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1) Ancestors is a five-piece metal ensemble residing in Los Angeles.
Justin Maranga, Nick Long and Brandon Pierce began a three-piece project in the summer of 2006; afterwards, the band added Englishman Chico Foley, who had met Brandon shortly after taking up what was at the time a temporary residence in Los Angeles. The band later added Jason Christopher Watkins as a member. They released their debut in Europe in April 2008 on North Atlantic Sound, a division of Tee Pee Records; and in August 2008 in the United States on Tee Pee Records. Artwork for the record was produced by Arik Roper, who has also worked with Sleep, High on Fire, and Earth.
In October 2009 the band released their second album, Of Sound Mind on Tee Pee Records. The double LP was produced by the band and Pete Lyman while the artwork was done by Derek Albeck. It featured cameo performances by David Scott Stone (Melvins, Unwound, Slug), Sera Timms (Black Math Horseman) and cellist Ramiro Zapata. In 2010 the band parted ways with Chico Foley, and synth/guitar player Matt Barks joined the band in his place. They entered the studio in early 2011 to record the Invisible White EP, which was released on June 26, 2011 via Tee Pee Records. The EP was produced by Kenny Woods.
Ancestors have been influenced by progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and heavier stoner rock and doom metal. They have also tried to implement an amount of experimental music and musique concrète influence. However, despite their influences, they never set out to have any specific sound when they write music. Ancestors create mighty, modern music that dovetails innovative arrangement, crushing primordial riff interplay and melodic instrumental passages with textural atmospherics. With both thunderous roar and expansive communiqué, Ancestors are proving to be a quickly-emerging force of musical power and creativity.
2) Ancestors is the experimental black metal/ punk project of Mark McCoy.
3) A Canadian outfit from Toronto, Ontario
4) Ancestors is R.A.C. band from Slovakia
5) Ancestors was a R.A.C. band from Sweden.
6) Jordan Castro, Courtney Plumley along with instruments, in Ohio.
7) Ancestors is a hardcore band from Waterloo, Iowa.
Whispers
Ancestors Lyrics
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Less walked on, forsaken, betcha beat breakin'
Breads we be bakin' but it takes dough though
So songs we kneed so slow no move fakin'
This Bicasso the next level
Penetrated thru the outer crust in a wood shed
Let go of the baggage on my shoulders, now I feel good
My neighborhood switched, I'm in the hills now
This nest ain't my roost I got that hot handed
I'm bout to shake em, I'm bout to shake em,
Collect them dividends
Giv
e back to my community, that's where my heart lives
The lyrics of Ancestors' song "Whispers" depict the artist's journey of choosing the road less traveled, the struggle and hard work required along the way, and ultimately finding a sense of peace and purpose. The opening line "get twisted" could be interpreted as a call to rethink traditional ways of living and pursuing dreams. The reference to the path less taken and forsaken implies that the artist has chosen a more challenging but ultimately rewarding path.
The next few lines of the song tackle the subject of hard work and perseverance. The phrase "breads we be bakin' but it takes dough though" can be interpreted as a symbol for the hard work required to achieve success. The artist acknowledges that progress may be slow, but there is no room for faking it. This emphasis on authenticity reinforces the idea that the artist is not interested in conforming to norms or following trends.
Line by Line Meaning
Get twisted, I choose the path less taken
I have deliberately chosen a less popular and less traveled route, which may involve doing things differently or outside the norm.
Less walked on, forsaken, betcha beat breakin'
This path I have chosen is not well trodden and may have been neglected or abandoned, but I am confident and determined to succeed despite the challenges.
Breads we be bakin' but it takes dough though
Although we have ideas and creativity, to turn them into reality and make them successful, we need resources and investments.
So songs we kneed so slow no move fakin'
We take our time and put genuine effort into creating our music, avoiding any imitation or superficiality.
This Bicasso the next level
Our artistic abilities and music are at a superior level, surpassing others in our field.
Penetrated thru the outer crust in a wood shed
Our music has broken barriers and penetrated through to deeper levels, even in the humble and rustic setting of a wood shed.
Let go of the baggage on my shoulders, now I feel good
I have let go of past burdens and negativity and now feel liberated and contented.
My neighborhood switched, I'm in the hills now
I have moved to a better and more prosperous area, leaving behind my old neighborhood.
But not quite how I planned it,
Although my present situation is preferable, it did not turn out exactly as I had envisioned.
This nest ain't my roost I got that hot handed
I am not content to just stay where I am, but am ambitious and motivated to reach higher and evolve further.
I'm bout to shake em, I'm bout to shake em,
I am going to make an impact and shake things up in the industry or community.
Collect them dividends
I expect to reap the rewards and benefits of my hard work and dedication.
Given all that I can give for what they been given
I am willing to share my talents and music with others, giving back to the community and those who have supported me along the way.
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Anny Smith
this is incredible.
Maxime Fardoux
Great band !
monomaniahomicida
The singer is not in tune sometimes. Still fucking amazing, one of the albums of the year
Kevin McAllister
Reminds me of Opeth a little, just different vocals and way more progressive. I think It's because Opeth and Ancestors have that Floyd-esqe feel to them.
ApolloMemories
I guess this is a heavily Swans inspired band
mescaliiiiine
and now three, d'uh.
Dean Cole
Doesn't remind me of any fucker, just immense music
Garrett Perine
its two you jagoff
ChannelDead
one person has no taste in music....
Nick Talope
and we totally don't fucking care