The first thing that I like about Muse is that they have their own sound. Of course they pull from other influences like all other bands but have taken those influences and blended it into a unique representation of the rock genre. The guitar is strong out front and then has syth-soundeffects in the background. The mix of hard distorted guitar notes and the other-worldly keyboard/ piano gives a great alternative sound. What is also great is how the different their songs can be. One the same album you will have a strong guitar influence with fast paced bass, drums and vocals; and then slow acoustic sounds with piano soft vocals. Another part of the sound that I enjoy is the harmony in the vocals between Matthew Bellamy and Christopher Wolstenholme. Theses are some of the main reasons that I like Muse but not the only ones.
The second thing that I enjoy about Muse is the lyrics of the songs that the play. The subject matter varies from love to political and even to the wonders of space. One of my favorite songs is entitled “Glorious”. It starts out with a long intro and then starts with the words
“Rose-tinted view,
And satellites that compromise the truth
I wanted more
With the cuts and the bruises
Touch my face
A hopeless embrace”
To me this is the song of a man who just fell in love with someone and is looking through rose colored glasses. Things are not what they seem but he doesn’t care he just wants someone to embrace him. The lyrics of Muse songs evoke a whole range of emotions and are why I love the band so much.
I hope that I have convinced you to at least go out and listen to a few different Muse songs and for your own opinion. If you don’t like the song that you listen to keep an open mind and try a different album and you just may find something you like. *The lyrics that I used came from Lyrics on Demand http://www.lyricsondemand.com/m/muselyrics/
To me this is the song of a man who just fell in love with someone and is looking through rose colored glasses. Things are not what they seem but he doesn’t care he just wants someone to embrace him. The lyrics of Muse songs evoke a whole range of emotions and are why I love the band so much.
I hope that I have convinced you to at least go out and listen to a few different Muse songs and for your own opinion. If you don’t like the song that you listen to keep an open mind and try a different album and you just may find something you like. *The lyrics that I used came from Lyrics on Demand http://www.lyricsondemand.com/m/muselyrics/
Oh! I also like the music of Muse. As you write, their sound is unique and popular.
ReplyDeleteEspecially, "New born" that is OST of horror movie "Haute Tension" and "Time is running out" are my favorite songs.