emo
Evolving out of hardcore punk as a more artistic variation on the genre, emo became an important influence on underground rock by the late ’90s, receiving praise from both modern punks and indie-rockers.
Some emo artists express a more progressive musical style, utilizing complex guitar work, unconventional song structures, avant-garde noise, and extreme dynamic shifts; while some emo leans much more toward pop-punk, while being a bit more detailed. Read Full BioEvolving out of hardcore punk as a more artistic variation on the genre, emo became an important influence on underground rock by the late ’90s, receiving praise from both modern punks and indie-rockers.
Some emo artists express a more progressive musical style, utilizing complex guitar work, unconventional song structures, avant-garde noise, and extreme dynamic shifts; while some emo leans much more toward pop-punk, while being a bit more detailed.
Emo lyrics are profoundly personal, and are most of the time either free-associative poetry or intimate confessionals. Though it’s far less aggressively masculine, emo directly birthed from hardcore and therefore also concerns itself with authenticity and anti-commercialism; the genre grew out of the idea that commercial music was too artificial and calculated to express any true emotion. Because emo values authentic and deep emotion that defies rationality, the music can be a bit overexaggerated in its search for ever grander statements. But at its best, emo has a colossal power that manages to be emotional, inspiring, and intimate all at the same time.
The groundwork for emo was laid by Hüsker Dü’s classic Zen Arcade, which expanded the possibilities of hardcore bands to deal with more personal subject matter and write more melodic and technically challenging songs. Emo arose from Washington, D.C. a short while after, among the remains of the hardcore scene that had spawned Minor Threat and Bad Brains.
The word emo (or as it sometimes is called, emocore) was in the beginning used to describe hardcore bands that had frontmen who sang more eloquently instead of the usual shouts and rants; the first true emo band was Rites of Spring, which was then followed by ex-Minor Threat frontman Ian MacKaye’s short-lived Embrace.
The MacKaye-founded label Dischord Records became the center for D.C.’s evolving emo scene, as it released records by Rites of Spring, Dag Nasty, Nation of Ulysses, and eventually Ian MacKaye’s new band formed together with members from Rites of Spring, Fugazi.
Fugazi became the definitive early emo band, as they appealed to alternative rock listeners and received attention for their strictly anti-commercial ethics. Aside from Dischord, emo was in the beginning deeply underground, recorded by extremely short-lived bands and released in small amounts by small labels; some of these band’s vocalists actually wept onstage during song climaxes, earning ridicule from hardcore purists.
Not counting Fugazi, emo didn’t truly break out until the mid-’90s due to Sunny Day Real Estate, whose early records practically defined the style for many listeners. Taking the intricate guitar work of Fugazi and combining it with Seattle grunge, genuine prog-rock, and softly sentimental vocals, Sunny Day Real Estate created an immense legacy influencing many who related to their dramatic melodies and inward-looking mysticism.
Some of these listeners connected equally to the ironic, geeky introspection and catchy pop-punk of Weezer’s Pinkerton album.
Several artists and bands contined to build on the groundwork laid by Fugazi (like Quicksand and Drive Like Jehu), but most ’90s bands took inspiration from some combination of Fugazi, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Weezer.
Bands like the Promise Ring, the Get Up Kids, Braid, Texas Is the Reason, Jimmy Eat World, Joan of Arc, and Jets to Brazil also greatly influenced the [indie rock scene, thereby making emo one of the more popular underground rock styles by the turn of the millennium.
Some emo artists express a more progressive musical style, utilizing complex guitar work, unconventional song structures, avant-garde noise, and extreme dynamic shifts; while some emo leans much more toward pop-punk, while being a bit more detailed. Read Full BioEvolving out of hardcore punk as a more artistic variation on the genre, emo became an important influence on underground rock by the late ’90s, receiving praise from both modern punks and indie-rockers.
Some emo artists express a more progressive musical style, utilizing complex guitar work, unconventional song structures, avant-garde noise, and extreme dynamic shifts; while some emo leans much more toward pop-punk, while being a bit more detailed.
Emo lyrics are profoundly personal, and are most of the time either free-associative poetry or intimate confessionals. Though it’s far less aggressively masculine, emo directly birthed from hardcore and therefore also concerns itself with authenticity and anti-commercialism; the genre grew out of the idea that commercial music was too artificial and calculated to express any true emotion. Because emo values authentic and deep emotion that defies rationality, the music can be a bit overexaggerated in its search for ever grander statements. But at its best, emo has a colossal power that manages to be emotional, inspiring, and intimate all at the same time.
