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'{{Refimprove|date=November 2008}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> | Name = Saosin | Img = Saosin.png | Img_capt = The remaining four members of Saosin. Chris Sorenson, Justin Shekoski (Top Row) Beau Burchell, Alex Rodriguez (Bottom Row) | Img_size = | Landscape = yes | Background = group_or_band | Origin = [[Newport Beach]], [[California]] | Genre = [[Post-hardcore]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/11571397/review/12053878?utm_source=Rhapsody&utm_medium=CDreview|accessdate=21 May|title=Saosin Album "Saosin" Review; Rolling Stones|accessdate=2008}}</ref><ref>http://www.tunelabmusic.com/2008/03/10/album-stream-saosin-come-close/</ref> [[emo]],<ref>[http://www.rhapsody.com/saosin Free Saosin Music Online, Music Downloads, Music Videos and Lyrics - Rhapsody Online<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[alternative rock]]<ref>http://wherethelinesoverlap.com/Images/saosin%20article.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.myspace.com/saosin</ref> | Years_active = 2003&ndash;present | Label = Death Do Us Part, [[Capitol Records|Capitol]], [[Virgin Records|Virgin]]<ref name=backunsigned>{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/Saosin/status/13409233575|title=Saosin back unsigned}}</ref> | Associated_acts = [[Anthony Green (musician)|Anthony Green]], [[Circa Survive]], [[Open Hand]] | URL = [http://www.saosin.com/ Official website] | Current_members = [[Beau Burchell]]<br />Justin Shekoski<br />Chris Sorenson<br />Alex Rodriguez | Past_members = [[Anthony Green (musician)|Anthony Green]]<br />[[Cove Reber]]<br />Zach Kennedy }} '''Saosin''' is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band originally hailing from [[Newport Beach, California]]. The band was formed in [[2003]] and recorded its first EP, ''[[Translating the Name]]'', that same year with original singer [[Anthony Green (musician)|Anthony Green]]. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label, [[Capitol Records]]. [[Vocal]]ist Cove Reber took over as frontman as the band recorded its [[Saosin (album)|self titled debut album]]. Its second studio album, [[In Search of Solid Ground]] was released on September 8, 2009 on [[Virgin Records|Virgin]] and contains three re-recorded tracks off of [[The Grey (Saosin EP)|The Grey EP]]. The band parted ways with Reber on July 21, 2010 and currently consists of guitarists [[Beau Burchell]] and Justin Shekoski, bassist Chris Sorenson, and drummer Alex Rodriguez. The band is currently preparing for auditions for a new vocalist. Among those auditioning is former [[Tides of Man]] frontman Tilian Pearson. The band has sold 1,362,000 copies worldwide and plans to release a new album or EP later this year. ==Origin of name== [[Anthony Green (musician)|Anthony Green]], the former vocalist, had initially suggested the name "Saosin" for the band. Saosin means "caution" in Chinese (小心 xiao xin). The word comes from a 15th century [[proverb]] about fathers admonishing their sons who are being married off for money to not get emotionally involved with their wives, as they could die at any time. Green explained the meaning behind this as being a reference to the fact that nothing is eternal, and that it is a mistake to become overly attached to any one or thing, because that thing will eventually be lost.<ref name=FAQ>{{cite web|url=http://www.saosin.forumsunlimited.com/index.php?showtopic=12111|title=Saosin FAQ|accessdate=27 August 2006|author=Samantha Klingman|publisher=Saosin.com}}</ref> While Green's personal interpretation of the word 小心 xiao xin is obscure, 小心 xiao xin is generally used in Chinese as a means to express caution. Green had previously used "Saosin" as a track name in his high school band, Audience of One's CD, ''I Remember When This All Meant Something''.<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p579297|pure_url=yes}}|title=Saosin biography|accessdate=21 May 2008|author=Corey Apar|publisher=Allmusic.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/review/3619|title=Audience of One; Anthony Green's high school band|publisher=Punknews.org|accessdate=21 May 2008}}</ref> == History == ===Formation and ''Translating The Name'' (2003–2004)=== The original lineup for Saosin, consisting of Burchell, Shekoski, Kennedy and former vocalist Anthony Green, was formed in the summer of 2003.<ref name="History">{{cite web|url=http://www.plu.edu/~maykb/|title=Saosin - Band History|accessdate=21 May 2008}}</ref> On June 17, the band released their first commercial production, the [[Extended Play|EP]] ''[[Translating the Name]]''.