All parts of the album Tiger and the Duke were recorded individually and each member was only able to hear the part they contributed to the album. The only member who heard the whole album during its recording process was Balling. The group released their next album Lover, the Lord Has Left Us... on May 30th, 2006.
Keith Goodwin was announced as one of the vocalists for the next album, taking on the pseudonym of 'The Penguin'.
The Sound of Animals Fighting have only performed live four times, all of which were released on a DVD, entitled "We Must Become The Change We Want To See". Three of their four shows took place in California (Anaheim, L.A., and San Diego), USA, and one in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
With the release of The Ocean And The Sun, the band issued a series of 400 masks, 100 of each of 4 designs, paired with a 7" for a limited preorder of the album. This was the first and only vinyl release and novelty item sold by the band.
In 2022 the band would be revived with a similar line-up as before, and would release the 4 track EP "APESHIT" (their first musical content in 14 years) to promote their 13 date tour across the US in January of 2023.
Original Lineup(Tiger And The Duke):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Lead Guitar), Lead Vocals/Guitar for Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for Rx Bandits.
The Tiger - Randy "R2K" Strohmeyer (Guitar), Guitar for Finch.
The Tortoise - Derek Doherty (Bass), Bass for Finch.
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Bear - Chris Fudurich (Mixing and Programming), Produced for Rx Bandits, Nada Surf, and Allister.
The Raven - Marc Mcknight (Artwork), Bass for Atreyu.
The Swan - Vanessa Chibba (Public Relations)
The Dog - Chris Haynie (Author of Story that Accompanies the Music)
The Ferret - Kyle Homme (Engineer)
The Octopus - Charlie Adams (Patrone)
The Armadillo - Rich Zahniser (Engineer, Vocals), Ex-Hippos
The Llamma - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns
Previous Lineup(Lover, The Lord Has Left Us...):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Lead Guitar), Lead Vocals/Guitar for the Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for the Rx Bandits.
The Hyena - Ryan Baker (Recording, Mixing).
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Giraffe - Stephen O'Malley (Album Artwork), Guitarist for Sunn O))).
The Ram - Craig Owens (Vocals), former Vocalist of Chiodos and Cinematic Sunrise.
The Penguin - Keith Goodwin (Vocals), Vocalist for Days Away and Good Old War.
The Wolf - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns.
Previous Lineup (The Ocean and The Sun):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Guitar, Bass, and Production), Lead Vocals/Guitar for the Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for the Rx Bandits.
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Wolf - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns provides guest vocals on "On The Occasion Of Wet Snow"
Current Lineup (APESHIT):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Guitar, Bass, and Production), Lead Vocals/Guitar for the Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for the Rx Bandits.
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Wolf - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns
The Penguin - Keith Goodwin (Vocals), Vocalist for Days Away and Good Old War.
Jonathan Hischke (Bass) and Steve Choi (Guitar and Keyboard) are also in the touring lineup, however have not been listed with monikers.
There Can Be No Dispute That Monsters Live Among Us
The Sound of Animals Fighting Lyrics
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New listening
Not an attempt to understand something
That is said
For if something were being said
The sounds would be given the shapes of words
Just an attention to the activity of sound
New means change the method
And new experiences change man
Whenever we hear sounds we are changed
We are no longer the same
After hearing certain sounds
And this is more the case
When we hear organized sounds
Sounds organized by another human being
Music
Our entire system of values
Of the things we accept to be true
Is based on the visual sounds
You have to sign a paper because your word is not enough to be trusted
As a result the acoustic faculty in human beings has declined
As it has become possible to define a continuum between sounds and noises
Completely new problems have come up when we compose or play intuitively
Because we have no training whatsoever in balancing tones and noises
Traditionally in western music
Noises have been taboo
And there are precise reasons for this
It has become from began from the time when staff notations were introduced
Traditionally in western music
Noises have been taboo
And there are precise reasons for this
It began from the time when staff notations were introduced
And music could be noted in precise intervals for the first time
Then it was mainly vocal music
Some predominantly with vowels rather than consonants
If I sing a melody of consonants now, people would say it isn't music
We have no tradition of music composed in these sounds
And no notation for it
There you see how narrow our concept of music is
From having excluded consonants the noises
Of course you find consonants in vocals music
But only in order to make a word comprehensible
That's the function of a consonant in our daily language
To clarify the meaning
But in a musical sense
Consonants have no function other than as accents
S s or t or k
To start or end sound clearly
I respond to sounds directly
Sound is my air
Whenever I deal with sounds they organize themselves, so to speak
They respond very well to me
And I to them
The lyrics to The Sound of Animals Fighting's song There Can Be No Dispute That Monsters Live Among Us are a collection of spoken word musings about the relationship between sound, music, and language. The song begins by discussing the transformative power of sound, suggesting that hearing certain sounds can fundamentally alter who we are as people. The singer goes on to argue that our entire system of values is based on the sounds we hear and the words we use to describe them. The song then turns its attention to the taboo nature of certain sounds in Western music, particularly consonants, which are typically excluded from musical composition. The singer suggests that this exclusion is limiting and narrow-minded, arguing that consonants can be used musically and that they add a unique dimension to sound.
One way to interpret this song is as a call for a broader understanding of what can be considered music. The singer seems to be arguing that Western music has been limited by strict rules about what sounds are permissible, and that this has had negative consequences both for musicians and for listeners. By calling for a greater emphasis on the activity of sound itself, rather than on the meaning behind the sounds, the song suggests that there is potential for a more inclusive and diverse musical culture.
