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Sing For Sorrow
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Sing For Sorrow
Album: The Generals
Released: Jan 1, 2009
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    Sing For Sorrow

    4:22

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    Trains

    4:27

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    Alive

    4:19

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    Eli

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    Just Because

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General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Indie

    Location SACRAMENTO, California, US

    Profile Views: 194831

    Last Login: 2/12/2013

    Member Since 10/28/2005

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS90aGVnZW5lcmFsc2JhbmQ=

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    The Generals were deployed in the summer of 2005 by longtime Sacramento music vets Matt Sertich (vocals, guitars, piano) and Kirk Janowiak (drums, programming, keyboards, backing vocals). Following the disbandment of the musicians’ former endeavors, Zero to Heaven and Pocket Change, The Generals were born in Janowiak’s kitchen as a studio project purposed to re-imagine and reinstitute the sound—a climactic, soaring hybrid of modern programming and classic rock riffs—that Sertich and Janowiak had been slowly, somewhat unconsciously evolving throughout their 15 some odd years of collaboration... The result, a guerrilla-style series of early recordings that employed a synthesizer, a laptop, recorded keyboard and temporary drum tracks, was prolific, and it eventually led to a five-song demo entitled “Trains”. At this point The Generals felt another member was needed in order to perform live so they recruited the bass playing skills of Blane Barker. With Blane in place, The Generals recorded and released their first official album, “Save Me” in 2007, proclaiming to critics and fans alike the band’s ability to deftly maneuver sprawling, emotion-packed ballads with a three-part compass magnetized by tightly wrought percussion and defiant, iron-clad vocals. After several years spent performing throughout Sacramento and along the West Coast, Blane parted ways leaving The Generals to soldier on as a 2 piece once again. Only this time around they had felt they didn't need to find another bass player. The Generals recently released their first full-length CD, a self-titled album recorded with Joe Johnston (Deftones, Cake)... Though comprised of only two members, The Generals have altered the game, delivering a live show that lays it all on the line and commands as much attention as a five-piece ensemble. This is not music for the injured and the defeated, but ammunition for those who believe in the beauty of second chances... -Anna Ritner

  • Members

    Matt Sertich . - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards Kirk Janowiak.-Drums, Keyboards, Programming

  • Influences

    ..Depeche Mode, Radiohead, A-Ha, The Beatles, James, Keane, Enya, The Damned, The Cranberries, OMD, Brian Eno, Vangelis, Muse, U2, The Cure, Joy Division/New Order.

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    Added a new video: "Keep Your Light On" http://lnk.ms/dpnTr #video

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    Posted a new song: "My Yesterdays" http://lnk.ms/d6JSz #music

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    Posted a new song: "Trains" http://lnk.ms/cxKCb #music

Comments

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  • Nikki Schneider

    Hey, me and my friends are starting a band, and we need some inspiration to think of a name. So how did you guys come up with yours?

    2 years ago
  • Jam

    Have a WONDERFUL WeekEnd!! :))



    2 years ago
  • The Refuge

    The sound was beautiful last night. Hope to see you back at The Refuge soon.

    2 years ago
  • Witzend

    Thank you guys for being so awesome at the Refuge! We appreciate the friendship and we enjoy your music!!! :) ~Brandon & Witzend~

    2 years ago
  • Hexe Angel

    LOVE LOVE LOVE,MUSICCCCCCCCCC!!!!

    2 years ago
  • Minnie Musique

    Hi, some sad and truthful songs...I can hear a little Robert Smith in there too...in your voice. Thank you for finding me! Or did I find you? We shall never know...Cheers! *mm*

    2 years ago
  • Marie Ailes

    merci pour l'invitation... je découvre avec plaisir votre univers !

    2 years ago
  • Paradise Street

    Thanks for the add request!

    2 years ago
  • Sheree Cheung

    thanks for the add

    2 years ago
  • BRIGHTMILLION

    hey guys!! thanks for sayin hey!! long time no see. great to see you guys putting out new music! we are gonna be up your way on tour in sept/oct, playing Davis 9/30 and at the fire escape/Sac 10/1 . not sure if they have the rest of the bill for 10/1 set... maybe you guys could get on the bill ?? or if you wanna do another show somewhere else while we are up that way, we'd love to!!!!

    -dan

    2 years ago
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Members:

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Influences:

Depeche Mode, Radiohead, A-Ha, The Beatles, James, Keane, Enya, The Damned, The Cranberries, OMD, Brian Eno, Vangelis, Muse, U2, The Cure, Joy Division/New Order.

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