I was raised on protest music, music from the people using music as a weapon or a tool of communication.Music from the streets- protest music- Music that moves the soul-music I can relate to -PUNK - HIP HOP (I am talking about real hip hop not that noise on the radio or Mtv) -political grind core/crust punk-Classic rock/ protest songs. Soul music/neo soul/old school R&B..JUST MUSIC FROM THE HEART!!! If it has heart & soul, or just makes my head nod, or creates it's own world... I dig it...
電影
Musical documentaries, historical documantaries, documentaries in general really, French films (I have yet to see a bad french movie & I have seen plenty) I find most movies with subtitles tend to be brilliant, life changing or just very amusing....Any movie that deals with the end of the world, big hollywood cheesy what have you, I like the idea of impending doom.
電視
Do not own a TV..
書籍
Holy Scriptures - Lord of the rings books all of them - Chronicals of Narnia, Hyperion, Traveling with Che Guevera, A wrinkle in time(go back & re-read this one), Alice through the looking glass, Fear & Loathing, Miles (story of Miles Davis, Eragon trilogy(yes they are well written great books)
偶像
Jesus Christ, the first true revolutionary, My Father Rev Dr.Leroy Leach Jr. Bob Marley, Che Guevara, Joe Strummer,Nelson Mandella, Martin Luther, Harriet Tubman, Ghandi, Any one who stands up for truth & conviction in the face of adversity.
I am first and foremost a child of God & a sinner/saint.
I have a passion for life. My voice will not be silent until the Good Lord silences me. We all have a voice, few of us use that voice to create positive change... I have made this my life goal through music & everyday life.
BANDS CORRIN 1994-98 Nothing Stays Gold 1998-99 Killswitch Engage 1999-2002 Seemless 2003-present The Empire Shall Fall 2008-present Times of Grace 2008-present
Music flows through my veins it is my being. I love ALL kinds of music, if it has soul & groove or just has an original artistic sound..I dig it. I am known for my voice but- I can play guitar, bass, piano, drums & I love programming/electronic music.
Ok here is a brief self written BIO:
I fell in love with music at a very young age. My father had a large record collection & I would lay next to the record player with headphones on & just take it all in. Classic Rock, R&B, Folk etc. I spent time in Philidelphia as a child when "rap" was everywhere/breakers/graf writing all of thet really inspired & influenced me..As I grew I would discover Hip hop & punk... that changed everything. Music made by people who were not these arena rock icons, music by real people. Music written to uplift edify & educate people... I remember the feeling of goosebumps or really just that feeling of being captivated by music. When the only thing that mattered at that moment was that one song...Every time that happened It all clicked & it was clear.. I knew the path I must take in life. I needed as much music as I could get my hands on so I would spend all my allowance money on tapes. My Allowance money turned to Paychecks & tapes turned to 7 inch records & CDs. I got really into Hardcore, grindcore, Trip Hop, Drum & Bass, indyrock, & Death metal. While maintaining a love for Hip Hop & Classic rock. Oh yeah & I LOVE Reggae...Then I got asked to join my first band at 14, the rest is history. I went on my first weekend "tour" when I was a jr. in high school. I have been in well over 20-30 bands can't even put a solid number on it. Bands I have been in that have actually cut recordings were Corrin, Nothing Stays Gold, Killswitch Engage & Now SEEMLESS. I have a strong love for music & I know I will be old & grey plucking on a guitar & singing. BLESSINGS & LOVE****************** Also about me:I am an environmentalist as I believe we ALL should be (no not a hippie wack job - a thought out rational environmentalist) It is our unselfish responsibility to keep this earth as clean as we can for our childeren's children..I do support people hunting for survival & eating animals that were raised & fed natural grains etc. if it is Organic even better...at least you know what you are eating & it will be free of all of the toxins/antiboitics & steriods that our lovely meat industry puts into our food. IN OTHER WORDS live in harmony with nature take what you need & protect our natural rescources RIGHT!
Hey Jesse what's up! You probably have alot going on right now with the album release and all. So i just wanna say the new TESF album is amazing! You and the guys did an excellent job! Thank you and thanks for putting up the lyrics and the video. I really appreciate you taking the time for us fans. Peace, Dimitri
Thanks for the add brother! I can't wait for December 12th it's gonna be fucking revolutionary literally every band playing that night is for the movement. I didn't try to book like that, it just happened that way hah! I don't know what time you guys are coming through but my band is going to open, I don't expect you guys to be there for the start of the show but if you guys make it early that would kick fucking ass. See you then man.
Hey Jesse! I am a vocalist and screamer for a metal band. I just want to let you know how much of an idol you are to me. You speak words of wisdom. I always look forward to anything you come out with. Thank you for creating such amazing music!
Thanks for the add, Jesse. I've been following your art for the past several years now (ever since "Alive"). I can't wait to get TESF's CD in the mail. I'm glad you've still stuck to your message of positivity and revolution. When I listen to your music, your lyrics always a remind me that bad times are just a temporary set back. Don't ever lose your roots. Peace, brother.
Good to hear you doing heavy music again Jesse, and it's quite an impressive band to say the least! We hope one day you could lay down some guest vocals with us!
thanks for adding me dude, i just want to say that u are awesome u really make a change u make people see everythin different and positive like u said that's ur goal !!!
Hey bro, so many things I wanna say. But first...when are you guys hitting Long island\NYC again. When I saw you guys in Traxx I was completely blown away, and your words of wisdom I still hold close to heart. I understand what you mean, man. About real music. This album Awaken is so intense, it's coming from real people living real lives and hungry...why you said "..not from a Rockstar but from a man"....I get it.
Keep it up man, this music could explode it's so powerful, you know Europe would eat this up, for starters. You haven't lost your intensity, man...and I finally understand why I couldn't get into KsE after you left. It became the day-job project for guys that enjoy more filet mignon than ramen noodles and ez mac. The Empire Shall Fall is the real deal, it's as hard as a genuine badass.
Hey Bro,I finally heard/got THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL and man oh man,awesome!It's great man,killer indeed!As much as I dug your vox in KSE/SEEMLESS,this is a hodgepodge of the best of harshness tailored with the melodic/clean ones and is overall spectacular.As you can tell I'm sure..I am stoked!Lyrics are also quite poignant for me as well,keep it up and thanks,man!!!
Just heard the new album in its entirety, simply amazing. Your vocals are fucking awesome!! Everything is arranged brilliantly and the lyrics are outstanding. It is a perfect mix of melody and metal, riffs are incredible and solos are out of this world. Best music of I've heard in awhile..period!!
Thanks for the add,bro as well as the e-mail reply.I sought out the"CORRIN"page & man.that's some killer stuff! It took me back to my metalcore formative years,lol & brought to mind those days of non stop ZAO & TRAINING FOR UTOPIA listening.Be well & thanks again!
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