The Protomen
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The Protomen is an American rock band best known for composing an original rock opera based on the popular video game, Mega Man. Because of the group's insistence on wearing costumes and using code-names, even when being interviewed[1], The Protomen remain a mysterious entity within the video game music scene. Despite often being classified as a niche, the Protomen have achieved a cult following[2] thanks, in part, to frequent mentions in popular video game web sites as well as a dedicated fan-base.
History
Actual History
Other than the band was formed in 1993[3] and is based in Nashville, TN[4], not much is known about The Protomen due to their secretive nature and the disingenuous way in which they answer questions put forth to them by interviewers.
History as told by The Protomen
The band does not break character, for interviews, so the Protomen's own descriptions of their history are highly dramatic, in keeping with the style of their storyline concept. According to members Murphy and Panther, the band met by accident in "the middle of the state of volunteers" and "delivered the fury from (their) instruments and an army was discovered."[5]
The band also maintains that they spend their days in a compound called the Thundercon "high atop a green hill overlooking he desolate undertakings of an unrelenting new pop-country shit-storm." Within the Thundercon, the walls are transcribed with the sacred tome which they are meant to spread to the masses.[6]
Musical Style and Influences
Influences as Observed by Others
The Protomen have been described as "unequivocally unique" by Wired.[7] Their music is heavily inspired by the in-game music of Mega Man, which they fuse with hard rock. The story told by their debut self-titled album is often described as equal parts Mega Man and George Orwell. In their live act, The Protomen have been known to occassionaly play music from the Rocky series of movies. [8]
Influences as Reported by The Protomen
"Makeup and Vanity Set, Jell-o Pudding Pops, Kavinsky, The Secret of the Ooze, Andrew Scott, Justice, Astin Martin Bulldogs and Billy Ocean."[9]
Discography
Full length
- The Protomen - 2006 - Independent release
- Act II - Forthcoming
Singles
- "Father of Death" / "No Easy Way Out" - 2008 - Limited 7" Vinyl
References
Notes
- ^ http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_viewer.cfm?article_id=121540
- ^ http://www.therockvine.com/blogs/VIDEO_GAME_REVIEW_GAMING_ROCK_VOLUME_1_THE_PROTOMEN.html
- ^ http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/interviews/1223-Hope-Rides-Alone-The-Protomen
- ^ http://media.www.kentnewsnet.com/media/storage/paper867/news/2006/02/16/Entertainment/All-About.The.Protomen-1615497.shtml
- ^ http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/interviews/1223-Hope-Rides-Alone-The-Protomen
- ^ http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_viewer.cfm?article_id=121540
- ^ http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/11/geekdad-hiptrax.html
- ^ http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/2008/11/the_spin_the_protomen_eureka_g.php
- ^ http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_viewer.cfm?article_id=121560
External Links
Protomen.com
Protomen Myspace
Protomen on Last FM
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