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Saosin (/ˈseɪoʊsɪn/ or /ˈseɪoʊʃən/) is an American rock band formed in 2003 in Orange County, California. The group originally consisted of Beau Burchell, Justin Shekoski, Zach Kennedy and Anthony Green. They released their debut EP, Translating the Name, in 2003. The following year, Green departed from the band and Cove Reber joined as vocalist. The band released their self-titled debut album in 2006 under Capitol Records.
Their second studio album, In Search of Solid Ground (2009), released under Virgin Records, featured re-recorded tracks from their previous EP, The Grey EP. Reber left the band in 2010, prompting a hiatus. Saosin reunited in 2013 with all original members except Kennedy, and began touring again. In 2016, they released their third studio album, Along the Shadow, marking the return of Green to the lineup. The album was released through Epitaph Records.
Saosin's musical style is often associated with emo and post-hardcore music, and the band is known for their vocal harmonies and distinctive lead guitar techniques, such as delays and natural harmonics. Throughout several lineup changes, Burchell has been the band's only consistent band member since its inception.
Beau Burchell originally started Saosin after leaving his former band, Open Hand. He began writing demos using early DAW software, eventually composing six or seven tracks by himself that would later be featured on Translating the Name. While Burchell initially performed the vocals, David Richardson—who sang on the "Lost Symphonies" demo—suggested that Anthony Green would be a better fit for the band. Richardson also recommended Justin Shekoski, the former guitarist for his band As Hope Dies. After listening to Saosin's early material and being contacted by Burchell, Shekoski agreed to join; Green followed suit, flying from his home to California to play with them. Burchell then reached out to Zach Kennedy and Alex Rodriguez, both of whom he had played with in Open Hand. However, Rodriguez was unable to join at the time due to touring obligations. The original lineup of Saosin—comprising Burchell, Shekoski, Kennedy, and Green—finally came together during the summer of 2003. Green lived with Kennedy and his parents until his eventual departure from the band.[citation needed] The band's name was initially proposed by Green. According to AllMusic, the name comes from the Chinese translation of "be careful" (xiǎoxīn). The phrase translates literally to "small heart". On June 18, 2023, during their 20th-anniversary show in Garden Grove, California, Chris revealed that Beau had initially proposed naming the band "The Gift".[citation needed] On June 17, the band unveiled their debut commercial production, the EP titled Translating the Name. This release met immediate success and gained significant popularity on various online forums and music websites.
Saosin initially gained recognition through the power of the internet, cultivating a distinctive musical identity even before the release of their first full-length studio album. They became well-known on social networking platforms and music-sharing sites, most notably MySpace. It's estimated that the EP sold approximately 62,000 copies.
After the recording of the Translating the Name EP, bassist Zach Kennedy later opted to depart the band after their first show to pursue a career in art, leading to his replacement by Chris Sorenson. Additionally, Pat Magrath, who had previously served as a drum technician for Slayer, was hired to record drums for the EP. The drum compositions were largely crafted by Burchell. Alex Rodriguez, initially unable to participate in the EP recording due to prior commitments with the band Open Hand, was temporarily substituted by Danny King for live performances until Rodriguez could transition to a full-time role in Saosin after fulfilling his obligations with Open Hand. Following the release of "Translating the Name", Saosin embarked on a U.S. tour alongside fellow bands Boys Night Out and Anatomy of a Ghost.
In February 2004, the band faced a significant change when their vocalist, Anthony Green, departed from Saosin and later went on to form the band Circa Survive. Green, a native of Pennsylvania, cited homesickness, depression, and his desire to be closer to his family as factors contributing to his departure. He also expressed discontent with Saosin's creative direction and his exclusion from the songwriting process. To fulfill their remaining obligations for the Warped Tour, Story of the Year's Philip Sneed temporarily took over vocal duties. Subsequently, a public, nationwide audition was conducted to find a replacement for Green.
Translating the Name was recognized for pushing the boundaries of the post-hardcore genre and reshaping the music landscape. Alternative Press noted that with the release of this EP, Saosin made waves in the underground music scene, attracting considerable attention from record labels.
