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.
Frozen
Celldweller Lyrics
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It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I can see a frozen point in time
Tongue of fire tracing lips outline
Where frozen breath originates
With one motion of her waiting eyes
She strips everything away
This one moment is intensified
And colors all fade to grey
I am in the only place that i want to be
Though we know that it ends eventually
But it's alright because right now we're frozen
"I want to forget mistakes they've helped me make
It's better to be broken than to break"
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I can see a frozen point in time
That is easy to retrace
Light and darkness are both intertwined
The elements are in their place with
One motion of her wanting mind
The real world begins to fade
And all the hateful things I have become
Temporarily go away
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I'll take you anwhere you want to go
Far from anything that feels like home (lets go)
You are anyone I want to be (it's here and now, and now it's only you and me)
It's never enough (mmm that's true)
I want to stay here (yeah, and I do too)
Breakin' it down(takin' it down)
With smell (smell), touch(touch, taste (taste), sight (sight), and sound (sound)
How long will I be here without you near because I'm so cold
Break them first or I'll get broken is not what I was told, now I'm so cold
I'm so cold
So cold
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
The lyrics of Celldweller's "Frozen" describe a surreal and otherworldly experience where the singer is lost in a synthetic ecstasy. The song uses vivid imagery to describe an intimate encounter with someone who seems to exist only in a frozen point in time. This experience frees the singer from the real world and its troubles, and allows him to fully focus on the present moment.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song by describing the singer's detachment from reality. He is in a "fantasy" that "seems so real to me," suggesting that he is losing touch with what is truly real. The "synthetic ecstasy" and "fading memory" reinforce this idea of an experience that is not entirely concrete.
In the chorus, the singer describes the frozen point in time where he is consumed by his desire for the person with him. The colors of the world "fade to grey," as he loses touch with reality and is swept away by his emotions. He acknowledges that the moment is fleeting, and that he must enjoy it while it lasts.
In the bridge, the singer expresses a desire to forget his mistakes and remain in this moment forever. However, he acknowledges that this is impossible, and that he must eventually return to the real world.
Overall, "Frozen" is a song about escapism and the intense emotional experiences that can come with it. The song explores the fleeting nature of these experiences and the difficulty of returning to reality afterwards.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside this fantasy
The singer is in a make-believe world or a dream-like state.
It seems so real to me
The fantasy is so convincing that it feels like reality to the singer.
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
The singer experiences intense pleasure when they are intimate with their partner.
True life behind a wall
The real world is hidden from the artist in this fantasy or dream state.
Where men and angels fall
Even powerful beings like men and angels can be vulnerable in this fantasy world.
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
Memories from the real world become less vivid and real when the singer is lost in this fantasy state.
I can see a frozen point in time
The singer can imagine a specific moment in time that is frozen in their mind.
Where her figure still awaits
The artist can remember their partner's appearance in this frozen moment.
Tongue of fire tracing lips outline
The artist remembers the sensation of kissing their partner in this frozen moment.
Where frozen breath originates
The artist can recall the cold feeling of breathing in this frozen moment.
With one motion of her waiting eyes
The singer is captivated by their partner's gaze in this frozen moment.
She strips everything away
The artist's partner makes them forget everything else when they look into their eyes.
This one moment is intensified
The frozen moment becomes even more powerful in the singer's memory.
And colors all fade to grey
The singer's world seems less colorful and vibrant compared to this frozen moment.
I am in the only place that i want to be
The singer is content and fulfilled in this fantasy state.
Though we know that it ends eventually
The artist is aware that this fantasy cannot last forever.
But it's alright because right now we're frozen
The artist is happy to just enjoy this moment, even though they know it will end eventually.
I want to forget mistakes they've helped me make
The singer wants to forget past mistakes that their partner has helped them make.
It's better to be broken than to break
The singer believes it's better to be hurt than to hurt someone else.
That is easy to retrace
The frozen moment is easy to remember and relive in the artist's mind.
Light and darkness are both intertwined
This frozen moment contains both good and bad memories.
The elements are in their place with
The different sensations of touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound all come together in the frozen moment.
One motion of her wanting mind
The singer's partner can control their thoughts and emotions in this frozen moment.
The real world begins to fade
The artist is losing touch with reality as they become more engrossed in this fantasy world.
And all the hateful things I have become
The singer has negative traits or memories that they want to forget in this fantasy world.
Temporarily go away
The negative traits or memories are gone for the time being, but will return when the fantasy ends.
I'll take you anwhere you want to go
The singer is willing to explore their partner's desires and fantasies.
Far from anything that feels like home (lets go)
The artist wants to escape from the familiarity and mundanity of everyday life.
You are anyone I want to be (it's here and now, and now it's only you and me)
The artist is so in love with and committed to their partner that they want to be just like them.
It's never enough (mmm that's true)
The singer always wants more of this fantasy world and their partner.
I want to stay here (yeah, and I do too)
The singer and their partner both want to stay in this dream world forever.
Breakin' it down(takin' it down)
The artist and their partner are destructively indulging in this fantasy world.
With smell (smell), touch(touch, taste (taste), sight (sight), and sound (sound)
The artist is experiencing each of the five senses during this fantasy moment.
How long will I be here without you near because I'm so cold
The artist is afraid of being alone and lost without their partner in this fantasy world.
