Epic News of the Anthemic kind....

[THawks]

Anthemic
The term anthemic is not strictly a word, yet is used to describe music that has a particular presence to it/atmospheric feel.

In hardcore/punk an anthemic band would be one who have plentiful singalongs and a tight, melodic, and often heavy rhythm section. Bands such as Bane and With Honor are a good example of this.


Statement: "Woah this band are amazing, every song is really anthemic"

[amyrebo]

I'm not really sure I like it. It will have to grow on me.

[UHadMeAtWooHoo]

I like the idea behind it, but it doesn't sound as cool as I think David deserves

[THawks]

He definately has mentioned the term before when referring to his music so it must mean alot to him. I think Margaux even blogged about anthemic rock at oneforthevault.com when he first mentioned it.

http://oneforthevault.com/2008/06/15/ant...t-of-view/

I don't care what they are called!! I really like the first album and I want MORE!! It might not roll off the tongue yet but I do think DC is cool enough to pull it off.

[LISA]

I'll never remember that name or should I say that word!
WTH. I had to look up the meaning and the pronunciation for petesake,I'm in the minority here folks I know.

[AgingHippie]

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Am sure Margaux supplied a list of bands that are referred to as "anthemic"

Seems to be generally agreed that Mr. Cook is a very bright guy.
Alt Rock / Pop Rock is a pretty crowded field . . maybe he would like to set himself and his sound apart from the other rock success to come out of Idol. Just a thought.

BTW . . read something a while ago about Arcade Fire being the first true example to emerge in the 21st century.
http://www.myspace.com/arcadefireofficial

It was one of the blogs I follow on Twitter . . can't remember which one but AF is mentioned in this post by a blogger who adds his own thoughts to Spin Magazine's list.
http://mog.com/satisfiedmind2/blog/171526

Definitely agree that Queen is missing from Spin's list . . and some others as well . . The Decemberists for example.

[Linda T]

I'll always feel like I'm "lithping" when I "thay" the name of that band

Nevertheless, I'm sure it will be great and I wish him only the best!

[amyrebo]

(08-25-2009 01:27 PM)LISA Wrote:  I'll never remember that name or should I say that word!
WTH. I had to look up the meaning and the pronunciation for petesake,I'm in the minority here folks I know.

I'm in the minority with you. I still don't know how to say it.

[THawks]

(08-25-2009 05:33 PM)amyrebo Wrote:  

(08-25-2009 01:27 PM)LISA Wrote:  I'll never remember that name or should I say that word!
WTH. I had to look up the meaning and the pronunciation for petesake,I'm in the minority here folks I know.

I'm in the minority with you. I still don't know how to say it.

CLICK THIS LINK LISA & AMY:
http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=anthemic

[amyrebo]

Thanks, THawks - it doesn't even sound like a real word.