Cellos, often in groups of three or more, are used to create a sound, rhythm, and texture similar to that of familiar rock music, but distinctly reshaped by the unique timbres and more traditional genres of the cello (in particular) and other string instruments used. The cellos and other stringed instruments are often amplified and/or modified electronically, and often played in a manner imitative of the sound of electric guitars. They are often combined with other elements typical of rock music such as rock-style vocals and drumming.
Cello rock has been developing slowly over the years, with its direct influences dating as far back as the 1930s in Russia and Germany.[citation needed] Current prominent bands include:
* Rasputina (formed 1992), an American band that uses distortion effects pedals on their cellos. The band is made up of two cellists, song-writer and vocalist Melora Creager, and drummer Jonathon TeBeest. They are known for their references to the Victorian era and eccentric song subjects, as well as their string of albums since the mid 1990s. Rasputina opened for Marilyn Manson in 2002.
* Apocalyptica (formed 1993), a Finnish quartet. The group originally played cello covers of heavy metal songs, including songs by Metallica. They now mostly play their own heavy metal based compositions. Apocalyptica opened for Metallica in 1996 and co-headlined with Rammstein in 2005.
* Judgement Day (formed 2002). A San Francisco instrumental metal trio with Anton Patzner of Bright Eyes on violin, Lewis Patzner on cello and a drummer. The band has toured the US with Mates of State, Margot and the Nuclear So and So's and dredg.
* A Collective of Dirt (formed late 2007) of Olympia, Washington. The four piece performs on amplified Cellos and violin playing fast punkish music with screaming vocals.
* Primitivity is the project name for cellist Loren Westbrook's cello rock. Westbrook began by covering songs of Megadeth in 2000 with an appearance on NPR and an album titled Symphony of Destruction: Megadeth for Cello. He has recently created original rock music for cello.
* Aaron Minsky, or Von Cello (whose band goes by the same name), is a cellist who pioneered the (self titled) "celtar" style of playing, which is playing the cello like a guitar, held over the knees or with a guitar strap over the neck, and strummed and picked with a guitar pick. When playing as a band, Von Cello consists of cellist Aaron Minsky and others on the bass, drums, vocals, and keyboards. They Von Cello has released CDs covering genres from classical crossover to "metal cello" a genre coined by Von Cello.
* Hyperion, the Czech was formed 2002 in Ostrava, released two demos and one full length album names "Monochrome". Hyperion covered the songs Inquisition Symphony from Sepultura and Nothing Else Matters, Unforgiven from Metallica.
* Break of Reality (formed in 2003), is an American instrumental rock band consisting of three cellists and a percussionist. The band's sound consists of many musical influences, such as metal, classical, and cinematic rock. The group has two original albums to its credit, and is also known for covering bands like System of a Down and Coheed and Cambria.
Other bands include:
* Unwoman
* The 440 Alliance
* Alamaailman Vasarat
* Elias Kahila
* Cellofourte (Pittsburgh-based)
* Angher
* Melo-M
* Gabardine (Chicago-based)
* Hevein
* Ken Oak Band
* The Dreamscapes Project
* The Stiletto Formal
* Vespecellos
In addition to cello rock groups that feature cello as the primary melodic instruments, some rock groups and artists have featured acoustic or electric celli as part of the band. In most cases, the cello is not a full member of the band, but is used only for a specific song, but a few artists have featured a cellist as a full band member. Such artists include the singer Poe (featuring cellist Cameron Stone), Tarja (featuring cellist Max Lilja, a former Apocalyptica member), Darling Violetta (featuring cellist Gerri Sutyak), The Dreamscapes Project (featuring cellist Ben Guy), and Veruca Salt (featuring cellist Eric Remschneider on the album Resolver).
See also
* Neo-classical metal
* Symphonic metal
I Don't Care
Apocalyptica Lyrics
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In my way, there's you
I try to make it through these lies
And that's all I do
Just don't deny it
Don't try to fight this and deal with it
And that's just part of it
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
I try to make you see my side
I always try to stay in line
But your eyes see right through
That's all they do
I'm getting buried in this place
I got no room, you're in my face
Don't say anything just go away
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care (I don't care) I don't care (I don't care)
Just go and leave this all behind
I don't care (I swear) I don't care
At all
The lyrics to Apocalyptica's song I Don't Care describe the dysfunctional relationship between two people that is plagued by one person's inability to care or empathize. The first verse sets the stage for the singer's feelings towards the person, revealing that the only constant in their life is this other person. The singer feels trapped in their lies and can't escape them. In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that they don't care whether this person is alive or dead, and they want them to leave and never come back.