The groundwork for emo was laid by Hüsker Dü’s classic Zen Arcade, which expanded the possibilities of hardcore bands to deal with more personal subject matter and write more melodic and technically challenging songs. Emo arose from Washington, D.C. a short while after, among the remains of the hardcore scene that had spawned Minor Threat and Bad Brains.
The word emo (or as it sometimes is called, emocore) was in the beginning used to describe hardcore bands that had frontmen who sang more eloquently instead of the usual shouts and rants; the first true emo band was Rites of Spring, which was then followed by ex-Minor Threat frontman Ian MacKaye’s short-lived Embrace.
The MacKaye-founded label Dischord Records became the center for D.C.’s evolving emo scene, as it released records by Rites of Spring, Dag Nasty, Nation of Ulysses, and eventually Ian MacKaye’s new band formed together with members from Rites of Spring, Fugazi.
Fugazi became the definitive early emo band, as they appealed to alternative rock listeners and received attention for their strictly anti-commercial ethics. Aside from Dischord, emo was in the beginning deeply underground, recorded by extremely short-lived bands and released in small amounts by small labels; some of these band’s vocalists actually wept onstage during song climaxes, earning ridicule from hardcore purists.
Not counting Fugazi, emo didn’t truly break out until the mid-’90s due to Sunny Day Real Estate, whose early records practically defined the style for many listeners. Taking the intricate guitar work of Fugazi and combining it with Seattle grunge, genuine prog-rock, and softly sentimental vocals, Sunny Day Real Estate created an immense legacy influencing many who related to their dramatic melodies and inward-looking mysticism.
Some of these listeners connected equally to the ironic, geeky introspection and catchy pop-punk of Weezer’s Pinkerton album.
Several artists and bands contined to build on the groundwork laid by Fugazi (like Quicksand and Drive Like Jehu), but most ’90s bands took inspiration from some combination of Fugazi, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Weezer.
Bands like the Promise Ring, the Get Up Kids, Braid, Texas Is the Reason, Jimmy Eat World, Joan of Arc, and Jets to Brazil also greatly influenced the [indie rock scene, thereby making emo one of the more popular underground rock styles by the turn of the millennium.
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I Will Follow You Into The Dark
Death Cab for Cutie Lyrics
Love of mine
Someday you will die
But I'll be close behind
I'll follow you into the dark
No blinding light
Or tunnels, to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight
Waiting for the hint of a spark
If Heaven and Hell decide that they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark
In Catholic school, as vicious as Roman rule
I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black
And I held my tongue as she told me
"Son, fear is the heart of love," so I never went back
And if Heaven and Hell decide that they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark
You and me have seen everything to see
From Bangkok to Calgary
And the soles of your shoes are all worn down
The time for sleep is now
But it's nothing to cry about
'Cause we'll hold each other soon
In the blackest of rooms
And if Heaven and Hell decide that they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark
Then I'll follow you into the dark
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Gibbard
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Timothy Johnston
This time of year is more sad than joyful as I remember the anniversaries of my parents' passing -- Mum passed 4 years ago; and Dad 2.
On the drive home this evening, I heard this song on the radio. I almost had to pull over; such emotions welled to the surface.
I miss Mum and Dad as much today as I did they day they passed. What I wouldn't give to hear one of Dad's jokes or taste some of Mum's cooking...
just...
one...
more...
time.
Chloe Abrams
My boyfriend was murdered, and he use to sing this to me. I know he is singing this to me in heaven. I love you Hunter.
Marx Balase
🥺
Dead Inside
I’m so sorry for that I can just imagine how much pain you’re going through/ went through not sure if you’re not as upset but if you are stay strong he would love to see you succeed:)<3
Luaマヒナ
omg im so sorry
steven42087
Omg babygirl I'm so fucking sorry. I put this song on and read your comment. Now this Is all i can think about. I'm so sorry for your loss. I really am. I lost my best friend to cancer Oct 2020. I know how this pain must feel and my heart goes out to your late boyfriend. I'm so sorry. Please keep strong.
alan barron
I'm sorry for your loss
SteveOG
To everyone who commented some sad shit on this video:
I love you. Stay strong.
lilly
Thank you I love you
Abraham Hernandez
Fuck you
Kory VanSpeybroeck
I lost my mother and this song kills me every time.