All instruments and vocals performed by Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock
Additional Live Performers:
Matt Thomas - bass guitar
To Be Announced - additional guitars
Influences
Conceptually, The Reticent acts independently of traditional compositional processes. In other words, no particular sound, genre, or style is intentionally pursued so what is created is simply the musical interpretation of the specific emotion(s) at the moment of composition.
Musical Roots: Terry Reid, Steve Von Till, Opeth, B.B. King, Al Di Meola, Tool, Metallica (1981-1989), as well as others.
Sounds Like
My perception is biased and irrelevant. You tell me.
Critics have suggested: Porcupine Tree, Nick Cave, Opeth, Tool, Riverside, and Leonard Cohen
Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock got his start by honing his musical talents in metal bands such as
The Torture Cell and Werhwolfe (where he still handles drum duties.) Begun in 2002
officially as The Seventh Circle then subsequently undergoing the moniker change to The
Reticent, it was conceived and continued as a means of coping for its founder and remains
to this day a one man project. Focusing intensely on sadness and all its brethren, The
Reticent is meant to purge such sorrow or torment not to glorify it. Drawing solely from life
experience the lyrics and concepts behind the music are all sincere and painfully revealing.
Inspired by such unique acoustic acts as Terry Reid and Steve Von Till as well as more
popular groups such as Opeth, The Reticent attempts the age old art of personal expression
and relinquishment of pain through its strangely hypnotic music.
2006 saw the release of the Reticent's debut effort Hymns for the Dejected, a solid release
of passionate, heart-wrenching compositions that very quickly cemented the band's sound
and reputation for powerful music. The effort was painstakingly self-released and
promoted, quickly garnering The Reticent a following of dedicated fans with a fervor for
Mordrid's emotionally driven songs and stellar musicianship. The Reticent's fanbase spans
listeners of all genres of music from heavy metal to folk music, stemming from the inability
of fans and critics alike to pigeonhole the band's sound. "They do remind me a lot of
acoustic Tool, Opeth or maybe even Riverside. Nice job." said Steve Sly of the ProgDay
Festival in Chapel Hill, NC.
Over the next two years, Hathcock laid the foundation for his sophomore effort, writing and arranging new songs. This period saw the Reticent's music taken into more progressive territory. In the spring of 2008, The Reticent entered Osceola Studios in Raleigh, NC to begin recording the new album, which would become Amor Mortem Mei Erit. Released later that summer under the banner of Heaven and Hell Records, the album met with strong reviews. Dark Harvest Records' website called it "unbelievably impressive and on another scale of musical emotion that may not have been reached before."
Video Interview With Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock
The spellbinding NEW album "Amor Mortem Mei Erit".
"Unbelievably impressive...'Amor Mortem Mei Ert' is an album that will make you think about a lot of things that have happened in your life and has the power to make you well up like a bitch." - Dark Harvest Webzine
"The Reticent offers a tranquil, melancholy sound with gorgeous acoustic instrumentals and moving, soulful vocals." - Justin Gaines, Amazon.com
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I never thought I could fail. No fight left or so it segms
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my face I've changed my name
But no one wants you when you lose.
Don't give up - 'cause you have friends
Don't give up - you're not beaten yet
Don't give up - I know you can make it good.
Though I saw it all around
never thought that I could be affected
Thought that we'd be last to go
it is so strange the way things turn. Drove the night toward my home
the place that I was Dorn on the lakeside
As daylight broke I saw the earth
the trees had burned down to the ground.
Don't give up - you still have us
Don't give up - we don't need much of anything
Don't give up 'cause somewhere there's a place where we belong. Rest your head you worry too much
it's going to be alright. When times get rough you can fall back on us
Don't give up please don't give up!
Got to walk out of here I can't take anymore
Going to stand on that bridge keep my eyes down below. Whatever may come and whatever may go - That river's flowing that river's flowing. Moved on to another town tried hord to settle down
For every iob so many men so many men no one needs.
Don't give up - 'cause you have friends
Don't give up - you're not the only one
Don't give up - no reason to be ashamed
Don't give up - you still have us. Don't give up now - we're proud of who you are
I'm sorry that you've had such a hard time booking dates for this project. You know that I love it - lots of us do. I'm sure you'll keep creating the music, even if you don't play it live. I hope, at least.
How are you? Everything going well? It's wonderful to see your kids writing comments on this page - glad to know that you're still changing the lives of all of the folks you instruct.
If you ever want to do another live performance with The Reticent, just let me know. Raleigh always has a home for you.
I love you and hi to the little lady and your family -
So sorry to hear your news, I was looking forward to seeing you live at SK NetCafe. I love your cd, here's hoping you can work things out and wishing you the best Chris.
I really do not know what to say here. Well there could be so much from the flowing emotions but I will try to narrow it down. Some years ago Don Henley (The Eagles) wrote and essay; in it he suggested that if an artist like Johnny Cash had come along at that time that he would have never been discovered. God only knows how Jeff Buckley was found. That was about five years ago and since then things in the industry and field of music have become even worse. I’m not sure if the problems with getting good music out to the masses is due to; people’s lack of money, downloading, over saturation of musician or those who pretend to be, or just that no one is listening. One thing I am certain about is that it is sad that a brilliant song writer goes unheard. After hearing the first release from The Reticent I was beyond impressed. By the time of hearing the second effort I was certain that there was and still is something special in Chris Hathcock. I humble myself and apologize for not being able to do for The Reticent what it truly deserves. Though I doubt anyone could do it justice. I believe it says a lot about an artist and he’s music when people can not classify it or know what to do with it. On the other hand this is also damning to the artist and I think no one knows that better than Chris. I will never forget what I witnessed at the first show I ever saw of The Reticent. Never had I seen a performer capture and hold and audience captivated like he did. Here I could make this colorful with so many poetically woven words but it is unnecessary. For those who have seen The Reticent live they know exactly what I’m saying. Those who never did missed a true work of art that was never finished. The Reticent’s story strikes me as a tragic paradox…there is no answer for it. Though the music is bleak I believe it is lack of understanding and acknowledgement that makes this tale so sad. I once told Chris that listening to his music and kn
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Hey mr. Hathcock thx for commin to hcj and helpin with our concert!!! When ms.benn played ur cd everyone was shocked about how good u were!!! Haha so everybody wants ur cd and stuff we miss u and hope u and come visit us again
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