<ref name="emo">{{cite web|url=http://www.emotionalpunk.com/cdreview/222/|title=Saosin: ''Translating the Name''|author=Andrew Martin|publisher=Emotionalpunk.com|accessdate=21 May 2008}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> It was an immediate success and was immensely popular on online forums and music sites. Saosin first became popular through promotion and exposure through the [[Internet]]. They became known for their distinct musical styles long before their first studio-length album was released, and were popularized on social networking and music sites such as [[MySpace]]. The E.P. has sold an estimated 62,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=2426|title=Saosin -- band profile|accessdate=21 May 2008|publisher=Absolutepunk.com}}</ref> Session drummer Pat McGrath and bassist Zach Kennedy left the band early on. Kennedy left for personal reasons, and he wanted to pursue a career in art.<ref name=FAQ/> He was later replaced by [[Chris Sorenson]]. McGrath, who briefly played with American thrash metal band [[Slayer]], was hired only for the recording for the EP, according to Burchell. The band was impressed with his drumming skills however,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://artists.letssingit.com/saosin-mxth4/biography|title=Saosin biography|accessdate=7 July 2010}}</ref> and he later appeared as a guest performing Lost Symphonies live with the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOHpgK32UAo|title=Pat McGrath performs Lost Symphonies live with Saosin|accessdate=7 July 2010}}</ref> Alex Rodriguez was unable to record Translating the Name as he had promised his band at the time [[Open Hand]] he would finish recording with them. Danny King filled in for live drums with the band before Rodriguez completed his responsibilities with Open Hand and joined Saosin full time after the EP release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nipp.com/artists/detail/saosin|title=Saosin Bio|publisher=Nipp.com|accessdate=21 May 2008}}</ref> Saosin went on a U.S. tour with bands [[Boys Night Out]] and [[Anatomy of a Ghost]] shortly after the release of Translating the Name. In February 2004, the band's vocalist [[Anthony Green (musician)|Anthony Green]] left Saosin and later formed the band [[Circa Survive]]. Green was homesick, depressed<ref name=punkbands.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.punkbands.com/interviews/226/|title=Interview with Anthony Green @ Punkbands.com|accessdate=7 July 2010}}</ref> and said he was missing his family. Green was also disenchanted with the direction of Saosin and disliked that the band excluded him from the writing process.<ref name=punkbands.com /> The band finished their [[Warped Tour]] obligations with [[Story of the Year]]'s [[Philip Sneed]] taking the mic. A public, nationwide audition then took place. ===New singer and ''Saosin EP'' (2004–2006)=== After the audition process and several guest vocalists on demos, the then 19-year-old [[Cove Reber]], previously the vocalist of the unsigned local bands Mormon in the Middle and Stamp Out Detroit, was announced as their new permanent lead singer. Reber had sent in his demo tape, which was an acoustic demo with "[[Mookie's Last Christmas]]". The demo has since leaked onto the internet. It is widely speculated to have included a few songs from ''Translating the Name''. When Beau Burchell first heard the demo, he thought it was Anthony playing a trick on them, for Reber's vocal stylings were very similar to those of Green's when the demo was originally recorded. Reber's addition to the band was difficult, for the more experienced Green was the center piece of the band in the eyes of Saosin's fans. Many fans consider the time with Green to be something entirely different from what the band is today. There are still distinct fans of both eras (Green Era/Reber Era) debating on which is a better fit for the band as a whole. Saosin played the [[Taste of Chaos]] tour the following winter. Saosin was signed to [[Capitol Records]] in March and toured the United States with the [[Warped Tour]] for the second time. That summer, they released the ''[[Saosin EP]]''. At first it was intended to be a free sampler, but Capitol Records would not allow this and released it as an EP. It contained demo versions of songs later recorded on their first full length album. A video to their new single "Bury Your Head" was filmed during the tour. The band continued touring for the rest of 2005, opening for [[Avenged Sevenfold]] and [[Coheed and Cambria]]. === Saosin LP and Come Close (2006–2008)=== After a respite from touring between February and June, the [[Warped Tour 2006]] and numerous demos and compilation appearances, Saosin released their first full-length album ''[[Saosin (album)|Saosin]]'' on September 26, 2006. The well-known music producer [[Howard Benson]] was hired for the production of the album. Benson had worked with several major rock bands such as [[My Chemical Romance]] and [[Blindside]]. The album sold 70,000 copies in its first week of release.