After a few late night studio sessions, Ivan and Stevens realized they had something special. They soon began assembling the musical ensemble that would help make their vision become to reality.
The two visionaries did not have to look far to find Chris “Crispy” Binns of Motograter to handle the precision drumming requirements for the project. Being a seasoned veteran, Crispy brings an infectious drive to the material along with an impeccable meter.
Soon after, the band enlisted, Brett “Wingnut” Davis to take on the electronics, programming and keyboards. Wingnut was a natural choice and immediate fit with his prior experience, musical sense and his use of cutting edge technology.
The final addition was Mike “Mikey” McLaughlin on bass and bass synth detail. Along with his unique use of effects on bass, Mikey also brought his years of touring and business sense to help round out the project.
The band recently completed its first self-titled CD, which was engineered and co-produced by Pete Murray (Lo-Pro/Ultraspank).
“This is the most positive musical experience I have ever been a part of,” says Ivan. ”There is so much excitement about what we are creating. I can’t wait for everyone else to hear this…”
While being influenced by sounds of NINE INCH NAILS, THE CURE, PINK FLOYD, ALICE IN CHAINS, TOOL and MINISTRY, Ghost Machine has managed to paint its own portrait of an electronic emotionally rich landscape while still capturing the edge and raw energy that is heavy rock.
Vegas Moon
Ghost Machine Lyrics
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(telling me to go)
Some where beyond where I have been
(some where beyond the end)
No tiny victory will save me from myself
(save me from myself)
My patience coming to and end cause they're all the same
No matter how hard I try to escape
Red mooner vegas sets on some poor suckers grave
(some poor suckers grave)
I say its better them then me
(better you then me)
I tried maunuvering through all the emptiness
(all the emptiness)
But I can't fight what I can't see, cause I'm not the same
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
No matter how hard I try to escape
We're all descending its the blind leading the blind
Some times I wish that I could change but I'm not the same
I'm not the same they're all the same I not the same
NO
Its never ending how the raod it seems to wind
No matter how hard I try to escape
We're all descending its th eblind leading the blind
Some times I wish that I could change but I'm not the same
I'm not the same
The Ghost Machine's song "Vegas Moon" is a haunting introspective on the idea of change and the inevitability of it all. The lyrics of the song reveal an internal conflict within the singer who is being told by the winds of change to move beyond where he has already been. He is aware that he needs to change and move on, but he fears that he will end up like the others who are all the same. The singer's patience is waning, and he feels lost and empty as he tries to maneuver through the emptiness of his world. The lyrics present an image of a red moon in Vegas that sets on some poor sucker's grave, a metaphorical representation of the tragic and inevitable end that awaits all those who are unable to change and move on. The singer's wishful thinking is heard as he desires to change, but he acknowledges that he is not the same and that everyone else is just like him.
The lyrics of "Vegas Moon" reflect the band's experiences with touring and the realization that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The struggles of life on the road can be overwhelming, and the monotony of it all can make one feel lost and empty. The song beautifully captures the desolation and struggle of trying to navigate through it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately the winds of change are telling me to go
I feel a force of change pushing me to move away from where I am currently.
(telling me to go)
This force urging me to leave is strong and persistent.
Some where beyond where I have been
I feel the pull to move towards a place that is unknown to me and farther away from where I have been.
(some where beyond the end)
My journey is taking me beyond what I thought was the end of the road.
No tiny victory will save me from myself
Even if I achieve small successes, they will not be enough to change my deeper self.
(save me from myself)
I am my own worst enemy, and I cannot rely on anyone else to save me from myself.
My patience coming to and end cause they're all the same
I am becoming impatient because everyone I encounter seems to be like the others.
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
My path seems to be endless and full of twists and turns.
No matter how hard I try to escape
Despite my best efforts, I cannot seem to get away from this path.
Red mooner vegas sets on some poor suckers grave
The red moon over Vegas symbolizes the misfortune of someone who has died and is buried there.
(some poor suckers grave)
I feel that it is better for this unfortunate person to be in that grave than to be in my position.
I tried maunuvering through all the emptiness
I have tried navigating through the emptiness that I feel inside.
(all the emptiness)
I feel a profound sense of emptiness that is difficult to shake off.
But I can't fight what I can't see, cause I'm not the same
I am unable to fight something that I cannot perceive, because I am not the same as I used to be.
We're all descending its the blind leading the blind
We are all falling into a state of confusion and chaos, with nobody leading us.
Some times I wish that I could change but I'm not the same
I sometimes wish that I could change my situation, but I know I am not the same person anymore.
I'm not the same they're all the same I not the same
I feel like I am different from everyone else I encounter, but at the same time, they are all the same to me.
NO
A strong declaration of defiance and resistance to these forces of change and similarity.
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Yannick Bourgoin
Lately the winds of change are telling me to go
(telling me to go)
Some where beyond where i have been
(some where beyond the end)
No tiny victory will save me from myself
(save me from myself)
My patience coming to and end cause they're all the same
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
No matter how hard i try to escape
Red moon of vegas sets on some poor suckers grave
(some poor suckers grave)
I say its better them then me
(better you than me)
I tried maunuvering through all the emptiness
(all the emptiness)
But I can't fight what i can't see, cause im not the same
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
No matter how hard i try to escape
We're all descending its the blind leading the blind
Some times i wish that i could change but im not the same
I'm not the same they're all the same i not the same
NO
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
No matter how hard I try to escape
We're all descending its the blind leading the blind
Some times I wish that I could change but im not the same
I'm not the same
Open Truth Ministry
Classic.
Most people who listen to Five Finger Death Punch don't know about this stuff, nor do they know Motograter.
ϏƗȐȺ Ϫ999
FFDP Doesn't compare to ghost machine and Moto grater Sadly mostly because now they sound computerized
》《JayAndrsn》 《
I always revisit ghost machine, motograter and black blood orchestra
Dishonor the Martyr
I played with Motograter twice back in my old band. Good dudes. Even befriended their latest vocalist (Legion) before he left. He and my old guitarist are now in a new band lol
Eric Wright
I listen to 5FDP because of Ghost Machine and motograter
Open Truth Ministry
@Jacob Caine Agreed.
Yannick Bourgoin
Lately the winds of change are telling me to go
(telling me to go)
Some where beyond where i have been
(some where beyond the end)
No tiny victory will save me from myself
(save me from myself)
My patience coming to and end cause they're all the same
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
No matter how hard i try to escape
Red moon of vegas sets on some poor suckers grave
(some poor suckers grave)
I say its better them then me
(better you than me)
I tried maunuvering through all the emptiness
(all the emptiness)
But I can't fight what i can't see, cause im not the same
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
No matter how hard i try to escape
We're all descending its the blind leading the blind
Some times i wish that i could change but im not the same
I'm not the same they're all the same i not the same
NO
Its never ending how the road it seems to wind
No matter how hard I try to escape
We're all descending its the blind leading the blind
Some times I wish that I could change but im not the same
I'm not the same
Matthew Breeden
I wish these guys would be on Spotify I love all of what Ivan has done he’s just suck an amazing singer
Natalie
Literally the best voice in rock 🤘🏻 used to listen to this song SO much 7-8 years ago in 2015 what good memories 🥲 99% of these views are from me 🤣 why isn’t this on Spotify 😩
Sue Taylor
Love it 🥰