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Saosin (/ˈseɪoʊsɪn/ or /ˈseɪoʊʃən/) is an American rock band formed in 2003 in Orange County, California. The group originally consisted of Beau Burchell, Justin Shekoski, Zach Kennedy and Anthony Green. They released their debut EP, Translating the Name, in 2003. The following year, Green departed from the band and Cove Reber joined as vocalist. The band released their self-titled debut album in 2006 under Capitol Records.
Their second studio album, In Search of Solid Ground (2009), released under Virgin Records, featured re-recorded tracks from their previous EP, The Grey EP. Reber left the band in 2010, prompting a hiatus. Saosin reunited in 2013 with all original members except Kennedy, and began touring again. In 2016, they released their third studio album, Along the Shadow, marking the return of Green to the lineup. The album was released through Epitaph Records.
Saosin's musical style is often associated with emo and post-hardcore music, and the band is known for their vocal harmonies and distinctive lead guitar techniques, such as delays and natural harmonics. Throughout several lineup changes, Burchell has been the band's only consistent band member since its inception.
Beau Burchell originally started Saosin after leaving his former band, Open Hand. He began writing demos using early DAW software, eventually composing six or seven tracks by himself that would later be featured on Translating the Name. While Burchell initially performed the vocals, David Richardson—who sang on the "Lost Symphonies" demo—suggested that Anthony Green would be a better fit for the band. Richardson also recommended Justin Shekoski, the former guitarist for his band As Hope Dies. After listening to Saosin's early material and being contacted by Burchell, Shekoski agreed to join; Green followed suit, flying from his home to California to play with them. Burchell then reached out to Zach Kennedy and Alex Rodriguez, both of whom he had played with in Open Hand. However, Rodriguez was unable to join at the time due to touring obligations. The original lineup of Saosin—comprising Burchell, Shekoski, Kennedy, and Green—finally came together during the summer of 2003. Green lived with Kennedy and his parents until his eventual departure from the band.[citation needed] The band's name was initially proposed by Green. According to AllMusic, the name comes from the Chinese translation of "be careful" (xiǎoxīn). The phrase translates literally to "small heart". On June 18, 2023, during their 20th-anniversary show in Garden Grove, California, Chris revealed that Beau had initially proposed naming the band "The Gift".[citation needed] On June 17, the band unveiled their debut commercial production, the EP titled Translating the Name. This release met immediate success and gained significant popularity on various online forums and music websites.
Saosin initially gained recognition through the power of the internet, cultivating a distinctive musical identity even before the release of their first full-length studio album. They became well-known on social networking platforms and music-sharing sites, most notably MySpace. It's estimated that the EP sold approximately 62,000 copies.
After the recording of the Translating the Name EP, bassist Zach Kennedy later opted to depart the band after their first show to pursue a career in art, leading to his replacement by Chris Sorenson. Additionally, Pat Magrath, who had previously served as a drum technician for Slayer, was hired to record drums for the EP. The drum compositions were largely crafted by Burchell. Alex Rodriguez, initially unable to participate in the EP recording due to prior commitments with the band Open Hand, was temporarily substituted by Danny King for live performances until Rodriguez could transition to a full-time role in Saosin after fulfilling his obligations with Open Hand. Following the release of "Translating the Name", Saosin embarked on a U.S. tour alongside fellow bands Boys Night Out and Anatomy of a Ghost.
In February 2004, the band faced a significant change when their vocalist, Anthony Green, departed from Saosin and later went on to form the band Circa Survive. Green, a native of Pennsylvania, cited homesickness, depression, and his desire to be closer to his family as factors contributing to his departure. He also expressed discontent with Saosin's creative direction and his exclusion from the songwriting process. To fulfill their remaining obligations for the Warped Tour, Story of the Year's Philip Sneed temporarily took over vocal duties. Subsequently, a public, nationwide audition was conducted to find a replacement for Green.
Translating the Name was recognized for pushing the boundaries of the post-hardcore genre and reshaping the music landscape. Alternative Press noted that with the release of this EP, Saosin made waves in the underground music scene, attracting considerable attention from record labels.
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