<ref name="anotha.com">http://www.anotha.com/f2/the-official-soundscan-thread-updated-weekly-t65601/</ref> During the rest of 2006, Saosin toured on the International [[Taste of Chaos]] Tour, playing their first shows outside of America. They also toured the United States with [[Bleeding Through]] and [[Senses Fail]]. They kept on touring for the whole year of 2007, beginning with a tour with [[Senses Fail]], [[Alexisonfire]], [[The Sleeping]] and [[Drop Dead, Gorgeous]]. Saosin also invited the non-profit organization [[Invisible Children]] for a portion of the tour. In February they joined the [[Taste of Chaos 2007]]. Between April and June they toured in Europe, Australia, Japan and Indonesia. When Saosin returned home they continued their headlining tour with [[Poison the Well (band)|Poison the Well]], [[The Receiving End of Sirens]], [[Fiore]] and Flight 409. In the later summer of 2007, they were part of [[Linkin Park]]'s [[Projekt Revolution]] tour. After this they headlined yet another tour in USA and Canada with [[Alexisonfire]], [[Envy on the Coast]], [[Norma Jean (band)|Norma Jean]] and The Dear and Departed. Concert footage was recorded during the tour stop on November 3, 2007 at The Theater of Living Arts in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. The concert footage was compiled for a live album and concert movie entitled ''[[Come Close (Saosin album)|Come Close]]''. Saosin toured from January 26 to February 8, 2008 with [[Armor for Sleep]], [[Meriwether]], and [[The Bled]]; from February 9 to February 16 [[Fear Before]] joined the tour. They went to Australia between February and March, after which they performed in Singapore on March 7 as the opening performance for Incubus on their Light Grenades Tour. On their way home they also visited Bali, Hawaii and Mexico. After two final shows at home in California in April, they took a nine month break from touring. ===''The Grey EP'' and ''In Search of Solid Ground'' (2008–2010)=== Saosin returned to touring in October 2008 alongside [[Underoath]] and [[The Devil Wears Prada (band)|The Devil Wears Prada]]. In early 2009, they started recording their new album with producer [[Butch Walker]]. They partnered with [[Hurley International|Hurley]] to broadcast the recording process live on Hurley's website.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hurley.com/saosin/ | title=Saosin webcam at Hurley Studios}}</ref> Saosin released a new EP titled ''[[The Grey EP]]'' on October 14, 2008. The EP was sold on tour and on [[iTunes]] and featured three new demos, as well as an acoustic version of "Come Close".<ref>{{cite news| last=DeAndrea | first=Joe | url= http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=547921 | publisher=absolutepunk.net | title= Saosin: The Grey EP | date=2008-09-15 | accessdate=2008-09-15}}</ref> The purpose of ''[[The Grey EP]]'' was to show demos they had been recording; a similar manner in which the ''[[Saosin EP]]'' contained demos for their debut LP. Saosin released ''[[In Search of Solid Ground]]'' on September 9, 2009. The album sold 55,000 copies in its first week of release.<ref name="anotha.com"/> Two songs were released as a download to anyone who bought a shirt, and a digital pre-order. The songs were "On My Own" and "Is This Real". These two songs were released as singles on iTunes August 4, 2009. On August 5 a new song titled "Changing" was made available for streaming on the internet. The single was then put up for download on iTunes August 11. Another track titled "The Worst of Me" was also released as part of a free Warped Tour song package on hurley.com/warpedtour. The song "Why Can't You See?" was made available on Last.fm. Their most recent song "Move Slow" was released on the TV show NCIS's original soundtrack. Saosin's most recent single "Deep Down" was released in May 2010. Saosin will tour Australia nationally during June 2010 in support of [[Story Of The Year]]'s Australian tour. Also joining [[Story Of The Year]] and Saosin will be [[blessthefall]].<ref>http://www.facebook.com/soundwavetouring?v=feed&story_fbid=114261498587841&ref=mf</ref> Three unreleased Saosin songs have leaked onto the internet through the Hurley Live Recording Stream they broadcasted while recording In Search of Solid Ground. Fans have titled them "The Norma Jean Song," "Back to Greatness" and the third is still known as "Untitled." Recently, Saosin stated on Twitter that they have parted ways with Virgin records and are going back into a DIY direction.