Escape From Earth recorded songs with legendary producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Jane’s Addiction) and co-producer Rae DiLeo (Filter). The result is a sonic journey through melodically rich hooks, powerful grooves, soaring vocal harmonies and beautiful guitar melodies. The music enhances the frustrated, yet often hopeful lyrical content of the songs. “I write about universal emotions,” offers Chris. “There’s a certain sense of comfort and community associated with knowing that many of us deal with the same kinds of issues in our lives.” Escape From Earth regularly plays Chicago’s Metro and House of Blues, consistently drawing over 900+ fans in Chicago (with recent nearly sold out shows at Metro and House of Blues – 1,000+ fans). Escape From Earth toured with Switchfoot, Disturbed, Butch Walker, American Hi-Fi, CKY, (hed)PE, Taproot and Pillar and played to sold out crowds throughout the Midwest. Escape From Earth has also played Hollywood’s Dragonfly. Escape From Earth’s “Never Hear” is the only unsigned band to ever be featured on WZZN’s Fresh @ Five program. Escape From Earth receives strong support from both Chicago rock stations, WZZN and WKQX (Q101). WJJO (Madison), WIIL (Kenosha), and WRTT (Huntsville, AL) are also spinning Escape From Earth songs. Escape From Earth’s song “Yesterday” is a current finalist in the 2004 Song Of The Year Competition (winning 1st place in April’s round). Escape From Earth’s song “”Without” won 2nd Prize in the Rock Category of the 2003 International Songwriting Competition (11,000+ total songs entered). The song “Beautiful” won 3rd Prize in March 2004 Songofthemonth.com Competition, a Top 5 Finisher in the 2004 SongwritersUniverse.com Competition and a Finalist in the 2004 UK Songwriting Contest. Escape From Earth performed the opening number of the Miss USA 2002 Competition which was broadcast on the CBS Network in 125 countries to millions of viewers. Escape From Earth are product endorsers for GMS Drums, Sabian Cymbals, ESP Guitars and Basses, Garrison Acoustic Guitars, Morley guitar/bass pedals, GHS guitar/bass strings, SKB cases, Studio Projects microphones and Dunlop picks/accessories. Escape From Earth’s live show combines equal parts precision and chaos, coupling musicianship with an unbridled energy. “Our live show feeds off the energy from our fans and we give it everything we’ve got” exclaims Paul. “We are constantly making new fans and friends,” says Ahn. “The crowds are amazing.” The high-powered energy and tightness of Escape From Earth’s performance has secured a strong foundation of dedicated fans all across the Midwest. Escape From Earth boasts powerful songs, an explosive live show and undeniable charisma. The music will inspire you. The performance will captivate you. The band will fascinate you. Experience Escape From Earth! Here’s what people are saying about Escape From Earth: “Escape From Earth will be the next big thing out of Chicago!!” (Steve Fisher – Afternoon DJ, WZZN, Chicago) “Escape From Earth has talent and maturity beyond their years. The songs are ready for radio already. These guys are poised to be BIG!!” (Ron Platzer - Jeff McClusky & Associates) “If I were an A&R person -- you'd have a contract. Everything about the package is so strong -- the songs, the performances, the production.” (Jason Blume – Hit Songwriter/Author/Instructor – songs written for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Dolly Parton, etc.) “Escape From Earth’s songs smoke with heart and incendiary riffs. The music rocks my soul!” (Lonn Friend - Rock Journalist) “Great sound. Great songs. Escape From Earth rocks!!” (Tim Hunze – Mosaic Music Publishing, Nashville) “Escape From Earth’s ‘Beautiful’ is a hit-song-to-be.” (James Van Osdol – Music Director, WZZN, Chicago) “Escape From Earth is an amazing band!!” (Jimbo Wood – Program Director, WRTT, Hunstville, Alabama) “Escape From Earth has ‘grade A’ radio rock songs!” (John Michael – Program Director, KROQ, Los Angeles, California) “Escape From Earth has what it takes to be the next big rock band out of Chicago!” (Joe Shanahan – Owner, Metro – Chicago) “Escape From Earth offers an infectious sound that combines richly-textured music with emotional vocals oozing with energy. Their fresh and slightly raw rock affords the listener a welcome escape from much of the simplistic hook-based rock.” (Carter Moss – Writer, Illinois Entertainer) “Escape From Earth is a band about to blow up!! The performances on this project are electrifying and captivating… their roster of songs is one of the strongest I have ever heard. This band has collective chemistry and the mysterious, often elusive ‘X Factor.’ People will soon be flocking to Escape From Earth.” (Gian Fiero – Writer, Musesmuse.com) “Escape From Earth are the best unsigned band of 2003!!” (Kaj Roth – Editor, Melodic.net) “Escape From Earth is a band that is ready to step up to the plate and take a swing in the big leagues.” (Eric Stephens – Writer, The Phantom Tollbooth) “I love ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Beautiful’ – fantastic songs!!” (Jarrod Montague – drummer, Taproot) “3 Seconds East is simply the best CD that has crossed my desk this year.” (Chris Larsen – DJ, WIIL, Kenosha, Wisconsin) “Nice job boys!” (Donald Trump – In response to Escape From Earth’s Miss USA 2002 performance) “Escape From Earth is my new favorite band and Three Seconds East is my favorite CD of 2004!! This is one of the best written, produced, lyrical and musical albums that I’ve heard in a long time.” (Ashley Andrews – Writer, The Edge Underground.net) “I was really impressed with this EP; the songs showcase the band’s ability to play soft, thoughtful tracks as well as piercing, dominant rock.” (Jess Coleman – Writer, JustWannaRock.com) | ||
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