Takes me back to 1995 Peoria, Illinois. Man those were some days. This sound was everywhere. We couldn't pinpoint it exactly, but we all knew we were part of something incredible and unique. I'm 40 now and with the privilege of hindsight I can see what it was that made it so special.
@@deadlightdrifter3462 It didn't necessarily start in the midwest but bands like capn jazz, braid, christie front drive, and boys life really ran away with it. It started in the DC area hardcore scene (rites of spring, embrace, moss icon), then picked up by the west coast scene (evergreen, still life, sunny day real estate). but generally, west coast became known for the louder screamo, and midwest become known for the sad jangles.
I think I know part of why midwest emo hits all of those points for people. It reminds me of being 16/17 and watching anime and hanging out with my friends and going to parties and talking to girls and drinking and smoking weed and the imagination of what the world could be like after high school. It triggers those idealistic notions in your head of how good things could be, but because the world is flawed, you know you'll only ever catch glimpses of it on occasion, like walking home at sunset and stopping to watch the scenery, or in those early days of dating someone you're really into, when the love drug hasn't really worn off, yet, and all of your ideas of the future are coloured by your perception of how great this person is. Midwest emo has, written into its melodies, the optimism of infinity, and the tragedy of being brought back to Earth every time you get a reality check.
I've had none of those experiences but the music hits cause its complex but highly listenable. It's like punk/pop I can think about. The emotional feel is pretty nice too.
For me midwest emo hits a sense of nostalgia and longing that i can't quite place, but if i had to guess its somewhere in between the emo bands i used to listen to when i was an angsty young teen accompanied with trumpets and melodies that remind me of music my parents would listen to. It isn't quite as depressing as my other music and kind of serves as a reality check, similar to a friend or family member cheering you up when you are crying. i find the music really reassuring and don't view it in such a pessimistic light, it kind of gives me a sense of skiing on a warm day or walking through a park in spring, having gotten past the hard times and accepting things for how they are. It has a very human feel to it and i think it is a really beautiful genre, easily one of my favourites.
Awesome! The best way to learn is to learn some standard emo chords and play off them. Let'stalkaboutmathrock is an awesome channel if you're still practicing/learning.
Listening to this just made me feel really happy. This is the kind of stuff me and my buddy are trying to make and your guitar and drum playing is so perfect I love it. Keep it up ✌
I know its been quite some time since you posted this video. But this is the first time I've been introduced to your channel. This song was great and I loved the trumpet! Thank you for sharing this. Be blessed and I hope you have found success since posting this video because you have a talent sir.
Where or where can I find this music so that I can have it on my computer? Even just a handful of songs would suffice. I absolutely LOVE this! Love your music.
Really liked your videos! Specially the All covers! You sould listen to an Argentinian Band Called "Carajo", it also sounds great, and has (in some songs) a s trong resemblance to this one you recorded now!
I love this! It's really awesome, I have a question, how did you learn how to play the guitar like that? I love your playing bro!, Sorry for my bad English, hi from Venezuela!
Thank you so much! My guitar play is influenced by bands such as American football, TTNG, Algernon Cadwallader. If you would like to know more about this kind of guitar play, please check these. And don't mind, my English is worse.
