Opinions on a potential prog band name
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Topic: Opinions on a potential prog band name
Posted By: Mellowtron
Subject: Opinions on a potential prog band name
Date Posted: July 15 2016 at 20:10
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Hello all, So my band is getting ready to record our first album within the upcoming week. At first we were a small student group performing for my senior project at college. Reforming almost a year after we graduated, we've spent the last few months rehearsing and smoothing out the rough edges. We go in the studio during the last week of July, and as you might imagine, I'm both excited and nervous! In terms of the band name though, I am at a bit of a loss. The first few band names I thought of were apparently taken when I googled them. However, the group's baritone guitarist and myself were chatting on the phone one night and somehow the phrase 'Indifferent Nature' came up in the phrase. I thought that would serve as a proper band name, and so far it isn't taken, as far as I'm aware. So what do you all think of Indifferent Nature as a band name? It's definitely not a bubblegum pop band name, nor is it the bleakest metal band name either (at least I think). Given that 4 of the 5 songs have somber undertones creating most of the album's atmosphere, I think it may work well. Any thoughts or comments are welcome. Thanks for reading, and more posts on this prog-ject will be on the way! |
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: July 15 2016 at 20:24
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It's not good. Too literal, too retro, and not the punk-like message you probably want to send. Maybe try something unexpected, like 'John Mayer Sucks' (or something you wouldn't be sued over). Band-naming isn't easy, so good luck. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Mellowtron
Date Posted: July 15 2016 at 20:28
| Yeah you're right on the naming part, it isn't easy at all. I appreciate the feedback, although I wasn't really going for a punk-rock vibe. Thanks for responding! |
Posted By: Mellowtron
Date Posted: July 15 2016 at 20:30
| Any advice for making a unexpected band name then? |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: July 15 2016 at 20:33
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^ Research-- listen and look for words or phrases you like or that fit your sound, anything; science, animals, plants, history, religion, people, movements, words themselves, or even music - ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: July 16 2016 at 01:46
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I don't agree with Atavachron; I think Indifferent Nature is a very fine name for a band. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 16 2016 at 06:36
hmmm... good timing. I've been away from the site for some time. I am the forum guru on cool band names  you want something with some pizazz.. something that sticks in a listeners mind. We get new bands here all the time. The ones that get checked out more often that not.. the ones that have that 'it' factor. Remember we are an ADHD society.. especially musically... go with something that will make people take notice... my personal favorite... Cheeto Jesus...  If I was young and still in the game. I'd form a band just to snag that band name.hell you could do a concept album right out of the gate on that motif... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Mellowtron wrote:Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 17 2016 at 10:14
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oh yeah.... already taken by some 'fans' of the almighty himself... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: July 17 2016 at 10:33
How about Unsigned Band ? Heheheheh  ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: July 17 2016 at 10:54
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I like it, it's pretty good, good luck. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Flight123
Date Posted: July 19 2016 at 06:56
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What about just 'Indifference' or 'Indifferent'? |
Posted By: Mellowtron
Date Posted: July 24 2016 at 21:59
Indifferent and Indifference is actually the name of a metalcore band and an indie band both in the UK. Just type in either name followed by band and you'll see.
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Posted By: Mellowtron
Date Posted: July 24 2016 at 22:00
Good one!
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Posted By: Mellowtron
Date Posted: July 24 2016 at 22:07
| Slowly but surely, I'm starting to lean towards the name Indifferent Nature. After discarding some potentially awful names (like Alloy) or discovering that other names had been taken (Sentinel, Emporium etc), I think this would be a step in the right direction. Even the other band members tell me that they can tell I have my heart set on this band name, so yeah.... Recording and producing time is getting closer, as is the naming process too. |
Posted By: Pastmaster
Date Posted: July 24 2016 at 23:23
Indifferent Nature sounds like an awesome band name, also sounds like a great name for a tech death metal album. I'd keep that name if I were you. 
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Posted By: Mellowtron
Date Posted: July 25 2016 at 07:19
We are thinking of writing some metal at some point, so I think the name fits well.
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Posted By: Terrapin Station
Date Posted: July 25 2016 at 16:41
If I were in the band, I wouldn't be fond of "indifferent." You might as well say something like "We're apathetic about this music, but here it is anyway."  Have you tried random word generators to at least get ideas? Look for one where you can specify parts of speech and relative obscurity versus commonality of the words, or at least where you can set the number of syllables, etc. Try to pick something that fits the music, the band's image (or whatever image you want to shoot for), your personalities, etc. For example, if you were doing something Floyd-like (a la later Floyd), "Mellowtron" wouldn't be a bad name. |