In late '99, Blackmon joined local death metal troupe WITHERED BEAUTY and another local grind outfit in his spare time. The compromises of both were unfulfilling so Blackmon decided to take things back to the proverbial drawing board and, as he recounts, "start making music for myself, by myself and with myself."
The second coming of GADGET was starting to take place. "I just kept the name since I came up with it." Blackmon says. He continues, "GADGET was planned to be a solo project. I was fed up with playing in bands without substance. I was fed up with being in just one of those other projects that disappear after a couple of months. I was fed up with the shallow lyrics and the focus on 'cool' instead of 'honest' or even 'good.' I wanted, but for once, to play grind/metal with something more to offer than just 'cool' music."
Blackmon set to work piecing music together in his rehearsal space with his guitar rig, drum set, and trusty eight-track recorder. Soon enough though he decided this approach wasn’t working. "I got fed up with not being able to try out riffs and beats without the use of my 8-track. It got so lonely in the rehearsal... sitting there drumming and riffing and writing all by myself with no ability to get immediate feedback on what I was constructing. So I decided that if I could find some people with a similar attitude towards the art of grinding, perhaps it would benefit the situation."
Enter guitarist Rikard Olsson who played in one of Gävle’s crustiest bands; SHITSTORM! The duo tried out several drummers and bass players but couldn’t find anyone who fit and thus remained a rehearsal space two-piece. Blackmon recounts, "This way we could do everything except play live, and if that was the price for the music to turn out as we wanted it, so be it." For their writing sessions Blackmon manned the drums.
In March 2000, William and Rikard put their first material to the test. William recorded a ten song session and made a small run of tapes to hand out amongst friends. GADGET soon added vocalist Emil Englund and entered Studio Bandylimpa to record what became their second promo tape, this one a six song affair.
Shortly thereafter, the band was asked to contribute to a split 7” with EXHUMED on Relapse so they went back to Studio Bandylimpa in February 2001 to record. The recording turned out so well that it laid the groundwork of what would turn into a long-term relationship with Relapse.
GADGET recorded again in July (at Studio Blueroom) for what would become their contribution to the infamous Polar Grinder and Swedish Assault compilations (on Relapse and Putrid Filth Conspiracy respectively). This slew of splits and compilations staggered out over the better part of 2002 while the band wrote new material. Rikard also joined crust sensations DISKONTO on bass.
The band signed with Relapse in spring 2003 and entered Gothenberg’s Phlat Planet Studios with producer Frederik Rheinedahl (BURST, PASSENGER, DIMENSION ZERO, etc.) in July to record their debut Relapse full-length, ‘Remote.’ 'Remote' was released on February 3rd delivering Swedish grindcore from a band fast on the rise and with something to prove.
In 2006, Gadget released the follow-up to 'Remote', 'The Funeral March'.
GADGET is:
William Blackmon: Guitar, Drums, Vocals
Rikard Olsson: Guitar
Emil Englund: Vocals
Fredrik Nygren: Bass
GADGET online:
http://www.gadgetgrindcore.com
http://myspace.com/gadgetgrindcore
http://www.livejournal.com/community/gadgetgrindcore
Unreachable
Gadget Lyrics
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Yet I seem light-years away
Unreachable
Showing you affection
Is another wasted part of me
Yet still I reject this
And if me is not enough
What else is there to give
In the song "Unreachable" by the artist Gadget, the lyrics convey a feeling of distance and unattainability. The lyrics "Distance in the size of meters, yet I seem light-years away, unreachable" seems to be about the feeling of being physically close to someone, but emotionally distant. Despite being near someone, the singer of the song feels like they are unreachable, and no matter what they do, they cannot seem to connect with this person on a deeper level.
The chorus of the song, "Showing you affection is another wasted part of me, yet still I reject this, still I try to let go" further emphasizes this feeling of distance and the inability to connect. Even though the singer tries to show affection and open up to this person, it seems that their efforts are futile and only result in further disappointment. The song ends with the lyric "And if me is not enough, what else is there to give," which suggests that the singer has put all they have into trying to connect with this person, but it still isn't enough.
Overall, "Unreachable" is a poignant reflection on the frustration and struggle of trying to connect with someone who seems unreachable, even when physically close by.
Line by Line Meaning
Distance in the size of meters
Although physically near, I feel emotionally far away.
Yet I seem light-years away
Despite being close, there's an immense emotional distance between us.
Unreachable
I'm unreachable because of my emotional distance.
Showing you affection
Expressing my love and care for you.
Is another wasted part of me
My attempts to show love and care are unappreciated and pointless.
Yet still I reject this
Despite it being futile, I still try to express my affection.
Still I try to let go
Even though it's difficult, I'm trying to move on from this situation.
And if me is not enough
If my love and presence isn't sufficient for you.
What else is there to give
I don't know what else I can possibly do to make you happy.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
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Aqua Juwel
Cool that my country of Norway was high on the integrity scale. Fun fact. If people loose something here, let’s say your keys out running, go back the same way and look at the ground but also at branches from trees (or sometimes fences) by the road, it’s culture here to hang up things you find so people can find it again. I have lost my scarf, gloves and so on out skiing and have gone back and it has hanged on a branch from someone placing it there❤
Teufel
Germany does a similar thing. Scarfs or gloves are usually hung up.
Robert Torres
It’s crazy Norwegians descended from Vikings to be the nicest people
Brian
It would be great if everyone did this.
Vince F.
I personally appreciate the mentioning of the product PRICES …as ridiculous as they are.👍🏽
Joseph Hurst
13:02, I can see this being used for the Military seeing as its got Long Battery Life, Small Size in your pack, and Easy to Opperate. ( Reason the small size is Important is because what Military person would rather stock their bag with more Ammo and Less Flash light size without sacrificing battery life. )
DgulsSmith
Pls do more stuff like that! Never miss the new uploads
Joseph Hurst
10:10, I agree, this will Revolutionize DIY Guitar learning.
Altanika
I show these to my grandma when she falls asleep, better than coffee
Joseph Hurst
6:49, This is actuallly a wonderful idea for a Family Member who needs to Travel alot for work, or Elderly Family who have numerous Medications in their bags.