Another possible interpretation of the song is as a critique of the way that language shapes our understanding of the world. The singer seems to be suggesting that language and the words we use to describe things have limited our ability to truly appreciate sound and music. By drawing attention to the way that consonants are excluded from musical composition because of their association with language and meaning, the song suggests that our attachment to language may be preventing us from fully experiencing and enjoying sound.
Overall, the lyrics to There Can Be No Dispute That Monsters Live Among Us are a thought-provoking meditation on the relationship between sound, language, and music. The song challenges listeners to think more deeply about the way that we experience and understand the world around us, and to embrace a broader, more inclusive perspective on what can be considered music.
Line by Line Meaning
New music
A new sound or style of music.
New listening
A new way of perceiving and examining sound.
Not an attempt to understand something
The focus isn't on interpreting or comprehending something specific.
That is said
Since there are no words being spoken or sung.
For if something were being said
Implies that if there were words, they would be expressed through sound.
The sounds would be given the shapes of words
Words would be formed using the sounds being conveyed.
Just an attention to the activity of sound
This is simply an emphasis on the exploration and awareness of the sound being produced.
New means change the method
A fresh perspective or approach to creating sound.
New means change the experience
A novel way of experiencing and perceiving sound is introduced.
And new experiences change man
New experiences shape and affect human behavior.
Whenever we hear sounds we are changed
The experience of hearing sound alters us in some way.
We are no longer the same
Our perception and understanding of sound is transformed.
After hearing certain sounds
Specific sounds can have a profound impact on our perception.
And this is more the case
The effect is intensified when the sound is organized by another human being.
When we hear organized sounds
Sound that has been arranged and structured has a different effect on us compared to disorganized noise.
Sounds organized by another human being
Arrangement and production of sound by another person affects us as humans.
Music
Sound organized in a specific way to produce music.
Our entire system of values
Our perception and understanding of the world is influenced by sound and music.
Of the things we accept to be true
Our beliefs and perceptions of reality align with the sounds and music around us.
Is based on the visual sounds
Our understanding of the world is shaped by how we perceive sound.
You have to sign a paper because your word is not enough to be trusted
The trustworthiness of spoken words has decreased in importance, leading to a decline in the capability to perceive sounds aurally.
As a result the acoustic faculty in human beings has declined
The significance of sound perception and differentiation has declined as a result of the decreased trust in spoken words.
As it has become possible to define a continuum between sounds and noises
As it has become possible to distinguish between various types of sounds and noise, new challenges have arisen in sound production and performance.
Completely new problems have come up when we compose or play intuitively
New challenges have arisen when creating and performing sound without a predetermined structure.
Because we have no training whatsoever in balancing tones and noises
We haven't been trained on how to balance sounds and noise when creating or performing music intuitively.
Traditionally in western music
A standard practice in western music history.
Noises have been taboo
The use of noise in music has been frowned upon in western music history.
And there are precise reasons for this
This is due to specific reasons and influences in western music history.
It has become from began from the time when staff notations were introduced
The exclusion of noise in western music began when staff notation was introduced and music could be noted in precise intervals for the first time.
Then it was mainly vocal music
At the time, the exclusion of noise was primarily in regards to vocal music.
Some predominantly with vowels rather than consonants
Some types of vocal music consisted of predominantly vowel sounds, rather than consonants.
If I sing a melody of consonants now, people would say it isn't music
In modern times, a melody consisting only of consonants may not be considered music by some people.
We have no tradition of music composed in these sounds
There isn't a history or tradition of music produced with exclusively consonant sounds.
And no notation for it
There isn't a standardized notation system for such music either.
There you see how narrow our concept of music is
Our understanding of what qualifies as music is limited and narrow.
From having excluded consonants the noises
By excluding consonants, noise was also excluded from western music tradition.
Of course you find consonants in vocals music
Consonants are present in vocal music but have a different purpose.
But only in order to make a word comprehensible
Consonants are used to convey meaning in words in daily language.
That's the function of a consonant in our daily language
The purpose of consonants is to convey meaning in spoken language.
To clarify the meaning
Consonants aid in the understanding of the meaning of words.
But in a musical sense
In music, consonants don't have a function to aid in comprehension.
Consonants have no function other than as accents
Consonants function in music only as emphasis, rather than conveyance of meaning.
S s or t or k
Examples of consonants that create emphasis or accents in music.
To start or end sound clearly
The purpose of these consonants is to aid in the clarity of starting or ending a sound in music.
I respond to sounds directly
The author has a direct response to sound as a listener or creator of sound.
Sound is my air
Sound is an essential and integral part of the author's existence.
Whenever I deal with sounds they organize themselves, so to speak
The author has an innate ability to create, organize and compose sound intuitively.
They respond very well to me
The sounds are in tune and harmony with the author's intuition and understanding of sound.
And I to them
The author is in harmony with the sound, creating a symbiotic relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Patrick Green, Christopher Tyler Tsagakis, Matthew Dean Embree, Richard Loren Balling
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@jahazielurigonzaleztrembla6809
I dont remember this song...and i used to have this cd.
@mrmkl9839
That's genius
@ryleighs9575
Try actually singing this fucking song lol. It's basically impossible by ear lol. I can do pretty well with every other song on the album, and there are other weird ones to sing, but it's surprisingly hard to sing along to someone singing purposely out of tune over instrumentals doing the same lol.
Edit: I bet someone with perfect pitch could, but for relative pitch, not happening without a lot of practice and like, ONLY listening to this song lol.
@pandyfackler118
IKR? It pisses me off