[1] Hailing from Mo… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name The Prestige :
[1] Hailing from Montreal, Canada, the Post-Hardcore The Prestige.
[2] A four-piece band from Paris, France - formerly known under the name Draftdown. In 2009, only 6 months after its birth, The Prestige released its critically acclaimed A Series of Catastrophes and Consequences that shaded their genre into an adrenaline-fueled posthardcore. In 2011, Black Mouths emphasizes their unique style to a raw and intense posthardcore sound with strong rock and punk influences along with subtle and breathtaking interludes. "We never tried nor intend to fit in one particular genre. The main goal is to be honest and true to ourselves, and to have a shit load of fun" adds drummer Thibaut.
Recorded in two weeks in an old chapel in Laval (Normandy, France) with producer Guyom Pavesi (Headcharger, Die on Monday, Anathema) assisted by Amaury Sauvé (Birds in Row, Comity, As We Draw) Black Mouths is set outside the usual recording frame and with a strong live atmosphere. "We wanted the album to sound as if the listener was standing in the middle of the room and was part of the music, says singer and guitarist Alex. So we just plugged, played and pushed the red button". The recording lasted 2 weeks and some new arrangements were added to the tracks to get a more intense indie rock sound: 1970's mellotron, Wurlitzer keyboard, detuned pianos, organs.
Black Mouths is the first time the band works with a foreign producer as they went to Stockholm (Sweden) to mix with well-known Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna, Refused, Poison the Well, AqME). As guitarist Raphael tells it, "Giving your album to mix is like giving your baby, you need to find the person that will understand what you mean and expect." The warmth and almost lo-fi sound of the instruments found a second echo in the frozen days of the Swedish capital.
On the spring months that followed, the band played several shows and went on a 20 day tour around Europe that lead them to Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland. "Playing our music live is what we aim for. We don't care about having the largest fanbase on facebook or whatever" says bassist Julien. "We just want the people coming to our show to share the 'live' thrill with us".
Chaotic, intense, genuine and outside the bounds, this is how one would define a Prestige show, as their upcoming album: Black Mouths.
Trinity
The Prestige Lyrics
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After a few doubts and uncertainties, I'll scream loud, and act proud.
Then it all made sense from here, since I saw where the colors did not match
Needless to say I'm poised to live; needless to say I jumped the edge
I wish for better times, I wish for better days,
A time I won't be stuck in a constant gaze
The glow and light from the bombs seems never ending
At the center of division, where the secrets lie deep
All consequences keep running through my mind
But too much of myself keeps trying to explain
Vacuumed and pushed through everything; the never ending fires
I'm packing my guns here, leaving for the big city.
I'll be painting a new chapter that'll bloom in a boom
And I have plan for later, nothing will end real soon.
So it's time to be clever, before the wind changes its way,
After a few doubts, I'll scream loud and act proud.
I wish for better times, I wish for better days,
A time I won't be stuck in a constant gaze
The glow and light from the bombs seems never ending
I don't think I could stop and enjoy this scenery
The circle never really stops
The lyrics to "Trinity" by The Prestige convey a sense of urgency and a desire for change. The singer expresses a need to be smart and proactive before it's too late, as if they sense that something significant is about to happen. They acknowledge that they have some doubts and uncertainties, but they push them aside in order to move forward confidently. They have realized that some things don't match up or make sense, but they are poised to live regardless. The singer wishes for better times and days free from feeling stuck, but they also recognize the beauty and intensity of the light and fire that surrounds them. At the same time, they feel divided between their curiosity and their fear of consequences, and they struggle to find a way to reconcile these two parts of themselves. Ultimately, they decide to pack up and leave, confident that they can make a fresh start and create something new and exciting for themselves.
The song "Trinity" by The Prestige has an interesting origin story. It was written by the band's guitarist, Anup Sastry, who is also a well-known drummer, composer, and producer in his own right. Sastry's original demo of the song featured programmed drums and a synthesized orchestra, but when the band entered the studio to record their album, they decided to take a more organic approach, using the skills of drummer Jesse Shelley and keyboardist Eric Hess to flesh out the track. Despite this change, Sastry's complex guitar parts remained a key element of the song. The final version of "Trinity" was mixed and mastered by Jamie King, who has also worked with bands like Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, and Scale the Summit.
Line by Line Meaning
So time to be clever, before the wind changes its way
It's time to act and use my intelligence before the opportunities disappear
After a few doubts and uncertainties, I'll scream loud, and act proud.
Even after facing doubts and uncertainty, I'll still show confidence and pride
Then it all made sense from here, since I saw where the colors did not match
I gained insight upon realizing where things didn't quite fit and made sense from then on
Needless to say I'm poised to live; needless to say I jumped the edge
It goes without saying that I'm ready to live life boldly and I've taken risks to do so
I wish for better times, I wish for better days,
I have hope for happier times and brighter days in the future
A time I won't be stuck in a constant gaze
A time when I won't be stagnant
The glow and light from the bombs seems never ending
The chaos and destruction keep going on and on
At the center of division, where the secrets lie deep
The root of problems and the truth are hidden deeply within the division
All consequences keep running through my mind
I can't stop thinking about all the possible outcomes and consequences
But too much of myself keeps trying to explain
I tend to overthink and rationalize everything
Vacuumed and pushed through everything; the never ending fires
I feel like I'm pushed around and struggling in never-ending battles
I'm packing my guns here, leaving for the big city.
I'm getting ready to take on bigger challenges elsewhere
I'll be painting a new chapter that'll bloom in a boom
I'm determined to create a new and successful beginning
And I have plan for later, nothing will end real soon.
I have long-term plans and I won't give up anytime soon
I don't think I could stop and enjoy this scenery
I'm too focused on achieving my goals to stop and appreciate the present
The circle never really stops
The cycle of life keeps on going
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.