In 2003, Klayton independently released the self-titled debut Celldweller album, and reached 17 on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart. The album garnered Top 40 Metal Radio charting, and the track “I Believe You” reached 11 on the R&R Alternative Specialty Show Chart. The debut album also received 7 awards at the 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards, including: Producer of the Year and Album of the Year. Guest appearances included Jarrod Montague of Taproot and mixes by Ben Grosse and Grant Mohrman.
During Summer ‘06, Klayton co-wrote and performed the Theme Song to long-time friend Criss Angel’s A&E Television Show Mindfreak, co-produced the Mindfreak CD Soundtrack, created a remix to, co-starred in a music video for the theme song, and also made a cameo appearance on a Mindfreak episode. Incidently, Criss Angel was the one to dub Scott "Klay" because of his ability to shape sound as a sculptor molds clay.
Klayton’s fierce electronic programming & production skills have captured the minds of the electronic music world as seen in the full page feature of the February ‘06 edition of Keyboard Magazine and a recent appearance for Apple Computer’s Logic Pro audio software at Remix Hotel LA. Klayton has also received special attention from EQ Magazine & Keyboard Magazine as co-sponsors of the Celldweller Remix Competition v2.0 - Take It & Break It. The Take It and Break It competition is still on going, with voting on round 3 scheduled to end on Feb. 13th. CDs with the finalist and winning mixes are currently available (see information below).
Klayton has also captured the interest of the Film/TV industry after having licensed every track from the Debut Celldweller album. Credits include: “Spider-man 3 ”, “Doom”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, and many other notables. Though his new album has yet to be released, he had already licensed "Birthright", the first single for that album, to Warner Brothers for usage in the Speedracer original trailer, www.speedracerthemovie.com. Birthright is currently available for free download from the Fixt Music Store, store.fixtmusic.com .
The Celldweller live show is a fusion of performance art, rave culture, and the raw energy of a rock show, entirely synchronized to projected video. Brought to life by members Klayton (Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Eyris, Programming), Dale Van Norman (Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals), Kem (Bass, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals) and Cais (Acoustic & Electronic Drums and Percussion) the show is driven by multi-instrumental performances, including mass percussion ensembles with the incorporation of trance/electronic elements.
Klayton is currently preparing the next Celldweller release, which promises to be another effort towards breaking stereotypical genre boundaries. The new album will feature a cover version of the Bee Gee’s hit “Tragedy” along with new tracks “Louder Than Words,” “Blackstar,” “The Lucky One,” and “So Long Sentiment.” With each track, Klayton continues to redefine the Celldweller vision, while maintaining his signature sound. The album was slated for a 2008 release.
Celldweller is endorsed by Fixt Clothing, Mesa Boogie, FabFilter, Firewire Strings, Native Instruments, M-Audio, Cakewalk, Rusk & Korg.
Eon
Celldweller Lyrics
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(Now I'm pushing through)
(I'm pushing through face)
I'm pushing through face-down
I'm pushing through face - down
I'm pacing inside this empty room
Told to wait til my life's withdrawn
It's a waste and I won't wait another Eon
Endless night
Long for light
My head against this tomb
And pushing through
I'm pushing through
Face-down and pushing through
Trapped and isolated
Time is dislocated
Eternity is what a moment seems
When I can't feel anything
Erasing my final memories
They won't stop til my whole life's gone
Uneasy, I wait for normality
It's a waste and I won't wait another Eon
Endless night
Long for light
My head against this tomb
And pushing through
I'm pushing through
Face-down and pushing through
Trapped and isolated
Time is dislocated
Eternity is what a moment seems
When I can't feel anything
When life is gone without a trace
And hope is lost in time's embrace
I won't wait or hesitate
'Cause I'm pushing through face-down
I won't wait or hesitate
'Cause I'm pushing through
If time's a song, I won't wait for its reprise
I am done wishing farewells and goodbyes
I won't let this place overshadow my birthright
I won't wait another Eon
Impatiently, I'm cutting through the earth in front of me
Bone on stone, blood and sweat married
Can't hear the voice that whispers fears when my heart is pounding in my ears
All I see in my mind is not what I've left behind
But all the things I've been missing in that lost Eon
Endless night
Long for light
My head against this tomb
And pushing through
Trapped and isolated
Time is dislocated
Eternity is what a moment seems
When I am lost inside this dream
When I can't speak and I can't scream
And I can't feel anything
Face-down and pushing through
The lyrics of "Eon" by Celldweller speak of a person who is trapped and isolated inside an empty room, waiting for their life to end. They feel uneasy as they wait anxiously for normality, but time seems to be dislocated and endless, and they cannot feel anything. The singer mentions how they won't wait another Eon and that they are pushing through it face-down. They try to cut through the earth in front of them, through blood and sweat, hoping to escape the emptiness and isolation that surrounds them. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and impatience to escape from this situation.
The lyrics heavily rely on metaphors and symbolism to convey the message of the song. The empty room represents the emptiness that the singer feels inside, and the tomb represents death and the end of life. The line, "When life is gone without a trace, and hope is lost in time's embrace," emphasizes the feeling of hopelessness and the fear of being forgotten after death. The motif of pushing through, face-down, shows the resilience and determination of the singer to keep going and escape the emptiness they feel.
In conclusion, "Eon" is a song that portrays the desperation that comes with isolation and emptiness. The lyrics speak of a person's will to keep going, despite everything, and the determination to escape from the darkness that surrounds them. The song can be interpreted as a reminder to keep pushing on, even in the darkest moments, and to never lose hope.
Line by Line Meaning
(Now I'm pushing, I'm pushing)
I am motivated and determined to move forward.
