Prying Open My Third Eye! A Look Into The Musicians That Inspired Me

APCTOOL91 · 12-12-2009, 10:52 PM

Trent Reznor

You can't mention alternative music in the past 20 years without thinking of one man...Trent Reznor. Reznor has become a leading force in the alternative wave, from his release of Nine Inch Nails' 1989 debut album "Pretty Hate Machine" to 2008's "Ghosts I-IV." Reznor has made a name for himself, not only as a musician but as a producer. Its not just Reznor's lyrics or voice, but the main fact that he can bring in some of the best musicians to help his record amazing music.

Trent released NIN's debut album "Pretty Hate Machine" with critical acclaim, songs like "Down In It" and "Head Like A Hole" made the album very successful and brought them into the limelight. Its raw and unique sound will send chills down your spine and make you ask for more.

NIN then released "Broken EP" which brought hard hitting tracks and seemed a much more "heavier" sound than "Pretty Hate Machine." It also spawned the hit songs "Wish" and "Happiness In Slavery," (the latter produced a very controversial music video).

The album "The Downward Spiral" became and is still to date their highest selling album, and spawned the singles "Hurt" and "Closer" which were personal songs that expressed his own angst and his own "downward spiral."

It would be five years before NIN would release any new material, Reznor battle depression and drug abuse, but would eventually enter rehab and used music as an output for his experiences. "The Fragile" utilized unique sounds and introspective lyrics to convey his message.

NIN would release their next two albums "With Teeth" and "Year Zero" and would end Trent Reznor's relationship with Interscope Records and would become an independent artist. The album "The Slip" would be released for free on the NIN website and its punk and fast feel helped it become downloaded about 1 million times. "Ghosts I-IV" a 36 track instrumental album, which used many different instruments and more creativity was also released.

Trent Reznor's influence on music is infinite. His credibility with NIN and his production/remix credits, which include Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, and Queen cement his legacy in music. He has had a profound impact on myself, as I find his music and producing skills to be some of the best.

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12-12-2009, 10:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
APCTOOL91 TOOL's biggest tool Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 57	Trent Reznor You can't mention alternative music in the past 20 years without thinking of one man...Trent Reznor. Reznor has become a leading force in the alternative wave, from his release of Nine Inch Nails' 1989 debut album "Pretty Hate Machine" to 2008's "Ghosts I-IV." Reznor has made a name for himself, not only as a musician but as a producer. Its not just Reznor's lyrics or voice, but the main fact that he can bring in some of the best musicians to help his record amazing music. Trent released NIN's debut album "Pretty Hate Machine" with critical acclaim, songs like "Down In It" and "Head Like A Hole" made the album very successful and brought them into the limelight. Its raw and unique sound will send chills down your spine and make you ask for more. NIN then released "Broken EP" which brought hard hitting tracks and seemed a much more "heavier" sound than "Pretty Hate Machine." It also spawned the hit songs "Wish" and "Happiness In Slavery," (the latter produced a very controversial music video). The album "The Downward Spiral" became and is still to date their highest selling album, and spawned the singles "Hurt" and "Closer" which were personal songs that expressed his own angst and his own "downward spiral." It would be five years before NIN would release any new material, Reznor battle depression and drug abuse, but would eventually enter rehab and used music as an output for his experiences. "The Fragile" utilized unique sounds and introspective lyrics to convey his message. NIN would release their next two albums "With Teeth" and "Year Zero" and would end Trent Reznor's relationship with Interscope Records and would become an independent artist. The album "The Slip" would be released for free on the NIN website and its punk and fast feel helped it become downloaded about 1 million times. "Ghosts I-IV" a 36 track instrumental album, which used many different instruments and more creativity was also released. Trent Reznor's influence on music is infinite. His credibility with NIN and his production/remix credits, which include Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, and Queen cement his legacy in music. He has had a profound impact on myself, as I find his music and producing skills to be some of the best. What to listen to: __________________ “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.”- Chuck Paluhniuk http://www.last.fm/user/RogueS7a7us