Stereo Motion is a Christian Rock N' Roll group that use to be phat chance … Read Full Bio ↴Stereo Motion is a Christian Rock N' Roll group that use to be phat chance that put out one album in 2003, and survived a van crash the same year.

Bryan Nance - vocals, guitars
Brent Lain - guitars
Dallas Morgan - drums
Justin Morgan - bass

Brent Lain is now in a Country Rock band called Old Southern Moonshine Revival

Justin Morgan now plays in a ministry of Liberty University. known as Exodus.
http://www.myspace.com/stereomotionrock (unofficial)

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Does it ever seem like the heart of rock and roll has lost its beat? With each passing year in music history, popular bands seem to be getting further and further away from the groundbreaking ancestry of acts like Led Zeppelin and The Who, or even retro revivalists The Vines and the All American Rejects, brushing aside timelessness in favor of timeliness.

Not so for bold new foursome Stereo Motion, who not only recognize the need for a rock and roll revolution, but are ready to start it themselves. With an electrifying collision of rock's historic roots and modern alternative texturing, combined with impeccable lyrical and musical craftsmanship, the group's self-titled debut is sure to get listeners' fists in the air and ears ringing with admiration.

"A lot of people listen to music just because it's new, but a fad's not going to last forever," exclaims Stereo Motion's singer/guitarist Bryan Nance Jr. "When you first listen to a lot of pop music, it may hook you in because it sounds cool. But like bubble gum, you spit it out when the sounds get stale."

"We want to make songs that aren't just cool because they're new; we want them to be filled with so much soul and passion that they last beyond this era." More important than Stereo Motion's longevity quest, these four young men are serious when it comes to their own spiritual development, noting that musical expression brings those desires full circle. "To be honest, we're still growing, and we have a lot of questions that we're still seeking answers to in these songs," reveals Bryan. "We've dealt with everything from the politics of the music business to whims of the world as we've prepared for this project; but we've learned it's not about how you sound or look that matters in the end, it's the way you love."

Evidence of that noble pursuit can be found in ample amounts on this project, from its lyrical and compositional style to the actual recording techniques that birthed it. Immediate attention-grabbers include the gun-slinging guitars and vocal grunts of "Steal the Show," the mounting tension of "Sweetest Sound," and the explosive "Revolution Times" (certain to make AC/DC proud), all of which simultaneously indulge listeners in a nostalgic time warp and a contemporary cavalcade of stylistic superiority. It's a seamless bridging of two generations, met with equally relevant and life-affirming songwriting that rises above demographics and belief mechanisms.

"Bryan and I wrote all of the lyrics, and our goal was to deal with real world issues using a universal language, instead of just writing about the same old 'Christian' issues you've heard about time and time again," bassist Justin Keith Morgan explains. "Our faith is at the center of what we do and who we are, but we relay it through poetry or metaphors in order to really drive home our points with an audience who may or may not be Christians."

The messages come across loud and clear on the lead single "New Face" and the equally infectious "Tip of My Tongue," two bookend wake-up calls for listeners to start impacting the world around them and lift people up with love. Feelings of affection and tenderness continue on the epic acoustic ballad "Loving Every Minute," an easily relatable ode to relationships, and the dramatic darkness of "Here to Save You," which descriptively details Christ's painful experience on the cross.

"So many people can approach a record by rewriting the Psalms or rephrasing 'Jesus Loves Me,' and a lot of the time, there's nothing innovative about that," Bryan says with a sigh. "We made a point to not simply rephrase Biblical lyrics or worship phrases, but to shoot from the heart with real life honesty."

The radio-destined "Rise" is Bryan's favorite example of such openness, and one he's confident will relay Stereo Motion's desire for everyone to experience a relationship with Christ, despite life's distracting challenges. "So much can come up on a daily basis that can get in the way of someone's growth with Christ," he confesses. "I'll be the first to admit my struggles in that area, but I'll also make a point to take time out from the noisy world to find refreshment and quiet time with God."

Producer Jason Burkum (Audio Adrenaline, The Swift) stretched this budding band musically as well by recording all of the album's basic tracks live in the studio instead of leaving the project floundering amid a sea of artificial overdubs. As a result, both Stereo Motion's vocals and instrumentation can be heard with the ardor and fervency that can only be captured in the heat of the moment, rather than the stuffy and sterile studio sounds that abound in modern-day mixes.