(Now I'm pushing through)
I am persevering through difficulties and obstacles.
(I'm pushing through face)
I am pushing forward despite being faced with adversity.
I'm pushing through face-down
I am committed to pushing through difficulties, even if it requires me to move forward while feeling defeated.
I'm pacing inside this empty room
I am restless in my current situation and looking for a way out.
Told to wait til my life's withdrawn
I have been instructed to remain inactive until the end of my life.
Uneasy, I'm waiting here anxiously
I am feeling uncertain and uncomfortable while waiting for something to happen.
It's a waste and I won't wait another Eon
I refuse to waste any more time waiting for something to happen and will take action to move forward.
Endless night
A period of darkness and despair.
Long for light
Desire to find hope and positivity in a difficult situation.
My head against this tomb
I am trapped and struggling to find a way out of a hopeless situation.
And pushing through
I am persevering and not giving up despite the challenges I face.
Trapped and isolated
I am alone and unable to escape my current situation.
Time is dislocated
Time seems distorted or unnaturally prolonged.
Eternity is what a moment seems
Time feels never-ending and stretches on forever.
When I can't feel anything
I am numb to my surroundings and emotions.
Erasing my final memories
I am losing all memory of my past as I move towards the end of my life.
They won't stop til my whole life's gone
Time and the end of life are inevitable and ongoing.
Uneasy, I wait for normality
I am uncomfortable in my current situation and seeking a return to normalcy.
'Cause I'm pushing through face-down
I am determined to persevere despite feeling defeated and hopeless.
If time's a song, I won't wait for its reprise
I will not wait for a repeated cycle of negativity and pain in my life, but instead take action to move forward.
I am done wishing farewells and goodbyes
I am done with saying goodbye to people or things that I have lost and moving on.
I won't let this place overshadow my birthright
I refuse to let my current situation and struggles define me or limit me from achieving my goals.
Impatiently, I'm cutting through the earth in front of me
I am eager and determined to break free from my current situation.
Bone on stone, blood and sweat married
I am willing to work hard and persevere through pain and sacrifice to achieve my goals.
Can't hear the voice that whispers fears when my heart is pounding in my ears
I am so focused on my goals that I am not listening to the negative thoughts and fears that are holding me back.
All I see in my mind is not what I've left behind
I am focused on moving forward and not dwelling on my past experiences.
But all the things I've been missing in that lost Eon
I am thinking about all the things I have missed out on due to being trapped in a hopeless situation for too long.
When I am lost inside this dream
I am struggling with my sense of reality and hopelessness in my current situation.
When I can't speak and I can't scream
I am feeling silenced and unable to express myself or my emotions.
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Klayton
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@Galatv_
CELDWELLER - EON 6 . 30
(Now I'm pushing, I'm pushing)
(Now I'm pushing through)
(I'm pushing through face)
I'm pushing through face-down
I'm pushing through face - down
I'm pacing inside this empty room
Told to wait til my life's withdrawn
Uneasy, I'm waiting here anxiously
It's a waste and I won't wait another Eon
Endless night
Long for light
My head against this tomb
And pushing through
I'm pushing through
Face-down and pushing through
Trapped and isolated
Time is dislocated
Eternity is what a moment seems
When I can't feel anything
Erasing my final memories
They won't stop til my whole life's gone
Uneasy, I wait for normality
It's a waste and I won't wait another Eon
Endless night
Long for light
My head against this tomb
And pushing through
I'm pushing through
Face-down and pushing through
Trapped and isolated
Time is dislocated
Eternity is what a moment seems
When I can't feel anything
When life is gone without a trace
And hope is lost in time's embrace
I won't wait or hesitate
'Cause I'm pushing through face-down
I won't wait or hesitate
'Cause I'm pushing through
If time's a song, I won't wait for its reprise
I am done wishing farewells and goodbyes
I won't let this place overshadow my birthright
I won't wait another Eon
Impatiently, I'm cutting through the earth in front of me
Bone on stone, blood and sweat married
Can't hear the voice that whispers fears when my heart is pounding in my ears
All I see in my mind is not what I've left behind
But all the things I've been missing in that lost Eon
Endless night
Long for light
My head against this tomb
And pushing through
Trapped and isolated
Time is dislocated
Eternity is what a moment seems
When I am lost inside this dream
When I can't speak and I can't scream
And I can't feel anything
Face-down and pushing through
@xTruthxWithinx
3:33 that part is so good!
@iSimplist
best part of the track imo!!! i love that part , many times i put it on repeat from that moment , i would love an extended version with more lyrics from there after etc
@S745
One of the best part OVERALL
@SOLIDOLDSNAKE1
This is my favorite song by Klayton. I remeber playing Dead Rising 2 sometime after last Christmas, and I fought this hippie boss. The music (this song) sounded awesome, and before even beating the boss, I immediatly got on my laptop and looked it up. I found out about Celldweller that day. It sounded different than most music I listened to, but I quickly grew to love celldweller, and I've listened to his songs countless times.
@cryptocrane1897
Brandon
@ParanointDE
I found "I believe you" by him at spotify. found out later it was in dead rising 2 too... need to play it sometime.
@17joren
Dude same with getting hooked on his different sound. I was in high school and had been enjoying both rock and electronica, so finding this amazing fusion was like nirvana (not the band).
@entertainmentgamer1992
@@17joren i rememeber Data Stream he had another band calldd Scan Droid
@minneeagle
Shaggy’s years after the Mystery Gang fell apart looked very grim.
@NickiCorset
Opening makes a great ringtone. It never fails to scare the shit out of me when someone calls at the crack of dawn.