1) Starting as a reunion of childhood friends Eric Zirlinger (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Wayne Silver (lead guitar), and Michael Denton (drums), SEER officially formed in late 2003 with the addition of Paul Komsic (bass). The foursome began writing and rehearsing five nights a week in a small, rundown rehearsal studio in Long Island, New York. It was here that SEER developed their sonic niche, both beautiful and evocative, drawing from grandiose arena rock, inspired by the likes of Radiohead, Coldplay, Tool, Pink Floyd and Jeff Buckley. Relying heavily on texture over their musicianship, SEER creates an ambient sound over an alternative rock foundation.
In 2004, SEER released a self-titled, 4-track EP, which earned them a buzz and growing popularity in their native Long Island. That buzz has gained them attention in the industry, allowing them the opportunities to open up for national acts such as Days of the New, Eisley, The Sleeping, Simon Dawes, Brighten, Revelation Theory and Vaeda.
SEER placed first in Rockout Productions' Battle of the Bands in August of 2005, which started off with over 40 bands. They have received airplay on New York's 92.3 K-Rock Radio, as well as Maxim Radio on Sirius 108.
In support of their first full-length album, entitled "2020", SEER is currently touring the eastern United States, and captivating fans with their high-energy and emotional live performances.
2) Marc Stonestreet, Tyler Smith and Stephen McIntyre had all been friends since elementary school. In 1994 while they were in ninth grade, they got together with their first instruments and started learning how to play. Marc actually got lessons from Stephen’s brother, Jim who played in Blake. It took them a long time to write the material for what would be known as Seer. On December 2nd 1994 they played their first show with Blake and Mr. Penny. The name “Seer”, was chosen last minute before a show. Stephen suggested the idea of the word, “being one who sees”, “a mystic”, and they all liked it.
After a few more shows, Evan Clarke (also from Blake) was putting together the compilation “Regional Ornament” and asked them to record a few songs. In the fall of 1995, they went to Rumenal Studios and blasted out two songs for the compilation that was released in 1996. Mike Perow would also record the band again in 1996 for their planned 7″ EP on Redemption Records, a label operated by Jim McIntyre. The release never materialized because they broke up before artwork was even made. All around this time, in late 1996, Dave Buschmeyer was putting together the massive compilation “Benefit for the Buffalo Animal Defence League”, for which the band submitted their song “New Song”. The compilation also never came out, to a great disappointment. They played their final show with Montgomery 21, at which they even suggested they should do a split together. But when the members came outside in the cold winter after the show, they all looked at each other and agreed it was over. No bad reasons, no bad blood, just a simple, easy ending.
Stephen and Marc continued jamming together since then, and even recorded some demos in 2007, which easily fit with the rest of the Seer material. The first song, “Smoking Room-B” was recorded on a 4-track. It was later re-recorded, but not kept, during the second recording session, this time digitally, at which the songs “Cracks” and “3rd Fret Capo” were also recorded. Stephen and Tyler never played in any other bands, but Marc has since collaborated with Blake musicians and continues to compose great music.
3) Seer is a Canadian doom metal band formed in 2014, Vancouver. Bronson Lee Norton (vocals), Kyle Tavares (guitar, vocals), Josh Campbell (bass, harmonica), Rob Lewis (drums, 2014-15), Madison Norton (drums, 2015-present).
Drown
Seer Lyrics
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I've waited 14 years to say
Do you believe in you
I hope you do
I'm on my knees
And I can throw you everything
But I concede to you
Help me
I'm drowning
In this and that
Help me
I'm doing
The best I can
This isn't me
I'm not your fault
But one is weak and one is real
That's how I feel
Help me
I'm drowning
In this and that
Help me
I'm doing
The best I can
Can you help me?
The opening lines of Seer's song "Drown" set a tone of desperation and intense longing for divine assistance. The singer addresses God directly, after having waited 14 years to ask a crucial question: "Do you believe in you?" It's a remarkable inquiry, since it could be interpreted in a number of ways. Does the singer mean, do you believe in your own existence? Your divine nature? Your power? Your goodness? Do you believe in us humans on this earth? Or is it some combination of the above? Whatever the intended meaning, the question shows a deep-seated need for validation from a higher power.
The verses that follow paint a picture of a person at their wit's end, imploring God to help them overcome their struggles. The chorus repeats twice, each time emphasizing the singer's drowning state, both in "this and that." The vagueness of that phrase could again be interpreted in various ways: whether it signifies a general sense of drowning in life's difficulties, or a more specific set of issues plaguing the singer, is up to the listener to decide. What's clear is the urgency in the plea for help. The singer conveys a sense of powerlessness, a feeling that they've done everything they can and are still struggling. The closing line shifts the focus back to the initial question: "can you help me?" It's a simple request that cuts through all the complex emotions and distress expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh God it's me
The singer is addressing God as they begin their plea for help.
I've waited 14 years to say
The singer has been struggling for fourteen years and is finally ready to ask for help.
Do you believe in you
The singer asks God if they have faith in themselves.
I hope you do
The artist expresses their hope that God is confident in themselves.
I'm on my knees
The artist is in a position of humility as they beg for assistance.
And I can throw you everything
The singer is willing to offer everything they have to God in exchange for aid.
But I concede to you
The singer acknowledges that they are not in control and submits to God's power.
Help me
The artist pleads for help from God.
I'm drowning
The artist feels overwhelmed and unable to keep their head above water.
In this and that
The artist is being inundated by various issues and problems.
Help me
The singer repeats their plea for assistance from God.
I'm doing
The artist is actively trying to improve their situation.
The best I can
The singer is trying their hardest but still feels like they are falling short.
This isn't me
The singer does not feel like themselves due to their struggles.
I'm not your fault
The singer is not blaming God for their difficulties.
But one is weak and one is real
The artist acknowledges their own weakness but also recognizes their true self.
That's how I feel
The artist is expressing their emotions honestly.
Can you help me?
The singer asks for God's assistance one more time.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@quesocat42069
Saw these guys back in the day near LSU in baton rouge... they were giving out a demo CD when i went to go see "Mike the tiger" on campus and i decided to go see them live. Fucking awesome performance (in a shitty venue). I really hope they're doing well. I lost the cd long ago. Thanks for posting this :)
@PancakeCrack
beautiful song....truely amazing artwork
@ThePhilosophizer8488
i saw you guys in concert at the Nail in Philadelphia with philpot... you guys are killer!!!!
@TuborgClubSoda
beautiful job guyz. favorited.
@milesun5
HI MARCUS...yes its a great song
@kalamia1000
This has nothing to do wtith The Shadowmen , the Australian instrumental band. So why is it on here?