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1) 3 is an American rock band formed in Woodstock, New York in 1994.
The band was founded as a three piece: Joey Eppard on Guitar and Lead Vocals, Josh Eppard on Drums and Chris Bittner on Bass. They came to the attention of Universal Records after well-received performances at the Woodstock festival in 1994, eventually getting signed in 1998, but following an unstable relationship with the label through its series of corporate mergers, the band was left with little prospect of releasing their album. Eventually, the band decided to release it on Planet Noise Records, a small indie label, and thenceforth managed themselves independently, until their 2005 signing with Metal Blade, on whose label they re-released Wake Pig in late 2005.
Their career has been marked by several line-up changes, most notably Josh Eppard's departure to join Coheed and Cambria, who are now regular touring partners. Chris Gartmann joined the band in 1999 to replace Josh on drums, along with Billy Riker on Guitars, who has remained with the band since. Chris Bittner left in 2001, and was temporarily replaced by Joe Cuchelo. In 2004, Daniel Grimsland took over bass duties.
The band have toured nationally several times, as well as appearing on radio stations throughout the United States. Joey Eppard also has an active solo career, and released a solo album, Been to the Future, in 2002.
When questioned about the band's name in an interview with Rock Something, Joey Eppard stated that they considered changing the name of the band several times, but always decided to keep the name 3. According to the same interview, the name of the band originally stems from Joey Eppard's own "fascination" with the number: "It is a reference to the construct of our reality as having predominantly 3 aspects. For example, we live in a 3 dimensional universe on the 3rd planet from the sun, experiencing time as past, present and future in a form that consists of mind, body and spirit."
The band themselves describe their music as "dark yet uplifting, spiritual without any connection to religion". Their music is punctuated by dark, sometimes incomprehensible lyrics, often rather detached from the accompanying music. Joey Eppard is considered a highly competent guitarist, with an unusual flamenco/slap hybrid guitar technique.
The band toured with the British progressive rock group Porcupine Tree on the "Fear of a Blank Planet" tour. Due to the influence of this tour, iTunes Music Store notes that people who buy the new Porcupine Tree album, Fear of a Blank Planet, have also bought Wake Pig. Since finishing the tour, the band have stated they are working on two new albums, one featuring all new material, and other consisting of older unreleased material.
2) THREE (or 3) was a Post-Hardcore band, that hailed from Washington, D.C.. The band formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1988.
3) 3 is a one-piece Italian industrial black metal band from Agrigento, Sicily, formed in 1992 by Kaos (Rosario Badalamenti). Four demos were released:
- Antichristian Kaos (2001)
- 666 Knives to the Son's Heart (2003)
- Onnipotenza III (2005)
- Santu Rusariu (2008)
3 broke out of a 3-year hiatus in 2008 to release Santu Rosariu; after that the project's now listed on the metal archives as 'split-up'.
4) 3 is another incarnation of the Emerson, Lake & Palmer family tree, formed in 1988. Keyboardist Keith Emerson and drummer Carl Palmer recruited American guitarist Robert Berry to take Greg Lake's usual place, and they recorded one album of synthesizer-laden progressive rock - "...to the Power of Three" - which received little commercial or critical notice.
Unsurprisingly, their music has elements of the characteristic ELP sound, but was criticised as less inventive and having a bland AOR flavour. After one album, To the Power of Three, 3 split up. Emerson & Palmer reunited with Greg Lake for 1992's Black Moon and Robert Berry would form the supergroup Alliance.
They did perform live, as "Emerson and Palmer" (Berry was onstage but unnamed), at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary concert in 1988, broadcast on HBO, but only performed a long medley instrumental set based around Fanfare for the Common Man, Leonard Bernstein's America, and Dave Brubeck's Blue Rondo, which later became an ELP encore in their 90s concerts. They did not perform any original ELP material without Lake, nor did they perform any 3 songs since the band's actual label was Geffen Records.
3 performed at live venues to support their album, sometime in 1988. The three studio musicians were sometimes augmented by Paul Keller on guitar and Jennifer Steele on backing vocals. Their setlist mainly consisted of material from their album, including "Runaway" and an extended jam version of the cover song "Eight Miles High". The group did a different arrangement of "Desde La Vida". The band did long instrumental jams based on music ELP covered including "Hoedown" & "Fanfare for the Common Man", but did not do any original ELP compositions. A long, elaborate cover of The Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love" was also included in the set.