<ref name=backunsigned/> ===The departure of Cove Reber, replacement rumors and new album (2010-present)=== [[File:Saosin live on Projekt Revolution tour.jpg|thumb|280px|Saosin with [[Cove Reber]], live on [[Projekt Revolution]] Tour, in 2007]] On July 21, 2010, guitarist Beau Burchell made the following announcement: "Well, a few days ago, Alex, Justin, Chris and I got back into the studio for our first group writing/jam session. We have all been writing things on our own, but it was cool to get into a room and play with loud amps all together again. I am very excited about this record, for a few different reasons. After 5 years with Cove, we have decided to part ways. So it will be a new experience for us, not knowing what to expect in the vocal dept, who will replace him, or if we will even find a replacement this century." <ref>http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/07/cove-reber-leaves-saosin.html</ref> Reber was asked to leave due to his diminishing stage performance and vocal abilities. According to Justin Shekoski, "We didn't feel he could represent the music that we have recorded well on stage." Justin also commented on the speculation that Cove was fired for 'not being like the rest of the band' by saying: We kicked cove out of the band because his stage performance and vocal performances were on a downward spiral. We didn’t feel he could represent the Music that we have recorded well on stage. We are not on a record label! Virgin (since that’s the label we were on) didnt have anything to do with the firing, they dropped us before it all went down. We didn’t kick him out because he has long hair or because he doesn’t look like us haha, I have long hair as well. And the part about cove being “clean”? This must be a joke. He was the only member of Saosin that smokes cigarettes, religiously. if that’s not mind altering enough for you mormons, I have smoked the devils Lettace (weed) with him tons of times. oh, Drinking with cove is also fun I must say. I hope none of you judge him for it because it’s his life. Free will. I’m saying this because everyone has their vises and coves not exempt from that list. Either way you can smoke as much as you want for all I care, just as long as your voice sounds great. the problem is that smoking for him is like me warming up for a show by hitting a brick wall with my bare hands. Listen, all I’m saying is that if you do actualy know cove or the situation, than either you are delusional or you are straight up lying to anyone dumb enough to go on YouTube and actually think you know what you are talking about. Just try to keep it real. Party on Garth, -Justin<ref>http://www.linescratchers.com/?p=1663</ref> Cove Reber is now planning on opening a new recording studio in Vista, California with his business partner Joey Bradford. On November 2, saosin's facebook page states that they "finished Two NEW Songs, Instrumentals, ones called JUD JUD JUD. Lots of Riffs, Rolls and ROFLCOPTERS. Might put one up in a few days. STOKED! - Beau"<ref>{{cite web|last = Shotwell| first = James| title = Saosin speak about kicking out Cove| work = [[Alternative Press]]| date = August 12, 2010| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/saosin_speak_about_kicking_out_cove/| accessdate = August 12, 2010}}</ref><br> On November 25, strikegently.com reported that Charles Furney, lead singer of [[Secret and Whisper]], had been recruited to fill Reber's abandoned vocalist spot.<ref>http://strikegently.com/2010/11/25/saosin-select-new-lead-singer/</ref> One day later, on November 26, Saosin themselves denied these claims on their Facebook page: <blockquote>''Thanks for the update from strike gently But, unfortunately, we DO NOT have a new singer yet, and its not Chris'' [sic] ''from Secret & Whisper. INFORMATION POLLUTION! Stick to the squirt videos, homeboy - SAOSIN<ref>http://www.facebook.com/saosin/posts/151104101602911</ref></blockquote> There has been speculation of [[Tides of Man]] vocalist, Tilian Pearson quitting his band to audition for Saosin's frontman. Tilian states: <blockquote>"For the record, I didn't quit Tides Of Man. I expressed interest in pursuing the open spot in Saosin to the guys in Tides. The reactions were mixed, and I got kicked out of the band. They didn't want a singer/leader to be in the band with that kind of doubt in his mind. Though I don't like it, I respect their decision. In a more perfect world I would have had full trust and support from my friends in Tides and would've been able to pursue the open spot in Saosin, and possibly