Hydra Head Records owner and Isis frontman Aaron Turner originally termed the genre "thinking man's metal", demonstrating the link with Avant-garde metal, by trying to move away from common metal conventions. "Post-metal" is the favored name for a growing genre, one also referred to as "instro-metal","postcore", art metal, metal-gaze and a great range of others [citation needed].
History:
According to Turner, experimental bands such as Flying Luttenbachers, Melvins, Godflesh and Neurosis "laid the groundwork for us [...] we [Isis] [a]re part of a recognizable lineage". Although Neurosis and Godflesh appeared earlier and display elements befitting post-metal, Isis are often credited with laying down the conventions and definition of the genre in less nebulous terms, with their release of Oceanic in 2002.
Helmet's albums Meantime (1992) and Betty (1994) are cited as having "eschewed the traditional concept of heavy music" and having "trademarked the drop-d power-groove in 5/4." They may be considered "definitive texts in post-metal" though are more accurately described as Alternative Metal/Post-Hardcore; not having much in common with Post-Metal beyond drop tunings.
Post-Metal's history is more closely related to that of Atmospheric Sludge, though some bands are simply Post-Rock with louder guitars.
[The term "post-metal" was earlier used in the UK to describe another emergent genre of metal, at which time the genre now known as "post-metal" was referred to by various other names, most commonly "industrial soundscape music" [citation needed] and "soundscape metal". The term largely fell out of use with the rise of what was known as "post-metal" in the US, effectively seconding the term from the British bands.
Previously, Tool had been labelled as post-metal in 1993 and 1996, as well as in 2006, after the term came into popularity.]
Characteristics:
The simplest way to define post-metal is as a fusion of post-rock and heavy metal. This indicates the interplay of light and dark - taking the distorted guitars and guttural vocals of metal and post-hardcore and setting that against the clean instrumentalism of post-rock. Pieces tend to be at a slow- to mid-tempo, focusing on chord changes and barrages of sound rather than lead guitar riffing and shredding, and usually eschewing guitar solos. Post-metal tends not to feature the dissonance present in the mathcore of Converge and Dillinger Escape Plan.
Isis' Panopticon (2004) is a prime example of post-metal, and post-rock elements are clearly evident in the contrast between calm melodic passages and aggressive distortion-driven climactic sequences. Similar musical structuring can be heard in Pelican's second album released in 2005, The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw, again with a focus on gradual evolution of structure.
Instrumentation:
A typical post-metal set-up includes two or three guitars, a bass guitar, synthesizers, a drum kit and a vocalist. There are a number of completely instrumental post-metal bands, such as Pelican. Orchestral passages are not uncommon, especially in the work of Cult of Luna, Intronaut, and Kayo Dot; other bands such as Boris have music strongly influenced by jazz. [citation needed]
The overall sound is generally very low, with guitars being down tuned sometimes to as low as B, the equivalent of a seven-string guitar. Production is usually very tight, and there is little "garage band" feel to the music. This allows for pervasive or minimalist sections, often including instruments such as clean guitars or synthesizer, to come through more clearly.
Vocals and lyrics:
The general philosophy behind post-metal production is that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, so each instrument is usually given about equal presence. Vocals are often not particularly high in the mix, and in most cases are "barked" in the style of hardcore or metal, mostly guttural and shouted. Lyrics cover a broad spectrum of issues, usually somewhat metaphysical, existentialist or macroscopic, as opposed to deeply personal or directly allegorical. Themes often include political dissatisfaction, or criticism of herd mentality.
