Industry Demos is a collection of four songs from 2001 that Dredg recorded before they were signed to impress record labels. The four songs are "Of the Room", "Redrawing the Island Map", "Running Through Propellers", and "The Papal Insignia." Despite the fact that the band has not spoke out about these songs, and has not played them as of late (although "Propellers" has made an appearance on setlists prior to the release of CWOA), these songs remain very popular with fans. Of the Room was rerecorded and released on Dredg's second album El Cielo.
El Cielo, their second album, which was released on October 8, 2002, is also a concept album. Prominent influences on the album's concept and themes are painter Salvador DalÃ's life and a particular painting, Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bumblebee around a Pomegranate One Second Before Awakening (the first track on the album is named "Brushstroke:dcbtfoabaaposba").
On June 21, 2005, Dredg's third album, Catch Without Arms, was released. A video for the single "Bug Eyes" was released. For the spring of 2006, Dredg played on the Taste of Chaos tour, which also featured Deftones, Atreyu, Thrice, and Story of the Year as headlining bands. Also, Dredg headlined their own tour with Ours and Ambulette to hit cities that they did not tour in during the TOC tour (they came on the TOC tour about mid-way through).
Dredg also composed the score for the 2006 independent film, Waterborne. [1]
In addition to music, Dredg also creates artwork, which is available for viewing on the band's official website. Drew Roulette's works have twice appeared on shirts released by Artus.
On May 11, 2006, Dredg recorded their performance for a live CD entitled "Live at The Fillmore". Dredg announced in a MySpace bulletin on October 9, 2006 that the CD is available for pre-sale [2] and that it will be released on November 7 2006. Remixes that currently exist are Dan The Automator's "Sang Real" and Serj Tankian's "Ode To The Sun." Both songs are off Catch Without Arms. The "Sang Real" remix is being made available as an added bonus for purchasing "Live at the Fillmore" off of iTunes. It is currently unknown what will become of the "Ode to the Sun" remix, or if the "Sang Real" remix will see wider release.
In the beginning of August 2006, Dredg announced that they would be playing two "special events" back-to-back on September 14 and September 15, 2006 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California. It was later revealed that the special events would be Leitmotif performed in its entirety on the first night and El Cielo in its entirety on the second night. Both nights would also features selections from Catch Without Arms. Recordings of these shows can be obtained via archive.org in FLAC format (the links can be found on the news page of traversing.net). Videos of the two shows are currently being edited by fans who recorded the shows. An early version of "It's not worth it" was performed on each night.
On November 7 through November 10, 2006, Dredg debuted a new song, "Ireland," at instore performances that were held in California to promote the release of their first live album, Live At The Fillmore. Along with the new song, selections from Catch Without Arms & El Cielo were played, as well as "The Warbler," which has only been officially released as a live track on the Fillmore CD.
The band appeared in the 2007 membership list for The Coterie with honorary membership.
The name Dredg comes from the English word dredge, which in its verbal usage, means to unearth or widen/deepen a river or channel (the device used for doing this is also called a dredger). The band picked the name in its earlier, heavier days, when they thought it was very descriptive of their sound.
* Gavin Hayes - Vocals, Slide Guitar, Guitar
* Drew Roulette - Bass, Synthesizer
* Mark Engles - Guitar
* Dino Campanella - Drums, Piano, Organ
Of The Room
dredg Lyrics
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Wood tables, foggy signs, in front with no lies.
Night falls beneath candle light
Cast shadows, incense fragrance,
From the corner of the room,
Cloudy senses, stale light below, beneath
Night falls beneath candle light,
White squalls beneath winter skies,
Night falls beneath winter skies,
White squalls beneath winter skies,
A faceless crowd of elderly beings,
Roses sprouting, yellow glow,
With sound conscience into the night, beneath
Night falls beneath candle light,
White squalls beneath winter skies
The lyrics of dredg's song 'Of The Room' paint a vivid picture of a dimly lit restaurant with wooden furnishings and foggy signs. The singer is seated amidst this ambiance, surrounded by white cloth, black napkins, and wood chairs. The setting is further enhanced by the use of candlelight, incense fragrance, and cast shadows. The singer's senses are clouded by the atmosphere, and the light feels stale, almost suffocatingly so.
The second stanza repeats the imagery, emphasizing that night has fallen beneath the candlelight. The winter skies outside the restaurant are described as white squalls, which may symbolize a sense of chaos and turbulence. The final stanza introduces the idea of a "faceless crowd of elderly beings" who are present in the restaurant. However, it's unclear whether they are real people or symbolic figures. Yellow roses are sprouting, which could be either a comforting or unsettling image, depending on interpretation. The stanza ends with the singer facing their own conscience and descending into the night, beneath the candlelight and winter skies.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Of The Room' leave much to interpretation, but the imagery of a dimly lit restaurant with a mysterious and possibly surreal atmosphere is certainly compelling.
Line by Line Meaning
White cloth, black napkins, wood chairs, surround me,
I am enclosed by the simple, basic elements of a dining room - white cloth, black napkins, and wooden chairs - which form a welcoming and warm environment around me.
Wood tables, foggy signs, in front with no lies.
In front of me, there are wooden tables and foggy signs, which add to the feeling of rusticity and truth in the environment, without any falsehood or deceit to be found.
Night falls beneath candle light
As the night falls, the light of the candles that illuminate the room becomes even more prominent, creating a mood of intimacy and peacefulness.
Cast shadows, incense fragrance,
The shadows cast by the candles and the fragrance of the incense being burned create an atmosphere of mysticism and intrigue, heightening the senses and making me feel more alive.
From the corner of the room,
As I look from the corner of the room, I notice details and aspects of the surroundings that I might not have otherwise noticed - this vantage point allows me to take in the scene in its entirety.
Cloudy senses, stale light below, beneath
My senses become clouded by the overall dimness and staleness of the environment - this could be seen as a negative attribute, but it adds to the overall mood of the song, and emphasizes the importance of the moment I'm experiencing.
White squalls beneath winter skies,
The winter skies are tumultuous and rough, with white squalls that contrast with the calm warmth of the dining room, making me feel even more appreciative of the beauty and tranquility of the moment.
A faceless crowd of elderly beings,
The people around me are elderly, and blending together as a 'faceless crowd', adding to the overall eeriness of the scene.
Roses sprouting, yellow glow,
The roses that are sprouting add a sense of fragility and delicacy to the scene, while the yellow glow emphasizes the warmth and light of the surroundings.
With sound conscience into the night, beneath
With a clear conscience, I'm able to appreciate the moment and the atmosphere for what it is, fully experiencing the beautiful surroundings and the emotions that they invoke.
Night falls beneath candle light,
The night continues to fall, and the light of the candles continues to draw attention and stand out in the environment, creating a warm and intimate space.
White squalls beneath winter skies,
The same winter skies still rage outside, but the warmth of the dining room provides a haven from the tumultuous weather outside, allowing me to fully focus on the present moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DINO CAMPANELLA, DREW ROULETTE, GAVIN HAYES, MARK ENGLES
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