"Recording the record live was a very cool idea to us because that's how so many of the great bands recorded in the 60's and 70's," notes Bryan. "It's a practice that doesn't happen that often anymore, and there were a lot of risky elements to the process. We had to really think and sweat through each second of each song, but that gave us the chance to pour way more of ourselves into it than if we broke up each part individually." That raw energy and spontaneous emotion Bryan speaks of so intently spews out of the disc's dozen trailblazing cuts, giving Stereo Motion instant credibility.

Beyond just talking the talk or simply seeping from the radio, the members of Stereo Motion are ready to blast straight onto a concert stage near you. "Now it's time for us to act," says Bryan, "bringing our philosophies and these songs wherever the road may take us."

Stereo Motion was established in 2003 by Florian Jäger. He created his individual definition of hard & dark electronic music. Since then, he has followed a clearly defined concept with resolutely intense sound. With his futuristic fusion of modern Industrial, Electro and Trance elements blended with salient distorted vocals, Florian puts listeners under his spell and lets them dip into his gloomy visions of an apocalyptic world spinning toward the apocalypse.
'Resistance:2012' is the debut album. It contains 12 songs ( mastered by echoRausch ) that vary in musical bandwidth from dark electro, industrial and includes various TBM influences.
Other artists added 5 Remixes (Dunkelwerk and Acces_Denied amongst others). It was released on the 20th of November 2006 on their label E-Nox

RISE
Stereo Motion Lyrics

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Alone, with you
Keep finding something new
I felt the weight of this world for so long
And I keep falling on my face
Thought I was so strong, what a big mistake
Obligations and frustrations, look at that
They're getting in my way
They're pressing on me all of the time

I hate them 'cause they blow my mind
Now lift me up
I'm gonna rise above
And take it to the skies above
With you I can fly above
Everything that doesn't matter
Gonna rise above
'Cause my treasure lies above Yeah
Hit me with your best shot
'Cause you know we're gonna so far
Taking every step of the way
To search for truth everyday
But still we will be pressed and molded toward perfection
All the way messed with stuff and misdirection
They're pressing on my all of the time

I'll hate cause they blow my mind
Now lift me up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stereo Motion's song Rise talk about finding strength and renewed optimism in the face of adversity. The persona expresses their long-held burden of feeling weighed down by the demands and frustrations of life. They reveal how they thought they were strong, but have had to reckon with their limitations. The persona then finds solace in the company of their partner, whom they describe as a source of inspiration and support. With their partner's encouragement, they vow to rise above the obstacles in their path and focus on things that really matter. The persona acknowledges that the journey to self-improvement may not be easy, and they may encounter setbacks, but with their lover by their side, they are ready to face anything.

The song can be interpreted as a love letter to a significant other. However, it can be open to broader meaning whereby the persona is rising above any obstacle in their lives. The song encourages listeners to focus on self-improvement and the pursuit of meaningful goals. Ultimately, it is about having the inner strength to overcome adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Alone, with you
I am in this with you, despite feeling alone.

Keep finding something new
We will keep searching for something better, something more fulfilling.

I felt the weight of this world for so long
The burden of this world has been on me heavily and for too long.

And I keep falling on my face
Despite my efforts, I keep failing.

Thought I was so strong, what a big mistake
I thought I had it all together, but I was wrong.

Obligations and frustrations, look at that
I am weighed down by obligations and frustrated with my situation.

They're getting in my way
These obligations and frustrations are impeding my progress.

They're pressing on me all of the time
I am constantly dealing with these obstacles.

I hate them 'cause they blow my mind
I hate how they overwhelm me mentally and emotionally.

Now lift me up
Help me rise above these struggles.

I'm gonna rise above
I am going to overcome these challenges and succeed.

And take it to the skies above
I will take my aspirations higher.

With you I can fly above
I can only achieve this with your help.

Everything that doesn't matter
I will let go of things that don't truly matter.

Gonna rise above
I will prevail and surpass all hardships.

'Cause my treasure lies above Yeah
My ultimate goal is in a place beyond this world.

Hit me with your best shot
I am ready for any challenge.

'Cause you know we're gonna so far
I know we will make it far with your help.

Taking every step of the way
We will take this journey together, one step at a time.

To search for truth everyday
We will seek out the truth each day.

But still we will be pressed and molded toward perfection
We will encounter resistance but continue to strive for perfection.

All the way messed with stuff and misdirection
We will encounter distractions and obstacles along the way.

They're pressing on my all of the time
These obstacles continue to burden me.

I'll hate cause they blow my mind
I will be frustrated with how these obstacles affect me.

Now lift me up
Again, I ask for your help to rise above.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GIL CANG, JAMES MCMILLAN, MARYANNE MORGAN

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