If This Was A Movie
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If This Was A Movie is the second EP, but third overall release, from Syracuse, New York
pop-punk band, Honor Bright
. This EP was produced by John Naclerio, who has worked with bands such as My Chemical Romance
, Brand New
, and Just Surrender
.
If This Was a Movie contains the bands' most well-known song, "Home is a Heartache," which they had performed live on MTV's
Total Request Live
on July 30, 2008. The EP version of the song, however, does not include the vocal-only introduction that makes this song stand out. However, Honor Bright does perform that part during their live shows, which gets the whole audience singing.
and perform on TRL. They were also featured on the front page of PureVolume
and had a song on several compilations such as an AMP Magazine compilation and Sleepless Entertainment's The Sounds of Summer Sampler Vol. 2
, alongside bands such as Eye Alaska
and Four Year Strong
.
The EP was named the 4th best album of 2008 for Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
pop-punk band, Honor Bright
Honor Bright
Honor Bright was a 5-member Pop punk/rock band from Syracuse, New York. Their musical style has drawn comparisons to bands like Taking Back Sunday, Cartel, Mayday Parade and early Fall Out Boy.-History:...
. This EP was produced by John Naclerio, who has worked with bands such as My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
, Brand New
Brand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
, and Just Surrender
Just Surrender
Just Surrender was a rock band from Dover Plains, New York, formerly known as A Second Chance. Just Surrender was formed by three high school friends Jason Maffucci, Andrew Meunier, and Steve Miller. Vocalist/guitarist Dan Simons, formerly of "The Record Collection," joined the original three...
.
If This Was a Movie contains the bands' most well-known song, "Home is a Heartache," which they had performed live on MTV's
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
Total Request Live
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
on July 30, 2008. The EP version of the song, however, does not include the vocal-only introduction that makes this song stand out. However, Honor Bright does perform that part during their live shows, which gets the whole audience singing.
Track list
- "Roads? Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads!" - "3:50"
- "Let Your Fists Do the Talking - "3:57"
- "Only You" - "3:22"
- "Home is a Heartache - "3:35"
- "Kansas City Shuffle" - "2:34"
- "Short End of the Stick" - "4:18"
Reception
The songs on If This Was A Movie was very well received, and eventullly caused Honor Bright to perform on dates of the Warped TourWarped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
and perform on TRL. They were also featured on the front page of PureVolume
PureVolume
PureVolume was the first independently run website of its type, allowing for the upload and stream of music files. It was created in 2003 by Jennifer Welch , in conjunction with the Unborn Media team; Brett Woitunski, Nate Hudson, and Mitchell Pavao; all from the University of...
and had a song on several compilations such as an AMP Magazine compilation and Sleepless Entertainment's The Sounds of Summer Sampler Vol. 2
The Sounds of Summer Sampler Vol. 2
The Sounds of Summer Sampler Vol. 2 is a compilation album released and presented by Sleepless Entertainment and Glamour Kills. It features 20 different bands and songs coming from popular to small record labels, and was released for free on its official website on June 22, 2008.-Track...
, alongside bands such as Eye Alaska
Eye Alaska
Eye Alaska was an American alternative rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 2006. Two members, Brandon Wronski and Cameron Trowbridge, were former members of "Dead Letter Diaries"....
and Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong is an American pop punk band from Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalists and guitarists Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, bassist Joe Weiss, and drummer Jackson Massucco...
.
The EP was named the 4th best album of 2008 for Syracuse