Muse

Muse

Muse3 members:

Matthew Bellamylead vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards, keytar

Christopher Wolstenholmebass, backing vocals, harmonica, keyboards, guitars

Dominic Howarddrums, percussion, synthesizers, backing vocals,

sampling, harmtar

Matthew BellamyBorn June 9, 1978Son of ‘The Tornados’

guitarist George BellamyMoved in with

grandmother after parents divorced

Ranked #19 on Gigwise’s 50 Greatest Guitarists Ever

Engaged to pregnant actress Kate Hudson

Influences include Jeff Buckley, Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, andTom Morello

Chris WolstenholmeBorn on December 2,

1978 in RotherhamMoved to Teignmouth at

age 11Learned bass guitar for

the bandMarried to wife Kelly with

3 childrenBiggest influence on Muse

is his love for heavy rock.Has been described as

“quite a headbanger” In his eyes “Life is Rock”

Dominic Howard Born December 7th, 1977 in

Stockport“Dom” moved to Teignmouth

at the age of 8Sister helped expose him to

music, and he experimented with the electrical keyboard at age 5

Inspired by Stewart Copeland, Dave Grohl, and Buddy Rich

Described as “the trio’s boss” and known for sense of humor

Loves being on the road

Influences Classical:

Hector Berlioz Frederic Chopin Philip Glass, Gustav Holst Franz Liszt Sergei Rachmaninov Francisco Tarrega Pyotr Tchaikovsky Heitor Villa-Lobos

Modern: ACDC Aphex Twins, Arctic Monkeys The Beach Boys, The Beatles, .David Bowie Jeff Buckley The Cure Depeche Mode, The Four Seasons

Green Day Jimi Hendrix Killers Michael Jackson Marilyn Manson Metallica Ninc Inch Nails Pink Floyd The Police Prince Queen Radiohead Rage Against the Machine Red Hot Chili Peppers Frank Sinatra Smashing Pumpkins The Smiths Tool U2 Tom Waits The Who

Background InfoFormed while attending Teignmouth

Community CollegePreviously named Gothic Plague, Fixed

Penalty and Rocket Baby DollsWon Battle of the Bands

After winning the band changed their name to Muse.

Background and DiscographyIn1995 Muse was spotted by Dennis SmithIn 1997 Smith offered Muse free studio timeSelf-titled EP was released with the 'Dangerous' label

one year later. Signed to Maverick in 1998. They released their first

single 'Uno followed by 'Cave' ‘Showbiz’ released in 1999

Produced by John Leckie'Origin of Symmetry’ followed in 2001Single ‘Plug in Baby’ reached number 11'New Born' hit top 20Hullabaloo DVD released in 2002

only Muse album to release on SACD

Background and Discography ‘Absolution’ released in 2003

War in Iraq changed vibe of album 'Time is Running Out’ was the only single in the top 10 on UK charts. A European tour followed albumMuse won Best British Rock/Indie Band

By 2004, Muse toured Australia, France, Japan, the U.S, and Canada.

Compared to Coldplay 'Black Holes and Revelations' released in 2006.

Influenced by jazz, R&B, and soul. co-produced by Rich and Muse. reached No. 1 on U.K. chart and in much of Europe and Australia. reached number nine on the Billboard 200 album chart in US

Live album H.A.A.R.P. released in 2008Featured two concerts at Wembley Stadium

Tours and PerformancesResistance Tour 2009-2010 starting in TeignmouthHeld two shows at Wembley Stadium in

September 2010Toured with U2 Longest U.S. tour to date Headlined the Big Day Out Festival in January

2010Took place in Australia and New Zealand

Twilight book/movie series has increased popularity/fame Author Stephanie Meyers requested musi by the band

for the soundtracks

The Future of MuseOver time, song concepts have transformed to more

ambitious, addressing issuesEx: fear of the evolution of technology, the apocalypse, etc..

