INTERVALS // THE ESCAPE

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Lyrics:
Even in a simple exchange I can tell
Whether or not you swallowed those propaganda pills
The steady overdose that we've stomached since our birth
That makes us content with our simple and obedient existence
Breathe this in and let this dose be of reality
To the world as you were truly meant to perceive it
Infinite shades of reason and truth
Of fulfillment and identity, of vices and virtues
Let the curtains close across the stage you've known
And the spotlight fade for the chance to see
What resonates within your very core
Will light the stage that you were meant to perform
Allow yourself this moment to move freely
The walls will crumble from around you
What echoes now will be from within
So believe in what it is that you hear
Let the curtains close across the stage you've known
And the spotlight fade for the chance to see
What resonates within your very core
Will light the stage that you were meant to perform

[@MattWaldronOfficialMusic]

It's nice hearing a mid range vocalist who doesn't scream for a change. I'm not saying I hate high vocalist who scream, but this is a nice change for progressive metal in general.

[@GRLidstone]

Yep. It definitely is. Intervals are now one of the few bands who don't have screaming in there music.

[@MattWaldronOfficialMusic]

That's interesting to hear. I thought there were more bands similar in that aspect.

[@GRLidstone]

Probably but I don;t know of many.

[@jehoshqwe]

GRLidstone I hear that Polyphia is looking for a clean vocalist right now. Check them out when you can, they're really good. ^.^

[@MrBananaHD]

GrimSabatoni Mandroid Echostar... very cool

[@ryansiew1]

aww yiss!!

[@itLEAKED]

I was about to go to work, then I realized I would be better off staying home and listening to this song. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER

[@johncurrie536]

Seems like a lot of heavier bands are switching to real singing instead of screaming lately, and I hope the trend keeps up. Bout time. I'm actually shooting for something like this with my own band.

[@mallemall012]

I think we're all just growing out of it. Well, at least some of us.

[@RubberStig]

mallemall012 I never grew into it, so I am glad to have weathered it if is now passing ..

[@AnthonyNelsonPhoto]

Well, I love harsh vocals, but I think it has its place and time. With a band like Intervals, I don't see harsh vox being necessary, or even needed. They're just too happy. Lol.

[@LaughingMan17]

I love screams, but some of my favorite softer/mid song are from metal bands that toned it down for a song or two. A lot of them have amazing talent singing in different ranges, and it's unfortunate that many bands don't utilize that.

[@RubberStig]

LaughingMan17 Agreed - I love Opeth for that in particular

[@SithuAye]

Awesome :D

[@DWilliams621]

Sounds like the singer from the human abstract but he needs to sing with more umph feeling put some stank on it

[@DWilliams621]

Not sayin I don't like his voice it's good and it fits the band and I love that it's mid range. He just needs some swagger in his voice. Its like they were like sing for my band guy. And he was like I'll do it but no stank or swagger will be applied.FEEL DAT SHIT NIGGA GRRRRR!!!!!

[@barryzuckercorn8646]

I think he needs to hold some of those high notes longer but overall it's pretty solid, just dislike a lot of screaming vocals that a ton of djent bands all have in common, glad they haven't gone that route.

[@VikramShankarMusic]

I love it! I think the vocals are amazingly done, and I like how they're all clean, rather than obligatory screaming to appease the average djent fan lol. Sounds great!

[@Tapash_]

still waiting for the era where the average djent-fan/artist would realize that it doesnt have to be screaming or growling vocals all the time (and when it's clean vocals its all gay imo)... this here is an opener !

[@AugieSubsJrock]

Eyal T Exactly, Im getting a little more happier with bands like Periphery calming down with the screams until appropriate songs or parts rather than in every song and every part.

[@Dantehavok218]

This whole "vocal" thing is starting to grow on me

[@taylorshred]

I cannot stop! I will not stop dancing!!!!!

[@garyrsingleton]

To people who are complaining about the leads.... Low notes are leads as well. but take out your right earbud or take off your right headphone....there is almost a constant lead in that ear the entire song. Seriously. You cannot have much more lead than that. Great job guys! Cannot wait for my preorder to come in.

