I liked them in '06 AND LISTENED to them harder in '07. It's a very interesting nontraditional ROCK/PROGRESSIVE/ whatever you call it. it may have not worked out for Serj so well, but I really wish he would keep it rolling. He has more then enough talent to keep this style of rock going today!!!!
Ray Reilly Too much to take for the average person. Most innovative bands don't get the credit they deserved. Its called being on a different wavelength.
I'll never forget the first time I heard this song on the radio...I was blown away. One of the most unique rock songs I've heard. This whole album was amazing. Still a banger in 2022
Same, It was something so uniquely different that I was hooked right from the start.. Hell, my entire body was feeling it.. From the back of my neck and ears, to the tips of my fingers and toes, a tingling sensation completely took over and I pretty much feel in love with their sound lmao..
As for the video, the giant helps people move from an unfertile land to a fertile land, where they do well, build a town, etc. Unfortunately, he also unwittingly provided a way for envious raiders (or some kind of antagonists) to get to the village and torch it. This really upsets the giant, and he falls to the ground in sadness/anger/etc. This opens up a fault line, water flows through it, etc. He gets up, finds some of the friendly folks, and he picks them up to go find a nice place somewhere, trudging through thick vines and the like.
TOOL, System of a Down, Rush, Alice In Chains, and a dash of Helmet and you get FTM. The world wasn’t ready and the ones who were are robbed of this brilliance.
I watched them live opening for Serj Tankian and their performance completely overshadowed him - I've never been so in awe of an opening band in my whole life -- talked to them after the show and they were selling merch just to be able to eat and make it to the next stop on tour, but they were better than the act they were setting up.
My uncle was in this band when they were in high school and about 2 or 3 years after. They got in a fight and he quit.... but he was the drummer. He still rocks the drums! He played very few concerts but still. He did great! In this video he IS the one playing the drums!!! His name is Jason Pintler and I love him to death!!!🥁🥁
The vocalist is exceptionally interesting. He incorporates kind of a weird vibrato in his voice that I've never really heard used before. I kind of like it
Saw them once in concert. Singer looked so scared, nervous, fragile. First note hits of the first song, and this dude comes RUNNIN SENTON straight into us like Darby Allin or Homicide. What a show.
Omg, I've been looking for this song for years!!! I used to listen to it all the time and for years couldn't remember the song title or band name. I'm so excited to have found it
Brandon Hackbarth Darroh is amazing! When I first heard them, I thought there were at least two singers. It wasn’t until I saw their music video Musical Chairs did I realize it was all Darroh. Insane talent. And such clever lyrics.
@@m.j.mbrooks1859 he was equally talented live. Saw them years ago when they toured with Flyleaf. Must have been like 2010. His range was just as impressive live. Also met Cliff (guitarist) ended up talking to him for like 30 minutes before their set and about 20 minutes after. Super chill dude.
@@avfd110403 Cliff was the nicest guy I ever met. In 2005, 2006ish me and a group of friends, while in college outside of Dallas went to get some pizza and saw him sitting there by himself eating. Went and struck up a conversation, he asked if we were going to the show that night and we said of course. We talked to him for 20-30 minutes. Sadly that was the only time I saw them live.
I remember listening to this album with a homie when it first came out and we had it on repeat, He has been gone for 5 yrs and just thinking about the hell we would raise together.
I miss seeing FTM when they came to dallas. Their best show was at Edgefest.. Darroh climbed up the lighting and hung upside down above the stage while still nailing his insane vocals.. I really wish they were still a thing.
I remember when a guy I worked with at Starbucks in 2004-06 in Fresno was super tight with FTM, and he got some advance copies of this song and their album and I was blown away. I was sure they were gonna blow up, and I guess that’s the music business
Yea I got to meet the whole band in atlantic city they lead off followed by 10 years and then flyleaf but after they played which was awesome so much heavier live but they came out to thier T-shirt and CD stand and actually sold thier own merchandise and I bought this disc and they all signed it for me was a great time
Wondered wtf i was listening the first time I heard this song... listened to it for the 2nd and 3rd time, then listened to the rest of "Fables From a Mayfly" and realized that this is easily one of the best prog rock bands ive ever heard, not that I know too many... xD
I'm glad you found them... All their albums are amazing in their own ways. What you should really focus on are the lyrics, they are true beauty. Daroh and the band write the music so that you can interpret it your own individual way and it'll still be amazing.
