Jeremy Enigk
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Jeremy Enigk is an American
singer-songwriter
and guitarist
known for being the front man of the Seattle band Sunny Day Real Estate
.
where he served as lead singer, co-songwriter and guitarist. During that band's first break-up (spanning 1995-97), Enigk released the 1996 solo album, Return of the Frog Queen
. Enigk's conversion to Christianity
in the mid-1990s was rumored to have been the catalyst for SDRE's breakup(s). There was an aborted attempt to record a second Sub Pop album, a follow-up to Return of the Frog Queen as Enigk explains, "We started a 2nd solo record and actually recorded one song with Anita Perkins and some of the other string players. That was the first attempt that I ever had at completely writing all the music myself, without Mark Nichols who did 'Return of the Frog Queen' with me. But that was the only song. And then, shortly after that Sunny Day got back together, and all my songs that were meant to be for a solo record were moved to Sunny Day Real Estate. Some of the songs on How It Feels actually."
He has more recently fronted the band The Fire Theft
, whose lineup is very similar to that of Sunny Day Real Estate.
Enigk was part of what would eventually become Poor Old Lu
, sharing vocalist duties with Scott Hunter. http://www.tollbooth.org/2002/features/pooroldlu.html Enigk rejoined the band for a single track in 1996, singing alongside Scott on the band's Straight Six EP, on the track, "Digging Deep."
He appeared on the soundtrack for the 2003 film The United States of Leland
. In 2006, he followed Frog Queen with another solo album, World Waits
on his own label, Lewis Hollow Records. A song from the album, "Been Here Before," was included as an MP3 with Winamp
.
In June 2009, it was confirmed that Sunny Day Real Estate
will be reuniting once again with the original line-up. Tour dates, starting in 2009, have been scheduled.
Enigk recently commented on the bands he's seen covering his music on You Tube, in particular the band Paramore
who made the Sunny Day Real Estate song "Faces In Disguise" part of their most recent tour's setlist. "I’ve actually seen one of those [Paramore] videos and I think it’s amazing. I was absolutely flattered! Because, the singer, Hayley Williams has an amazing voice! So, to see her sing it, that’s super flattering to me. From time to time, I will You Tube old Sunny Day videos, and I came across that."
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singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
known for being the front man of the Seattle band Sunny Day Real Estate
Sunny Day Real Estate
Sunny Day Real Estate is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. In the 1990s, the group expanded upon the grunge style that was popular in the local scene to make a more melodic sound. While not the first band to be classified as emo, they were instrumental in establishing the genre. In...
.
Biography
Enigk was born in Seattle, Washington, to Gary E. Enigk and Sherry Hammond Enigk. He is most widely known for his involvement with Sunny Day Real EstateSunny Day Real Estate
Sunny Day Real Estate is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. In the 1990s, the group expanded upon the grunge style that was popular in the local scene to make a more melodic sound. While not the first band to be classified as emo, they were instrumental in establishing the genre. In...
where he served as lead singer, co-songwriter and guitarist. During that band's first break-up (spanning 1995-97), Enigk released the 1996 solo album, Return of the Frog Queen
Return of the Frog Queen
Return of the Frog Queen is a solo album recorded by Jeremy Enigk while on hiatus from his post as singer of Sunny Day Real Estate. It was recorded with a 21-piece orchestra and released in 1996...
. Enigk's conversion to Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
in the mid-1990s was rumored to have been the catalyst for SDRE's breakup(s). There was an aborted attempt to record a second Sub Pop album, a follow-up to Return of the Frog Queen as Enigk explains, "We started a 2nd solo record and actually recorded one song with Anita Perkins and some of the other string players. That was the first attempt that I ever had at completely writing all the music myself, without Mark Nichols who did 'Return of the Frog Queen' with me. But that was the only song. And then, shortly after that Sunny Day got back together, and all my songs that were meant to be for a solo record were moved to Sunny Day Real Estate. Some of the songs on How It Feels actually."
He has more recently fronted the band The Fire Theft
The Fire Theft
The Fire Theft is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. It was formed in 2001 by vocalist/guitarist Jeremy Enigk, bassist Nate Mendel, and drummer William Goldsmith, all of whom were previously members of Sunny Day Real Estate...
, whose lineup is very similar to that of Sunny Day Real Estate.
Enigk was part of what would eventually become Poor Old Lu
Poor Old Lu
Poor Old Lu was a pioneering alternative Christian band based in the American Northwest. The band experimented with a variety of sounds and genres, particularly grunge, funk and psychedelic rock. The band consisted of Scott Hunter with the vocals, Jesse Sprinkle as the drummer for the band, Aaron...
, sharing vocalist duties with Scott Hunter. http://www.tollbooth.org/2002/features/pooroldlu.html Enigk rejoined the band for a single track in 1996, singing alongside Scott on the band's Straight Six EP, on the track, "Digging Deep."
