The group initially sent a demo to Equal Vision Records and a representative from the label flew out immediately to sign the group. Since the release of Right Now You're in the Best of Hands..., the band has toured the United States extensively headlining & opening for other major acts such as Coheed and Cambria. The group quickly gained attention from fans and fellow musicians as well. The group is also known for their high-energy stage show most notably by Marc Paffi (Vocals), who is known to move around the stage frantically during performances. Most of the band members also switched playing instruments during their sets, which was a regular occasion. The group is named after the Chris Bachelder book and also the old hypothetical "who would win in a fight between a bear and a shark?" though it has also been circulated that the band's name comes from the shape of Michigan; colloquially, it is said to look like a bear fighting a shark.
On December 21, 2005 the band posted on their website that they decided to call it quits. Although the band didn't cite any specific reason for the break up John Gaviglio was featured in the December issue of Alternative Press where he did an op-ed piece on the hardships of touring extensively. The band has also been very vocal that they didn't like their touring conditions.
Members
* Marc Paffi – vocals, guitar, keyboards
* Derek Kiesgen – guitar, bass
* Mike Muldoon – guitar, bass, keyboards
* John Gaviglio – guitar, bass, vocals
* Ashley Horak – drums
Former members
* Brandon Moss – drums
* David "Spitsticks" – drums
Mike Muldoon and John Gaviglio together with help of Mark Maynard have started a new band project called Cannons, centralized in Brooklyn.
Right Now, You're in the Best of Hands... and Terrorhawk were released on vinyl by Friction Records, with Right Now, You're in the Best of Hands included two previously unreleased tracks, California Hot Seat (originally heard on the (1653 EP) and June 7. Also, a special picture disc version of Terrorhawk was released, with artwork by Jeff VandenBerg.
Marc Paffi recorded vocals for the song 1999 on the band If He Dies He Dies release Conquistador on Friction Records.
Marc Paffi, Mike Muldoon, and Brandon Moss have started a new band together called Champions of History.
Brandon Moss is also a member of the band Bars of Gold and Wildcatting. In addition to Wildcatting, Brandon Moss also plays horns in Don't Stand So Close To Me, a jazz/fusion ensemble that mixes solid hits from The Police.
John Gaviglio currently plays in Matthew Dear's Big Hands.
Marc Paffi is also lead singer of Bars Of Gold.
Michigan
Bear vs. Shark Lyrics
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It's not that hard
Inside communication I stare deep in silent concentration
As I focus on the base of your neck
It's these things that make the changes so easy to forget
It seems you walked away in perfect time
We don't need to drink blood to know what it tastes like
Fallen prey taken down
This flent locked rifle has been locked up and spend
And drive in pits of silent concentration
It's this vow of silence that has moved me so far away
Budget myself
I'm trying to stay now
Out of sight means out of mind
The lyrics to Bear Vs. Shark's "Michigan" are complex, and require some interpretation. The song seems to be exploring the idea of distance and communication. The first verse describes a moment of intense focus on someone else, as the singer stares at the base of their neck. However, despite the intensity of the moment, the singer also acknowledges that it's easy for things to change and for feelings to fade. The second verse delves deeper into this idea of change and distance, with the lines "This vow of silence has moved me so far away" suggesting that a lack of communication has caused a physical and emotional distance between two people.
Overall, the song seems to be grappling with the idea of how we connect with others and how we maintain those connections over time. The intense moments of focus and communication are contrasted with the idea that distance can cause those connections to wither away. The title "Michigan" is interesting as well, as it suggests a connection to a specific place - perhaps the distance between two people is not just physical, but also rooted in their respective locations and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Oceanside boulevard
Starting from the first line of the song, the singer is pointing towards the Oceanside boulevard. He wants to highlight the location.
It's not that hard
The second line of the song means that the things he may desire or want are not that hard to achieve.
Inside communication I stare deep in silent concentration
This line means he shares his thoughts silently about the communication between two people or a group of people to come up with an effective way of communication.
As I focus on the base of your neck
He talks about focusing on physical or non-physical sensations in this line.
It's these things that make the changes so easy to forget
The things that he focuses on are usually ignored or forgotten by others, and that helps bring changes unnoticed.
It seems you walked away in perfect time
This line probably means that someone walked away at the right moment.
We don't need to drink blood to know what it tastes like
The line talks about a generalization that one doesn’t need to experience or do everything to understand it.
And I can watch you from a distant observation tower
This line refers to him watching someone from afar, trying to know their intentions or listen to conversations that are not meant for him.
Fallen prey taken down
Someone or something has become prey, and it is taken down for an advantage in this line.
This flent locked rifle has been locked up and spend
He refers to a locked-up rifle that has been fixed up.
And drive in pits of silent concentration
He is probably talking about driving while concentrating on certain thoughts or issues.
It's this vow of silence that has moved me so far away
The vow of silence he took has led him to move away from a situation or a place.
Budget myself
He is trying to limit his expenses or his demands in this line.
I'm trying to stay now
He is trying to maintain or stay in a specific situation or place.
Out of sight means out of mind
This line has become a common phrase that means when someone is not seen or talked about, they are easily forgotten.
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This song is fucking awesome! Just like the band! 🖤🖤🖤