Break them first or I'll get broken is not what I was told, now I'm so cold
The singer is realizing that they don't want to hurt other people the way they have been hurt.
So cold
The artist is lonely and feeling the absence of their partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Ciccone, Patrick Leonard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GallinaMortaa
Lyrics
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I can see a frozen point in time
Where her figure still awaits
Tongue of fire tracing lips outline
Where frozen breath originates
With one motion of her waiting eyes
She strips everything away
This one moment is intensified
And colors all fade to grey
I am in the only place that i want to be
Though we know that it ends eventually
But it's alright because right now we're frozen
"I want to forget mistakes they've helped me make
It's better to be broken than to break"
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I can see a frozen point in time
That is easy to retrace
Light and darkness are both intertwined
The elements are in their place with
One motion of her wanting mind
The real world begins to fade
And all the hateful things I have become
Temporarily go away
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I'll take you anywhere you want to go
Far from anything that feels like home (lets go)
You are anyone I want to be (it's here and now, and now it's only you and me)
It's never enough (mmm that's true)
I want to stay here (yeah, and I do too)
Breakin' it down(takin' it down)
With smell (smell), touch(touch, taste (taste), sight (sight), and sound (sound)
How long will I be here without you near because I'm so cold
Break them first or I'll get broken is not what I was told, now I'm so cold
I'm so cold
So cold
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
@firstprimehunter
I feel like people overlook the meaning of this song and only see it as "that funny sex song". Like if you look closely (okay probably not too close the lyrics are right there) it's actually kinda sad. It's about an addiction. Not just to sex, but to the fantasy of being with someone. I like to think of this as a great companion piece to "welcome to the end" (and yes I put an overly long analysis on that video too...). This song is almost like the excitement of a new fantasy. Of escaping the lonely "cold" life outside and pretending to be someone else, and be with someone else.
Towards the end the narrator seems to realize how fucked up it all is,
"how long will I be here without you here because I am so cold! "Break them first or I'll get broken" is not what I was told
Now I'm so cold"
I think this shows it's about a breakup. But the singer initiated it. He broke up with her because he thought she would break up with him first. But now he's lonely because of it. thus, the fantasy.
Isolation is another theme that shows up in a lot of these songs, I'd even argue that isolation is the main theme of the whole album.
"better to be broken than to break."
or, better to isolate yourself from others than to continually get hurt by them.
@GallinaMortaa
Lyrics
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I can see a frozen point in time
Where her figure still awaits
Tongue of fire tracing lips outline
Where frozen breath originates
With one motion of her waiting eyes
She strips everything away
This one moment is intensified
And colors all fade to grey
I am in the only place that i want to be
Though we know that it ends eventually
But it's alright because right now we're frozen
"I want to forget mistakes they've helped me make
It's better to be broken than to break"
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I can see a frozen point in time
That is easy to retrace
Light and darkness are both intertwined
The elements are in their place with
One motion of her wanting mind
The real world begins to fade
And all the hateful things I have become
Temporarily go away
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
I'll take you anywhere you want to go
Far from anything that feels like home (lets go)
You are anyone I want to be (it's here and now, and now it's only you and me)
It's never enough (mmm that's true)
I want to stay here (yeah, and I do too)
Breakin' it down(takin' it down)
With smell (smell), touch(touch, taste (taste), sight (sight), and sound (sound)
How long will I be here without you near because I'm so cold
Break them first or I'll get broken is not what I was told, now I'm so cold
I'm so cold
So cold
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
Inside this fantasy
It seems so real to me
Synthetic ecstasy, when her legs are open
True life behind a wall
Where men and angels fall
A fading memory, when my mind is frozen
@alexandreneves445
This album is the one which I can say is the only one I have listened over and over for around 18 years. I simply can't get enough of it!
Been a Celldweller fan since 2003!!
@sixtyfivekills4543
I've been listening to this for around 8 years, and I still didn't get bored of it. It's amazing.
@ddxinthehouse
i grew up listening to them too. you have good taste.
@mesmerized_music
these are rooking numbers, I'm on it since 2006
@Hawdkoah
@@mesmerized_music I've been here since 2004 when I could only hear 30 second snippets on the iTunes music store.
@mesmerized_music
@@Hawdkoah you're true legend
@z3us_81
I guess this song can bring about a lot of MOTIVATION
@firstprimehunter
I feel like people overlook the meaning of this song and only see it as "that funny sex song". Like if you look closely (okay probably not too close the lyrics are right there) it's actually kinda sad. It's about an addiction. Not just to sex, but to the fantasy of being with someone. I like to think of this as a great companion piece to "welcome to the end" (and yes I put an overly long analysis on that video too...). This song is almost like the excitement of a new fantasy. Of escaping the lonely "cold" life outside and pretending to be someone else, and be with someone else.
Towards the end the narrator seems to realize how fucked up it all is,
"how long will I be here without you here because I am so cold! "Break them first or I'll get broken" is not what I was told
Now I'm so cold"
I think this shows it's about a breakup. But the singer initiated it. He broke up with her because he thought she would break up with him first. But now he's lonely because of it. thus, the fantasy.
Isolation is another theme that shows up in a lot of these songs, I'd even argue that isolation is the main theme of the whole album.
"better to be broken than to break."
or, better to isolate yourself from others than to continually get hurt by them.
@ratlinggull2223
The funny sex song is Heart On, not this.