Okay, for the past few posts, I have avoided going more head-deep in the purpose of this blog. As it states in the definition, this blog will report on ALL genres that I can feel the spirit through, not just those that are commonly accessible. Well, today I will start my blog on the very stereotyped genre of post-hardcore, commonly referred by the mainstream as "emo" or "screamo". In spite of the fact that the fans of this genre are stereotypically represented as overly-depressed kids who wear black/overly-vivid colors and cut themselves, the genre itself can be very volatile in evoking one to be in a frame of mind in which the spirit can easily dwell. As always, I'll headline two songs to prove my point:
1) Underoath - Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape (link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZOwB_gaJ1A)
This song helped end the album that helped Underoath, once a little Floridian Hardcore group, into a powerhouse for the genre and massive side projects The Almost and Aaron Gillespie. The song itself is a very quiet, almost CCM-sounding song for the most part, with Aaron singing under calming Synth flourishes and guitar part. Halfway though, however, the volume picks up, all the way to the point in which the screamer starts off screaming "Jesus, I'm Ready to Come Home". Amongst the heaviness and chaos this should evoke, it doesn't. Instead, the end makes the song more epic, and even the still, small voice of the Spirit pierce the soundwaves even more fantastically! From the screams, it almost creates a cathartic effect for the listener, even to the point where one can vividly picture what the Savior did in order that we may come home. AMAZING SONG!
2) You're Not Alone - Saosin (link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj0PtMZaWss)
Fortunately, this song doesn't contain any screaming, but this is a very great song nevertheless. This song, the first Mormon-fronted group presented in the blog so far, is a very great song, with heavy-hitting guitars, rhythmical dominance, but, most importantly, lyrics that pierce the soul that relate to the listener how alike we all are in our circumstances and, no matter all of the pain of frustrations that we may encounter in this life, that "We're not alone" and that "We can make it out, we will live to tell". Yes, this is a very simple message, but it is just as important. Knowing that there is opposition in all things, I know there are circumstances in my life that might test my faith and bring me down, but, as long as we keep the faith and hope for better things, Heavenly Father will always help us out.
Keep tuned in for more!
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