[@FrancescoFiligoi]

Just fantastic. Everything flows so well together. Brilliant song :)

[@quietri0t]

The vocals fit so perfectly. Ignore the haters. Real fans love the old and new songs without dissing you on subjective thoughts.

[@will4282]

"no creative leads" said by people too busy flaming a great band to hear the sweet leads that make this song awesome. Sure, they aren't as prominent as old school intervals, but they're there, and they never fail to bring a smile to my face :)

[@methiumsmusic]

01:55 ~ such vocal... such music.. wow

[@Backdrifter88]

Man, I love it. That clean passage starting at 1:40.. and the lead following the vocal melody.. beautiful. I love how Mike's voice has a hint of a Reznor tone to it(in my opinion of course).. not comparing. I'm so excited for this album to release. Thanks so much, guys!

[@ryanmm8341]

just loved the cleans, great song, leave the kids crying and keep up the good work!!!

[@arrestedshrimp]

ive got to admit, the vocals really REALLY grew on me, good job intervals.

[@Valtz_YT]

The moment i heard the vocalist i was definitely Hooked!

[@forcexdisplacement]

i can't stop listening to this. next paycheck i'm preordering.

[@napalmjayhee]

really love the new sound, so much more than the older instrumental stuff

[@tsimon1234]

Loving it! Can't wait to see you guys in Brighton!

[@TheBloodRite]

I think people are being ridiculous about this band, and all bands in the same vein as this. It's as though the consensus is: "If you have a vocalist, they had better do the same exact amalgam of screams and cleans that I've heard 600 times, or else it's too different and I hate it." Personally, I'm *glad* records like this exist. Sometimes I don't feel like having my ears assaulted by some guy's abrasive vocal chords, and Intervals' vocalist is talented, as is the rest of the group. They're no worse than they were before, and people are just inventing problems so they can justify their discomfort with change. This *isn't* 'poppy' music. There are almost no bands that sound like this that don't have harsh vocals anymore. Goddamn.

[@TheBloodRite]

I know I'm late to the party, but come on. People are too quick to judge.

[@squitestubez]

I gave up hoping to ever hear decent melodic yet heavy music again for this very fact. Screaming vocals have never been my thing. They could be the best at their game on their instruments, and I still wouldn't care. To each his own.

[@Voulf]

Sure, i'm ridiculous. Just compare number of views for previous album - more than 400k - and for this one. Stat is here, lots of fans prefered instrumental and this is not about the way the singer sings, imho it is just about having a singer, good or not =) Bands like Tesseract released instrumental version of their album, so what is the point with Intervals not to do the same to satisfy people who like the singer and people who don't like a singer at all? Peace =)

[@squitestubez]

The other album has been out for longer, so it has more views. Do simple concepts such as this always elude you?

[@Voulf]

squitestubez Nope, for In Time, i got 468k views in 1 year, for the new one i got 134k for 5 months, if i make a ratio, new album should be around 320k, even if we expect - and i wish for them - to have more views (i.e 470k) there are maybe other conclusions to tell. But that is the not the point, the point is just about releasing this album without vocals to satisfy people who tend to prefer that genre of music without 'em. I doesn't hurt anybody :D

[@MattTheBilly]

That intro riff

[@iQc95]

Amazing song, the lyrics are inspiring! I'm in this situation right now!

[@dionnekendall2745]

This is so amazing! It is going to be a hit for sure!!!

[@travenator16]

speechles....seriously guys, this is beyond brilliant. truly inspiring tune, love how the guitar plays around the voice :)

[@UnskilledGod]

Definitely pre-ordering this album :D

[@JamesENGL]

What is it with the sense of entitlement shown by so many Intervals fans? So you don't like the vocals? Deal with it. It's not for you to dictate what other people create artistically.

[@AspyrTV]

A lot of people are going on about the vocals but, personally i find them to be really awesome! reminds me of Aviations and Haken just in a lower pitch! i find it to fit the music perfectly!

[@brandonwalker7628]

New Chon, and this!? Good day.

