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
Slow
Professional Murder Music Lyrics
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I tell you it's like the sky's
Getting further away
Still close without a reason
Still the same when I hold it in sight
Still close without a reason
Still real when I have it inside
Pounding me to black
I take my eyes
Say the reasons
Tells me not to try
Tells me not to try
All those things you keep on telling me I keep on saying it's all wrong
Many times over again I don't want to see that time coming soon
Thanks so much for your thoughtless reason
Thanks so much for your thoughtless reason
I thank you more for the greed you hide inside
I thank you more for the greed you hide inside
Pounding me to black
Pounding me to black
I take my eyes
Say the reasons
Tells me not to try
Tells me not to try
Sink through the floor feels no different today
I tell you it's like the sky's getting further away
[Repeat: x4]
Getting further away
The lyrics to Professional Murder Music's song Slow convey a sense of hopelessness and disconnection from the world. The singer sinks through the floor, feeling disconnected and distant from everything around him. He comments that the sky seems to be getting further away, which suggests a feeling of isolation from the world outside. He also expresses frustration with someone who keeps telling him not to try, suggesting that he feels stifled and trapped.
The repeated phrase "pounding me to black" emphasizes the sense of negativity and darkness that permeates the song. The singer seems to be struggling to find a way to connect with the world, but is constantly held back by some force that is pushing him down.
Despite this, the song retains a sense of defiance and anger. The singer thanks the person for their "thoughtless reason" and their "greed", suggesting that he is not willing to give up or be defeated by whatever is holding him back. The repeated phrase "getting further away" also suggests a determination to break free from the isolation and disconnection that he feels.
Overall, the lyrics to Slow convey a sense of frustration and despair, but also a sense of determination and defiance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sink through the floor feels no different today
I feel like I'm sinking, but nothing has changed from yesterday.
I tell you it's like the sky's
Getting further away
It's as if the sky is moving further away from me, even though it's still physically close.
Still close without a reason
The proximity is there, but there's no apparent motive behind it.
Still the same when I hold it in sight
Even when I physically have it in front of me, it doesn't change.
Still close without a reason
Again, the closeness exists without any clear justification.
Still real when I have it inside
It's genuine and tangible when it's a part of me.
Pounding me to black
It's hitting me so hard that I'm starting to lose consciousness.
I take my eyes
Say the reasons
Tells me not to try
Tells me not to try
Despite recognizing what's happening, I'm being advised against taking action.
All those things you keep on telling me I keep on saying it's all wrong
No matter how many times you tell me something, I continue to deny it's true.
Many times over again I don't want to see that time coming soon
I'm refusing to confront the possibility of an impending end.
Thanks so much for your thoughtless reason
Sarcastic gratitude is expressed for an unconsidered excuse.
I thank you more for the greed you hide inside
However, what's truly appreciated is the selfishness being concealed.
[Repeat: x4]
Getting further away
The same line is repeated to emphasize the continued distancing of the sky.
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Sink through the floor
Feels no different today
I'll tell you it's like
The sky's getting further away
Still close without a reason
Still the same when I hold it inside
Still close without a reason
Still real when I have it in sight
Pounding me to black, take my eyes
Say the reasons, tells me not to try
Pounding me to black, take my eyes
Say the reasons, tells me not to try
All those things you keep on telling me
I'll keep on saying it's all wrong
Many times over again
I don't want to see that time coming soon
Thanks so much for your thoughtless reason
I thank you more for the greed you hide inside
Thanks so much for your thoughtless reason
I thank you more for the greed you hide in sight
Pounding me to black, take my eyes
Say the reasons, tells me not to try
Pounding me to black, take my eyes
Say the reasons, tells me not to try
Sink through the floor
Feels no different today
I'll tell you it's like
The sky's getting further away
Getting further away
Getting further away
Getting further away
Getting further away
@undyne1
Whoever decided to put this on JSR has good taste and deserves a raise.
@darthfelipe6620
I love how Nu Metal and Industrial are like brothers. This is why when i see a artist the use both styles make the album more special.
@insid0us
Cara, isso é genial demais, olha essa música, esse refrão, esse videoclipe, isso é a cara dos anos 2000, mt foda essa junção de nu metal com industrial, meus 2 gêneros favoritos...
@darthfelipe6620
@@insid0us O meu também bro, muita banda que vem com essa pegada sempre faz uma sonzeira, por exemplo lembro do primeiro álbum do Celldweller que porra pra mim é o melhor álbum juntando os dois gêneros.
@kpopgamer4369
If playing Jet Set Radio is how you got here then thumbs up this.
@rubenrodriguez3164
I've got ten people in my basment that need to be sentenced and cut down to size. so kinda just needed the mood set.
@emilybryan7694
If MTV BIOrhythm : Eminem is what brought you here, even more props :-D
@dooterscoots2901
that the only way people got here?
@mat_video_games
JETSETRADIOOOOOOOOO!!!!
@mrflipperinvader7922
Emily Bryan explain plesse