1. A pop pu… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with the name Grayscale:
1. A pop punk/indie pop band from Philadelphia, PA (2011-present)
2. An American indie pop group founded in 2005 and active through the present.
3. A Gothic metal band founded in Finland in 2000.
4. A trio of 8bit/chiptune ATARI musicians from Poland. See Grayscale Project instead.
5. A Hardcore band from Semarang, Indonesia, free download and listen their EP here
1. Whether it be backseat post-coital promises between young lovers, the aftershocks of a parent’s addiction on a child, or a proclamation to celebrate life before death, these moments echo with the sincerity of a chat among best friends in the music of Grayscale. The Philadelphia quintet—Collin Walsh [vocals], Dallas Molster [guitar, vocals], Andrew Kyne [guitar], Nick Ventimiglia [bass], and Nick Veno [drums]—align nostalgic confessions, nineties alternative homage, and 21st century playlist-busting ambition on their second full-length, Nella Vita [Fearless Records]. These twelve tracks urge pensive pondering, rock catharsis, and danceable elation all at once.
2. Brit-pop influenced rock with a New Wave kiss… a mashup of U2, The Psychedelic Furs, and Pink Floyd. Straight outta Cleveland.
The Grayscale story begins with Douglas finding William through the murky soup of the Internet. They also found that they shared influences ranging from The Cure, to Snow Patrol, to U2. They rapidly assembled a catalog of alternapop gems-in-the-rough that would become their debut album, “That Flawless Flashing Day.”
Grayscale performed live as an acoustic duo while recoding “Flawless” in William’s basement. The combination of Douglas’ colorful and personal lyrics and William’s spacey melody lines formed the heart of the Grayscale sound… appealing and authentic, while still sparking a sense of whimsy.
Their follow-up album, 2010’s “Haunted Hours” was less lo-fi, but even more personal, covering everything from love, to lust, to loss, with plenty of spirituality and booze sprinkled in between. They closed out ’10 with the release of their Holiday single “What I Want for Christmas is Summer.”
Grayscale is currently at work on their third album.
3. Grayscale was born in summer 2000, as guitarist-vocalist Miika and bassplayer Matti R. were joined by drummer Janne and Guitarist Hämy. All four already had years of experience from other bands, so after only a couple of months of training and composing new songs, the band headed to studio, to record a Promo-CD. Jenni Hytönen from Janne's former band came to play session keyboards for the recording, that was titled 'The First Lament'. It contained 3 songs of dark, melodic metal and gained some good reviews.
In January 2001, the band signed a two album deal with Sound Riot Records. At that point they also decided to take Jenni as an official member, and started rehearsing and composing new songs for the album. Also, at that point, a new vocalist, Lasse Harma was taken in the band, to sing the clean parts while Miika was still doing the parts that needed "rawer" interpretation. With the highest budget of Sound Riot, the album was recorded at LaLa Studios and mastered at Finnvox Studios with well-known producers. The 9 songs of Grayscale's debut album "When The Ghosts Are Gone" are dark and desperate, yet catchy. Full of melody and emotion and a haunting atmosphere...
The debut was released june 10th 2002, and got some nice reviews. Some gigs were also played around Finland during autumn/winter 2002, to promote the album.
Beautiful Things
Grayscale Lyrics
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The shade of your eyes, they're so Kelly Green
I'm begging you please
If you go, you'll miss all the beautiful things
Need to feel all the bold mist
I need sprits of the ocean air
Standing by towering sea cliffs
Would I feel anything?