[@DanB7942]

It's just not as epic as their instrumental stuff. They did a better job at stimulating emotion with sexy guitar melodies. I find these vocals underwhelming but still good. It's just not epic.

[@Bubbafett250]

I feel like the minority that likes the vocals. As if the awesome guitar work didn't keep me interested the whole song, especially as a guitarist, the vocals are smooth and are just entrancing. I guess some people just don't like when a genre or band progresses to new territory in the music realm.

[@Spermwhales93]

The amount of butthurt about the vocals and lyrics is ridiculous.

[@CrisRYMER]

Killed it with this live!

[@Saogonik]

Very nice song! Love it

[@diegoorbegoso7233]

The vocalist choice could not have been more perfect. I'm usually not a fan of vocalists with progressive metal bands, but goddamn his voice is revolutionary for this genre. Love all the songs with him so far!

[@westernfilet]

It's ok…. preferred this band with no vocalist.

[@dsavish]

essentially everyone did, they're taking a step back with the vocals. plain an simple.

[@sk8ingrox1]

I like it. A lot. Yeah, it's definitely different, but props to you guys for going for something new and always experimenting. Respect.

[@ATMOSPHRS]

Great song guys! - ATMOSPHERES

[@spyhunter1]

and awesome comment from a awesome band!

[@MattRach]

Patrick Ramos wow thanks man :)

[@TheArtofThomasMihm]

I love the new voice ! great stuff ,guys. I'm a bit pissed, that I missed your gig in berlin, 2 weeks ago....bad timing.

[@AscentToZenith]

Vocals aren't that bad. Better than periphery vocals but my favorite clean vocals would be Scar Symmetry's old Vocalist.

[@CarlosPardon]

Will you guys be putting out an instrumental version of the LP?

[@xLaLaRainx]

Was NOT expecting the vocals, and what a pleasant surprise they were. This sounds fantastic.

[@013cheo]

I like it. It's not what it use to be. But I like it.

[@dill14491]

Awesome song. Just want to say, people can express their views and what they think. What about the artist you are listening to? Can they not grow in their own way and change how they like and play the way they wish. I have a lot of likes in different music, from dance, heavy metal even some rap. I have only been listening to Intervals for probably the past 6 months and although this is different to what they where like. I respect and enjoy this music, solid guitar, clean singing and just the feel. This is a different sound and it's great. Not much music like this around these days. Thanks guys.

[@asigoba]

Fucking love these vocals

[@JajaTheBalls]

That guitar solo and vocal intertwining at the end section was just perfect. Thank you for such a beautiful composition.

[@Demiurge66]

I'd like a instrumental version of this song too. I prefer just to hear the instruments.

[@InMemoryOfJimmy]

Instrumentals are cool and all. Some songs are definitely better with just instruments. But I can't listen to prog instrumentals for too long, they just start to all mesh together. I like the vocals to make the song stand out from others.

[@oOXIED8Oo]

intervals is an instrumental band.. but this must be something new. it may be a specific song featuring someone. cause i know their old stuff is instrumental.

[@timoopdebeeck2543]

oOXIED8Oo they have a singer now, I've seen them live a few weeks ago all the new songs have vocals

[@drumboarder1]

oOXIED8Oo Learn an instrument. I've played drums my whole life and as a result I can listen to any specific element of a song. By which I mean let them produce the song's they want, they wanted a singer and are quite distinct now

[@TallestFiddle]

If you want instrumental how bout you go make your own music :) Its their choice

[@onimar]

So awesome. much awesome. very wow.

[@BlvckjvckRecordings]

I kinda like the vocals. It's good to mix things up a bit.

[@Str8Faced]

I think the "problem" with the vocals is that the vocal melodies are really emphasizing how poppy Intervals is especially since there is no screaming. I can see both sides of the issue but the bottom line is that semesky is awesome and this band is awesome so I'll keep listening.

[@0ptriX]

In the Intervals AmA Mike said that he contemplated adding screaming vocals but then he decided he wanted his mum to like the album. Thanks Mike's mum! I like non-screaming too!