Increasing in Popularity/receiving more awards

“We want to have a new approach and a new atmosphere…., Muse is about getting the hopes,

dreams, desires, frustrations out of your system that you wouldn't normally be able to do…it's about

showing people that there are things inside buried that should be exposed, and having no shame about

them…” - Matthew Bellamy

Composition History

Composition HistoryExogenesis was

released as a single in the U.S. in April, 2010

Symphony was first rumored in 2008

Bellamy considered rejecting conventional album format

Composition HistoryAlbum is influenced by Rachmaninov, Richard

Strauss, Chopin, and Pink FloydLooks at the concept of panspermiaA story of humanity coming to an end and

everyone pinning their hopes on astronauts Part 1 - jaded acceptance that civilization will end. Part 2 - desperate hope that sending astronauts to

find and populate other planets will be a success Part 3 - astronauts realize that it is just one big

cycleunless humanity can change it will happen all over again

Exogenesis Symphony:Part 1 (Overture)

Part 2 (Cross-Pollination)Part 3 (Redemption)

Listening Guide

Part 1: Overture 0:00 Violins in monophonic tone. 6/8 measures.0:29 Timpani and trumpet enter0:53 Drum roles ascend, then horns and a crescendo

begin.1:18 Futuristic melody : ¼ notes. Quick tempo, triplet

notes, arpeggio.1:36 Drums crescendo into vocals. 1:42 Vocals in high falsetto with the orchestra following.

Polyphonic tone.2:30 Vocals lower; words are more drawn out.2:54 Guitar enters. New melody of half notes. 3:18 Vocals return with orchestra.3:45 Tempo slows. Drums and cymbals more pronounced.3:52 The drums enter with background beat4:05 Coda. Decrescendo begins it’s fade.

Part 2: Cross-Pollination  Piano scales. Increase in tempo, crescendo to forte. 0:16 Beat slows , violins enter shortly after. 0:25 Melody (A) begin with 16th notes. Pipe organ foreshadows in

background. 0:43 Quick crescendo through 0:51. 0:56 Verse (B) emerges. Slowed tempo on piano. 1:03 Vocals return. Piano continues to accompany. Monophonic ¼ &

1/8 notes in minor key. 1:30 Dramatic tone, violins crescendo, and lyrics intensify. 1:50 Melody (C) and drums enter, vocals fade. Guitar. Music crescendos

to forte. 1:57 Vocals of chorus, violin and piano are present; polyphonic. Triple

meter used. 2:21 Chorus 2 repeated in higher octave. 2:45 Music slows and melody changes. 2:56 Melody reverts back to (A) ( 0:25). 3:25 Melody (A) begins to fade out. Minor notes on piano, drawn out to

coda. 3:50 Piano notes run and fade out

Part 3: Redemption 0:00 3 notes in a ¾ time. 3-note scale on piano. 0:10 Additional note added with first beat. Melody starts. 5th note

enters after. 0:30 Piano plays two separate melodies that intertwine. 0:53 Violins join in, creating arpeggios. 1:34 Cymbals are incorporated, music gains strength. Melody (B) is

present. 1:52 Tempo picks up, notes played with force on piano,

timpani/percussion. 2:06 Drums have quick solo and help in upcoming transition. 2:09 Vocals return. Drums continue. 2:39 Chorus is repeated 2:50 Violins pick up playing melody; slow for a bit, then slightly more

intense. 3:14 Original melody returns. Consonance throughout the piece. 3:34 Orchestra and piano take main stage. Melody is slow and sweet. 3:58 Finale of song. 4:16 Music fades off into a decrescendo.

Additional Works CitedPhotos:

http://www.syahmiyem.com/2011/04/exogenesis-symphony-video.html

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/192481446/http://www.last.fm/user/barebear/journal/

2009/09/12/307tgq_muse_-_the_resistance_cover_backside_(updated)

http://twilight-review.com/tag/muse/http://www.gamereplays.org/community/index.php?

showtopic=601805http://www.soundaffects.net/photos/muse.htmlhttp://www.gigwise.com/news/52473/Muse-Wed-Say-

Yes-To-Recording-James-Bond-Theme