stay in both bands (this all would depend on whether it even worked out with Saosin in the first place). As of now, I have never even met a member of Saosin. We got connected up months ago from a member of Oh, Sleeper. I have recorded a demo and, so far, a couple of the guys said they loved it and that it has potential. I didn't hear from the other two. They could hate it for all I know or could be completely indifferent. From what I have gathered each member has a totally different opinion regarding me so far. I am meeting up with all of them in January and we will see how it goes from there. I think it could potentially turn into something amazing, or it could turn into nothing. The future is completely uncertain for me, but it is ****** exciting and I am grateful for the position I am in. All I can say is nothing is going to stop me, and I am confident that, if necessary, I will be able to start with absolutely nothing to create a brand new project that will blow away anything I have been a part of in the past."</blockquote> Justin Shekoski has also confirmed the speculation and clarified by saying: <blockquote>"Here's the truth, since I can't stand rumors. Tilian has been hitting us up. A lot. It looks like he wants the job pretty badly if he would quit his band. BUT....the REALITY is we haven't even met the guy in person. Everybody is talking about step #54 (joining the band). When we haven't even taken care of step #2 (actually meeting). The next thing on the To-Do list is rehearsing songs that we have already released. We will record the session. Which is a great test for a singer just because of the pressure factor. Also it's a great way for us to hear what he sounds like in a "band" setting. We've done this with everyone that we have considered for the position. January is the set time for step #2. Wish us luck, We are going to need it."<ref>http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/12/tilian-pearson-comments-on-tides-of-men.html</ref></blockquote> A new demo has been leaked on the internet and there is speculation that it is Tilian with the rest of the band. In an interview with MindEqualsBlown.net, Tilian revealed that the leaked demo is a track Saosin bassist Chris Sorenson had been working on that Tilian was asked to provide vocals on.<ref>http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/03/interview-tilian-pearson-emarosa-saosin-leak-demo/</ref> He also stated that nothing is official between him and Saosin to date. According to Justin Shekoski, they will be releasing new material and the band hopes to record a new album or EP this year. On May 10, 2011, Saosin released a demo titled, "Promises" with Tilian Pearson. No comment has been stated on his status in the band, as Justin Shekoski stated the band was trying out numerous vocalists. ==Band members== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} ;Current members *[[Beau Burchell]] - rhythm guitar <small>(since 2003)</small> *Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(since 2003)</small> *Chris Sorenson - bass, keyboards, backing vocals <small>(since 2003)</small> *Alex Rodriguez - drums <small>(since 2003)</small> ;Former members *[[Anthony Green (musician)|Anthony Green]] – lead vocals <small>(2003–2004)</small> *[[Cove Reber]] – lead vocals <small>(2004–2010)</small><ref>{{cite web| last = Heisel| first = Scott| title = Cove Reber out of Saosin| work = [[Alternative Press]]| date = July 21, 2010| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/cove_reber_out_of_saosin/| accessdate = July 21, 2010}}</ref> *Zach Kennedy – bass <small>(2003)</small> {{col-2}} ;Touring members *[[Philip Sneed]] – lead vocals <small>(2004)</small><ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Sneed</ref> *Ken Floyd – rhythm guitar <small>(2010)</small><ref>http://www.flickr.com/photos/earplugsrequired/4425520127/</ref> *Pat McGrath – drums <small>(2003)</small> {{col-end}} ==Discography== {{Main|Saosin discography}} ===Studio albums=== * ''[[Saosin (album)|Saosin]]'' <small>(2006)</small> * ''[[In Search of Solid Ground]]'' <small>(2009)</small> ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== <!-- Do not add a link to the Saosin Online Team as it is against Wikipedia policy (see WP:EL) and WILL be removed. --> * [http://www.saosin.com Official website] * {{myspace|saosin}} {{Saosin}} [[Category:Capitol Records artists]] [[Category:Musical groups from California]] [[Category:American post-hardcore musical groups]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 2003]] [[de:Saosin]] [[es:Saosin]] [[fr:Saosin]] [[it:Saosin]] [[nl:Saosin]] [[ja:セイオシン]] [[pl:Saosin]] [[pt:Saosin]] [[ru:Saosin]] [[sv:Saosin]] [[uk:Saosin]]'