[@_NotEnoughMana]

There is no "problem" - Aaron, Anup and the rest of the lot made a conscious decision to get Mike to become a vocalist for the band. Nobody or nothing can change that. All these wankers and elitists think they know better, suggest all sortsa stuff and give their opinion on how "this genre should never have vocals". Unless they write music in the equivalent epicness that Aaron writes, their opinion is invalid.

[@BingusBongusMan]

What is wrong with "poppy" genres. The reason mainstream pop is so shit is because its usually shallow, repetitive, and generic to appeal to the masses. There are elements of pop like being upbeat and having certain melodies that can be incorporated into other genres and work well. Everyone bitching about being too "pop" are just giant shitheads who are jumping on the "hate all mainstream hur dur" bandwagon. Seriously, combining and experimenting with genres is what keeps the music industry from devolving into a giant pile of shit. Maybe if half the people who listened to music were actually decent musicians themselves, they would understand the perspective from developing artists, whether professional or not.

[@NillodK01]

Allan Madhuram Not trying to start a fight here, but I do want a raise a concern about the "unless you can play/write as well as so and so, your opinion is invalid" argument. By that logic, if you dislike tofu, the tofu chef could rightly say: "until you can make tofu as good as I can, your opinion is invalid." For future conversation's sake. Have a good one.

[@Str8Faced]

I'm just trying to be open minded about both sides of the argument. I love intervals and semesky is my one of my favorite metal vocalists so I have 0 issues.

[@TheWhiteMastiff]

Still don't like the singer, should have left things instrumental...

[@JamesENGL]

They don't write for you. Who are you to tell them what they should or shouldn't do? Show some respect.

[@sasukeuchiha318]

James Hensley Show some respect? Fuck off, everyone is allowed to their opinion, Its not like he said "I hope the singer dies of cancer". Plenty of people say they like the vocalist, Plenty don't. Stop being the neo inquisitor of the comment section.

[@JamesENGL]

I'm not saying you can't dislike him, that's fine. I'm saying people should stop telling the band what to do. It starts with line-up then members and ends up with people telling them what artistic direction to go to. Just let them do their thing.

[@JamesENGL]

Keithe jew Also you +1'd your own comment, that's pretty lame.

[@kyelj13]

As a drummer, I find the biggest change in intervals is that the drumming sounds way more like Anup Sastry - It really sounds like it's him playing, the new intervals sounds feels like a mix between the first two Intervals ep's and Anup Sastry's more recent work...

[@LeSPauldude45]

+kyelj13 good call

[@AnthonyNelsonPhoto]

This comment thread is a bit like watching some of the Opeth fans get butthurt back when Heritage came out.

[@DiogoVKersting]

I usually don't like the vocals of djent bands, but this one is quite good. Also, Intervals FTW

[@jse8752]

god I love this band.. The instrumental part is soothing yet I feel heavy.. you can hear the differences in between songs.. About the vocals I don't hear anything wrong.. he doesn't growl, scream or whatever but he sounds good and not pubescent unlike other clean vocalists sound based on my opinion.. but that 1:40 though.. i listened to this while drawing and dang my hands feel relaxed..

[@keksac]

OH GAWD YES!

[@Pilgrimman007]

Awesome as per usual. I love pure instrumentals but the vocalist was a good choice for this band. He is pretty talented!

[@yellowdude112]

Damn! Time & The Space Between got my attention. But this new vocals is a downfall, not digging the new stuff! Go back to instrumental

[@TheGuara4]

Great Fucking song played in Penélope (Madrid) last Sunday. Amazing!!!!!!!!

[@Chartruse5]

Gettin' some Erra vibes on that guitar work.

[@supershred]

I feel bad for all these haters. The vocals sound awesome.

[@Javier79ism]

The singers color of voice sounds like Shadow of A7X.. All around awesome sounds

[@BlurredVisi0n]

WOO a vocalist? cool sounds good

[@uffel11]

Now it`s the same as with DT: Waiting for the guitar solo and hopefully extended instrumental parts... sniff

[@StuFX]

Yeahhhh son!

