Always a songwriter first and at heart, Salling recently released his debut solo album “Smoke Signals” under the pseudonym Jericho. A jack-of-all-trades, Salling plays guitar, piano, bass and drums while writing, producing and singing lead vocals on all his tracks and even lending his original songs to other artists such as Josh Green and Danielle McKee. A sound unlike any other, Salling’s music is an eclectic blend of indie and alternative rock, with the timelessness of Radiohead, and the pop sensibility of Coldplay. Drawing much of his inspiration from musical groundbreakers as Thom Yorke and Trent Reznor, Salling has committed to a lifestyle of perfecting his primary passion, branching out into all genres, jazz, country, rock, pop and even hip-hop.
Salling, a native of the lone star state left Dallas, Texas with nothing but a suitcase and guitar, moved to Tinsletown, hoping to catch a break and make it on talent alone. But as with most who head out west, the beginning was slow-going—he attended the Los Angeles Music Academy in Pasadena, CA and got a job teaching guitar lessons .
A career years in the making, and five agonizing auditions for “Glee” later, Salling booked the role of “Puck,” the hardcore jock wired with showtunes, beating out several well-known actors for the part.
When he’s not filming the show, Salling can almost always be found behind a guitar or set of keys. Additionally, he enjoys playing basketball, frisbee golf and lifting weights while remaining active in his love of birds and wildlife by volunteering with the James Hunter Wildlife Rescue charity. He enjoys jazz nights at local Hollywood bars and always makes sure there is time left over for his beloved Blue Heeler, “Hank.”
Official Site:
www.marksallingmusic.com
I don't know why but for some reason or other (happens often) Last.fm thinks that some artists don't exist and redirect you to who they think that you mean. In this case I am redirected here and Mark Sallings did exist. So because of having no other choice (I am not allowed to leave a biography on Mark Sallings page.), I am going to provide his biography here below.
MARK SALLINGS
Muscian Song Writer Blues Harpist
Mark Thomas Sallings was born near Helena, Arkansas. He picked up the nick name "Mighty Oak" along the way. Sallings began playing the harp professionally at age 14, and worked in Memphis as a session player with Stax Records right out of high school.
As a journeyman musician, Sallings performed with the Coon Elder Band and as part of country star David Lynn Jones' band during the 1980s, appearing in three of Jones' music videos. Sallings formed his Famous Unknowns band in the early-90s, performing across the country at club dates and festivals. Sallings, also, made frequent appearances at the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival through the years.
Sallings recorded two albums with the Famous Unknowns – "Let It Be Known" in 1996 and "Talkin' To Myself" a year later – as well as a solo album, "Temporary Life", which was released in 2005. Sallings also performed on legendary Memphis producer Jim Dickinson's 2006 album "Voodoo Tiger".
Endorsed by Hohner Harmonics and widely considered in the industry as one of the best Delta-style harp players, Sallings was also a talented saxophone and piano player. A familiar presence on the thriving Arkansas blues scene.
Mark Sallings tragically died in a two-vehicle accident while driving to a casino gig in Tunica, Mississippi. Mark Sallings will be missed by his many fans, both at home and overseas.
Mark Sallings recorded only one CD as a group entity, with The Famous Unknowns, titled: Up Close and Personal. Shortly after the release of the CD, The Famous Unknowns disbanded and Mark embarked upon a solo career, performing as front man for his own band: "Mark Sallings and The Famous Unknowns." In 1995 he was signed to Vent Records out of Birmingham, Alabama, where he recorded his first solo CD as simply, Mark Sallings titled: Let it Be Known. Let it Be Known was followed by another solo CD on the Vent label, titled: Talkin' to Myself. Vent Records shut down at the end of 1999. Mark went on to record and independent project, titled: Temporary Life
You can also see: Mark Sallings & the Famous Unknowns on Last.fm.