Been listening to this band for 16 years and still can't understand how whenever I tell someone to listen to them their response is always, "who the $@#! is that?!?"...shame they had financial problems..
I remember the first album Brett gave me, The Carbon Copy Silver Lining. I may still have it on my old mac book but the cd is long gone. I miss it 😢 cant find that album anywhere.
Saw these guys live with Chevelle in 2008. The lead singer went completely berserk on stage. I've never seen anything like it. This song really stood out live. Very, very good.
I'm SO HAPPY that I got to see them in concert before they split. They have to be THE MOST UNDERRATED band of all time. Seeing them with 10 Years (seen them four times) was a bonus. c:
I met Cliff on a Jobsite in Tyler Tx... hes a framer... awesome dude... i was installing cabinets and JAMMING Emery and he came over said hes a huge Emery fan... Hes starting a new heavy rock band!!!
I had this one song in my iTunes since middle school in 2007, now I'm in college and just decided to add the rest of this album and their newest one a few weeks ago. Holy shit this an amazing and unique band all together. If any of you haven't experienced their full albums you are missing out. I highly recommend buying all their songs
My dad always tells me each time this band comes up the times he seen them in person and partying with the whole band, loves telling the story of cliff bumming cigs off him all night 😂
After over two years I discovered this band I'm still so in love with it. When I listen to all their songs, even their old demos, I feel they were different. Music has never touched me so deeply before FTM. If you like them you have to listen to the demos, they're even better than the original songs, they feel a lot more authentic.
If you guys are watching this or looking at comments please get the band back together you are truly missed. You could actually have so many more fans in 2022 with the extensive social media that reaches all directions of the universe. Please come back and make good music! We need this kind of s*** to feel better
"he's the modern day man; he's just being treated how people treat a man that. You know, actually, he's not a modern day man. Because what people want in a modern day man, he is not him. It's just an example of what happens nowadays to people who are polite, kind, and who bend over backwards to help people. It's really like no pride, he's just out there and they're not really looking for him, you know what I mean, and nobody's there to care anymore. That's just what I get from it" -Cliff Cambell
The rest of this album is just as good...these guys got me through a rough patch in my life, and I will never forget them..Fair to Midland, FIRE \\\M///
I can remember hearing this for the first time on our local rock station many moons ago, and I was instantly hooked. The lead singers vocals are ones that stick with you..Totally unique. This band was so underrated IMO. This song will always take me back to listening to this with my ex..He has since passed but this song will always take me back to a better time and amazing memories. RIP Michael B...
FTM have a unique melodic sound and simultaneous synchronicity. Those things mixed together with the lyrical wordplay its an amazing combination to listen to.
It is January 16th, 2022 and my sister played this on the way home from a family party. I haven’t heard this song since it came out when we were in high school. I was like HOLY SHIT!! man We used to love this song!
They're otherworldly perfect! Just fuking awesome! I still can't believe they're done... Drowned in debts... They should be rich couse they deserve, they're so very talented and creative, one of the best bands on freaking planet earth!
I remember this gym my dad used to take me to in high school that's not open anymore. The music they played was from the XM Radio Rock station and they played this song all time and never said what it was called. Almost ten years later and I have found it. I miss working out at that rundown gym, lol.
We miss you. We think of you. We still cherish your art in 2024. Thank you.
We certainly, certainly do.
One of the best bands to ever grace the Earth.
@@nimhardfacts
@@nimhard I was lucky to see them open for Chevelle back in the day. ❤
@@Rammtallica7 That's amazing, I also love Chevelle!!
CRIMINALLY underrated band.
I liked them in '06 AND LISTENED to them harder in '07. It's a very interesting nontraditional ROCK/PROGRESSIVE/ whatever you call it. it may have not worked out for Serj so well, but I really wish he would keep it rolling. He has more then enough talent to keep this style of rock going today!!!!
Ray Reilly Apparently the band stopped because of financial reasons.
