1. A New Zealand … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists that use this name:
1. A New Zealand dubstep duo
2. An American hardcore band
3. A British psychedelic band
4. A Swedish rock band
5. An American rapper
6. Christian gospel VA group
Truth(1)
Tristan Roake and Andre Fernandez, better known as Truth are a dubstep production duo from Christchurch, New Zealand. They first rose to prominence in 2008 when Mala of Digital Mystikz signed their debut single The Fatman / Stolen Children for his Deep Medi Musik label. The single was described by Boomkat as "dark and immaculately executed" and was released in early 2009 as Medi13x on 12" vinyl format.
This release has been followed by two more releases on Deep Medi Musik and a number of singles on labels such as Tempa, Black Box, Get Darker, Argon, Wheel and Deal, Disfigured Dubz, Aquatic Lab, Boka, Optimus Gryme, Moonshine and Abyss Recordings. Collaborators have included Alix Perez, Antiserum, Yayne, Kito,DJ Madd, Riskotheque, Babylon System, Noah D, Lynx, Kromestar, Silkie and Dutty Ranks.
Originally from New Zealand, now based in San Francisco, California Truth have toured extensively including numerous USA tours and three tours of the UK and Europe. They can be found regularly playing in the United States, New Zealand, Australia and Europe.
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/truthdubstep
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/truthnz
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/truthdubstep
Truth (2)
Truth is a straight edge hardcore band out of Fort Worth, Texas. They play fast, youth crew style, straight forward, positive music. Drawing influence from bands such as Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, BOLD, Side By Side, Chain of Strength,Wide Awake, Unit Pride, Straight Ahead, DYS, Uniform Choice, Alone in a Crowd, Confront, Fastbreak, Ten Yard Fight, In My Eyes, The First Step and many more, they are trying to make a positive impact and leave their mark on the scene.
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Truth (3)
Although Truth never officially released an LP while they were together, in 1995 a 68-minute CD was salvaged from 1969-70 recordings. Most of them were made for a soundtrack of an obscure film, with three other tracks coming from a Chicago studio session during the brief time in which Ray Elliott was in the band. Perhaps to the surprise of some listeners aware of Truth's Them connections, there's not much of a hard R&B-blues-British Invasion influence. It's far more reminiscent of late-'60s California guitar psychedelia, along the lines of some of the more economic and harmony-driven bands in that style, like Moby Grape and (more distantly) Love.
In this respect, Truth recall Fat Mattress (Noel Redding's group), another act with heavy British Isles roots that took major cues from West Coast harmonized psych, though Truth and Fat Mattress aren't extremely similar. Truth play late-'60s psychedelic rock with a breezy lightness, yet with some guts, anchored by extremely versatile guitar lines by the underrated Jim Armstrong. The songs might not be classic, but they're very pleasant go-with-the-flow period sequences of images, with one vocal (on "Blackboard Words") closely approximating the sound of late-'60s Roger McGuinn. On "Sonic Sitar," the group expands upon the raga-rock explored in the post-Van Morrison Them's best cut, "Square Room," and in fact "Archimed's Pad (Squared Room)" is an impressive instrumental remake of "Square Room" that's an underrated highlight of the whole raga-rock genre, with its hypnotic drawn-out interplay of drones and Indian-influenced guitar melodies. The three songs recorded with Ray Elliott on flute and piano go into jazzier grooves with good effect, adding nice icing to a record that's on the whole better (and certainly more consistent) than either of the late-'60s Them albums on which some of the Truth musicians played.
Truth (4)
Truth, a new band from Sweden. All songs are written by guitar-god Sven Cirnski who leaves you breathless. All vocals are done by David Fremberg (of the band Andromeda). The debut album, "Machine", was released in January 2008 on Grooveyard Records.
Truth (5)
American rapper. Born December 15, 1976.
