A musical pioneer and visionary, and likely the most technologically innovative artist to date.
As leader (singer/songwriter) of Nine Inch Nails, Reznor not only garnered success early in his career, but managed to stay ahead of the curve as decades passed. Where others in the past have neither understood nor embraced technology (i.e. Metallica's Lars Ulrich suing Napster in 2000), Reznor uses it to his advantage at any ample opportunity.
Today, he writes, records, produces and markets his music on his terms. This process always involves a computer, the Internet or both.
His music has always and continues to shine light on the ugly aspects of human existence. Common themes are broken love, betrayal, lost faith and drug addiction.
His most prolific work to date is "Year Zero," a concept album taking place 15 years in the future, where a citizen in the dystopic nightmare finds solace in various heartwarming and destructive human characteristics. Reznor said rap drum beats from classic hip hop artists inspired his compositions on this album, a new direction for Reznor and mainstream rock (quite possibly a new form of "rap rock," or more appropriately titled "rock rap").
As leader (singer/songwriter) of Nine Inch Nails, Reznor not only garnered success early in his career, but managed to stay ahead of the curve as decades passed. Where others in the past have neither understood nor embraced technology (i.e. Metallica's Lars Ulrich suing Napster in 2000), Reznor uses it to his advantage at any ample opportunity.
Today, he writes, records, produces and markets his music on his terms. This process always involves a computer, the Internet or both.
His music has always and continues to shine light on the ugly aspects of human existence. Common themes are broken love, betrayal, lost faith and drug addiction.
His most prolific work to date is "Year Zero," a concept album taking place 15 years in the future, where a citizen in the dystopic nightmare finds solace in various heartwarming and destructive human characteristics. Reznor said rap drum beats from classic hip hop artists inspired his compositions on this album, a new direction for Reznor and mainstream rock (quite possibly a new form of "rap rock," or more appropriately titled "rock rap").
Trent Reznor
Born: May 17, 1965 in Mercer, Pennsylvania
Years active: 1988-present
Albums:
Pretty Hate Machine (1989)
Broken (1992)
The Downward Spiral (1994)
The Fragile (1999)
With Teeth (2005)
Year Zero (2007)
The Slip (2008)
Innovations:
-Places a number on all his releases after the term "Halo," which includes singles, live performances and video releases
-First major artist to release songs online in Garage Band format for fans to remix (2005)
-First to attempt to release catalog of music online for free, including in Garage Band format (2007)
-First album with color change CD label (Year Zero, 2007)
-Purposefully placed USB drives with tracks from "Year Zero" in bathroom stalls at concerts prior to its release for fans to share on the Internet
-Released formal LP album online for free download (The Slip, 2008)
Notable collaborations:
-Marilyn Manson
-Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle)
-Zach de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine)
-Saul Williams
Born: May 17, 1965 in Mercer, Pennsylvania
Years active: 1988-present
Albums:
Pretty Hate Machine (1989)
Broken (1992)
The Downward Spiral (1994)
The Fragile (1999)
With Teeth (2005)
Year Zero (2007)
The Slip (2008)
Innovations:
-Places a number on all his releases after the term "Halo," which includes singles, live performances and video releases
-First major artist to release songs online in Garage Band format for fans to remix (2005)
-First to attempt to release catalog of music online for free, including in Garage Band format (2007)
-First album with color change CD label (Year Zero, 2007)
-Purposefully placed USB drives with tracks from "Year Zero" in bathroom stalls at concerts prior to its release for fans to share on the Internet
-Released formal LP album online for free download (The Slip, 2008)
Notable collaborations:
-Marilyn Manson
-Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle)
-Zach de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine)
-Saul Williams
by Shareeb4Prez July 25, 2008
A phrase used by actor Charlie Sheen to describe a plethora of feelings and attitudes. Can be used for both expressing excitement and joy, or used to answer a question.
Example A
(Charlie Sheen receives a suprise)
Charlie Sheen: Winning!
Example B
Reporter: Are you bi-polar?
Charlie Sheen: Psh. I'm bi-winning.
(Charlie Sheen receives a suprise)
Charlie Sheen: Winning!
Example B
Reporter: Are you bi-polar?
Charlie Sheen: Psh. I'm bi-winning.
by Shareeb4Prez March 04, 2011
1. The biggest casino in the world for people of Main Street (bigger than Las Vegas).
2. A term used to describe the area for Day Traders in downtown New York, where people buy and sell mostly for emotional reasons.