I've heard that also. It's disappointing because they had an awesome, but unique sound that not many bands bring to light nowadays.
Ray Reilly
Too much to take for the average person. Most innovative bands don't get the credit they deserved. Its called being on a different wavelength.
Same thing with Karnivool and Rishloo, but well, maybe that makes them even more unique!!! :D
I'll never forget the first time I heard this song on the radio...I was blown away. One of the most unique rock songs I've heard. This whole album was amazing. Still a banger in 2022
Same, It was something so uniquely different that I was hooked right from the start.. Hell, my entire body was feeling it.. From the back of my neck and ears, to the tips of my fingers and toes, a tingling sensation completely took over and I pretty much feel in love with their sound lmao..
Bro, I LOVE this song and band. They opened for Chevelle in Nashville back in about 2008ish and it was amazing
isn't it incredible how something like this was even aired on mainstream radio back then? So much interesting things to discover back then...
The vocals are absolutely outstanding. The song is so well written with a melody that kills all the way through. Great tune!
@@crandgaard that's where I saw them too. When Rocketown was still underground.
The Charismatic Voice needs to analyze this dude's voice. So unique.
She could break down their whole discography. One of the best Progressive Rock/Metal bands out there before they split
His Adams Apple was constantly bruised, because he would grab it with the index finger and a thumb, and just shake the fuck out of it!
Ey, TH-cam, how the fuck do I like a comment dozens of times????
Agreed
ladies and gentlemen, the most underrated band
I could not agree more. I am SO HAPPY that I got to see them live before they split. They have to be my #1 favorite...
People say that about a lot of bands.
Seth Makibbin Productions No there are bands that are way more underrated
underrated bands do not have a million views
I can honestly not think of a more underrated band out there
No idea what the song is about.
No idea what the video is about.
Don’t care. This song rocks my freaking soul to a million pieces.
Right!
Its about prostitution and the purist who persecuted them. Marys is an old term for prostitutes
As for the video, the giant helps people move from an unfertile land to a fertile land, where they do well, build a town, etc. Unfortunately, he also unwittingly provided a way for envious raiders (or some kind of antagonists) to get to the village and torch it. This really upsets the giant, and he falls to the ground in sadness/anger/etc. This opens up a fault line, water flows through it, etc. He gets up, finds some of the friendly folks, and he picks them up to go find a nice place somewhere, trudging through thick vines and the like.
how can this rock your soul to a million pieces if you have no idea of what its about?
This song is way too deep to explain with a few words but know that it has nothing to do with prostitution.
Yeah :D
croix89 grazie per avermela fatta conoscere, è una bomba sto pezzo!
Il tuo poster mi ha portato qui! Sto gruppo è fantastico
@croix89 Cazzo fai qui?!
GRAZIE, OMMIOFUCKINGDIO che stupro emotivo
Luca Pucci Era*
*Sad piano*
TOOL, System of a Down, Rush, Alice In Chains, and a dash of Helmet and you get FTM. The world wasn’t ready and the ones who were are robbed of this brilliance.
AGREED
They are still ahead of their time
I watched them live opening for Serj Tankian and their performance completely overshadowed him - I've never been so in awe of an opening band in my whole life -- talked to them after the show and they were selling merch just to be able to eat and make it to the next stop on tour, but they were better than the act they were setting up.
I remember hearing this song on the radio when it came out. The radio DJ described them as a combination of Mudvayne and Asia. He wasn't wrong lol.
TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
❤!
It's hard to believe Darroh does all of the vocals. He has such a versatile voice, it's insanely amazing.
he reminds me of mike patton...
@@kimmyfreak200I'm so glad I'm not the only one that thinks that!
This was the first song I heard from them, 1,000,000% thought it was 2 vocalists. Absurd talent.
Inhuman... absolutely beast of a singer
@@nimhard 12 years later, I stand by my first comment, and I'm glad you do, too! :)
This band is my definition of the term "died too soon"
Cannot get over them, man. They're just unforgettable... An enigma. An incredible band... Love them to this day.
Exactly man... I discovered them in YT by chance, 2 years ago and can never get over they had to split. A true miracle of a band.
