Ask any given band why it exists, and something about “wanting to rock” is
likely to be stated. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but a stage-
shaking act like Nashville-based Salient stands out for knowing more precisely
its reasons for all those late night rehearsals, finely-tuned original melodies
and riffs, and long drives from home to entertain a growing number of fans.
“We create this music together because we love the experience of combining our
individual gifts into something greater than any one of us,” says Mark Duckworth,
Salient's personable and purposeful front man. “We do it for the moment when
everything clicks . . . when a song is being shared, when an audience is
participating in what we're communicating.”
To date, Salient has made a tight connection with seemingly every type of
crowd: at college campus gigs from Dallas to Detroit, intermission shows at
National Hockey League games, sharing stages with Switchfoot and others, and
hundreds of concerts for youth and church events nationwide. And following the
success of a recent independent radio hit, “Immortalize Me,” the edgy quartet
also caught the attention of Grammy-nominated guitarist Barry Blair (Audio
Adrenaline, dc Talk).
What Salient communicates so well on The Constant State of Change—its new
album produced by Blair—is an understanding of every person's need to be loved
without condition.
“We believe true unconditional love can only come from one place, so we sing
about the access we've found to that place,” Mark explains. “The common factor in
any relationship—romantic, family, or spiritual—is the change it goes through
constantly, whether in deepening intimacy or in gradual decline. Through these
songs, we deal with different points in the arc of a relationship, all from the
most hopeful perspective possible.”
Favorably compared by others to Foo Fighters, Live, Collective Soul, and Stone
Temple Pilots, Salient is decidedly brighter in its lyrical approach, always
aiming to counter the sometimes-negative influences of mainstream media (“Call us
sheep in wolves' clothing,” laughs Duckworth). “Life Outside The Lines” opens The
Constant State of Change in search of “truth that changes lives” and finds wisdom
from “learning the hard way.” Likewise, riding in on a fierce, Jimmy Eat World-
like arrangement, “Adaptation” spins hope out of a dissolved romance.
“It may seem like a breakup song, but it's really an anthem of empowerment for
the days after a relationship ends,” explains Mark. “It's about forgiving faults
in others and ourselves and embracing what is yet to come.”
Other cuts on The Constant State of Change range from brilliant pop (“If You
Want Me”) and ultra-intense alternative rock (“My Security”) to stunning balladry
(“We Were Free”), deftly covering topics of love, faith, and commitment.
Throughout, each Salient member brings a unique sound to the mix. Co-founder
Bobby Reinsch first entered the music industry as guitarist for Dove Award-
nominated act Daily Planet. His freewheeling, confident playing pairs well with
the engagingly direct vocal style of Duckworth; who got his start singing in
vocal groups. On bass and drums, Craig Woelber and Jeromy Rowe exceed the
foundational importance of their roles, hinting at the integral accents they
bring to the quartet's energetic live performances.
Indeed, Salient is most at home on stage and travels with enough production
gear to cover rooms up to 5,000 seats. Blair, whose background on the road with a
gold-selling act naturally lends itself to sharp production instincts, was right
when he believed that working with this band would result in its most head-
turning music to date.
“Barry had great ideas for getting the most out of every song and coaxed music
from us that we'll be proud of long term,” concludes Mark. “Salient is finally at
the point where each member is doing exactly what he feels he was created to do.
We have never been more driven or excited.”
News & Radio
New Endorsement
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Official Video for My Security on Youtube now!
Our new radio single is getting airplay across the country now, so start
requesting "My Security" by Salient on Rock, Alternative, CHR and College radio.
Also, be sure and check out the new Official "My Security" music video... It was Produced and Directed by the legendary Scott Hoffman (VH1's Before They Were Rockstars).
Thanks for adding Thunder Mountain Rockfest, a three-day outdoor rock festival July 8-10, 2010!! Please visit www.rockdakota.com or call 1-877-205-3792 for more information. Bands include KIX, Jani Lane, Night Ranger, Hinder, Framing Hanley, Foghat, The Guess Who, Cavo, The Veer Union, The Sweet, Default, Great White, Asia, Blood Sweat & Tears, Nelson, Survivor, Egypt Central.
Hey guys. I've been listening to the CD. Sounds great. Thanks for all your help at Battleground. It was great getting to know you guys. Tracy - "Awaken"
Hey! Thanks for the add. :) You guys did an AMAZING job Saturday at Battleground. It was a great experience getting to perform on the same stage you all. Keep up the good work!! Hopefully we will get to play again together sometime. God bless all of you.
I got your new CD in the mail this week, thanks for signing it. I am really loving the music. They are still playing Closer To You on 90.9 the Vine. I ran into Randy the manager of 90.9 the Vine at the Bible book store, and was telling him about your new CD, if he had one he said he would be playing it. Hope it gets a lot of air time.
Accepting feature length and short length films and scripts in the genres of documentary, horror, experimental, Religious/Spiritual, animation, and all genre of music videos and Gay/Lesbian
$5,000.00 cash award to our first place winning script
Altered Worship Band would like to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! We encourage you to stop and think about the things in life that REALLY matter. God bless you.