Like nothing I've seen
The shade of your eyes, they're so Kelly Green
I'm begging you please
If you go, you'll miss all the beautiful things
If only I could change the world you view
(I would be your rescue)
And all along, the devil's dealing cards to you
Cast you out into the ocean blue
No time for apologies, this world took a toll on me
Left with guilt I can't handle
Somehow stayed happy when I never could be
Watched as my world crumbled
Feel my mind go
Just want to be alone
Like nothing I've seen
The shade of your eyes, they're so Kelly Green
I'm begging you please
If you go, you'll miss all the beautiful things
If only I could change the world you view
(I would be your rescue)
And all along, the devil's dealing cards to you
Cast you out into the ocean blue
I'll sleep soundly now, soundly now
I'll sleep soundly now, soundly now
If only I could change the world you view
And all along, the devil's dealt cards to you
Cast you out into ocean blue
(Made you watch as I rolled down the hills at Clayton)
(Flowers in full bloom)
(Smiling back at me just like the way you used to)
The lyrics of Grayscale's "Beautiful Things" are a reflection on the beauty of life and the importance of appreciating it to the fullest. The song starts with the singer admiring the uniqueness of someone's eyes, which he describes as "Kelly Green." The shade of green is so striking and beautiful that he begs the person not to leave, or else they will miss out on all the beautiful things the world has to offer.
The second verse shifts to the singer's internal struggle of wanting to feel the intensity of life's experiences, even if it means putting himself in danger. He wonders if he would feel anything if he were to fall from the towering sea cliffs. The pre-chorus highlights the singer's desire to change someone's worldview and rescue them from the cards that the devil has dealt.
The chorus reinforces the message of the song's title by reminding the listener of the beauty of life and pleading not to miss out on it. The bridge reflects on personal struggles and the guilt that the singer has trouble handling. However, he finds solace in being alone and sleeping soundly. The song ends with a nostalgic reference to happy memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Like nothing I've seen
The subject of the song is unique and special because they have never seen anything quite like them before.
The shade of your eyes, they're so Kelly Green
The subject's eyes are a very beautiful and distinct shade of green.
I'm begging you please
The singer is pleading with the subject to stay with them because they are afraid they will miss out on wonderful things.
If you go, you'll miss all the beautiful things
The world around them is full of beautiful and amazing experiences, but the subject will not be able to enjoy them if they leave.
If only I could change the world you view
The artist wishes they had the power to change the subject's perspective on life.
(I would be your rescue)
The singer wants to be a hero to the subject and help them overcome their struggles.
And all along, the devil's dealing cards to you
There are larger, external forces at play that are making things difficult for the subject.
Cast you out into the ocean blue
The subject has been metaphorically cast out into the vast expanse of their problems.
No time for apologies, this world took a toll on me
The artist has been through many hardships and doesn't have the energy to make amends.
Left with guilt I can't handle
The artist is feeling overwhelmingly guilty about something they have done.
Somehow stayed happy when I never could be
Despite all their problems, the singer is trying to maintain a positive attitude.
Watched as my world crumbled
The artist has been through a traumatic event that has caused everything to fall apart.
Feel my mind go
The singer is losing their grip on reality and is experiencing mental fatigue.
Just want to be alone
The singer needs some time and space to process their emotions.
I'll sleep soundly now, soundly now
The singer has reached a peaceful state and can rest easy.
If only I could change the world you view
The message from earlier in the song is repeated, emphasizing the artist's longing to help the subject.
And all along, the devil's dealt cards to you
The refrain is repeated, highlighting the idea that the subject is facing difficult challenges.
Cast you out into ocean blue
The subject may feel like they are drowning in their problems or struggles.
(Made you watch as I rolled down the hills at Clayton)
A fond memory from the singer's past is recalled, perhaps as a way to comfort or distract themselves from their current problems.
(Flowers in full bloom)
The atmosphere of the memory is described, it is a happy and bright time.
(Smiling back at me just like the way you used to)
Someone from the artist's past is recalled, possibly as a source of comfort or inspiration.
Writer(s): Nicholas Joseph Veno, Andrew Clark Kyne, William Dallas Molster, Collin Patrick Walsh, Kyle Black
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danim6242
This is the first Grayscale song I'm listening to... I love it.
@TheSingerAllysha
LittleLostOne same over here, I found them through this youtube channel. I must say that fearless records has alot of good bands.
@dejunaybrown3888
LittleLostOne me too. And so far it's great
@yamaichi2483
sameee
@thatswiftfangirl
LittleLostOne same aye
@arimakanachaaan
Same OMG.
@markromo7754
Fearless Records know how to sign bands!
@PeterTanner2014
I'm so incredibly happy for this band
@jujudsi
i like yo profile picture! love that band!!
@fatimalyba
First time I heard of them and fell immediately in love!