My Introduction: The Scientist

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Well, now that that's squared away I can continue. Today I found it rather funny that at school (college), the people in the aerobics class run around outside for exercise. This is all normal and everything, but what's funny is the fact that whenever they are running around outside, I race by in my little black car with hard rock music blaring out the windows. First it was Chevelle's song "Brainiac," and today it was Avenged Sevenfold with "Lost." I really don't know what they think of me when I drive by with my dark sunglasses on and my hard rock playing louder than is necessary, but even if they think I am a complete idiot and completely inconsiderate, I don't care. I like my loud music, and I like to make other kids hear it when I drive by, ha ha!

I am not without consideration for other people however, and I do turn the music down when I am stopped at red lights or stop signs, or when I drive through a crowded little town very slowly, or when there are senior citizens around, or concerned parents with little kids. But when the helpless victims are college or highschool students, I don't give a crap. Is this the right attitude? Maybe not, but as I said before: I am having a hard time caring. What does this have to do with starting a rock band? I think it's for introductory purposes. Now you know a little bit about me. Want to know more? The answer is probably a solid "NO" but because I don't care what you think I will continue.

I am probably more of a nerd than anything else. I can fit in with almost any crowd, but I feel most comfortable around nerds and geeks, preferably ones who love rock music. My friends used to make fun of me because I was nerdy and knew little facts about everything. Now who in their right mind makes fun of somebody for being smarter than they are? "Ha ha, you know more than I do! You're such a nerd! Get a life nerd!" Yeah, who does that? I know who does, my friends, that's who! This is why I chose the stage name "The Scientist," because I am smarter and more nerdy than most of my friends, not to be all proud or anything, but it's just the way it is.

It was shortly after incidents like these that one of my non-nerd friends who made fun of my intellect joined a Hardcore band called "Kiss Her Goodbye" and became a rocker for a few months. This made him very proud and when I expressed interest in joining a band (not necessarily his), he told me that there was no chance because I didn't play any instrument. I guess it's a proven fact that people who don't play any instrument can't be in bands. His older brother had been in a "Power Pop" band for a few years and they were semi big in Wayne County, New York for a while. I actually met this brother first and he told me that, "You really need to have a higher voice to make it as a vocalist." This was an insinuation that I would not make it as a vocalist as my speaking voice is lower than most peoples.

So yes, this band is partly a crusade on my part to prove my critics wrong. Most people who know me have never heard me sing, so I may be taking a risk seeing as I have had little feedback from others. I was once told by a surprised friend after messing around on the Microphones at a youth group, "Dude, you need to join a band because you can really sing." This made me feel pretty confident about myself, at least for a while.

I should probably put it right up front that I am a Christian, meaning I follow (or at least try to follow) the teachings of Jesus Christ. Saying this right away will help prevent me from going places and doing things I shouldn't do. Lately I have had a hard time staying true to what I believe is right, but that doesn't mean I no longer know what I should be doing. I just have a hard time talking to people about it because of the status quo that Christians have developed over the years. I am not "in your face" about what I believe, though some would argue that I should be. I don't like to be pushy about it, but I will defend my position if the need arises, and I think I can defend it quite well.

This introduction was a lot longer than I intended, but once I get started it's hard to shut up, that's just how I am. I don't really get to talk to too many people so I get things out where I can. So that's me... in an eggshell. I will try to get Johnny D Undertone to post an introduction of himself, but we'll see how it goes.

-The Scientist

Beginning

This is the blog of a hopeful rock band. Although we have yet to get together to mess around or do anything resembling a practice session, we are still making blogs and getting the word out there. But in reality, what better gift for a fan (if we do make it big) than to have our entire journey chronicled on the internet? OK, enough intro for now.

This band will consist of what I call Experimental HardRock. My friend and fellow founder who wishes to be called "Johnny D Undertone" describes it as alternative. But it's pretty much planned as being hard rock with hardcore elements, hopefully some good rap styles, and we'll see how the beats go.

Let me now introduce you to the band thus far.

Josiah Teal, AKA "The Scientist" on lead vocals and backup incoherency (That is me, I will probably be the only one who writes on this thing).

Josiah Slocum, AKA "Johnny D Undertone" on backup vocals and lead incoherency.

Zak Slocum, AKA "(undetermined)" who wishes to do rhythm guitars.

That is all that is set in stone as of now, so as you can see, we have some work to do. There are a few others who we will be contacting over the next few weeks to see if they would be interested in joining up. Among these is Neil, who plays the keyboards and has a twisted inhale scream that would be very effective in certain instances.

Oh yeah, our band name is Lanituasta. What does that mean? Don't you wish you knew!