Structure:
Post-metal is also defined by structure, which leans far more towards that of post-rock than metal: songs tend to 'evolve' to a crescendo or climax (or multiple ones within a song), building upon a repeated theme or chord shift, whereas metal, however, often adheres to verse-chorus-verse conventions of song structure. As Aaron Turner of Isis states, "the standard song format of verse-chorus-verse-chorus is something that has been done and redone, and it seems pointless to adhere to that structure when there are so many other avenues to explore". The result of this is often long songs, commonly in the range of six to eleven minutes. Therefore a typical post-metal track is not generally suitable for radio play, nor is it commercially viable. Similarly, albums are often created as quasi-conceptual, creating the greatest impact when listened to as a whole. Likewise, it is not uncommon to see literary influences on albums, such as Red Sparowes' At the Soundless Dawn. This is arguably what makes the genre such an element of the avant-garde. It draws upon the ideas of contemporary classical music and minimalism in the vein of Steve Reich (i.e. repetition and expansion of a theme) and John Cage, at the same time as the metal scene.
A typical post-metal piece might start with a lone guitar, but eventually build to six-plus members playing simultaneously, as shown in songs like "Genesis" from The Beyond by Cult of Luna. Likewise, a post-metal song may leap "head-first" into the music, with distortion and aggression evident from the start. Songs like this challenge the definition of the genre, but the majority of them will contain clean interludes or lulls, usually as parts of a build-up in themselves. Relevant examples include "False Light" from Oceanic by Isis, or "Australasia" from Australasia by Pelican.
Criticism:
Since this genre is relatively new and is only represented by a small number of artists, the need for an entirely independent classification of music has occasionally been questioned by music reviewers and listeners. As a label, some see "post-metal" as redundant, since some bands listed as post-metal contain many elements similar to doom metal, progressive metal, sludge metal, and stoner metal. Others, however, argue that these elements have been combined and altered in ways that go beyond the boundaries of those respective genres, creating the need for a single, distinguishing label.
Pelican's Trevor de Brauw said, "I have an affinity for metal, but I don't think of Pelican as a metal band. So when people call us 'instrumetal', or post-metal, or metalcore or whatever, I can see why they say that, but it's not something that I feel a close connection with... I feel our has more in common with punk and hardcore."
Aesthetic or visual similarities in album art and performance are cited as derivative in claims that post-metal is an overly incestuous movement for its relatively small group of bands and musicians. Isis is often cited as the source of this shared imagery, although bands with similar visual themes playing in the post-metal style existed before Isis greatly popularized the subgenre.
Karma
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Addicted to betrayal but you're relevant
You're terrified to look down
'Cause if you dare, you'll see the glare
Of everyone you burned just to get there
It's coming back around
And I keep my side of the street clean
You wouldn't know what I mean
'Cause karma is my boyfriend, karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma's a relaxing thought
Aren't you envious that for you, it's not?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that
Spider boy, king of thieves
Weave your little webs of opacity
My pennies made your crown
Trick me once, trick me twice
Don't you know that cash ain't the only price?
It's coming back around
And I keep my side of the street clean
You wouldn't know what I mean
'Cause karma is my boyfriend, karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma's a relaxing thought
Aren't you envious that for you, it's not?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that
Ask me what I've learned from all those years
Ask me what I earned from all those tears
Ask me why so many fade when I'm still here (I'm still here, I'm still here)
'Cause karma is the thunder rattling your ground
Karma's on your scent like a bounty hunter
Karma's gonna track you down
Step by step, from town to town
Sweet like justice, karma is a queen
Karma takes all my friends to the summit
Karma is the guy on the screen
Comin' straight home to me (woo)
'Cause karma is my boyfriend (karma is my boyfriend), karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend (weekend)
Karma's a relaxing thought
Aren't you envious that for you, it's not?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that
Karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god, ooh
Karma's a relaxing thought
In "Karma," Taylor Swift is addressing someone who is constantly talking negatively and betraying others just for attention and relevancy. Swift claims that the person is scared to look down or confront their actions because they know it will reveal the people they hurt along the way. Everything this person has done will ultimately come back to them because of karma. Swift, on the other hand, keeps her side of the street clean and does not engage in toxic behavior. She sees karma as her boyfriend and a god, someone who will always be on her side, and lets it guide her actions.
