
[Spoken Intro]
Is it on? Ok good.
The sun rises on this infamous day
It is the tenth and one of the ninth month
Ten years since this day was marked in blood
But another disaster's moon rises
And the father now joined by the sister
They have met in a heaven far away
Leaving life the never failing death trap
[Intro]
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
[Verse 1]
Everytime I speak I'm a liar
For dust clouds all the truths
Every word I speak sets a fire
And FDNY never shall rest
[Verse 2]
So lay my sister down in the coffin!
Cover her in daddy's ashes
Put her next to all the soldiers
All the workers cops and firefighters
[Chorus]
set fire to the ashes
Let the marble char and crack
Set fire to the photos
If I can't be with the dead
Then I don't want them living anymore
[Verse 3]
Cars speed down the freeway
They crush families and flags
They drive and pollute everything
Mind and love and hope and free
[Verse4]
So lay my sister down in the coffin
Cover her with a ripping flag
Watch as a world cries
And as a nation stares in shock
[Chorus]
set fire to the ashes
Let the marble char and crack
Set fire to the photos
If I can't be with the dead
Then I don't want them living anymore
[Bridge]
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohay Ohayoh
[Chorus]
set fire to the ashes
Let the marble char and crack
Set fire to the photos
If I can't be with the dead
Then I don't want them living anymore
Commentary
Billie: Another really lyrically intense song about the death of my father on 9/11/01 and then the death of my sister in a car accident on the tenth anniversary of that. In the concept of the album this starts act two and it is really when everything which was bad goes to worse.
Vin: This is certainly the song that could easily have been on any of our other albums. It is much more punk than metal like some songs on this album and it is just guitars drums and bass.
KC: Most fans are used to me just screaming but I get to sing in this song which I suppose makes up for the fact that I only get to play guitar in the chorus
Matt: I really love the clapping bit. It was fun to record and ends up setting this song apart from other kind of simple melodic punk songs we've made in the past. Good song overall. Perfect start to act two of the album Edited by user 23 June 2012 03:01:59(UTC)
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Bianca: I love the message behind it..really sad, but you managed to turn it into a masterpiece Billie :] |
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Jennifer: I believe its my first time hearing about what happened to your father and sister. I know I know, what a bad fan I am but this song is really great because its truthful and coming from you. The intro is also a very nice touch to the song. Great job overall. |
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Billie: @Bianca ohh thanks. I'm soo glad you liked it.
@Jennifer Well I didn't really ever share stuff about my dad in music until this album, and my sister I never really have said anything until now so you only would have heard through the news. You're a great fan! Thanks for the support
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6. Neveah Songwriter: Billie Beckett
Producer: Vin Peters, Jason Smith
Length: 5:01
Music OverviewThe song starts out only with piano and warm synthesized root notes as Billie sings in a jazzy tone. Some bass, drums and beautiful vocal melodies from Billie and Amy Meyer build up to the break as the guitars come in and KC unleashes the screaming. the chorus is powerful, guitar driven, and catchy punk rock in which Billie and Amy both sing. The next breakdown is a heavy and chaotic section of the song. Bizarre synthesized noises of falling bombs and screams are joined by epic piano melodies, chaotic drums, and heavy guitars as Billie sings with aggression and KC screams. The next chorus is like the first but joined by the piano. As the final chorus ends just the piano, soft synth undertones, and Billie's jazzy echoing vocals remain in the closing verse of the song VocalsBillie begins singing the song in a very natural and a bit theatrical tone that goes well with the piano
He continues this and then in the first breakdown a beautiful harmony between Billie and Amy Meyer is sung
The melody changes shockingly as KC James comes in screaming as the noise picks up
The catchy chorus is sung fully by Billie and then more strong melodies with Billie and Amy Meyer
In the second breakdown KC powerfully screams as Billie sings quite aggressively and loudly
The next chorus is sung with the same strength and melody as the first
Things go back to more simplicity in the last verse as Billie sings again in a jazzy theatrical tone with lots of echo to close the songStringsThe song starts with a soothing melody on piano for about thirty seconds before the vocals come in
It is just the piano throughout the first verse
Bass from Matt joins the piano with powerful rootnotes building up to the end of the breakdown
Vin comes in strong with a powerful, heavy lick right as KC begins the screaming
Both Vin and KC play the same aggressive riff through the chorus making it memorable
Matt supplies consistent rhythm on the bass
As the next breakdown comes in Vin and Matt both play a skull-shattering heavy lick
This lick is brilliantly complimented by a complex fast melody on piano
The next chorus is the same as the first but with the melodic piano serving as an addition to the guitars and bass
As the chorus ends the piano is left to play the song to a closeSynthThere is a warm synthesized undertone of root notes to compliment the piano in both of the verses
In the second breakdown there is the odd sound that is a mix of falling bombs and screams
PercussionThere is no drumming of any kind at first but at the start of the first breakdown Robert Edwards comes in strong with a beat that evolves into a powerful drumroll by the end of the breakdown
As the chorus begins Robert plays a full throttle, punk rock beat joined by loud cymbal crashes every few beats
This beat evolves further in the next breakdown to be a chaotic spasm of drumming which fits the synthesizer generated theme of chaos very well; Robert crashes the drums somewhat randomly but maintains the beat
Robert switches back to the punk rock beat for the second chorus as his work in the song ends before the second verse
Lyrics
Key
Black - Billie Beckett
Red - Amy Meyer and Billie Beckett
Orange - KC James
[Verse 1]
Do I have it in me?
To stand back up again
When Peace is never with me
And life is full of sin
Tyranny has stolen
All that I believed
Believed to be golden
But to my dearly beloved
[Breakdown 1]
How many nights
Must I lie awake?
Dreaming of a place
Where the ships dont sink
Tell me now!
[Chorus]
I have seen hell
Dear heavens its around the corner
In our backwards world
Reality finds no place like heaven
[Breakdown 2]
I'm standing alone
Where the night has fallen on the day
Theres no home
This deceitful heaven falls away
[Chorus]
I have seen hell
Dear heavens its around the corner
In our backwards world
Reality finds no place like heaven
[Verse 2]
Is there something left?
To conclude my comedy
Or is their desolation
To finish off my tragedy
As I'm still standing
As all the lights go out
There's no more dancing
No simple things just doubt
Commentary
Vin: Having worked with Riot! in the Boulevard probably more than any other band out there I'm sure you've heard us gush about Amy and everyone in that band before, but were going to again.
Matt: They're great!
Billie: yeah. I love our relationship with that band. We just kind of all play on eachother's records. This is a great song and Amy is great in it
Robert: It's one of the stranger songs we have on this record. It rocks like a broadway musical in the beginning, then loud hardcore in the middle plus the production of my old friend Jason Smith.
Billie: The entire act two of this album, from A Pattern of Distress to Darkness II, is really about falling from any sort of stability and hope. The title is heaven spelled backwards which is to suggest a hell-like scenario. this is brought to life in the chorus. This song is really just part of documenting the fall of the protagonist before he must deal with that fall in the climax of the album.Edited by user 04 March 2012 07:48:01(UTC)
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