Today was a day in which it was necessary to listen to
fast-paced rock music to stay sane. Everyone in the world has days such as
these. Whether it be the result of stressing for finals or experiencing a nasty
break-up, at one point or another everybody feels compelled to release their
pent up frustrations through music. For days such as these, there are few bands
and songs that will successfully aid in releasing any personal tension. The Ten
Thousand is the clear choice when it comes to seeking a band whose music will
instantaneously transform an individual.
It is rare for a single song to instantly change your mood
but The Ten Thousand has been incredibly successful in creating music that can
completely affect listeners. Much of the band’s music is powerful and rough,
which creates an overwhelming feeling of confidence and conviction. The music
has a profound effect on listeners, which highlights the extraordinary
potential of the band. The ability to adjust an individual’s mood for a
specific duration of time is an incredible one, which is rarely found on the
Billboard Top 100. Much of today’s music focuses on creating tracks that are
slightly tweaked from previously popular songs. This approach to music will
ensure that songs are well received by the audience, however, it prevents listeners
from being exposed to truly unique and original music.
The Ten Thousand is a band that strays away from the
societal norms and focuses on producing music that can be appreciated and
enjoyed by all audiences. Much of the band’s music has an incredible rough and
punk rock feel. What is extraordinary is that the band is equally efficient in
creating slower music that is very much reflective of the indie bands that are
progressively growing in popularity.
The best thing about the group is that it provides the
perfect symbiosis between personal and visceral. Songs such as City of Angles and Juneteenth are fast-paced and raw which creates an incredibly
unprocessed sound. When listening to them, most people will have an
uncontrollable urge to jump across the room and unleash their inner
air-guitarist. Others will feel the need to punch a wall. Both emotions are
equally intense and reflective of the power that the aforementioned songs have
over human nature.
On the other hand, tracks such as Sagrada Familia and I Know
are songs, which focus more on slowing down the vocals and instrumentals as a
means of emphasizing the actual lyrics. The focus of the softer songs of the
Ten Thousand is on each individual component within the music. Each of the
individual elements are highlighted at certain points throughout the duration
of the songs. Incredible instrumentals shine through at some points while the
gritty vocals are more pronounced at others.
Flight Inertia is
the song that will eventually become the band’s shining glory. It is a song
that could easily be played on any radio station due to its versatility and incorporation
of multiple music genres. It heavily focuses on the classic rock sound,
however, the beats and instrumentals aid in providing the vocals with an
easy-going California vibe. The song effectively bridges the gap between hard rock
and the laidback alternative music genres. The likelihood of an indie radio
station playing this song is just as high as the likelihood of a hot one
hundred station playing it.
The oncoming success is inevitable for the Ten Thousand. The
band is entirely different, which is both refreshing and much needed. It is
evident that the band will garner an incredible following because it has
everything required of a truly great band. The vocals, instrumentals, and
lyrics are perfectly in sync with one another, which creates genuinely
enjoyable music.
Band Members:
Kevin Daye
Dylan Robin
Garrett Harney
Satoru Yamamoto
Nathan Kersey-Wilson
Be sure to head over to the official the Ten Thousand website to stay updated on the latest music, videos, and shows of the band: http://the10k.org/
Grab a free download of the band's music: http://thetenthousand.bandcamp.com/
The Ten Thousand on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTenThousand
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetenthousand
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/the10kla
Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/thetenthousand
#LongLiveThe10K
You're Welcome. Enjoy!
(*Note: All images courtesy of the Ten Thousand Facebook page*)
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