2023, I’m still here from Italy
15 years old....I remember hearing this for the first time on the radio in highschool. It was sooooo different and soooo good!
It's a shame that the band broke up so soon... Fables is one of my very favorite albums already, and I only found these guys last winter
The fact that I'm never going to see this band live in my life makes me cry. Their music changed my life. Love from India. FTM 4ever.
Yup :((
Somu, great comment & me too✌💗
Did the band make u start using toilets
Saw them support Serj Tankian after he signed them to his label, amazing gig, so much energy and so good live. Sorely missed are this band.
They were amazing the two times i went to see them.
Who's still listening to FTM in 2019?
Just recently knew them through Rishloo's AMA
Stfu
And in 2049. This shit got me hard. In both senses.
Yep
I almost forgot about this awesome album.
Of all of the bands I want a comebacks from, this is the number 1 on that list.
agreed
as do i
Fair To Midland, Silverchair and Minus The Bear for me
FTM is #6 through #1 for bands I want back!
‘25 ❤
Yay!, I was just gonna say same!! Love to you and All!
I FINALLY FOUND THIS SONG...
I had a little MP3 player that recorded radio. I waited for weeks for Dance of the Manatee to come on.
My uncle was in this band when they were in high school and about 2 or 3 years after. They got in a fight and he quit.... but he was the drummer. He still rocks the drums! He played very few concerts but still. He did great! In this video he IS the one playing the drums!!! His name is Jason Pintler and I love him to death!!!🥁🥁
I met his dad on a jobsite years ago.
J Bo!
@@sorem73 terry? That’s my grandfather
@@ericnicklas1512 you know him?
Yes. Terry.
I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS SONG FOR 9 YEARS
The vocalist is exceptionally interesting. He incorporates kind of a weird vibrato in his voice that I've never really heard used before. I kind of like it
He does this thing where he wobbles his fingers on his addams apple to get that effect. Singer from the band nothing more does it sometimes aswell.
He uses a special technique by using his stomach and shoulders to get close to 2 notes out which can cause that weird vibrato
Hes just as epic live.
me and a friend were talking about that earlier and we couldn’t lay a finger on how he does it
The Mars Volta's singer does that as well
Saw them once in concert. Singer looked so scared, nervous, fragile. First note hits of the first song, and this dude comes RUNNIN SENTON straight into us like Darby Allin or Homicide. What a show.
2023 and still awesome
Darrow hanging upside down from the rafters singing his heart out, the synergy between him and Cliff....MISS these guys
I saw that in Cedar Rapids, IA!
Ahh a Machine Shop fan! LESSSGOOOO!
Omg, I've been looking for this song for years!!! I used to listen to it all the time and for years couldn't remember the song title or band name. I'm so excited to have found it
2024, and this song is still in my top 5, maybe my favorite song of all time. It is just perfect from start to finish 🙂
I can't stop listening to it. How did he sound like that?
If you still listen to this song in 2022 you are a legend.
Song never forgetten
It's so amazing song and so fine vocal😍
Anyone who likes this might also like the album bilateral by leprous, or any of thier music really.
I just want them to know that years later they are still beloved & my ALL TIME FAVORITE BAND!
They are my favorite as well😊
Love the diverse vocals. All around a very ear catching song. Need more music like this. Love it love it etc.
Brandon Hackbarth Darroh is amazing! When I first heard them, I thought there were at least two singers. It wasn’t until I saw their music video Musical Chairs did I realize it was all Darroh. Insane talent. And such clever lyrics.
@@m.j.mbrooks1859 he was equally talented live. Saw them years ago when they toured with Flyleaf. Must have been like 2010. His range was just as impressive live. Also met Cliff (guitarist) ended up talking to him for like 30 minutes before their set and about 20 minutes after. Super chill dude.
@@avfd110403 Cliff was the nicest guy I ever met. In 2005, 2006ish me and a group of friends, while in college outside of Dallas went to get some pizza and saw him sitting there by himself eating. Went and struck up a conversation, he asked if we were going to the show that night and we said of course. We talked to him for 20-30 minutes. Sadly that was the only time I saw them live.
I remember listening to this album with a homie when it first came out and we had it on repeat, He has been gone for 5 yrs and just thinking about the hell we would raise together.