[@jHunt000]

The second the song started my arm hairs raised... then the vocals started and my beard grew a little bit longer... The power of metal!

[@ATXmw1]

this is incredible. amazing production, clarity and fresh sound. Anup Sastry is a mastermind also. Very excited for bands like this. Also, props to seamlessly adding vocals to an instrumental band, or as Intervals previous record was.

[@adamlaffleur7344]

Hey! Vocals!

[@espMF]

miss the old intervals :(

[@UOTCbassist]

You guys need a bassist - you let me know ;)

[@InMemoryOfJimmy]

I don't think that comment will help your bass career at all.

[@UOTCbassist]

InMemoryOfJimmy one can only dream :(

UOTCbassist they picked up Henry Selva who used to be in The Human Abstract. i think theyre good aha

[@UOTCbassist]

Oh man that's awesome! I'm sure he'll do a hell of a better job than I'd ever be able to haha. I was just joking around with my comment anyway :)

[@CrisRYMER]

Henry Muñoz he didn't play with them in this last tour but he was there...

[@VintageRabbit]

Brilliant song, guys.

[@Fotsopp94]

Remember, you dickwads.. This is only a single off of the record. Don't just flat out say you hate the new intervals.. Fine, you don't like this song, but the fact of the matter is, Intervals haven't strayed to far from their "old" sound. The focus of the harmonizing just switched from a lead guitar to a vocalist. In my opinion, Mikes vokals just added to the awesome. Still chuggy and poppy beats, and great guitar playing. Don't just instantly hate something because it's differerent. This is ofc my opinion, and you are all entitled to your own. Anywho, great work lads. Loved every single minute and measure of the two new singles. Can't wait to hear the rest.

[@MrStaysicmaggots]

this would be badass if there's an instrumental

[@-Infinite92-]

I actually am really digging the new direction with the inclusion of clean vocals. Ive always found the overall tone of intervals music to have a more upbeat and bright feel, compared to the majority of metal where the tone is more sinister and angry (which is good too), but for the sound of intervals I found the vocals a perfect addition . Esp during the ambient/chill sections of the song. Really awesome work :) (again thats just MY opinion, no need for hate)

[@LeftyGuitar45]

I don't get why people bitch about the change to vocals. its great. just because they made a progression to vocals doesn't mean its "garbage" or they "sold out" its a maturity with music that I give them a lot of credit for. I love them just the same. if you think they suck now because of the vocals then you weren't a real fan in the first place. stop being so closed minded

[@EdwardAshburn]

I feel like I'm listening to Panic at the Disco or Fallout Boy. I hope there are instrumentals on the LP.

[@LeftyGuitar45]

.... yeah, because both those bands listed really sound like this...

[@sticky8684]

I can't even listen to it, I've been severly depressed about this. What's so wrong with instrumental bands? Animals as Leaders, Angel Vivaldi, Chimp Spanner, etc. instrumental bands that never get boring and would be just as disappointing to hear any crap high school band vocals with crap lyrics over.. pfft 'propaganda pills'.. so obvious lyrics. High school lyrics with amazing instrumental music?? Wtf

[@EdwardAshburn]

***** Well they are similar in that I would feel equally embarassed to be caught listening to them. I'm just another Intervals fan giving my 2 cents... and yes I just googled both those bands to make sure I wasn't talking out of my ass... try it, maybe you will like them as well :)...

[@sticky8684]

As high ranking upper echelon djent, how could they release this and not expect us fans to lose our will to live? I wanted to see them badly, and would have thrown heavily hot mess soaked panties on stage, but now I throw poop. Lol

[@how2pingu]

I feel like I'm listening to bands I hate and yet I like it wait that's a contradiction I feel like I'm listening to Intervals with the addition of a vocalist. All better.

[@skanka4646]

Loving the song (5th listen in a row) the vocals remind me of The HAARP Machine. Great job, I'm looking forward to the show in London on 7th.

[@gpg6745]

Seriously in love. This is so amazing. In my opinion the vocals really add another dimension to the music. I don't get the hate, and i don't even like vocals most of the time.