Swift compares karma to a breeze in her hair on the weekends, a relaxing thought, and a cat purring in her lap because it loves her. For her, karma is sweet like honey and flexes like an acrobat. On the other hand, she says that the person she's addressing will never be able to experience karma in the same way because they have not acted with kindness and empathy. Swift notes that she has learned a lot from the years of experience and tears, and she has been able to stay relevant despite others fading away. At the end of the song, she asserts that karma is a queen, who will always come back to track down those who have done wrong, and that she and karma vibe like that.
Overall, "Karma" is a strong statement on the power of karma and how one's actions can have long-lasting consequences. It also speaks to Swift's values and how she believes it's important to treat others with kindness and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
You're talkin' shit for the hell of it
You are saying hurtful things just for the sake of being mean.
Addicted to betrayal but you're relevant
You constantly betray others, but somehow you still think you matter in this world.
You're terrified to look down
You are scared to face the consequences of your actions.
'Cause if you dare, you'll see the glare
If you look down, you will see the judgment and condemnation from everyone you have hurt.
Of everyone you burned just to get there
You have hurt many people in your quest for success.
It's coming back around
The bad things you did will catch up to you eventually.
And I keep my side of the street clean
I always try to do the right thing and be a good person.
You wouldn't know what I mean
You have no idea what it means to be a good person.
'Cause karma is my boyfriend, karma is a god
I believe in the concept of karma and trust that it will bring justice to those who deserve it.
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma is a feeling of peace and relaxation for me.
Karma's a relaxing thought
Thinking about karma brings me a sense of calm and control.
Aren't you envious that for you, it's not?
You are jealous that you cannot feel this sense of peace and tranquility like I can.
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Karma is a comforting and soothing presence in my life, like a purring cat.
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Karma is something I can always count on and feel comforted by, like a cat lovingly cuddling in my lap.
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Karma is powerful and can move in ways you wouldn't expect, like an acrobat performing impressive tricks.
Me and karma vibe like that
I have a strong connection with karma and trust that it will always come through for me.
Spider boy, king of thieves
You are sneaky and deceptive, always trying to take what isn't yours.
Weave your little webs of opacity
You use your deceitful nature to create a web of lies and confusion.
My pennies made your crown
Your wealth and accomplishments are built on the backs of others and their hard work.
Trick me once, trick me twice
You have fooled me in the past, but I won't let you do it again.
Don't you know that cash ain't the only price?
There are more important things in life than money, and your actions will have consequences.
Ask me what I've learned from all those years
I have learned a lot from my experiences and the people I have encountered throughout my life.
Ask me what I earned from all those tears
I have gained a lot of wisdom and strength from the hardships I have faced and the tears I have shed.
Ask me why so many fade when I'm still here (I'm still here, I'm still here)
Many people have come and gone, but I have persevered and remained strong.
'Cause karma is the thunder rattling your ground
Karma can shake things up and bring about major changes in your life.
Karma's on your scent like a bounty hunter
Karma is always tracking your actions and will catch up to you eventually.
Karma's gonna track you down
Karma will make sure that you face the consequences of your actions.
Step by step, from town to town
Karma will follow you wherever you go and make sure that justice is served.
Sweet like justice, karma is a queen
Karma is a powerful force that brings about justice and fairness in the world.
Karma takes all my friends to the summit
Karma rewards those who do good and brings them to success and happiness.
Karma is the guy on the screen
Karma is a symbol of justice and morality, often depicted in movies and TV shows.
Comin' straight home to me (woo)
Karma is always on my side and brings me good things in life.
Karma is my boyfriend (karma is my boyfriend), karma is a god
Karma is a central part of my life and beliefs, like a loving partner or deity.
Karma's a relaxing thought
Thinking about karma brings me a sense of calm and control.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Jahaan Akil Sweet, Keanu Dean Torres, Mark Anthony Spears, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@catnipfortywinks
0:00 Midnights on Steroids
0:10 Fearless on steroids
0:20 Reputation on steroids
0:28 Lover on steroids
0:42 Speak Now on steroids
0:54 1989 on steroids
1:06 Red on Steroids
1:35 Folklore on Steroids
1:57 Evermore on Steroids
2:12 Debut on Steroids
SHE'S A FRICKING MASTERMIND โค
@othfan96
I think it's a little different---
Someone else said some different ideas and mine are here too.
