History
Founded by three former members of the groundbreaking Boston band Think Tree, Count Zero recorded their debut CD "Affluenza" in 1996. With the addition of a full-time bassist and keyboardist, they played their first show in March of '96 at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA, and have been entertaining an expanding congregation of devoted fans ever since.
Personnel
Peter Moore: vocals
Will Ragano: guitars
Eric Paull: drums
Izzy Maxwell: bass
Joel Simches: keyboards
Sound
An obsessively creative mashing of many classic and modern styles of popular music are found in any given Count Zero song, from retro-groove to indie-rock to electronic pop to country twang. Raw sounds intermingle with lush Radiohead-esque orchestrations and unexpected sound/sample manipulations, affording a unique listening experience known for grabbing even the most jaded ears. Their distinctive sound combines the flair for melody and complexity of Flaming Lips and later Blur, the brains of Talking Heads/ Brian Eno and the raw power of Zeppelin and Sly Stone.
Why you should care
• They tastefully present inordinately infectious melodies
• They ingeniously engineer durable, socially-observant yet heartfelt lyrics
• They create sophisticated, yet unpretentious arrangements
• Their live performances are vigorous, exuberant and challenging
• They probably won't go away........ever
What they are up to
Count Zero toured North America with The Dresden Dolls for six weeks in the Fall of 2004 to much acclaim. Their most recent release (their 3rd CD) Little Minds is a melody-riddled songfest, with lilting, melancholic lap-steel intermingling with an array of exotic synths, samples, odd turns and intense beats. With songs on both Guitar Hero 1 & 2 (one of the most popular video games in recent history), their fanbase is growing quickly.
GENERATION
Count Zero Lyrics
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and get your hands untied!
Greet my generation
with yer arms open wide!
Yeah, meet my generation
We feed our morals no pride.
Meet my generation
We don't take our quarrels outside.
"Fomp Fomp Fomp, biddle-ee-bomp bomp."
Meet my generation
If we're pissed we'll say.
We won't bottle it 'til it comes out
some convoluted way.
My generation
has thrown that crap behind.
We tolerate most any faith,
any state of mind.
Meet my generation.
Please, ma'am just the facts.
We feel no need to spill no seed
but Truth upon these tracks.
Yeah, meet my generation
We don't fall in love with things.
Instead we save our soul to crave the gold
in human beings.
(let me hear ya say)
"Fomp Fomp Fomp, biddle-ee-bomp bomp."
My generation
don't believe the hype.
We've seen too many false prophets
crowned in forty-point type.
My generation,
we're through playing cool.
We follow no bland recipes,
make up our own rules.
The song "Generation" by Count Zero is a statement from a generation that is tired of the societal norms of the past and wants to live life on their own terms. The lyrics catch on to the wave of the then-recent upsurge in youth culture and rebellion against popular tastes and beliefs. The song talks about throwing out the old ways of keeping quiet and bottling up emotions, and the new way of speaking up and expressing themselves.
The lyrics also speak to the idea that this generation is open to diversity in all forms, whether it be faith or state of mind, and that they believe in the value of human connections over material possessions. The song charges the listener to bring open arms to meet the members of this generation rather than clinging onto old prejudices and outdated beliefs. The lyrics are full of the enthusiasm and optimism of youth, charged by the need for change.
* Count Zero's "Generation" was featured as the theme song for the MTV series "Spyder Games" in 2001.
* The song was also used in the 2001 film "The Animal."
* Despite being a relatively unknown song, "Generation" has been covered multiple times by various artists.
* Count Zero is a Boston-based band that has been active since 1997.
* The band's name is a reference to the science-fiction novel "Count Zero" by William Gibson.
* "Generation" was included on the band's 2000 self-titled album.
* The album "Count Zero" was produced by Warren Riker, who has also worked with artists such as Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill.
* Count Zero's music has been described as a mix of industrial, rock, and pop.
* The band has released four albums to date, with their most recent being "Astral" in 2018.
* The band's lead vocalist, Peter Moore, has also worked as a sound designer for video games.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song could not be found.
Line by Line Meaning
We're here to cut the ropes off!
We aim to eliminate the restrictions that bind us.
and get your hands untied!
We are committed to liberating ourselves and others from oppression.
Greet my generation
Welcome my contemporaries
with yer arms open wide!
Show us that you are ready to embrace us and all that we stand for.
Yeah, meet my generation
Yes, get to know us, the youth of today.
We feed our morals no pride.
We are not attached to our morals and are open to learn and grow.