[@luxi378]

good stuff

[@livinginsound726]

I hope they release an instrumental disc of this album too. I'm not hating on the singer, but I personally prefer the instrumental stuff.

[@violoncellolyptica]

I wanted to pre-order, but 20€ for shipping?

[@AscentToZenith]

Probably has ship cross country. That is why.

[@jamesschreiber8081]

what the fuck vocals???? since when???? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@konstantin_gribov]

without vocals was MUTCH better

[@chicken6111]

MUTCH

[@celso17tm]

Ephemeral it's good and this song is ok too but not great :/ Semesky voice is cool and I like it, but the songs in general are not that great comparing with the previous EPs. Intervals was all about instrumental songs, cool rifs and great guitar solos. I think If the songs were bigger that would be great!!! There would be space for the lyrics and for the instrumental parts that intervals was all about... and that's only my sincerely opinion.

[@Backdrifter88]

Dude, just wait. I don't know if you heard the album teaser they released a few days ago but a few of the track segments sounding pretty damn in depth. Not to say the two songs they released aren't full of depth or space but, I think you know what I'm trying to say.

[@gamernskater1991]

Sighh.. man idk. I am starting to agree with everyone else. This sounds like mainstream rock to me. Ephemeral at least had that sweet riff in the beginning and ending which made me excited for the new album thinking it could still have somewhat of an old sound to it, but after hearing this I am in doubt. Didn't find the album tease to sound like it either. I still preordered the album because of how much I loved the first two EP's. I understand its their music they can do whatever they want. No shit. Doesn't mean I have to like them still though, do I? They change, fans change. I wish them luck with what they do though. They are all very talented musicians especially Aaron Marshall. I am just saying that I am not sure if I will still be a fan anymore. Especially if they can't release an instrumental version for us older fans.

[@Backdrifter88]

iscmarkiemark I understand what you're saying. I listen to a lot of different music and there have been several times I've found myself in your situation. The new Young The Giant didn't end up being anything like I expected and I don't like it much at all. I love Interval's first two EP's and I really love what I've heard so far with Mike. I like the more melodic approach they seem to be taking but, I understand everyone has different tastes. It's nice to see that there are still respectful people such as yourself when it comes to stuff like this. Cheers, man!

[@JohnTudisca]

Same vocalist that was The HAARP Machine. Now I hear it.

[@oscarTheGrouge]

somehow reminds me of sevendust :D

[@zal987]

Killer! I

[@Garrettthecrabb]

they have vocals now?

[@kennedysigauke953]

yeah... this dude's voice sucks, sorry. But the instruments still have the djent feeling

[@JonasTheMessiah]

Yeah.. You're wrong, sorry.

[@thisisroger1234]

I love the new vocals. Thought Mike was great in The HAARP Machine, but here I think he sounds even better. Can't wait to hear more from the album.

[@tjspaulding5600]

1:40 Serenity

[@Vallieres1993]

Was missing the Haarp Machine until now...

[@abramkoucheki]

OH SHIT! INTERVALS NEW SONG? OH SHIT!

[@DBK_xSynthroid_v2]

XD!

[@trackbloopers]

I love all the brutal music, but this is perfect, when i listen this i want cry.

[@sugarskull]

Easily my favorite song from the album!

[@capoman1]

After this album, Intervals will take over the world. So far, Periphery has kind of "defined" the genre, many vocalists of the genre sound like Spencer. I think this album WILL REDEFINE the genre. Be proud. After listening to this, I am spoiled. Other music just started to sound a little bland in comparison.

[@dirtyhappiness]

great stuff, indeed. looking forward to meet these guys in milan!

[@MrAitchdub]

I feel like the mid-90s teenager in me that would have hated the last two Intervals releases would LOVE this. Too bad the 28-year-old me LOVES the first two releases and finds this much more generic. I will reserve judgment until I hear the full album.

[@abramkoucheki]

I find myself enjoying this more and more every time i listen. This man can sing. Old Intervals or new Intervals, they are fucking sick at what they do