0:10 Fearless
0:20 Reputation
0:42 Speak Now- all the uses of purple
0:54 definitely 1989
1:03 might just be Red cuz Ice Spice's outfit
1:51 definitely agree with Folklore/Evermore
1:58 I'm still unsure about
2:11 maybe Debut?
2:32 is definitely 100% Lover. All the colors are there and the vibe
@baljeet7172
0:03 - Debut (Green & Blue butterflies like in the cover)
0:24 - Reputation (Dark makeup & creepy theme
0:43 - Speak Now (Purple dust & countdown for
TV)
0:53 - 1989 (old style & Blank Space pose)
1:02 - Red (Red outfit & red atmosphere)
1:54 - Midnights (Moon & Night sky)
1:57 - Fearless (Curly hair & Golden appearance)
2:11 - Folklore (Forest/Nature Theme)
2:32 - Lover (Pink atmosphere & lover aesthetics)
2:59 - Evermore (Brown & classic theme like the cover
@israaosman942
Taylor era's album's
0:00 Debut
0:10 Fearless
0:21 Reputation
0:43 Speak Now
0:55 1989
1:03 Red
1:38 Midnights (Lavender Haze)
1:50 Folklore (Taylor/Moon) & Evermore (Ice Spice/Saturn)
2:33 Lover
@javiermendez9084
0:00 Debut ๐
0:10 Fearless ๐
0:21 Reputation ๐ค
0:43 Speak Now๐
0:55 1989 ๐ค
1:03 Red โค
1:38 Midnights Lavender Haze ๐
1:50 Folklore (Taylor/Moon) ๐
Evermore (IceSpice/Saturn) ๐ช
2:33 Lover ๐
3:06 Midnights ๐
@rachelefelli8022
This is my personal opinion of the outfits for each era
0:10 Lover ๐
0:20 Reputation ๐ค
0:29 Debut ๐
0:43 Speak Now ๐
0:54 1989 ๐
1:03 Red โค๏ธ
1:36 Midnights ๐
1:58 Fearless ๐
2:12 Folklore/evermore ๐ค
The last one could be lover or maybe ice spice doesnโt represent an era which means that red could be the first one and lover the last one but I think that is unlikely.
Also midnights gets a clock because there wasnโt a dark blue heart.
@ClairaGavins-dx4ji
Every Outfit as an Era:
0:08-0:19 Fearless
0:19-0:28 Reputation
0:28-0:41 No ideaโmaybe Speak Now or 1989
0:41-0:54 Could be Lover (similar to golden bodysuit worn in during Lover Era) or Fearless (due to color)
0:54-1:02 1989
1:02-1:35 Red
1:35-1:58 TaylorโFolklore, Ice Spice โEvermore
1:58-2:10 Fearless
2:32-2:49 Lover
3:00-3:01 Midnights
@guilhermealexsandro8579
0:00 Debut
0:10 Fearless
0:21 Reputation
0:43 Speak Now
0:55 1989
1:03 Red
1:38 Midnights (Lavender Haze)
1:50 Folklore (Taylor/Moon) & Evermore (Ice Spice/ Saturn)
2:33 Lover
@jackyflozam12
Trae el vestidos similar al de los billboards ๐
@asadullaahmed9945
I was on this too
And it's the order of like its fearless, big reputation, and they said speak now
@marieannefebuquiran735
Iconic!
@oohsesejeong4769
Actually 0:10 is 1989 is you can read the roman numeral
@DouglasCowing
Karma is July 4th 1989 ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐โค
@soraslp
here after the news that Taylor owns ALL HER WORK!
@kated1068
Yasssss
@michaelbwalya8365
wait why?? what happened?
@jacobdavidsonmusic
I love how Taylor uses the light bulb as her reference to how she is still shining and not fading in the industry. And then how they explode because she is breaking records even after over a 15 years into her career. ICONIC.