He appeared on the soundtrack for the 2003 film The United States of Leland
The United States of Leland
The United States of Leland is a 2003 American drama film by director Matthew Ryan Hoge and producer Kevin Spacey about a meek teenaged boy named Leland P. Fitzgerald who has inexplicably committed a shocking murder...
. In 2006, he followed Frog Queen with another solo album, World Waits
World Waits
World Waits is the second full-length album by musician Jeremy Enigk. It is his first full-length release since Return of the Frog Queen...
on his own label, Lewis Hollow Records. A song from the album, "Been Here Before," was included as an MP3 with Winamp
Winamp
Winamp is a media player for Windows-based PCs and Android devices, written by Nullsoft, now a subsidiary of AOL. It is proprietary freeware/shareware, multi-format, extensible with plug-ins and skins, and is noted for its graphical sound visualization, playlist, and media library features.Winamp...
.
In June 2009, it was confirmed that Sunny Day Real Estate
Sunny Day Real Estate
Sunny Day Real Estate is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. In the 1990s, the group expanded upon the grunge style that was popular in the local scene to make a more melodic sound. While not the first band to be classified as emo, they were instrumental in establishing the genre. In...
will be reuniting once again with the original line-up. Tour dates, starting in 2009, have been scheduled.
Legacy
Sunny Day Real Estate, especially Enigk, are often cited as progenitors of today's emo music.Enigk recently commented on the bands he's seen covering his music on You Tube, in particular the band Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
who made the Sunny Day Real Estate song "Faces In Disguise" part of their most recent tour's setlist. "I’ve actually seen one of those [Paramore] videos and I think it’s amazing. I was absolutely flattered! Because, the singer, Hayley Williams has an amazing voice! So, to see her sing it, that’s super flattering to me. From time to time, I will You Tube old Sunny Day videos, and I came across that."
Albums
- Return of the Frog QueenReturn of the Frog QueenReturn of the Frog Queen is a solo album recorded by Jeremy Enigk while on hiatus from his post as singer of Sunny Day Real Estate. It was recorded with a 21-piece orchestra and released in 1996...
(1996) - The End Sessions (1996)
- World WaitsWorld WaitsWorld Waits is the second full-length album by musician Jeremy Enigk. It is his first full-length release since Return of the Frog Queen...
(2006) - The Missing LinkThe Missing Link (Jeremy Enigk album)The Missing Link is the title of the fourth release by former Sunny Day Real Estate frontman Jeremy Enigk. The album was self-produced by Enigk and Josh Myers and mastered at West West Side Music by Kimberly Rosen...
(2007) - OK BearOK BearOK Bear is the title of the fifth release by Sunny Day Real Estate frontman Jeremy Enigk. The album was recorded outside Barcelona during the year 2008....
(2009)
Appearances as guest vocalist
- Poor Old LuPoor Old LuPoor Old Lu was a pioneering alternative Christian band based in the American Northwest. The band experimented with a variety of sounds and genres, particularly grunge, funk and psychedelic rock. The band consisted of Scott Hunter with the vocals, Jesse Sprinkle as the drummer for the band, Aaron...
– "Answering Machine Message" on Sin (1994) - Poor Old Lu – "Digging Deep" on Straight Six EP (1995)
- Bare Minimum – "Luchuck" on Can't Cure The Nailbiters (1998)
- Poor Old Lu – "Digging Deep" on In Their Final Performance (1998)
- Thirty Ought Six – "Tourmaline" on Hag Seed (1995)
- mewithoutYouMewithoutYouMe Without You, stylized as mewithoutYou and abbreviated as mwY, is an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band consists of vocalist Aaron Weiss, guitarist Michael Weiss, bassist Greg Jehanian and drummer Rickie Mazzotta. MewithoutYou's music is generally dominated by...
– "The Dryness and the Rain" and "O, Porcupine" on Brother, SisterBrother, SisterBrother, Sister is the third full-length album by indie rock band mewithoutYou, released on September 26, 2006 through Tooth & Nail Records. It features guest vocal and instrumental appearances by several artists, including Jeremy Enigk , harpist Timbre, and members of Anathallo and the Psalters...
(2006) - Sea.Mine – "Me & My William" and "Leave" on Does Anyone Else Miss The Cold War? (2006)
- The AlmostThe AlmostThe Almost is an American alternative rock band from Clearwater, Florida, formed in 2005, and is most notable for being the side project of former Underoath drummer, Aaron Gillespie.-History:...
– "Dirty And Left Out" on Southern WeatherSouthern WeatherSouthern Weather is the debut album by former Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie's solo-project, The Almost. It was released on April 3, 2007. The whole album was previewed on The Almost's MySpace page. The full album leaked onto the Internet on March 26....
(2007) - Rosie Thomas – "Paper Doll" and "These Friends Of Mine" on These Friends Of Mine (2007)