Hey folks, just in case anyone cares, I (the guy behind Utopia Now) have recorded a new album that's now swirling around out there on countless blogs. Juts google Utopia Now Man in the Mirror, and you'll find plenty of blogs to download it from (for free). Enjoy!
Wait wait wait! Is the singer the guy who sang on all those piano and vocal covers of Bad Religion songs that are up here on youtube? They're posted by a user named memento12777, there are something like 10 of them, I don't remember all the songs atm but I have them on my PMP. The singer sounds very similar... I'd appreciate a response! Anyway, phenomenal work you guys!
Thanks so much! I visited his myspace/facebook page. I'm even more impressed that this is the product of one guy! Just awesome! I'm glad to hear something from the more intellectual side of the DIY scene.
Yeah, I agree it IS very similar to BR, again not necessarily a bad thing and punk isn't exactly a genre known for it's complexity or musical diversity. I think this sounds "softer" than Bad Religion, a little smoother, maybe it's just that the guy's voice isn't as rough and deep as Graffin's. I've also been on a stint of older BR, HCHBAW?-Generator so maybe that's something. I also think the oohzin ahhs are more pronounced in this than most BR. Still (too?) similar but still good.
The thee part harmonies (oozin' ahh's) are most prominent in their newer stuff - post 1998 I would say. It's sad because I know this artist has made many attempts to get signed and repeatedly failed which is most probably a sign that the music scene doesn't want stuff like this anymore.
This KICKS ASSSS!! The sound is killer and it flows perfectly... lyrics awesome and the voice and instuments pull a kick ass band together...damn my little sk8erboi for my new band addiction!!!! keep more vids coming! xXx holli
Thanks so much to everyone's nice comments. Now, I will take Hupsibasse"s last comment to have been a joke, but if it had been serious I would have had to say that's the most flattering thought anybody has ever had with regard to my music ;) But, of course, I'm afraid it's the other way around, and I was shaped and inspired by Bad Religion (growing up with their music). Greg Graffin was referring to the band Utopia by the famous pop producer Todd Rundgren (he produced The New America).
Everyone says how much your music reminds them of 'Bad Religion'. I don't see it that much - I bought an album of theirs the other day (as I'd heard so much of them from all the comments on Utopia Now's videos) by the name of 'Stranger Than Fiction.' It doesn't remind me of your music that much. I mean you're both punk musicians and write complicated lyrics but otherwise...
i remember in an interview from Bad Religion Live at the Palladium where Greg Graffin said his inspiration was from a band called something with utopia... maybe it was this? don't remember
DAMNNN!!!!!!! Fucking hell this is a.w.e.s.o.m.e.!!!!!!!!!! you get a million of anything you want for sending this to me!!!!!! wow new music addiction..damn you silly boi! i'll never get any sleep at this rate...lmfao... RAWKKKK! thanks again my fave sk8erboi! <3
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thealkir 4 months ago
Someone mentioned this band on a Bad Religion video and it DOES sound just like BR and even the singer sounds like Greg Graffin! I LIKE!
AlmostaFlipinSkater 5 months ago
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rastachiza 1 year ago
Hey folks, just in case anyone cares, I (the guy behind Utopia Now) have recorded a new album that's now swirling around out there on countless blogs. Juts google Utopia Now Man in the Mirror, and you'll find plenty of blogs to download it from (for free). Enjoy!
noparadigm 1 year ago 2
Yes, definitely a good punk band. It is a shame of what has become of what was once good mainstream punk.
SchizoMusic 1 year ago
Wait wait wait! Is the singer the guy who sang on all those piano and vocal covers of Bad Religion songs that are up here on youtube? They're posted by a user named memento12777, there are something like 10 of them, I don't remember all the songs atm but I have them on my PMP. The singer sounds very similar... I'd appreciate a response! Anyway, phenomenal work you guys!
TheSidewalkCipher 1 year ago
Yes it is him! Well spotted.
Iamkl132 1 year ago
@Iamkl132
Thanks so much! I visited his myspace/facebook page. I'm even more impressed that this is the product of one guy! Just awesome! I'm glad to hear something from the more intellectual side of the DIY scene.
