“It became exactly what we envisioned a song so atmospheric and vibratory it would make those who listened to it doze off into a land of rivers, kung fu and unicorns.” “One late evening, we began conjuring and experimenting with this track, and it quickly brought to mind the image and analogy of floating freely down a river,” Brandon recalled in a news release. Listeners are transported to a magical land, with the aid of Brandon’s soft, soothing voice and the band’s free-flowing sound. The song “Aqueous Trans-mission” is unlike anything Incu-bus has ever created. “You are a fingernail running down the chalkboard/I thought I left in third grade/Now my only consolation is that this could not/Last forever even though you’re singing and thinking/How well you’ve got it made.” Take the hard-edged “Just a Phase,” for example. Songwriting is a form of self-expression for Brandon. The guy known for his sensitive side isn’t afraid to write about real-life experiences, such as divorce and matters of the heart, including love and loss. The woman, who practices yoga and loves books, has always encouraged him to take chances. Brandon often talks about her influence on his creative side while he was growing up in southern Califor-nia. The artist’s close relationship with his mother, Dolly Wiseman, sets him apart from the cigarette-smoking, beer-guzzling rock stars making music today. “Teen People” recently named Brandon one of the “Hottest Guys in Music.” It’s not surprising that the approachable lead singer appeals to female fans of all ages. Kind of a ‘don’t do what I did’ lamentation,” Brandon says. “The information she gains from her mistake she shares in song with the rest of the world. It tells a story about a person who has the world at the tips of her fingers, but, through the art of distraction and compromise, she wakes up one day to find it has all slipped by her. “Warning” is a song that connects with young women everywhere on a deeper level. Brandon calls it a “simple, straightforward ditty about the beauty of a moment in paradise and the desire to share that moment with someone of like mind.”
Their first single, “Wish You Were Here,” continues to be a favorite song on the album. The melodic songs of “Morning View,” inspired by heartbreak, track the band’s musical diversity. And, in doing so, we wrote what is, in my opinion, our best record to date.” We needed to start fresh and rewire our transmitters. “The easiest thing in the world would be to repeat the same equations that worked for us in the past, but with repetition would come demise. They set up their gear in the living room - with a breathtaking view of the ocean - and began creating what Lead Singer Brandon Boyd calls “our most free-flowing work to date.” The California rockers moved into a magnificent, Malibu mansion to create their latest work. The musical spectrum that is Incubus travels way beyond the sound of rock to a unique mix of pop, metal, hip-hop and jazz fusion performed by Brandon Boyd (vocals/percussion), Mike Einziger (guitars), Dirk Lance (bass), Jose Pasillas (drums) and Chris Kilmore (turntables).Īfter the release of six albums over the past six years, including the multi-platinum, “Make Yourself,” featuring the hit single, “Drive,” Incubus has built such a loyal following that its current CD, “Morning View,” went platinum in just 10 weeks. Whether it’s their catchy guitar riffs, beautiful melodies or tender lyrics, they continue to inspire and entertain listeners with the creation of each new collection of songs.
There is a certain magnetism that draws fans to the music of Incubus.