Within months the band’s arrival on the L.A. music scene PMM had signed with Geffen Records and began recording their self-titled debut. Wasting no time, PMM teamed up with renowned rock producer Josh Abraham (KORN, Staind) and invited such guests as Dave Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy) and Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) to assist with the record. With this major release, PMM was put on the road to support it with like-minded acts as Marilyn Manson, Staind, Cold, Powerman 5000 and Kid Rock. PMM also played to an onslaught of die-hard fans at the Tattoo the Earth Festival with the likes of Slipknot, Sevendust and Slayer. The video for their first single “Slow” went into rotation on MTV, MTV2 and MTVX and inspired MTV to use the song as a music bed for a behind the scenes bit on Eminem. “Slow”, “Fall Again”, and The Cure remake “A Night Like This” were used on several soundtracks including Ginger Snaps, Valentine and the platinum selling End of Days. “All Lost Things” and “Start Again” from PMM’s 2003 release Looking Through have been featured on several productions including MTV’s “The Real World”. PMM’s music continues to be a soundtrack favourite and is also frequently used by The Howard Stern Show in advertising and promotional spots.
LOOKING THROUGH (2003)
After the release of Professional Murder Music in 2001, the band’s creators began to feel increasingly dissatisfied with the direction of their career at the hands of management and label personnel who no longer seemed to share the same vision. During the recording process of what was to become
Looking Through, the band also saw the departure of guitarist Brian Harrah and (subsequently) drummer Justin Bennett who left the band to pursue other personal interests. Meanwhile, Roman Marisak simply assumed all guitar duties and continued work on the recording. Looking Through features 10 songs, each with a specific message and a carefully mastered sound. Like their debut record, Looking Through features a few good friends such as Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) on drums on “Disconnect”, Jason Miller
of Godhead doing backing vocals on “Don’t Stop“ and Buzz McCoy of Thrill Kill Kult performing remix duties on “Something New”.
Rather than going down the road of major label disaster again, the band decided to release Looking Through independently, leaving them with more control. PMM created Wormhole Records and acquired national distribution through Underground, Inc./Caroline.
In support of their new release, Professional Murder Music joined 2003’s United II Tour featuring Dope and Pigface. In 2004, PMM embarked on it’s first ever headlining U.S. Tour, This time featuring new guitarist Tom Hatziemanouel (Graves) and temporarily enlisting drummer ]Josh Memolo of The Union Underground.
FROM THE DEPTHS
Upon returning home from the “All Lost Things” tour in 2004, the members of PMM were eager to use their downtime wisely. Long-time fans of artists such as Radiohead, U2, The Cure, and Oasis and inspired by the timeless quality of a great song, the band wanted to present a more stripped down interpretation of their material and highlight the melodic nature of their own songs sometimes overlooked by the high production values of the band’s recordings and performances. The concept was to record an “acoustic” EP. Further development led the band to record a “dual-sided” EP of 5 cover songs and 5 acoustic revisions of previous material, now titled “De Profundis”.
The closing of 2004 also brought to the band new drummer Chris Olivas (Berlin), a long time friend of Marisak’s.
THE FUTURE
Professional Murder Music continue to evolve and develop their unique sound, incorporating all of their eclectic influences with a sharp focus on what matters most – a great song.
Roman Marisak- vocals, guitar
Jeff Schartoff- bass
Tom Hatziemanouel- guitar
Chris Olivas- drums
Dissolve
Professional Murder Music Lyrics
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There's really not a lot that I care about now
Somehow I almost feel like I am here tonight
There's really not a lot that I care about now
There's really not a lot that I care about now
Somehow I almost feel like I am here tonight
Too many times when I'm staring here
All these fucks talking in circles
I wont stand for this shit
Now I don't even know who you are
(Who you are)
I don't know
There's really not a lot that I care about now
There's really not a lot that I care about now
Somehow I almost feel like I am here tonight
Too many times when I'm staring here
I can't look back a day to know what it was
All these fucks talking in circles
I wont stand for this shit
Now I don't even know who you are
(Who you are)
I don't know
The lyrics of "Dissolve" by Professional Murder Music express feelings of detachment and apathy towards life. The first two lines "There's really not a lot that I care about now" are repeated twice, signifying the singer's lack of interest in anything. Moreover, the repetition of the line "Somehow I almost feel like I am here tonight" portrays the singer's emotional disconnect, as if he/she is just going through the motions without any attachment to the present moment. The singer reminisces about lost time and how they can't look back and remember what it was or who they were with. The line "All these fucks talking in circles" suggests the singer's frustration with people who aren't being genuine, and how pointless it all is. The line "I won't stand for this shit" indicates the singer's determination to overcome this ennui and find a way out of this void.
The chorus of "Dissolve" repeats the same lines but adds a sense of finality, like the subject has given up and is resigned to feeling this way. The song presents a bleak perspective on life and provokes contemplation on one's existence. Ultimately, the song reflects the feeling of burnout, disillusionment, and the desire to escape the mundane existence.
Line by Line Meaning
There's really not a lot that I care about now
I don't have many things that I care about anymore.
Somehow I almost feel like I am here tonight
I feel like I am present here, but not fully engaged or alive.
Too many times when I'm staring here
Often, when I'm lost in thought or staring, I have trouble remembering what happened even a day ago.
I can't look back a day to know what it was
I have trouble recalling events that happened in the recent past and it's unsettling.
All these fucks talking in circles
I am surrounded by people who talk without saying anything meaningful or productive.
I wont stand for this shit
I refuse to tolerate this kind of behavior or lack of substance.
Now I don't even know who you are
I have lost touch with someone, and they no longer seem familiar to me.
(Who you are)
I am suspicious or questioning of the identity or motives of the person I am referring to.
I don't know
I am uncertain and lack clarity about various aspects of my life and relationships.
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