XxSanctuaryxX Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Ok i'm pretty sure there's not a thread on this.. but if there is, or if this is seriously old news then close it down, i just thought this would be interesting as a discussion topic I'm not sure if FBR have updated their description on Paramore, but to be completely honest i rarely check anyway because it was pretty much the same since ages ago, but i just stumbled across like an updated description i guess? 'In fact brand new eyes is a case study in the band’s versatility and contains as many driving, first-pumping anthems like “Ignorance” as it does upbeat pop masterpieces like “Where The Lines Overlap” and lilting, acoustic ballads such as “Misguided Ghosts.” “We really tried to venture out and experiment with our sound to see how far we could push ourselves this time around,” Josh explains. “‘Misguided Ghosts’ is just finger-picking and that’s not really Paramore’s sound but for some reason it works,” he continues. “I don’t think it would have fit on RIOT! at all, but it’s definitely the perfect song for this album.” While Rob Cavallo was instrumental in helping the band fully realize their sound, the end result wouldn’t have come to fruition in the studio so quickly if the band didn’t have a clear-cut idea of what they wanted to accomplish from the onset. “I think we did a good job of guiding ourselves on this record,” Hayley explains, “but if there was ever was a time [Cavallo] had to step in he did and it was always perfect.” The rollercoaster ride that Paramore have experienced over the past few years was also a huge influence on the lyrics for brand new eyes, however it was important for Williams not to write a clichéd collection of songs about the perils of success. “I watch all these bands go from being really hungry on their first album to talking about paparazzi following them around on their next one,” Hayley explains with a laugh. “I was so afraid of sounding like that.” Instead Hayley decided to dig into her own psyche and explore some of her deepest emotions. “I would sit in my room all day and not go anywhere, because I felt like I had to keep myself secluded in order to write lyrics,” Hayley recounts. “I’m really proud because looking back on all the songs this is really exactly what I was going through—and I think a lot of people are going through this, too.” Hayley’s honesty is evident in tracks like the acoustic ballad “The Only Exception” and album closer “All I Wanted,” both of which give an unapologetic glimpse into the inner workings of what was happening in her head over the past two years, a reality that was initially scary for the 20-year-old to advertise to the rest of the world. “Now that it’s all said and on paper I’m not as insecure about [these lyrics] because I think these songs form a full story that people are going to be able to connect with,” Hayley explains, adding that once the songs started to flow in the studio the band were instantly rejuvenated and remembered why they started Paramore in the first place. “There’s something Hayley is able to draw out of me that I can’t seem to do with anyone else,” Josh responds when asked how the band are able to craft music that defies gender and genre stereotypes. “Hayley hates the word ‘mature,’ but I think it’s really suitable for this record because there’s much growth that’s evident on this album.” Never content to rest on their laurels, Paramore continue to look toward the future and can’t wait to see what the next few years have in store for them. “I don’t really care how many records we sell,” Josh explains, citing that this album is a full representation of the band’s disparate influences which include Mew, Jimmy Eat World and Death Cab For Cutie. “I want to come out on the other end happier than ever just knowing that we’ve done this together and it was fun,” Hayley summarizes. “I just want to feel like this is my band, this is awesome, I’m living the dream,” she adds, her voice taking on a palpably excited tone. “If we can accomplish that together, there’s nothing more that we can ask for.” even more excited now. just finger picking in misguided ghosts? EXCITED AS EVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_hymn Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Good article, thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Awesome ! Thanks for posting this article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxSanctuaryxX Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 NO PROBS GUYS! so excited about misguided ghosts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrrrr x matey Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Faye Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Ahhh so much reading! Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidekickpride Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Good read I love the name, "Misguided Ghosts" I can't wait to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSkeleton Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 ^ Same same! Im so exited ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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