Brian Pittman
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Brian Lee Pittman is an American musician most notable as the former bassist for the Christian rock
band Relient K
, of which he was a founding member. He has also played bass for the Christian metal
band Inhale Exhale
, and owns a landscaping company called "Lawnsharks." Pittman married on August 30, 2008 and currently resides in Canton, Ohio.
albums. The last album he contributed to was Mmhmm
(the band's fourth album), along with long time bandmates Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes, and Dave Douglas
. Some people think the song "For the Band", which is found on Relient K's Employee of the Month EP
, was written about his leaving, but that is unlikely, as that song was recorded two years before his departure. Though he left the band in August 2004, he returned to play with the band during their CD release show for Mmhmm on November 1, 2004 at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio.
Pittman joined the band Inhale Exhale
. They released their first album on November 21, 2006, entitled The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
Pittman reportedly claimed after leaving Relient K that he wanted to play a different genre of Christian music, and said before that he grew up preferring metal music more. Inhale Exhale's style is much heavier than Relient K's.
He appears in Relient K's second Christmas album as bass on tracks 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
, of which he was a founding member. He has also played bass for the Christian metal
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity...
band Inhale Exhale
Inhale Exhale
Inhale Exhale is a Christian metalcore band from Cleveland, Ohio.-Formation/The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.:The band was formed in 2005 by Guitarist John LaRussa and bassist Brian Pittman...
, and owns a landscaping company called "Lawnsharks." Pittman married on August 30, 2008 and currently resides in Canton, Ohio.
Relient K
Pittman played bass for Relient K from the band's beginning in 1998 until Bleach's farewell show on August 29, 2004. He contributed to 13 Relient K projects, including five full-length albums, four EPs, a two-track single, and two ChristmasChristmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
albums. The last album he contributed to was Mmhmm
Mmhmm
Mmhmm is the fourth full-length album by Christian rock band Relient K, released in November 2004. This album is especially notable for two reasons: First, it marked their debut on Capitol; and second, it was Brian Pittman's last album with the band...
(the band's fourth album), along with long time bandmates Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes, and Dave Douglas
Dave Douglas (drummer)
Dave Douglas is a musician, most widely known for being in the Christian music industry as the former drummer of the Christian rock band Relient K. Douglas joined the band after their former drummer, Stephen Cushman, departed in late 2000. Douglas had been playing the drums and doing background...
. Some people think the song "For the Band", which is found on Relient K's Employee of the Month EP
Employee of the Month EP
Employee of the Month EP is the third EP released by Relient K. Tracks 1 and 2 are from the band's subsequent third album, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do. Track 6 is from the band's second album, The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek...
, was written about his leaving, but that is unlikely, as that song was recorded two years before his departure. Though he left the band in August 2004, he returned to play with the band during their CD release show for Mmhmm on November 1, 2004 at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio.
Inhale Exhale
Shortly after leaving Relient KRelient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
Pittman joined the band Inhale Exhale
Inhale Exhale
Inhale Exhale is a Christian metalcore band from Cleveland, Ohio.-Formation/The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.:The band was formed in 2005 by Guitarist John LaRussa and bassist Brian Pittman...
. They released their first album on November 21, 2006, entitled The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. is Inhale Exhale's debut album which was released on November 21, 2006 through Solid State Records.-Tracks:#"Redemption" - 3:40#"By Grace" - 3:21#"Frail Dreams & Rude Awakenings" - 3:11#"Dance All Night" - 2:47...
Pittman reportedly claimed after leaving Relient K that he wanted to play a different genre of Christian music, and said before that he grew up preferring metal music more. Inhale Exhale's style is much heavier than Relient K's.
Discography
Pittman has been on a combined fourteen releases with Relient K and Inhale Exhale. He has also appeared three music videos for Relient K, and two videos with Inhale Exhale.He appears in Relient K's second Christmas album as bass on tracks 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16.
