Yellow Second
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Yellow Second was a melodic power pop
band from Denver, Colorado
formed in 1999 by Scott Kerr and Andrew Verdecchio
, both former members of the Christian ska
band Five Iron Frenzy
.
During their six-year stint, the band released three albums, June One, Still Small, and Altitude (See: Discography). Additionally, several completed, though commercially-unreleased tracks (referred to as "B-sides"), were made available for download on the band's official website. These tracks were entitled Waiting For No One, Velocity, Everything is Changing, and Return Receipt Requested. In late 2005, Yellow Second's disbandment was announced via the official Myspace
account, as well as the official website; the latter of which, after having been offline for some time, now redirects to the former.
Despite Yellow Second's common inclusion among Christian music genres, the band's lyrics are primarily secular with incidental references to God
and prayer
, while some lyrics are clearly critical of organized religion. Scott Kerr, Yellow Second's foreman, claimed that his goal in the formation of the band was "writing good songs which are musically interesting but also accessible". Other themes include personal failings, romance, and allusions to the writing process.
, performing alongside the musical acts The Little Ones
and Kissing Party.
Also, according to a recent interview with drummer Andy Verdecchio, the band is scheduled to play a show on July 11 at Moe's Original Barbeque in Denver, Colorado
.
In "The Rise and Fall of Five Iron Frenzy" DVD released in 2010, Scott Kerr described Yellow Second as "on-again, off-again," with no ambition of doing music for a living.
In 2011 John Warne
of Relient K
joined Yellow Second and they are now working on a new album.
Power pop
Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...
band from Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
formed in 1999 by Scott Kerr and Andrew Verdecchio
Andrew Verdecchio
Andrew Dean Verdecchio or Andy Verdecchio is best known as the drummer of Christian band Five Iron Frenzy. Chaka was the stage name he had at that time. He also has played with Brave Saint Saturn and Yellow Second...
, both former members of the Christian ska
Christian ska
Christian ska is a form of alternative Christian music, and sub-genre of ska and ska-punk which is lyrically oriented toward Christian music. Though ska did not constitute a genre within the Christian music industry until after third wave ska had peaked in the general market, Christian ska...
band Five Iron Frenzy
Five Iron Frenzy
Five Iron Frenzy is a Christian ska band formed in Denver, Colorado in 1995 and disbanded in 2003. The band announced they were recording new material on November 22, 2011....
.
During their six-year stint, the band released three albums, June One, Still Small, and Altitude (See: Discography). Additionally, several completed, though commercially-unreleased tracks (referred to as "B-sides"), were made available for download on the band's official website. These tracks were entitled Waiting For No One, Velocity, Everything is Changing, and Return Receipt Requested. In late 2005, Yellow Second's disbandment was announced via the official 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....
account, as well as the official website; the latter of which, after having been offline for some time, now redirects to the former.
Despite Yellow Second's common inclusion among Christian music genres, the band's lyrics are primarily secular with incidental references to God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
and prayer
Prayer
Prayer is a form of religious practice that seeks to activate a volitional rapport to a deity through deliberate practice. Prayer may be either individual or communal and take place in public or in private. It may involve the use of words or song. When language is used, prayer may take the form of...
, while some lyrics are clearly critical of organized religion. Scott Kerr, Yellow Second's foreman, claimed that his goal in the formation of the band was "writing good songs which are musically interesting but also accessible". Other themes include personal failings, romance, and allusions to the writing process.
Reunion
Yellow Second played a reunion show on May 9, 2008 at the Hi-Dive in Denver, ColoradoDenver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
, performing alongside the musical acts The Little Ones
The Little Ones (band)
The Little Ones is an indie pop band based in Los Angeles, California. They were previously signed to Astralwerks Records and released one EP on that label, titled Sing Song. In 2006, Matt Costa invited them to open for him at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City, which has brought them in a rise...
and Kissing Party.
Also, according to a recent interview with drummer Andy Verdecchio, the band is scheduled to play a show on July 11 at Moe's Original Barbeque in Denver, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
.
In "The Rise and Fall of Five Iron Frenzy" DVD released in 2010, Scott Kerr described Yellow Second as "on-again, off-again," with no ambition of doing music for a living.
In 2011 John Warne
John Warne
John Warne is an American musician who has been active in the Christian rock scene since 1996. He is best known for being the bassist for the Christian rock band Relient K as well as being a founding member of the Christian punk band Ace Troubleshooter...
of 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...
joined Yellow Second and they are now working on a new album.
Discography
- June OneJune OneJune One is the first album recorded by the Colorado-based power pop band Yellow Second.-Track listing:#"A Mirror Dimly" – 3:00#"Scalene So Far" – 3:36#"Fruit Flies" – 4:15#"Simple" – 3:50#"Straw Man" – 4:24#"Half Ell Belle" – 3:19...
(2000) - Still SmallStill SmallStill Small is the second full-length album recorded by the Colorado-based power pop band Yellow Second, released November 2, 2002 by Urban Achiever Records.-Track listing:#"Lesser Ones" – 3:16#"Swingset" – 2:59#"North" – 3:07...
(November 2, 2002) - AltitudeAltitude (Yellow Second)Altitude is the third and final full-length album by the band Yellow Second, released on March 8, 2005 by Floodgate Records. Altitude was the only Yellow Second album to receive distribution via a major label, making it the band's most prevalent and well-known album.-Track listing:#"Silhouette" –...
(March 8, 2005)
Current members
- Scott Kerr - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, 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...
, keys - Josh Hemingway - 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...
- Brett Bowden - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Sammy Sharon - 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 ....
(2005)
Past members
- Andy Verdecchio - 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 ....
- Joey Sanchez - 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 ....
- Matt Woll - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Nathan Marcy - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
External links
- Yellowsecond.com - Original website offline; now redirects to the Yellow Second Myspace account
- Yellow Second on purevolume
- Yellow Second on MySpace
- Yellow Second profile on Floodgate Records
- Floodgate Records