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 Dalí'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
Scissor Lock
dredg Lyrics
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Rolling on my blanket
I am sinking into the bed
Light around me
Beautful washes of pulsating color
Buzzing white noise
It sounds like one hundred bees
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
I too once thought the radio played
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
Pulsing
You control it
Body's asleep
And your mind is awake
I too once thought the radio played
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
I too once thought the radio played
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
I too once thought the radio played
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
I too once thought the radio played
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
The lyrics of Scissor Lock by Dredg are complex, evocative and often difficult to decipher. The song's haunting melody and introspective lyrics explore themes of sleep, consciousness and the subconscious mind. The opening of the song paints a picture of someone who is sinking into their bed, becoming increasingly aware of the world around them. The lyrics suggest a sense of disorientation and a struggle to come to terms with one's surroundings.
The song's chorus, "I too once thought the radio played, let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed," is particularly interesting because it speaks to the idea of being influenced by external forces while in a vulnerable state. The radio is a metaphor for the world around us and the pressures that we face in daily life. The line "let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed" suggests a longing for a return to a simpler time when things were less complicated.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more surreal and dreamlike. The pulsing beat and swirling instrumentation create a sense of disorientation that mirrors the lyric's content. The line "pulsing, you control it, body's asleep, and your mind is awake" is particularly powerful as it highlights the disconnect between the conscious and subconscious mind.
Overall, Scissor Lock is a complex and thought-provoking song that explores the boundaries between sleep and waking, conscious and subconscious, and reality and fantasy. The lyrics and music combine to create an atmospheric and emotional journey that is both evocative and difficult to forget.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'm awake
Despite being conscious, the singer feels like they are barely awake and barely conscious.
Rolling on my blanket
The singer is restless and unable to settle down.
I am sinking into the bed
The singer feels weighed down, as if they are being pulled into the bed and unable to move.
Light around me
The artist is surrounded by a bright light, possibly indicating an out-of-body experience or a dream state.
Beautiful washes of pulsating color
The light around the artist is vivid and dynamic, with shades of color washing over them.
Buzzing white noise
The singer hears a continuous, high-pitched sound that could be compared to buzzing.
It sounds like one hundred bees
The white noise is extremely loud and resembles the hum of a large number of bees swarming.
Pulsing
The artist experiences a rhythmic or pulsing sensation, possibly related to their heartbeat or other internal body functions.
You control it
Despite feeling out of control, the artist realizes that they are in charge of their own thoughts and feelings.
Body's asleep
The artist's body is physically at rest or asleep.
And your mind is awake
However, the singer's mind is still active and alert, possibly indicating a lucid dream or out-of-body experience.
I too once thought the radio played
The artist is reflecting on a past experience or belief, possibly related to questioning the nature of reality.
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
The singer recalls a belief that they and others should behave childishly while in a state of sleep paralysis, possibly indicating a desire to escape responsibility or control.
I too once thought the radio played
The singer continues to think about their past beliefs and experiences related to the nature of reality.
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
The singer repeats their earlier idea that people should behave carefree and childishly while in a state of sleep paralysis.
I too once thought the radio played
The artist still reflects on their past beliefs and experiences that challenged their understanding of reality.
Let's act like children while we sleep paralyzed
The artist restates their earlier belief that people should act freely and childishly while in a state of sleep paralysis, suggesting a desire to escape or resist control.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DINO CAMPANELLA, DREW ROULETTE, GAVIN HAYES, MARK ENGLES
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