With Relient K
- All Work and No PlayAll Work and No PlayAll Work & No Play is the demo CD released by the Christian rock band Relient K in 1998. It caught the attention of dcTalk's Toby McKeehan, who subsequently signed them to Gotee Records....
(1998) - 2000 A.D.D.2000 A.D.D.-Credits:* Matt Thiessen – lead vocals, guitar* Matt Hoopes – guitar, backing vocals* Brian Pittman – bass* Stephen Cushman – drums, backing vocals...
(2000) - Relient K (album)Relient K (album)Relient K is the first full-length album released by punk group Relient K. Many of the tracks are newer versions of those found on their 1998 demo All Work & No Play. Typical of early Relient K albums, the lyrics use pop culture references for teaching and to illustrate Biblical principles...
(2000) - "My Girlfriend" music video (2000)
- The Creepy EPThe Creepy EPThe Creepy EP is the second EP released by the Christian rock band Relient K. It contains two songs from their later full-length release, The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek, and four exclusive tracks...
(2001) - The Anatomy of the Tongue in CheekThe Anatomy of the Tongue in CheekThe Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek is the second full-length album released by the Christian rock band Relient K. It was released on August 28, 2001, and peaked at #158 on the Billboard 200. On June 26, 2006, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000 units in the...
(2001) - "Pressing OnPressing On"Pressing On" is a song by the Christian rock band Relient K, and it is featured on their second album, The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek. It is one of the band's most popular songs, and can be heard on Christian radio stations from time to time...
" music video (2001) - The Pirates Who Don't Do AnythingThe Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" is a single released by Christian rock band Relient K. It is a cover of a song originally performed by the cast of VeggieTales. It was later included in the 2003 compilation album Veggie Rocks!...
(2002) - Employee of the Month EPEmployee of the Month EPEmployee of the Month EP is the third EP released by Relient K. Tracks 1 and 2 are from the band's subsequent third album, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do. Track 6 is from the band's second album, The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek...
(2002) - Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three DoTwo Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three DoTwo Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do is the third full-length album released by Christian rock band Relient K. The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Gospel Album, but the award that year ended up being won by Worldwide by Audio Adrenaline...
(2003) - "Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like ChemistryChap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry"Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry" is a song by the Christian rock band Relient K. It was released on their 2003 album, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do. The song is primarily about cell phones, theme parks, and friends, but lead singer Matt Thiessen has also said that...
" music video (2003) - The Vinyl CountdownThe Vinyl CountdownThe Vinyl Countdown is the fourth EP by Christian rock band Relient K, released exclusively on a clear red 7" vinyl record on Mono Vs Stereo Records. It was released in 2003, a few months after the band's third full-length album, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do was released...
(2003) - Deck the Halls, Bruise Your HandDeck the Halls, Bruise Your HandDeck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand is the first Christmas album released by Christian rock band Relient K. It was released in many stores as a combo pack with later copies of their previous full-length album, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do....
(2003) - MmhmmMmhmmMmhmm is the fourth full-length album by Christian rock band Relient K, released in November 2004. This album is especially notable for two reasons: First, it marked their debut on Capitol; and second, it was Brian Pittman's last album with the band...
(2004) - Let It Snow Baby... Let It Reindeer (2007) (on tracks recorded in 2003 or earlier)
- The Bird and the Bee SidesThe Bird and the Bee Sides-The Bird and the Bee Sides:-Bonus material:Those who pre-ordered The Bird and the Bee Sides received two "instant song downloads" , a Relient K and Gotee Records sticker pack, and a collector's-edition postcard....
(2008) (on tracks recorded in 2004 or earlier)
With Inhale Exhale
- The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. is Inhale Exhale's debut album which was released on November 21, 2006 through Solid State Records.-Tracks:#"Redemption" - 3:40#"By Grace" - 3:21#"Frail Dreams & Rude Awakenings" - 3:11#"Dance All Night" - 2:47...
(2006) - "Redemption" music video (2006)
- "A Call to the Faithful" music video (2007)