Channeling Quote by Nick Hexum
![“We've got the slowest 311 song ever, called 'Solar Flare,' which is a scathing political rap that [vocalist] S.A. [Martinez] puts over a really slow, heavy thing, And then there's also a really fast one called 'It's Getting OK Now,' which is [guitarist] Tim Mahoney channeling Dimebag Darrell…” quote by Nick Hexum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/71b/nick-hexum-57325_channeling_we-ve-got-the-slowest-311-song-ever-call_1783477.jpg)
“We've got the slowest 311 song ever, called 'Solar Flare,' which is a scathing political rap that [vocalist] S.A. [Martinez] puts over a really slow, heavy thing, And then there's also a really fast one called 'It's Getting OK Now,' which is [guitarist] Tim Mahoney channeling Dimebag Darrell [Abbott of Pantera].”
About This Quote
Source Album: 311 - 'From Chaos' (1997)
A track juxtaposes a deliberately sluggish beat with sharp political lyrics, while another contrasts with rapid, aggressive guitar work.
In simple terms: Slow beat with political rap; fast guitar solo.
Key Takeaway
Embrace varied tempos to convey different messages.
Themes
music
politics
contrast
tempo
expression
Mood
energetic
reflective
Type
song
political commentary.
When to use this quote
- live performance
- studio recording
- album sequencing
Key Concepts
songwriting
genre blending
political commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tempo affect lyrical impact?
- When should contrast be used in an album?
A Different Perspective
Balancing pacing can dilute message clarity.
