TEMIC arrived on the scene fully formed. The Prog Report nominated their debut album for best song, video, and album of 2023. Of course, the runaway success of “Terror Management Theory” wasn’t too terribly surprising. After all, these guys joined forces after playing with Devin Townsend, Neal Morse, and Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress.
Even when pared down, this band is still a supergroup. Watch Fredrik Klemp and Eric Gillette flex their tender muscles on this live acoustic version of “Falling Away.”
Stream: https://temic.fanlink.to/FallingAwayAcoustic
“Terror Management Theory” is riddled with power-prog anthems, though none soar higher than “Falling Away.” The studio recording jumps out of your speakers with booming drum fills and chugging riffs. But while dialed down to little more than brittle, acoustic plucking, this live acoustic version is no less powerful. “I will give in to the eternal night,” Klemp sings as if preparing to float off and join the great gig in the sky. The way his falsetto lightly shatters against Gillette‘s gentle harmonies, it’s like the two are orbiting one another, the way only true superstars can.
“‘Falling Away’ is one of our favorite tracks from our debut album” says TEMIC, “not only due to the musical elements present on the album version but because of its lyrics and vocal melodies. That is why Eric and Fredrik decided to grace us with this heartfelt, stripped-down acoustic version that focuses the spotlight on these core elements. Enjoy!”
TEMIC broke into the world of prog music with a bang last year. “Terror Management Theory” topped the charts in the Netherlands and reached #15 on iTunes Worldwide Metal chart.
Now, prog’s new supergroup is rolling that breakout momentum under the bright lights of the Midwinter Prog Festival. Don’t miss the chance to see them next Saturday, when they’ll perform for the very first time!
Line-up:
Fredrik Klemp – Vocals
Eric Gillette – Guitars and Backing Vocals
Simen Sandnes – Drums and Percussion
Diego Tejeida – Keyboards and Sound Design
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