Uprising -- Muse

• Song: Uprising
• Artist: Muse
• Album: The Resistance
• Rating: 5 Stars

In 2009, the popular British band, Muse, made their American debut.  The first single in America, Uprising, has since appeared on MTV, television shows, commercials, and, of course, on the AT40.

Keeping in line with the song and album title, Uprising is about a resistance movement.  First and foremost is the idea that they will not be forced down or out by those in power.  In the end, they will win.  The ones in power are trying to keep the people in chains through lies and regulations; they are hiding the truth.  Paranoia is everywhere, and the government will begin again to lie and decieve soon.  They will try to keep us in submission, but we will not be controlled.  Free yourself from them, and let the revolution win you over.  Lose your fears, their reign of terror is at an end.  We must unify, and take power back.

Uprising was an excellent choice for a debut single in America.  Most people, especially Americans, fell as though they are constantly in resistance against one thing or another.  It is also excellently performed, with music that excellently supports the theme of the lyrics with both a futuristic and eighties feel.  The bass heavily influences the song in a thoroughly modern way, while the synthesizer and vocals are an incredible blend of the eighties and today.  The style of drums almost mimiks clapping, and the chanting combines to give additional lyrical reinforcement.  Uprising is an altogether complex and amazing song fit for and revolution or social event.

For more artist information, go to http://www.muse.mu/