TheSidewalkCipher 1 year ago
Very true, perhaps it is just a little too like Bad Religion though? Probably why I like it so much!
Iamkl132 1 year ago
@Iamkl132
Yeah, I agree it IS very similar to BR, again not necessarily a bad thing and punk isn't exactly a genre known for it's complexity or musical diversity. I think this sounds "softer" than Bad Religion, a little smoother, maybe it's just that the guy's voice isn't as rough and deep as Graffin's. I've also been on a stint of older BR, HCHBAW?-Generator so maybe that's something. I also think the oohzin ahhs are more pronounced in this than most BR. Still (too?) similar but still good.
TheSidewalkCipher 1 year ago
The thee part harmonies (oozin' ahh's) are most prominent in their newer stuff - post 1998 I would say. It's sad because I know this artist has made many attempts to get signed and repeatedly failed which is most probably a sign that the music scene doesn't want stuff like this anymore.
Iamkl132 1 year ago
Cool!
These sond dont remind me Bad religion,but Germany melodic heavy metal or something like that, especially featured a electric keyboard.
Meanwhile their lyrics and voice are completely their own and are pretty nice ,arent they?
eoree 2 years ago
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also, is there any way i can download this??
allfantasticimages 2 years ago 2
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This KICKS ASSSS!! The sound is killer and it flows perfectly... lyrics awesome and the voice and instuments pull a kick ass band together...damn my little sk8erboi for my new band addiction!!!! keep more vids coming! xXx holli
MrsHolliValo 2 years ago
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Oh, I've heard this project before. I mainly recognize him for his Bad Religion covers, but his originals are pretty good.
JohnZackarias 2 years ago
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Voice sounds quite good to me. Cool song.
mrvegasmanrocks 2 years ago
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u guys are alright ur singer has 2 get a lil more of a better voice tho]
Imler70 2 years ago
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Thanks so much to everyone's nice comments. Now, I will take Hupsibasse"s last comment to have been a joke, but if it had been serious I would have had to say that's the most flattering thought anybody has ever had with regard to my music ;) But, of course, I'm afraid it's the other way around, and I was shaped and inspired by Bad Religion (growing up with their music). Greg Graffin was referring to the band Utopia by the famous pop producer Todd Rundgren (he produced The New America).
noparadigm 2 years ago 2
Everyone says how much your music reminds them of 'Bad Religion'. I don't see it that much - I bought an album of theirs the other day (as I'd heard so much of them from all the comments on Utopia Now's videos) by the name of 'Stranger Than Fiction.' It doesn't remind me of your music that much. I mean you're both punk musicians and write complicated lyrics but otherwise...
SchizoMusic 2 years ago
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If you buy 'The Grey Race' by Bad Religion I think that album is the most similar to the songs by this band. Oh, by the way, this band is great :)
allfantasticimages 2 years ago 2
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Great one!
XguitarrockerX 2 years ago
i remember in an interview from Bad Religion Live at the Palladium where Greg Graffin said his inspiration was from a band called something with utopia... maybe it was this? don't remember
Hupsibasse 2 years ago
@Hupsibasse Graffin must have been talking about Todd Rundgren's band Utopia. He grew up listening to Todd Rundgren's music.
10forRP 1 year ago
Ah well what do I say to that ^^, I can be fast if I want... and I will, I know people who for sure like this music!!
killerwolfje 2 years ago
They are realy amazing, how more I hear them I more I'm loving their music!
Hope there is comming more from them (that is a hint ;D)
killerwolfje 2 years ago
Yeah I hope so too, this is a great song. I'll spread the word around my contacts.
Iamkl132 2 years ago
this is good ill spread it around.
sk8erboi4321 2 years ago 3
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DAMNNN!!!!!!! Fucking hell this is a.w.e.s.o.m.e.!!!!!!!!!! you get a million of anything you want for sending this to me!!!!!! wow new music addiction..damn you silly boi! i'll never get any sleep at this rate...lmfao... RAWKKKK! thanks again my fave sk8erboi! <3
MrsHolliValo 2 years ago 2