I miss seeing FTM when they came to dallas. Their best show was at Edgefest.. Darroh climbed up the lighting and hung upside down above the stage while still nailing his insane vocals.. I really wish they were still a thing.
Cliff Campbell is a genius.
I know , he is my best friend.
This song was so underrated. It's just pure perfection!
This band was wildly talented. If you get music you get fair to midland. UnUnderrated band!
Thank you Hungry Lights!
Fucking kick ass song i wish all of there music was like this or when he sings hard
it took me seven years to find this song o.o it used to play all the time on the radio in 2007
103.1 the Buzz
2022 and still believe they are Underrated. Love this band. Still listening to this day. Like if you are still here listening.
24. Darrow sounds like Static X and Maynard. 👀👀
I remember it like it was 5 minutes ago…..2007. listening to this on a roadtrip from Okc to Houston.
I remember when a guy I worked with at Starbucks in 2004-06 in Fresno was super tight with FTM, and he got some advance copies of this song and their album and I was blown away. I was sure they were gonna blow up, and I guess that’s the music business
Here in 2021 still jamming this song
You had to be there
I was 10 yrs old getting to see these guys live at Trees. This band is like an old lover you never forget😭
i'm still coming back for this one
i miss them
this is UNIQUE
This song and video is like a fever dream in the best way possible
just coming back before '22 is over
it is true, that the bigger they are, the harder they fall, but a helping hand, transcends all
Meet the lead singer several years ago. he was humble and nice guy
Kurt Lohmann he used to be my vocal teacher :)
Yea I got to meet the whole band in atlantic city they lead off followed by 10 years and then flyleaf but after they played which was awesome so much heavier live but they came out to thier T-shirt and CD stand and actually sold thier own merchandise and I bought this disc and they all signed it for me was a great time
My first tattoo is the arrow and anchor... now im thinking decade later im gonna make a sleeve out of this art style
Fair to midland... 2020.
Out of all the broken up bands out there, I wish this one would reunite the most.
Agreed criminally underrated
2022 still a fucking great and way ahead of it's time band.
His Voice gives me chills !!!!
I watched them be born in a small town in east Texas. I miss them mucho. nothing like them.
Wondered wtf i was listening the first time I heard this song... listened to it for the 2nd and 3rd time, then listened to the rest of "Fables From a Mayfly" and realized that this is easily one of the best prog rock bands ive ever heard, not that I know too many... xD
I'm glad you found them... All their albums are amazing in their own ways. What you should really focus on are the lyrics, they are true beauty. Daroh and the band write the music so that you can interpret it your own individual way and it'll still be amazing.
Aleksander Vedvik porcupine tree is the bomb as well.
@Johnny The Fish that is EXACTLY what happened to me :)
I just miss y'all so much. This was such a great band.
same here. im from Dallas, and its so odd that my favorite band is from here too
+Ulises Lopez I just miss them. It makes me pout like a little kid.
Darroh gave me his sweaty headband aftrr their perforamance. I was like super star struck lol
+Ulises Lopez omg. I'd cherish it forever.
+Nix A Just discovered them. Kinda dissapointed I just found them.
Please come back. What will it take?
Been listening to this band for 16 years and still can't understand how whenever I tell someone to listen to them their response is always, "who the $@#! is that?!?"...shame they had financial problems..
I can't believe it's been three years since this song!
Good god this is sad to see 10 years later.
By far, THE most underrated band of all time... I am so lucky to have seen them live.
Me too man. Great live
I miss this band so much, I still listen to this album once a week since 2007
I remember the first album Brett gave me, The Carbon Copy Silver Lining. I may still have it on my old mac book but the cd is long gone. I miss it 😢 cant find that album anywhere.
It should be on here
Wish we could fund raise to bring these guys back. My all time favourite group.
Sometimes I day dream about winning the lottery and offering these guys a lot of money to get back together and play a reunion show
this is the sort of message the masses need but won't get.
whats the message? the lyrics make no sense to me
Something that you’ll rarely find, *me a 13 year old girl listening to this years later*
Yupp, i was literally born the year this album came out, so sad I’ll never get to see them live 😢
@@samuellilja1601 I know !! It sucks :((
Thumbs up for that Texas gold prospector scream
This comment section ain't big enough fer the both of us
Jesus, i miss these guys
I miss these guys so much man.