We don't take our quarrels outside.
We do not engage in public arguments and prefer to resolve our differences privately.
(no, we'd rather sing)
"Fomp Fomp Fomp, biddle-ee-bomp bomp."
We express ourselves through music, rather than confrontation or violence.
If we're pissed we'll say.
We are honest about our emotions and will express them directly.
We won't bottle it 'til it comes out
some convoluted way.
We refuse to suppress our feelings until they become toxic.
My generation
has thrown that crap behind.
We have left behind the toxic masculinity of previous generations and are committed to healthy emotional expression.
We tolerate most any faith,
any state of mind.
We are accepting of people from all walks of life and respect diverse perspectives.
Please, ma'am just the facts.
We prefer to base our decisions and opinions on objective information.
We feel no need to spill no seed
but Truth upon these tracks.
We do not engage in empty posturing or bravado, but stand for honesty and integrity.
We don't fall in love with things.
We prioritize human connections and relationships over material possessions.
Instead we save our soul to crave the gold
in human beings.
We strive to find the best in ourselves and others and value that above all else.
(let me hear ya say)
"Fomp Fomp Fomp, biddle-ee-bomp bomp."
Our music is an expression of our values, and a tool for positive change.
My generation
don't believe the hype.
We are skeptical of popular trends and encourage critical thinking.
We've seen too many false prophets
crowned in forty-point type.
We have witnessed the negative consequences of blind faith in public figures or ideologies.
we're through playing cool.
We are no longer interested in following social norms or behaving in ways that are disingenuous.
We follow no bland recipes,
make up our own rules.
We believe in forging our own paths and creating new solutions for old problems.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
novelezra
Generation Zero has quickly become forgotten by pretty much the entire gaming landscape as far as I can tell.
I cannot tell you how absolutely hyped I was for it when it was announced, I even pre-ordered it. The way it was advertised was basically "Hey! This is an unofficial Tales from the Loop game! You love the art of Simon Stålenhag right? You love the aesthetic of quiet Scandinavian towns in the 80's juxtaposed with sci-fi imagery? Well guess what! This game is for you."
And boy was I suckered in. I was basically thinking "This is going to a quiet version of the Far Cry games" and by that I mean, the awesome parts of Far Cry (the atmosphere of wandering the world alone) without the terrible plot and writing. I was basically thinking this was going to be a single player Day Z in Sweden.
It's no surprise that people have almost forgotten the game because as you said, it is entirely half baked. The game was clearly rushed by a small team who didn't have the development skills required to pull off the game they wanted to. The stealth, the combat; nothing in the game felt satisfying whatsoever. Just janky in every sense. I am more surprised that more people don't shit on the game actually.
I bet in around 5 years or so, this game will pop back up in the collective consciousness and people will do youtube essays about it; heralding it as a misunderstood masterpiece or something.
René Jiménez
Pam! I wanted to say thank you - I bought "Astalon - Tears of the earth" based on your recommendation, and it really is SO amazing! also nice to hear you had a good (and safe) time at MagFest (big kudos on the Kyrandia music on the background, BTW!)
Cannot be Tamed
That's awesome, I'm glad you liked Astalon.
Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota
The Legend of Kyrandia is great. At least for me, this kind of adventures were the most important games during my childhood. Congrats for the video and greetings from 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
Mike of the Mole People
I never liked The Legend of Kyrandia too much but loved the sequel Hand of Fate
Hokiepokie85
Loved these games as a kid. Malcolm's Revenge was my fav.
Kenny
Oh heck, I was really hoping I could go to MAGfest this year, it's absolutely on my bucket list. I would have loved seeing Triforce Quartet and Super Guitar Bros, they are so amazing... maybe next year >.<
Glad to hear you had fun! :)
Anthony Wheeler
The court jester from The Count Lucanor is the definition of creepy cute. I want to get into more offbeat type horror games. A horror -puzzle game sounds fun.
INFPGamer
I played Kyrandia years ago and I'm sure I needed quite a few hints from online. I do enjoy the soundtrack and the fact that Brandon was voiced by Command and Conquer's Kane.
FroZenNinja
Pretty sure I put enough quarters into Revolution X and Area 51 to buy my own cabinets back in the day. Loved those games. Ah... I miss arcades...
John Pettigrew
I'm surprised that I've never heard of this "mag fest" sounds like something I'd like but I wanna go to Dragon Quest Island first, take out a few blue slimes, reach level two and earn a few gold. That Guardian Legend thing is fantastic