2. A term used to describe the area for Day Traders in downtown New York, where people buy and sell mostly for emotional reasons.
1. (two average Joes on Main Street)
John: I diversify my investments by spreading my dollars across many stocks.
Steve: Don't you realize you're gambling?
John: My stock broker says I'm not gambling.
Steve: Technically you're not gambling, but your stock broker is.
2. (two brokers on Wall Street)
Trever: Did you hear apple supply is up this year?
Dave: Sell! Sell! Sell!
Tever: But you didn't let me finish my ...
Dave: Buy! Buy! Buy!
John: I diversify my investments by spreading my dollars across many stocks.
Steve: Don't you realize you're gambling?
John: My stock broker says I'm not gambling.
Steve: Technically you're not gambling, but your stock broker is.
2. (two brokers on Wall Street)
Trever: Did you hear apple supply is up this year?
Dave: Sell! Sell! Sell!
Tever: But you didn't let me finish my ...
Dave: Buy! Buy! Buy!
by Shareeb4Prez February 23, 2009
1. HFCS is a refined sweetener made of corn. It causes a nerve ending in your brain to not detect when your stomach is full, which will lead to overeating. It also has a 1/3 chance of containing mercury.
2. HFCS, Dude!!!!
2. HFCS, Dude!!!!
by Shareeb4Prez May 07, 2009
bradass87: yo sup any of u in greenville nc? my hookup got busted for $20k in smoke, desperate and lonely here
(meanwhile in pm)
thedudette: you see bradass? is he a narc?
victor: I think so. The ghetto slang looks suspicious.
thedudette: hmmm. looks like a zenjiro.
victor: Let's let him down easy so he doesn't troll us.
(meanwhile in pm)
thedudette: you see bradass? is he a narc?
victor: I think so. The ghetto slang looks suspicious.
thedudette: hmmm. looks like a zenjiro.
victor: Let's let him down easy so he doesn't troll us.
by Shareeb4Prez July 28, 2010
Any guy who goes into a bar with the intention to make friends with strangers, eventually sit at their table, have a few drinks, then sneak out early and put his drinks on the strangers' tab before they notice.
Random Guy: Hey guys, nice talking with ya! I've got to run, so I'm going to go pay my tab and be on my way.
Group of Strangers: All right! Take it easy!
(20 minutes later)
Stranger 1: Hey! That one guy put his drinks on my tab!!! WTF!!!!
Stranger 2: Oh shit. What a Joe York.
Group of Strangers: All right! Take it easy!
(20 minutes later)
Stranger 1: Hey! That one guy put his drinks on my tab!!! WTF!!!!
Stranger 2: Oh shit. What a Joe York.
by Shareeb4Prez September 11, 2009
The deep unconscious state of mind from Americans and people around the world while they give Barack Hussein Obama cart blanch as president. This includes not taking the time to learn and research his stated agenda.
Vital signs include a glaze over the eyes upon hearing his name, frequent uses of the words "change" and "hope" when defending support of him, and reading tabloid magazines that praise his wife and kids.
Sources of this coma include Obama's ethnicity, youth, political party affiliation, and the fact he is not George W. Bush.
Meanwhile, his inauguration party cost more than $100 million, despite the $10 trillion in deficit that continues growing with all the "economic stimulus" plans.
He has no intention to reduce the size of the U.S. government or bring the troops home. He will continue implementing the Security and Prosperity Partnership to make North America one country.
The only change you're getting are three quarters in 2012 for every dollar we have today.
Vital signs include a glaze over the eyes upon hearing his name, frequent uses of the words "change" and "hope" when defending support of him, and reading tabloid magazines that praise his wife and kids.
Sources of this coma include Obama's ethnicity, youth, political party affiliation, and the fact he is not George W. Bush.
Meanwhile, his inauguration party cost more than $100 million, despite the $10 trillion in deficit that continues growing with all the "economic stimulus" plans.
He has no intention to reduce the size of the U.S. government or bring the troops home. He will continue implementing the Security and Prosperity Partnership to make North America one country.
The only change you're getting are three quarters in 2012 for every dollar we have today.
Obamacoma person: "Obama will bring change to South Africa, the Iraq, like such as."
Any other person: "Oh jeez. She must be in an Obamacoma."
Any other person: "Oh jeez. She must be in an Obamacoma."
by Shareeb4Prez January 31, 2009