Saw these guys live with Chevelle in 2008. The lead singer went completely berserk on stage. I've never seen anything like it. This song really stood out live. Very, very good.
I'm SO HAPPY that I got to see them in concert before they split. They have to be THE MOST UNDERRATED band of all time. Seeing them with 10 Years (seen them four times) was a bonus. c:
2022 and this is still a banger!
I met Cliff on a Jobsite in Tyler Tx... hes a framer... awesome dude... i was installing cabinets and JAMMING Emery and he came over said hes a huge Emery fan... Hes starting a new heavy rock band!!!
First time I seen them was with Evans blue at the intersection in grand rapids. That was 15 years ago. I still jam to them.
Bro I knew I heard them when I was about ten years younger. Badass
I had this one song in my iTunes since middle school in 2007, now I'm in college and just decided to add the rest of this album and their newest one a few weeks ago.
Holy shit this an amazing and unique band all together.
If any of you haven't experienced their full albums you are missing out.
I highly recommend buying all their songs
1.6 million views,270 dislikes...says a lot about a band, i miss you
😔
this singer has got some pipes!!! so versatile
My dad always tells me each time this band comes up the times he seen them in person and partying with the whole band, loves telling the story of cliff bumming cigs off him all night 😂
After over two years I discovered this band I'm still so in love with it. When I listen to all their songs, even their old demos, I feel they were different. Music has never touched me so deeply before FTM. If you like them you have to listen to the demos, they're even better than the original songs, they feel a lot more authentic.
What are the demos called?
If you guys are watching this or looking at comments please get the band back together you are truly missed. You could actually have so many more fans in 2022 with the extensive social media that reaches all directions of the universe. Please come back and make good music! We need this kind of s*** to feel better
Really hope they get back together one day.. a great group of guys who make incredible music.
Takes me back, saw them open for 10 years and flyleaf
still a gem in 2019
"he's the modern day man; he's just being treated how people treat a man that. You know, actually, he's not a modern day man. Because what people want in a modern day man, he is not him. It's just an example of what happens nowadays to people who are polite, kind, and who bend over backwards to help people. It's really like no pride, he's just out there and they're not really looking for him, you know what I mean, and nobody's there to care anymore. That's just what I get from it" -Cliff Cambell
The rest of this album is just as good...these guys got me through a rough patch in my life, and I will never forget them..Fair to Midland, FIRE \\\M///
I can remember hearing this for the first time on our local rock station many moons ago, and I was instantly hooked. The lead singers vocals are ones that stick with you..Totally unique. This band was so underrated IMO. This song will always take me back to listening to this with my ex..He has since passed but this song will always take me back to a better time and amazing memories. RIP Michael B...
FTM have a unique melodic sound and simultaneous synchronicity. Those things mixed together with the lyrical wordplay its an amazing combination to listen to.
Guaranteed if this rereleased this year it would be way up there in the charts
Even today it would Lol. This song is pure gold.
Thanks Spotify for recommending this song! I might be over a decade late finding this song, but I'm glad this one's added to my list now.
I might be a year late to this comment but check out the whole album if you havent. It's awesome!
@@hihijedi2Of only they could come back😢
It is January 16th, 2022 and my sister played this on the way home from a family party. I haven’t heard this song since it came out when we were in high school. I was like HOLY SHIT!! man We used to love this song!
They're otherworldly perfect! Just fuking awesome! I still can't believe they're done... Drowned in debts... They should be rich couse they deserve, they're so very talented and creative, one of the best bands on freaking planet earth!
You're right! they sing like it's ba da bing ba da boom!
Lol
Saw this band with 10 years and Flyleaf.. They were amazing. This is one of the first songs I heard by them and probably my favourite.
Boulder, CO - Midland, TX
I remember this gym my dad used to take me to in high school that's not open anymore. The music they played was from the XM Radio Rock station and they played this song all time and never said what it was called. Almost ten years later and I have found it. I miss working out at that rundown gym, lol.