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)
Namaskar
Lower Definition Lyrics
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Where nobody goes
Straight from the shores
To dynasty in my chest
Like roses you'll never get
It's all in your head
Dripping right on your drawer
Left for you sanity
They play so perfectly
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
You have to give up for this.
This is reality.
There's always cables on the way
To satellite. To satellite.
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
The lyrics of Lower Definition's song Namaskar suggest a feeling of being lost and aimless, as the singer reflects on a journey to an unknown destination that nobody else has visited. The imagery of going "straight from the shores to dynasty in my chest" indicates a personal transformation or growth that is not easily understood by others. The metaphor of roses that "you'll never get" reinforces the idea that this journey is individual and cannot be shared with anyone else.
The second half of the song introduces a sense of resignation, as the line "you have to give up for this" suggests the cost of this personal journey. The repeated phrase "to satellite" invokes a sense of being connected to something larger than oneself, but also a loss of agency or control. The line "there's always cables on the way" could be interpreted as an allusion to technological connectivity, suggesting that even in this personal journey there are inescapable external pressures.
Overall, Namaskar conveys a yearning for personal growth and transformation, but also the costs and complexities that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I've gone, nobody knows
My current whereabouts are unknown to anyone
Where nobody goes
I am traveling to secluded places
Straight from the shores
I am venturing from the beach
To dynasty in my chest
My inner power is as strong as an empire
Like roses you'll never get
Similar to a rose's thorn, I am unattainable
It's all in your head
Your perception of reality is subjective
Dripping right on your drawer
My influence is profound and affecting you internally
Left for your sanity
I have left something behind to encourage your mental stability
With love from your symphony
The harmony that surrounds you is filled with love and positivity
They play so perfectly
The harmony is flawless in its execution
You have to give up for this
You must surrender to the experience to fully appreciate it
This is reality
What is happening is real
There's always cables on the way
Obstacles will always be present in your path
To satellite. To satellite.
These obstacles lead to the ultimate experience or goal
Wandering aimlessly into the wrist.
Going through life without direction or purpose
Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.