Band members:
Keith Emerson - keyboards (1988–1989)
Robert Berry - lead vocals, guitars, bass (1988–1989)
Carl Palmer - drums, percussion (1988–1989)
Album page: To the Power of Three
2) a Dischord Records band featuring members of Egg Hunt and Gray Matter whose song Swann Street appears at the end of the DC punk documentary Salad Days
Wake Pig
3 Lyrics
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Where the earth and sky did blaze
And everywhere I'd run
The fire so high in the sky
Couldn't find the sun
Wake up, soldier
There's no dreams
Save them
Save yourself
To the last breath
Never forget you could be over
Now my heart and mind are one
I look down at the blood on the ground
Tell me what I've done
And everywhere I see
The fire so high in the sky
Now we can't get free
Wake up, soldier
There's no dreams
Left in the dark
God has called you home
To the last day
Ever the flame levers the spark
Beyond the static screen
The monster wields a dream
He knows he can't be seen
Behind the mask
Shadows seem to multiply
In the space where they'll never find time
For all across the universe
The uninvited guest
It's like an...
Wake up, soldier
There's no dreams
Left in the dark
Save them
Save yourself
To the last breath
Never forget you could be over
You could be over
What if nothing is something that you could be?
You could be over
You could be over
What if nothing is something that you could be?
You could be over
The song "Wake Pig" by the band 3 is a thought-provoking exploration of the state of the human mind and the risks involved with losing control of one's thoughts and emotions. The opening lyrics describe a dream-like state where the world is consumed by fire and the sun cannot be found. The use of fire as a symbol is powerful here, representing passion, destruction, and rebirth. The dream-state ends abruptly with the title phrase "Wake up, soldier," bringing the listener back to reality and emphasizing the importance of staying grounded.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a more personal and introspective tone. The singer questions their actions and the blood they see on the ground, asking "tell me what I've done". The repetition of the phrase "the fire so high in the sky" further emphasizes the chaotic and emotional state of the singer's mind. But there's no solace to be found - even the sky is blanketed in flames, representing an all-encompassing feeling of being trapped and powerless.
The final verse brings in a sense of danger, with the singer referencing a "monster" that "wields a dream" and can't be seen behind a mask. This alludes to the idea that sometimes we can be our own worst enemies or fall prey to external pressures that threaten our mental wellbeing. The song ends with a final reminder to "never forget you could be over" - a stark warning of the fragility of life and the importance of staying grounded and maintaining perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dreaming of this place
I imagined a place where nature and sky were aflame, and no matter where I ran, the flames always obscured the sun.
Wake up, soldier
Pay attention, the dream has ended and reality has returned.
There's no dreams
There are no more fantasies, no more illusions. You must face life head-on.
Left in the dark
You are now in the harsh reality of the present, without any illusions to sustain you.
Save them
Keep your dreams alive and don't let them fade away entirely.
Save yourself
Take care of yourself, protect yourself.
To the last breath
Do whatever it takes to keep your dreams and your life going until your dying moments.
Never forget you could be over
Be aware that life is fragile, and it can end at any time, without warning.
Now my heart and mind are one
I have come to terms with reality and my emotions, and I am at peace with both.
I look down at the blood on the ground
I regret what I have done and can see the evidence of my actions around me.
Tell me what I've done
I am confused and seeking answers regarding my own behaviour and actions.
Now we can't get free
We are now trapped, there is no way out of our current situation.
God has called you home
In the end, we must all return to our creator or source.
To the last day
Until the very end of our lives, we must endure whatever comes our way.
Ever the flame levers the spark
The smallest action or event can ignite a larger reaction, just as a tiny spark can kindle a great flame.
Beyond the static screen
Some things are not visible or audible, they exist only beyond our senses.
The monster wields a dream
The thing we fear the most often stems from our own imagination or wild fantasies.
He knows he can't be seen
The monster or fear we harbour is often hidden and elusively hard to face.
Behind the mask
The thing we fear the most is sometimes hidden behind a deceptive façade.
Shadows seem to multiply
Our fears or uncertainties seem to grow exponentially in the dark and in our minds.
In the space where they'll never find time
In the moments of apprehension, time seems insignificant, and the situation seems eternal.
For all across the universe
The shadows are ubiquitous, present throughout the universe, no matter the time and space.
The uninvited guest
Our fears are often unwelcomed, haunting or unwanted presences in our minds.
It's like an...
It's difficult to put into words, but it's something that exists and is hard to ignore.
What if nothing is something that you could be?
It's possible that what we perceive as nothing could be something in disguise, invisible or incomprehensible to us.
You could be over
Life is fleeting and fragile, and it could end at any time, so live each day to the fullest.
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It's been 10 years but still love this song WRONG TURN!!!
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