In the midst of a bustling San Diego music scene, Lower Definition had managed to stay on top of the pile playing for packed crowds at nearly every show. Having been invited to play with bands ranging from Angels & Airwaves to Atreyu and tours such as The Vans Warped Tour and The Taste of Chaos, they established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The bands "debut" EP "Moths" successfully captures the balance between raw energy and aggression mixed with pure emotion and soaring melody rarely found in musicians their age.
"Lower D" as they are affectionately referred to by core fans are comprised of singer Matt Geise and guitarist Eddy Marshburn with Valentino Arteaga on drums and Stefan Toler on bass. The band has been turning heads across the country with their highly acclaimed live show even making an appearance at this years Saints & Sinners Festival in New Jersey.
Discography:
2003 - Upon Fallen Ashes (EP)
2003 - I Defy You Stars (EP)
2004 - Honey Bunches Of Loke (Single)
2004 - Coach Said It's OK... (EP)
2005 - Rough (EP)
2005 - Demo 2005 (Demo)
2006 - Fall 2006 (Demo)
2007 - Moths (EP)
2008 - The Greatest Of All Lost Arts (Album)
2011 - The Infinite Et Cetera (EP)
On 9th February, a new EP titled "The Infinite Et Cetera" was added to Lower Definition's bandcamp, the EP is the first release since leaving Ferret Records.
In 2020 the band got back together and are working on a new album to be released during 2022.
Current members:
Matt Geise - Vocals (2007–2011, 2020–present)
Eddy Marshburn - Lead guitar (2002–2011, 2020–present)
Mark Luciano - Rhythm guitar (2004-2008, 2020–present)
Stefan Toler - Bass guitar (2002–2009, 2020–present)
Valentino Arteaga - Drums (2002–2009, 2020–present)
Other members:
Jordan Wark - Vocals (2005-2007)
Esteban Baena - Vocals (2002-2004)
Willie Caldwell - Rhythm guitar (2009-2011)
Michael McCullough - Bass (2009-2011)
Kerry Carter - Bass, vocals (2002-2004)
Korey Severson - Drums (2009-2011)
Kingdom Come Get Your Crown
Lower Definition Lyrics
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Speak strong with your feet deep in the mud or your words will blow away like dandelions in the wind. Separating you from your life, taking you from everything you know and the ones you thought you knew.
Fall a thousand times and get back up, your words are underlined in red so from the highest point in your chest push away from the edge, you've got this one under your belt. Push away from the end.
Tell them all you're a star and you can ride in the back of the car and get lost in the distance.
Get back up and show them your teeth
When the lights on the stage begin to dim, bow out bow down. And if the airwaves make one sound shut them down shut them out
The lyrics to "Kingdom Come Get Your Crown" by Lower Definition speak to the experience of being in the spotlight and having all eyes on you as a new sensation. It's a challenging job to maintain this position, and one has to be very intentional with their words and actions to stay there. The verses use imagery of protest and nature to convey this message - the singer is like a protestor battling against the wind to make their voice heard, and they must be rooted like a plant to stay grounded in the face of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
All eyes are on you kid! You're the new sensation. It's a tough job keeping the stones situated, you have to annunciate it like a protest against the wind.
You're in the spotlight now, so it's a challenging task to maintain your position. You have to speak clearly and boldly, as if you're standing up against the forces beyond your control.
Speak strong with your feet deep in the mud or your words will blow away like dandelions in the wind. Separating you from your life, taking you from everything you know and the ones you thought you knew.
You need to remain grounded and stay true to yourself, or else you'll lose touch with what really matters in your life and end up becoming someone different from who you intended to be.
Fall a thousand times and get back up, your words are underlined in red so from the highest point in your chest push away from the edge, you've got this one under your belt. Push away from the end.
You will face many obstacles and make mistakes, but you must persevere and keep going. Your words are significant, so you must speak from the heart and believe in what you say. Keep pushing yourself, and don't give up until you've achieved your goal.
Tell them all you're a star and you can ride in the back of the car and get lost in the distance.
You should embrace your success and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Tell everyone how far you've come and how much you've accomplished. You deserve to take a break and appreciate the journey.
She's not going anywhere planted like a rose in thorns in the glare here's your shot to let her know its over. The only roads she'll ever see, she'll see alone.
Your former self is trapped, stuck in a toxic and oppressive environment. This is your chance to break free and let go of the negativity holding you back. It's time to take control of your life and choose your own path, even if it means walking alone.
Get back up and show them your teeth
Even when you're knocked down, you must be resilient and come back stronger. Don't show weakness, but instead, show your determination and grit.
When the lights on the stage begin to dim, bow out bow down. And if the airwaves make one sound shut them down shut them out
When your time in the spotlight is over, gracefully step aside and give someone else a chance. And if others try to bring you down, shut them out and refuse to let them have power over you.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.