Imagine being Strongarm, having the absolute stones to just unapologetically hire this unknown dude with a high range and lyrics about girls and just show up to something like this completely prepared to deliver a flawless set. It can’t be overstated how unprecedented this was and remains to this day. Just unreal.
Could instantly know it was Strongarms dynamic musicians. Advent of a Miracle already had that completely mathy melodic experience & even though preferred Atonement. Remember to this day getting on the Takehold records forum & the news was Strongarm was becoming something different. Actually had dial up and patiently downloaded the mp3 from the new Further website, before the album they had like 3 songs up, and eventually think it was on a comp cd before the album arrived. Instantly loved it. Was a big into all the loud tooth and nail solid state catalogue, & Takehold. Yet already was listening to Appleseed Cast, Benton Falls, and always loved blink 182, slick shoes, mxpx, hot water music, sharks keep moving, Plankeye and of course was long lover of Alternative indie music in general. So was a welcome experience
Early basement emocore boy sets fire, initial records, and lots of melodic elements were appreciate by a portion of hc folks. Yet do remember how some friends would think melody and singing was lame sauce. Actually kept it to myself how much I love melodic music. And so many hc kids couldn’t appreciate the more melodic elements in their own favorite bands. Was nice to see all those bands play together in one show though. 7 inch era, cds tapes. Looks like we will have newfound appreciation for the diy physical mediums again. It’s already more appreciated to have the cd, vinyl, tape, to order straight off a bands bandcamp or site. Interesting cause this was before MySpace emo, and nu metal and modern contemporary music. These bands continued all though it all. And then now it’s full circle. Really love the Sense Field era of further. Was is & always will be an awesome musical experience
Imagine being Strongarm, having the absolute stones to just unapologetically hire this unknown dude with a high range and lyrics about girls and just show up to something like this completely prepared to deliver a flawless set. It can’t be overstated how unprecedented this was and remains to this day. Just unreal.
Could instantly know it was Strongarms dynamic musicians. Advent of a Miracle already had that completely mathy melodic experience & even though preferred Atonement.
Remember to this day getting on the Takehold records forum & the news was Strongarm was becoming something different. Actually had dial up and patiently downloaded the mp3 from the new Further website, before the album they had like 3 songs up, and eventually think it was on a comp cd before the album arrived. Instantly loved it. Was a big into all the loud tooth and nail solid state catalogue, & Takehold. Yet already was listening to Appleseed Cast, Benton Falls, and always loved blink 182, slick shoes, mxpx, hot water music, sharks keep moving, Plankeye and of course was long lover of Alternative indie music in general. So was a welcome experience
I was there! I wish I could find myself in the crowd but i'm way too short.
The crowd doesn’t know how lucky they are
Wow sounds just like the album classic .
such a good record... never got to see them, thanks for posting this!
The HC kids had no idea what to do with this.
😂😂😂
Early basement emocore boy sets fire, initial records, and lots of melodic elements were appreciate by a portion of hc folks. Yet do remember how some friends would think melody and singing was lame sauce. Actually kept it to myself how much I love melodic music. And so many hc kids couldn’t appreciate the more melodic elements in their own favorite bands. Was nice to see all those bands play together in one show though. 7 inch era, cds tapes. Looks like we will have newfound appreciation for the diy physical mediums again. It’s already more appreciated to have the cd, vinyl, tape, to order straight off a bands bandcamp or site. Interesting cause this was before MySpace emo, and nu metal and modern contemporary music. These bands continued all though it all. And then now it’s full circle. Really love the Sense Field era of further. Was is & always will be an awesome musical experience
This is gold!
There was a guy recording with the video camera next to the speaker, wonder if he should keeps that video?😅
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Good times
Thanks for posting this. Cheer up, emo kid 😛
what's the title of the third song?
Pictures of Shorelines