Birth: Apr. 11, 1952 Death: Feb. 25, 2009
Higher Power
Mark Salling Lyrics
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Did you catch the one you're wanting
just to let them get away
Everyone becomes a therapist
you can't afford to pay
you're going insane
So, maybe something's wrong with you
And if your dream is to be lonely then I guess it's coming true
Are you alive
Are you even alive
because
chorus:
Love is an impossible
I have seen her
Broken and beautiful
Rising up above my remaining ashes
Kneel
Higher power
Now, nothing's left to do but wait
With no distraction from yourself it's time to re-evaluate
You should make your peace with God
or maybe focus on career
But one thing is for certain
there is nothing for you here
So go
there's so many things to see
just beyond the song of darkness that is permeating me
Just because I'm a prisoner don't mean that you're not free
When we met you were blind
now I'm praying that you see
that
(chorus) x2
[guitar solo]
(chorus) x2
The lyrics of Mark Salling's song Higher Power seem to be addressed to someone who is feeling lost and dejected in life. The first stanza starts with a question, "Are you feeling sad today?" and goes on to describe how the person can't seem to hold on to what they want, everyone around them is trying to offer advice like a therapist, but they cannot afford to pay, and they are slowly losing their sanity. The following stanza talks about how the person seems like they are failing at everything they do and their dreams to be lonely seems to be coming true. The chorus of the song, "Love is unimpossible, I have seen her, broken and beautiful, rising up above my remaining ashes, kneel, higher power," suggests that higher power and love are the only things that can save us from despair and help us rise above our circumstances.
The second stanza talks about how the person has reached the end of the road and has nothing else to do but wait. The lyrics suggest that the person needs to re-evaluate their life and make peace with God or focus on their career. It also highlights that there is a whole world out there to explore that is beyond the present darkness. The last line of the stanza seems to be directed towards the person the song is written for, "When we met, you were blind, now I'm praying that you see," possibly reflecting how the singer wishes the person to realize the potential they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey are you feeling sad today
Do you feel down or depressed today?
Did you catch the one you're wanting
Did you get the person you desire?
Just to let them get away
Only for them to leave you.
Everyone becomes a therapist
Everyone becomes an expert in solving your problems.
You can't afford to pay
You cannot afford their help.
You're going insane
You feel like you're losing your mind.
So, maybe something's wrong with you
Perhaps there is something wrong with you.
Seems the world becomes
It seems that the world is
Disinterested in everything you do
Not interested in anything you do.
And if your dream is to be lonely
If your goal is to be alone.
Then I guess it's coming true
Maybe it is happening now.
Are you alive
Are you really living your life?
Are you even alive
Do you feel like you're alive?
Love is unimpossible
Love is not impossible.
I have seen her
I have seen love.
Broken and beautiful
Even though it is damaged, it is still beautiful.
Rising up above my remaining ashes
It is rising up from the remains of something destroyed and reborn.
Kneel
You should show reverence.
Higher power
There is a higher force or energy out there.
Now, nothing's left to do but wait
At this point, there is nothing to do but be patient.
With no distraction from yourself
Without being distracted by your own thoughts and feelings.
It's time to re-evaluate
It is time to reflect and reassess.
You should make your peace with God
You should reconcile and find peace with a higher power.
Or maybe focus on career
Alternatively, you could concentrate on your job.
But one thing is for certain
One thing is definite.
There is nothing for you here
There is nothing left for you in this place.
So go
Leave and move on.
There's so many things to see
There are numerous things to experience.
Just beyond the song of darkness
Just beyond the sadness that is present.
That is permeating me
Which is causing me to feel this way.
Just because I'm a prisoner don't mean
Even though I am trapped, it doesn't mean that
That you're not free
You are not free from your own struggles.
When we met you were blind
When we met, you were not able to see clearly.
Now I'm praying that you see
Now I hope or wish that you can see the truth.
Love is unimpossible
Love is not impossible.
I have seen her
I have seen love.
Broken and beautiful
Even though it is damaged, it is still beautiful.
Rising up above my remaining ashes
It is rising up from the remains of something destroyed and reborn.
Kneel
You should show reverence.
Higher power
There is a higher force or energy out there.
Love is unimpossible
Love is not impossible.
I have seen her
I have seen love.
Broken and beautiful
Even though it is damaged, it is still beautiful.
Rising up above my remaining ashes
It is rising up from the remains of something destroyed and reborn.
Kneel
You should show reverence.
Higher power
There is a higher force or energy out there.
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maduzyk
i love mark salling;) he has a really good voice!
may millo Vangeline
un trés bonne album !!!!! merci a vous bonne continuation !!!
Melech Malchei HaMelachim
Very Gleeful
summer salling
i love mark salling so much he is my idol i want to meet him so bad he is so talented and he is so hot!!! amazing song
Bobby Ramone
Nice song but the melody is a bit of a skank of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive". Anyone else hear this?
Wig
GO PUCK!!!! MY FUTURE HUSBAND!!!!
Ryan *
Something about it reminds me of They Might Be Giants
agnessKT
@zerotwohero2 It sounds totally simillar to me
Caesar Galeana
It kinda reminds me I will survive/Supreme haha, but just in a little part
seeWhitelight
mark.......<3 who dont like his song?!? i really cant understand that!!! are you ill????