Truth (6) Christian Gospel
"During the late '60s, John Roger Breland had a dream of starting a Christian band. His goal was to share the message of the Gospel through music. In June of 1971 Breland's dream became a reality with the formation of the group, Truth, an acronym for "Trust, Receive, Unchangeable, True Happiness" in Jesus. The group performed its first tour with only 15 members. Some were barely out of high school. For the first several years of their existence, the group performed 400 concerts annually and traveled 50 weeks of the year. As Truth became more established, they performed 260 live concerts each year, and spent the rest of the time in recording studios. By the beginning of the 21st century, Truth had 22 members, and had traveled to all 50 American states and 21 different countries. The group had produced almost 60 albums and performed before more than ten million people in over 9,000 concerts. In 2000, Truth was accepted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Truth Legacy Collection was released in 2001, shortly after the group performed its farewell tour." from Diana Moes VandeHoef, All Music Guide
They have re-grouped for a 40th Annivesary Tour and with a new melody CD of their works. Several hit artists evolved from the TRUTH, such as Avalon, Natilie Grant and others.
Whatever It Takes
Truth Lyrics
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And He whispers draw closer to me
Leave this world far behind,
There are new heights to climb
And a new place in Me you will find
And whatever it takes, to draw closer to You Lord
That's what I'd be wiling to do
That's what I'd be willing to do
(Repeat)
That's what I'd be willing to do
Questions seem to haunt us night and day
Like how could God allow my heart to be torn this way
Does He listen when I call?
Oh, is He even there at all?
Yet I know when my eyes fail to see
He is able
And even though it seems impossible to me
He is able
But if He chooses not to move
In the way we prayed he would
We're confident He's working
all together for our good
I will stand behind His Word
For He is able
He is able
And as the night gives way
to dawning and evaporates away
I stand to face another day
And I will stand behind His Word
He is able, I know
He is able
He's able
The lyrics to Truth's song "Whatever it Takes" have a strong religious and spiritual message. In the first verse, the singer hears a voice calling them from an old tree, urging them to leave the mundane world behind and seek a new place in a higher power. The chorus expresses the singer's dedication to doing whatever it takes to draw closer to this power and become more like it. The second verse addresses common doubts and questions about the nature of this power and its involvement in our lives, but the singer holds fast to the belief that it is capable of all things, whether we can see it or not. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the singer's trust in this power and a commitment to standing behind its word.
The song speaks to the universal desire for meaning and connection, which religious faith seeks to fulfill. It acknowledges that doubt and uncertainty are part of the human experience, but encourages listeners to trust in something greater than themselves. The use of natural imagery, such as the old tree and the dawning day, reinforces the idea that this higher power is a fundamental part of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a voice calling me, from an old rugged tree
Jesus' voice is calling me from the cross, asking me to come closer to Him.
And He whispers draw closer to me
He wants me to come closer, even when I feel alone or lost.
Leave this world far behind,
Let go of worldly desires and temptations.
There are new heights to climb
There are new challenges and opportunities to grow and learn.
And a new place in Me you will find
A closer relationship with Jesus can lead to a new sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.
And whatever it takes, to draw closer to You Lord
I am willing to do whatever it takes to get closer to Jesus.
That's what I'd be willing to do
I am ready to put in the effort and make sacrifices to follow Jesus.
Questions seem to haunt us night and day
Doubts and fears can be overwhelming and keep us up at night.
Like how could God allow my heart to be torn this way
When facing difficult circumstances or personal loss, it's natural to question why God would let it happen.
Does He listen when I call?
Sometimes it seems like God is ignoring our prayers or not hearing our cries for help.
Oh, is He even there at all?
During moments of despair, we may wonder if God has abandoned us.
Yet I know when my eyes fail to see
Even when I can't perceive God's presence or intervention, I still have faith in His existence.
He is able
God has the power and capability to do anything, even the impossible.
But if He chooses not to move
God has a greater plan for our lives, and sometimes that means saying 'no' to our requests.
In the way we prayed he would
We may be praying for something specific, but God knows what's best for us overall.
We're confident He's working
Even if we can't see it, we trust that God is working behind the scenes in our lives.
all together for our good
God will use everything for the good of those who love Him.
I will stand behind His Word
I will trust in the promises and teachings of the Bible.
For He is able
God has the power to overcome any obstacle and fulfill His promises.
And as the night gives way
The darkness of our struggles will eventually give way to the light of hope and victory.
to dawning and evaporates away
The morning brings new beginnings and opportunities to move forward from grief and hardship.
I stand to face another day
With God's help, I can face each day with renewed strength and purpose.
He's able
God is always able to see us through any difficulty and make a way forward.
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.