The word 'djent' is an onomatopoeia for a heavily palm-muted, distorted guitar chord. It was coined by Meshuggah guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, though generally made popular by Mansoor on the band's online forum and it was there that Kahney originally learned the technique. When Thordendal heard and commented on some of Kahney's riffs, it was all the encouragement he needed to forge ahead.
Embodying the international vibe of the genre, Frenchman Juilien Perier initially supplied vocals but the logistical difficulties meant that he could not join the band permanently. The line-up was completed by Jay Postones on Drums, James Monteith on Guitar and Amos Williams on Bass. Monteith and Williams brought along with them the vocalist of their previous band 209, Abisola Obasanya. TesseracT released a three-track demo with Obasanya on vocals. In 2009, the band parted ways with Obasanya and chose Dan Tompkins (SkyHarbor, In Colour, ex-First Signs of Frost, Piano) to take over vocal duties.
TesseracT's long-awaited debut album 'One' was released on September 12th 2011 with Tompkins on vocals.
On August 20th 2011, rumours began spreading that vocalist Daniel Tompkins had left the band, as TesseracT were seen performing with a different vocalist during a gig at the Crauford Arms in Milton Keynes. This was confirmed by the band on the 23rd, citing personal reasons for Daniel's departure. TesseracT introduced their new singer as Elliot Coleman (Zelliack, Of Man Not of Machine, ex-Sky Eats Airplane, ex-Of Legends). Daniel remains on good terms with his former band mates and stated that he enjoyed his time as TesseracT's vocalist. Elliot stated later that he would not move permanently to the UK and that joining TesseracT would not affect his other current projects.
TesseracT released one EP in with Coleman entitled 'Perspective' (released on May 22nd 2012, primarily featuring acoustic renditions of tracks from the band's debut album) before he too announced his departure from the band.
TesseracT announced in September 2012 that Coleman would be replaced by Ashe Austin O'Hara (Voices From the Fuselage, Nebulae). The band's second album 'Altered State' was released on May 27th 2013.
Vocalist Daniel Tompkins returned to the band in June 2014, replacing Austin on the band’s live album ‘Odyssey/Scala’. Following Tompkins’s return, TesseracT have released three full-length studio albums: Polaris in September 2015, Sonder in April 2018, and War of Being in September 2023.
Music
As stated in the band's official biography: "Fans will often focus on the quintet's time signatures and musical complexity, but TesseracT are far from an exclusionary exercise in tech/extreme prog metal pomposity. They fully embrace their experimental, prog sensibility without excessive indulgence or pretentiousness; delivering atmospheric, metallic songs that stir strong emotions and evoke powerful mental images. All of which, they argue, is at the core surprisingly simple".
2. Tesseract is a modern jazz quintet based out of Toronto, Canada. Alto Saxophonist Edwin Sheard, Tenor Saxophonist Leland Whitty, Guitarist Patrick O’Reilly, Bassist Julian Anderson-Bowes, and Drummer Derek Gray began playing together while studying at Humber College. They have continued this collaboration and can be seen regularly performing at venues across Toronto. Tesseract's debut CD, "Impossible Images", was released on February 29, 2012.
3. Tesseract is a democratically run jazz ensemble, formed in 2011, featuring the composing and playing talents of bassist Chris Hyson, saxophonist Matt Anderson, pianist Sam Leak and drummer Chris Draper.
Perfection
TesseracT Lyrics
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Through the eyes of the one in
A picture perfect moment
In the life of the one who is
Something better, more than
Anything i could ever be
Give me just one second
Just to touch what I'll never own
Of love that i will never share
Show me your compassion
In the dark of this world
I would give it all
For one taste of it
Of everything
I would give it all
To become you
Well i finally found out
That this world
This whole worlds a lie
And ill try
I would give it all to become you
The lyrics of TesseracT's "Perfection" take the form of a yearning request to experience the beauty and completeness of existence that the singer perceives in someone else's life. The wish to become another person who embodies these attributes is expressed in the final lines, where the idea of the world being a lie is introduced. The singer seems to be disillusioned by their own life and desires to escape it for the transcendent reality of someone else's being. The imagery of the lines draws on visual and emotional sensations; the picture perfect moment of the opening line is followed by a plea to touch and feel what is not theirs. The contrasting darkness of the world amplifies the sense of longing and desire, making the final line a climax of sorts.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me just one moment
Please allow me a moment of your time
Through the eyes of the one in
From the perspective of an individual who embodies the following characteristics
A picture perfect moment
An idyllic moment of utmost perfection
In the life of the one who is
Experienced by an individual who possesses
Something better, more than
Qualities superior to
Anything i could ever be
My own capabilities and attributes
Give me just one second
Grant me a brief moment of time
Just to touch what I'll never own
To come into contact with that which I will never possess
Let me have those feelings
Allow me to experience emotions
Of love that i will never share
For love that I will never be able to give to another
Show me your compassion
Demonstrate your kindness and empathy
In the dark of this world
During times of difficulties and hardships
I would give it all
I would be willing to relinquish everything I have
For one taste of it
For the opportunity to experience the above-mentioned qualities
Of everything
Of all things
To become you
To embody the qualities and characteristics of the individual described earlier
Well i finally found out
I have come to the realization
That this world
The entirety of human existence
This whole worlds a lie
Is fundamentally untruthful
And ill try
Nevertheless, I will endeavor
I would give it all to become you
Again, I would be willing to relinquish everything I have in order to acquire the qualities of the individual described earlier
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@larsblanken
CONCEALING FATE, PART FOUR: PERFECTION
Give me just one moment
Through the eyes of the one in
A picture perfect moment
In the life of the one who is
Something better, more than
Anything I will ever be
Give me just one second
Just to touch what I'll never own
Let me count those feelings
Of love that I will never share
Show me your compassion
In the dark of this world
I would give it all
For one taste of it
Of everything
I would give it all
To become you
Well I finally found out
That this world
This whole worlds a lie
And I'll try
I would give it all to become you
@agathoyoel
8 years and still a great piece. Hail Tesseract.
@danhikibiri3645
Así es amigo xd.
@TacitcalThrower
11*
@miiiq782
2023 and still my favourite album
@larsblanken
CONCEALING FATE, PART FOUR: PERFECTION
Give me just one moment
Through the eyes of the one in
A picture perfect moment
In the life of the one who is
Something better, more than
Anything I will ever be
Give me just one second
Just to touch what I'll never own
Let me count those feelings
Of love that I will never share
Show me your compassion
In the dark of this world
I would give it all
For one taste of it
Of everything
I would give it all
To become you
Well I finally found out
That this world
This whole worlds a lie
And I'll try
I would give it all to become you
@Dr3amer972
This is, in fact, what perfection sounds like.
@matthewmurison3940
I honestly wish you fellas had extended this song coz 3 minutes isnt enough ........ its most definitely the best song in the series
@jesusa_ikher
It get you man, like the melodies and the lyrics and the grove are just right. Truly perfection.
@cirosg99
Yeah man, but there are 6 songs ahaha and they are all beautiful
@KaizerSteel
The first half of this song just blows my mind, then the second half picks up the chunks and sends me on my way to part 5, where more mind-blowing will most likely occur.