Collective unleashes a powerhouse of a banger with Loathe. Packed with heavy instrumentals laying down an unyielding rhythmic beat, and topped with raw powerful vocals, painting a picture of pain and anger.
Loathe describes a situation that many of us have experienced, combining the mixed emotions of hate for self and others that have inflicted the self loathing. The form of the song is familiar, and everchanging, engaging the listener throughout the song, and the musicianship is phenomenal, displaying a sense of cohesion, like a band that has been playing together for decades.
The composition is clearly thought out, with every detail meticulously put in place. The timing is in the pocket the whole time, and it is clear that every musician in Collective plays and sings while thinking as a unit as opposed to just the individual. Additionally, each musician brings a smorgasbord of talent to the table, which when combined creates a unique sound that, while maintaining several musical influences, is original and extremely enjoyable. In particular, I really enjoyed the breakdown building up to silence, and the last chorus to the end. This moment is so effective, and the epitome of good music.
Hlusta á Loathe!:
Um rýninn: Rob Lawson is a Master’s Music Performance major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a percussionist, composer, conductor, and recording artist. He has performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Horn Choir, Pit Orchestra, and Keystone Winds. He has composed, arranged, and premiered works for Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass Quintet at IUP, and conducted the Pep Band, Symphony Band, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles, along with various recitals. Rob graduated from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, was the Principal Percussionist and Timpanist of the Wind Ensemble, Percussionist and Drummer with the Beatles Band, and conducted the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, New Music Orchestra, and various Chamber Ensembles. Rob also has experience with the recording process, both in front and behind the mic, from solo pieces to rock bands to full orchestral ensembles. He also teaches private lessons in percussion, conducting, music theory, and has taught high school marching percussion.
Hlusta á Loathe!:
Um rýninn: Rob Lawson is a Master’s Music Performance major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a percussionist, composer, conductor, and recording artist. He has performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Horn Choir, Pit Orchestra, and Keystone Winds. He has composed, arranged, and premiered works for Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass Quintet at IUP, and conducted the Pep Band, Symphony Band, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles, along with various recitals. Rob graduated from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, was the Principal Percussionist and Timpanist of the Wind Ensemble, Percussionist and Drummer with the Beatles Band, and conducted the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, New Music Orchestra, and various Chamber Ensembles. Rob also has experience with the recording process, both in front and behind the mic, from solo pieces to rock bands to full orchestral ensembles. He also teaches private lessons in percussion, conducting, music theory, and has taught high school marching percussion.