Long Live
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Long Live is the fourth studio album by the American mathcore
band The Chariot
. The album was released on November 23, 2010.
magnetic tape
. The act of recording an album live, opposed to recording each instrument individually and digitally mixing it together later, has been used by The Chariot to achieve a more raw sound. This process was used entirely on their debut album, Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
in 2004. At least one song off of Long Live was recorded in this manner.
, the band held a contest for its promotion through their Myspace
blog. Readers were instructed to obtain one of each of the band members' signatures through purchasing copies of Wars, since Wars CD cases were hand-stamped and each was signed by a different member. The first five people to do so would have a track on the band's next album named after them. The "name" tracks, as they appear on Long Live, are in the order of the winners, from first to last.
Long Live will be The Chariot's first album released through the newly formed label Good Fight Music
after putting out their prior three studio albums through Solid State Records
. Founded in early 2010, Good Fight was created by Paul Conroy and Carl Severson formerly of Ferret Music
. Vocalist Josh Scogin
described working with a new label as "exciting" and "fresh," and also stated "So far, the relationship has been quite a pleasant one. We seem to be very much on the same page, and I am stoked to see what shakes loose." Long Live will be the ninth album released by Good Fight Music.
A music video
for the song "David De La Hoz" was released on October 19, 2010. The video was filmed live in a single take
, and also features the guests Timbre playing the harp
and Dan Smith of Listener performing spoken word poetry or Talk Music as Smith refers to it.
In early 2011, The Chariot released a 7" vinyl single limited to 1,000 copies titled "Music of a Grateful Heart." The A-Side featured the song "Music of a Grateful Heart," which was an unreleased track from the Long Live sessions, and "Graciously," which is an extended alternate version of "The Audience." The B-Side features a laser etching of The Chariot's skull logo as seen on the band's merchandise and in the background of the album art for Long Live. "Music for a Grateful Heart" will be pressed in four different colors limited to 250 copies each and are also hand numbered. The different pressings will each be distributed through different means: from live performances, through the band's official webstore, local indie retailers and through Hot Topic
.
Artwork
Mathcore
Mathcore is a rhythmically complex and dissonant fusion style of hardcore punk and Metal. It has its roots in bands such as Converge, Botch, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. The term mathcore is suggested by analogy with math rock. Both math rock and mathcore make use of unusual time signatures...
band The Chariot
The Chariot (band)
The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
. The album was released on November 23, 2010.
Writing and recording
Prior to recording Long Live, Matt Goldman, the producer of all of The Chariot's albums to date, contacted the group in early 2010 and showed his interest in recording their next album live to analogAnalog recording
Analog recording is a technique used for the recording of analog signals which among many possibilities include audio frequency, analog audio and analog video information for later playback.Analog recording methods store signals as a continual wave in or on the media...
magnetic tape
Magnetic tape
Magnetic tape is a medium for magnetic recording, made of a thin magnetizable coating on a long, narrow strip of plastic. It was developed in Germany, based on magnetic wire recording. Devices that record and play back audio and video using magnetic tape are tape recorders and video tape recorders...
. The act of recording an album live, opposed to recording each instrument individually and digitally mixing it together later, has been used by The Chariot to achieve a more raw sound. This process was used entirely on their debut album, Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding is the debut album by Douglasville, GA's The Chariot...
in 2004. At least one song off of Long Live was recorded in this manner.
Release and promotion
Shortly after the release of their previous album, Wars and Rumors of WarsWars and Rumors of Wars
Wars and Rumors of Wars is the third full-length album from the band The Chariot. The album is unique in that, the first 25,000 CD cases were hand stamped, signed and numbered by the band, every member stamping 5,000 each. Similarly, the first 300 were stamped in red ink for a special pre-order...
, the band held a contest for its promotion through their Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
blog. Readers were instructed to obtain one of each of the band members' signatures through purchasing copies of Wars, since Wars CD cases were hand-stamped and each was signed by a different member. The first five people to do so would have a track on the band's next album named after them. The "name" tracks, as they appear on Long Live, are in the order of the winners, from first to last.
Long Live will be The Chariot's first album released through the newly formed label Good Fight Music
Good Fight Entertainment
Good Fight Entertainment is a business conglomerate that was founded in 2010. The company consists of a record label, band management, sports management, a clothing line and an art studio...
after putting out their prior three studio albums through Solid State Records
Solid State Records
Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
. Founded in early 2010, Good Fight was created by Paul Conroy and Carl Severson formerly of Ferret Music
Ferret Music
Ferret Music is an independent record label, founded in 1996. The label is owned in part by NORA's vocalist, Carl Severson, and in part by Philadelphian artist manager Paul Conroy, and based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey...
. Vocalist Josh Scogin
Josh Scogin
Josh Scogin is an American musician, best known as being the vocalist for the American metalcore band, The Chariot. He originally gained recognition as the vocalist and founding member of the band Norma Jean, after recording two full length albums, a split release, and an EP. Scogin left Norma Jean...
described working with a new label as "exciting" and "fresh," and also stated "So far, the relationship has been quite a pleasant one. We seem to be very much on the same page, and I am stoked to see what shakes loose." Long Live will be the ninth album released by Good Fight Music.
A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the song "David De La Hoz" was released on October 19, 2010. The video was filmed live in a single take
Take
A take is a single continuous recorded performance. The term is used in film and music to denote and track the stages of production.-Film:In cinematography, a take refers to each filmed "version" of a particular shot or "setup"...
, and also features the guests Timbre playing the harp
Harp
The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings...
and Dan Smith of Listener performing spoken word poetry or Talk Music as Smith refers to it.
In early 2011, The Chariot released a 7" vinyl single limited to 1,000 copies titled "Music of a Grateful Heart." The A-Side featured the song "Music of a Grateful Heart," which was an unreleased track from the Long Live sessions, and "Graciously," which is an extended alternate version of "The Audience." The B-Side features a laser etching of The Chariot's skull logo as seen on the band's merchandise and in the background of the album art for Long Live. "Music for a Grateful Heart" will be pressed in four different colors limited to 250 copies each and are also hand numbered. The different pressings will each be distributed through different means: from live performances, through the band's official webstore, local indie retailers and through Hot Topic
Hot Topic
Hot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
.
Track listing
- "Evan Perks" - 1:36
- "The Audience" - 2:15
- "Calvin Makenzie" - 2:15
- "The City" - 3:57
- "Andy Sundwall" - 2:53
- "The Earth" - 2:47
- "David De La Hoz" (feat. Dan Smith of Listener) - 4:16
- "The Heavens" - 2:12
- "Robert Rios" - 2:31
- "The King" - 5:51
Personnel
The Chariot- Stephen Harrison – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals - David Kennedy – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Jon Kindler – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, vocals - Josh ScoginJosh ScoginJosh Scogin is an American musician, best known as being the vocalist for the American metalcore band, The Chariot. He originally gained recognition as the vocalist and founding member of the band Norma Jean, after recording two full length albums, a split release, and an EP. Scogin left Norma Jean...
– vocals - Jon Terrey – guitar, vocals
Artwork
- Sons of NeroSons of NeroSons of Nero is a graphic design group that was formed in 2000 by Matthew "Portland" Hay of the metalcore group Nora. It consists of four artists who primarily design artwork and packaging for bands and musical ensembles, but also design t-shirts and websites...
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