The second verse shows the singer's attempts to appeal to this person's point of view but ultimately realizing that it's no use. The singer feels suffocated by the person's constant presence and feels like there is no escape. The bridge speaks of this person changing their mind and their feelings, but the singer knows that they will most likely leave them in the end anyway.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a dysfunctional relationship where one person is completely indifferent and the other is trying desperately to make it work. The message is clear, that sometimes it's better to walk away if a relationship is toxic and not working.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to make it through my life
I am doing my best to survive and get by in my own way
In my way, there's you
However, you are in my life and causing obstacles
I try to make it through these lies
I struggle to navigate through the deceit and dishonesty surrounding me
And that's all I do
My life has become consumed with dealing with these issues
Just don't deny it
Please don't pretend that these problems don't exist
Don't try to fight this and deal with it
Accept that this is the reality and face it head-on
And that's just part of it
It's only one aspect of the bigger picture
If you were dead or still alive
Whether you were present in my life or not
I don't care, I don't care
I am indifferent towards your presence or absence
Just go and leave this all behind
It would be best if you just left, and we both moved on
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
I am emphasizing that I genuinely do not care
I try to make you see my side
I attempt to help you understand my perspective and struggles
I always try to stay in line
I work hard to follow the rules and expectations
But your eyes see right through
However, you can see that I am struggling and not following through
That's all they do
You can't seem to get past my mistakes or issues
I'm getting buried in this place
I feel overwhelmed and trapped in my current situation
I got no room, you're in my face
I have no space to breathe or move away, and you are always there
Don't say anything just go away
I don't want to hear any excuses or attempts to resolve things anymore; please just leave
Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
Even love cannot fix our issues, and you will most likely not stay for me
If you were dead or still alive
Once again, emphasizing that your presence or absence would not greatly affect me
I don't care (I don't care) I don't care (I don't care)
I still don't care, and I am reiterating that fact
Just go and leave this all behind
Once more, asking you to depart and move on
I don't care (I swear) I don't care
I am swearing that I truly do not care about you or our issues
At all
In case my point was not clear enough, I want to emphasize that I don't care whatsoever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eicca Toppinen, Adam Gontier, Max Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I try to make it through my life
In my way, there's you
I try to make it through these lies
And that's all I do
Just don't deny it
Don't try to fight this
And deal with it
And that's just part of it
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
I try to make you see my side
I always try to stay in line
But your eyes see right through
That's all they do
I'm getting buried in this place
I got no room
Your in my face
Don't say anything just go away
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
Love changing everything
You won't be there for me
Love changing everything
You won't be there for me
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
I don't care (I swear) I don't care
At all
@ivanpetrow3044
100% correct lyrics (single edit of the song):
I try to make it through my life
In my way, there’s you
I try to make it through these lies
And that’s all I do
Just don’t deny it
Don’t try to fight this
And deal with it
And that’s just part of it
[Chorus:]
If you were dead or still alive
I don’t care, I don’t care
Just go and leave this all behind
‘Cause I swear (I swear), I don’t care
I try to make you see my side
I always try to stay in line
But your eyes see right through
That’s all they do
I’m getting buried in this place
I got no room, you’re in my face
Don’t say anything,
Just go away
[Chorus]
(Not changing everything)
(‘Cause you won’t be there for me)
(Not changing everything)
(‘Cause you won’t be there for me)
[Chorus:]
If you were dead or still alive
I don’t care, I don’t care
Just go and leave this all behind
‘Cause I swear (I swear), I don’t care
If you were dead or still alive
I don’t care (I don’t care), I don’t care (I don’t care)
Just go and leave this all behind
I don’t care (I swear), I don’t care
At all…
@kingegg1213
Adam's vocals really complete the beautiful instrumental of this song. It's actually amazing how well that man can sing
@viperpit-lr2rp
In three days grace he was awesome but saint asonia is Epic. Least that is my opinion, others can agree or disagree.
@SilverStarAnglesENT
I lost Harley eh nice job follow Erika eh
@meateatingorange
WHOS STILL LISTENING TO THIS MASTERPIECE IN 2023?
@karinamora8871
Yo !
@derekweddle5667
This guy right here
@matthewdoerflein-kt5zo
I am
@pandapumpkin8610
Aye yooooo the real shit never dies 💜💚🩵
@Sergio88257
I am!!!!!
@Thedarkone2435
Hearing this for the very first time in 2022. Man…. Everything is so spot on. The amount of emotion this brings me is unrealistic. He’s definitely always been my favorite vocalist