Vermilion (song)
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"Vermilion" is a song by American metal
band Slipknot
. The song is released as the second single from their third album, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
.
When the band plays the song live, they switch from their ordinary masks and wear their alternative "death mask
s", which is an actual cast of each member's face. However, during the All Hope Is Gone tour
, most members, with the exception of bassist Paul Gray, Craig Jones, and Sid Wilson
did not wear the death masks for the song.
The song includes a follow-up entitled "Vermilion Pt. 2" which is a continuation of the first part.
s, a cello
, and singer Corey Taylor's baritone
-stylized vocals. The melody and the overriding theme run through both versions, making them integral pieces to each other. It has been performed live on the Slipknot DVD, Voliminal: Inside the Nine
, and was also performed by Corey Taylor and Jim Root
on radio station KISS-FM
.
The album cover for Vermilion Pt. 2 consists of the Vermilion single cover, with a red/yellow tint, as opposed to the pink and gray tint of Pt. 1. At the end of the song you hear a piano play the first four notes of Pt. 1. A remix, entitled "Vermilion Pt. 2 (Bloodstone Mix)", appears on the Underworld: Evolution soundtrack and the special edition of All Hope Is Gone.
," says Taylor. "'Part 2' is the aftermath, the pieces that have to be picked up later, and maybe the guilt of having lived through it.". Both songs are said to be about lost or unrequited love from a possibly suicidal person's perspective.
s. The video for "Pt. 1" was directed by Tony Petrossian
and percussionist Shawn Crahan and the video for "Pt. 2" was directed by Mark Klasfeld. Both videos were shot in Los Angeles
in late-August 2004. The woman in the videos is actress Janna Bossier. There is speculation over whether or not she was directly related to the band. The video is available on the CD single and the DVD; Voliminal: Inside the Nine
, which was released in 2006.
Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 2: The Story Continues
DVD Side:
Metal
A metal , is an element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat. Metals are usually malleable and shiny, that is they reflect most of incident light...
band Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
. The song is released as the second single from their third album, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
Vol. 3: is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Slipknot. The album was released on May 25, 2004, through Roadrunner Records, and a special edition, containing a bonus disc, was released on April 12, 2005. It is the band’s only album produced by Rick Rubin and also the only one not...
.
When the band plays the song live, they switch from their ordinary masks and wear their alternative "death mask
Death mask
In Western cultures a death mask is a wax or plaster cast made of a person’s face following death. Death masks may be mementos of the dead, or be used for creation of portraits...
s", which is an actual cast of each member's face. However, during the All Hope Is Gone tour
All Hope Is Gone World Tour
The All Hope Is Gone World Tour was a concert tour by Slipknot that took place in 2008 and 2009 in support of the group's fourth studio album All Hope Is Gone. The tour consisted of nine legs and took place in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe...
, most members, with the exception of bassist Paul Gray, Craig Jones, and Sid Wilson
Sid Wilson
Sidney George Wilson also known as Ratboy or DJ Sid, #0 , is an American disc jockey known as the turntablist of the Grammy Award winning band Slipknot. He is the youngest member of the band.-Biography:...
did not wear the death masks for the song.
The song includes a follow-up entitled "Vermilion Pt. 2" which is a continuation of the first part.
Vermilion Pt. 2
"Vermilion Pt. 2" is the continuation of the story told in Part 1. It features two acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar
An acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
s, a cello
Cello
The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
, and singer Corey Taylor's baritone
Baritone
Baritone is a type of male singing voice that lies between the bass and tenor voices. It is the most common male voice. Originally from the Greek , meaning deep sounding, music for this voice is typically written in the range from the second F below middle C to the F above middle C Baritone (or...
-stylized vocals. The melody and the overriding theme run through both versions, making them integral pieces to each other. It has been performed live on the Slipknot DVD, Voliminal: Inside the Nine
Voliminal: Inside the Nine
Voliminal: Inside the Nine is the third video album by American heavy metal band Slipknot. Released December 5, 2006 through Roadrunner Records, the 2-disc DVD set features an 84 minute movie created by band member Shawn "Clown" Crahan. The set also includes live performances, music videos from...
, and was also performed by Corey Taylor and Jim Root
Jim Root
James Donald "Jim" Root , also known by his number #4, is an American musician known for being the rhythm/lead guitarist of the heavy metal band, Slipknot, and the lead guitarist for rock band, Stone Sour...
on radio station KISS-FM
KISS-FM
KISS-FM is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format serving the San Antonio, Texas area. The Cox Radio outlet broadcasts at 99.5MHz.- History :...
.
The album cover for Vermilion Pt. 2 consists of the Vermilion single cover, with a red/yellow tint, as opposed to the pink and gray tint of Pt. 1. At the end of the song you hear a piano play the first four notes of Pt. 1. A remix, entitled "Vermilion Pt. 2 (Bloodstone Mix)", appears on the Underworld: Evolution soundtrack and the special edition of All Hope Is Gone.
Song meanings
"The differences (between the two tracks) are subtle — 'Vermilion Pt. 1' is about the enrapturing, the buildup, the anticipation and the neurosisNeurosis
Neurosis is a class of functional mental disorders involving distress but neither delusions nor hallucinations, whereby behavior is not outside socially acceptable norms. It is also known as psychoneurosis or neurotic disorder, and thus those suffering from it are said to be neurotic...
," says Taylor. "'Part 2' is the aftermath, the pieces that have to be picked up later, and maybe the guilt of having lived through it.". Both songs are said to be about lost or unrequited love from a possibly suicidal person's perspective.
Music videos
Both songs have respective music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s. The video for "Pt. 1" was directed by Tony Petrossian
Tony Petrossian
Tony Petrossian is an acclaimed director of commercials and music videos. Today, he is best known for his work in television advertisements and music videos. He has directed spots for brands including McDonald's, Nike, Subway, Zoo York, Beeline, Sony Ericsson, the Environmental Defense Fund and...
and percussionist Shawn Crahan and the video for "Pt. 2" was directed by Mark Klasfeld. Both videos were shot in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
in late-August 2004. The woman in the videos is actress Janna Bossier. There is speculation over whether or not she was directly related to the band. The video is available on the CD single and the DVD; Voliminal: Inside the Nine
Voliminal: Inside the Nine
Voliminal: Inside the Nine is the third video album by American heavy metal band Slipknot. Released December 5, 2006 through Roadrunner Records, the 2-disc DVD set features an 84 minute movie created by band member Shawn "Clown" Crahan. The set also includes live performances, music videos from...
, which was released in 2006.
Track listing
Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 1: The Story Begins- "Vermilion" (Single Mix) - 4:17
- "Scream" - 4:32
- "Danger - Keep Away" - 7:56
- "Vermilion" (Video) - 4:17
Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 2: The Story Continues
- "Vermilion Pt. 2" - 3:45
- "Vermilion Pt. 2" (Video) - 3:50
Enhanced DualDisc
CD Side:- "Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 1: The Story Begins" - 4:17
- "Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 2: The Story Continues" - 3:45
- "Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 3: The Story Ends" - 4:32
DVD Side:
- "Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 1: The Story Begins" (Music video) - 4:17
- "Slipknot Presents: VERMILION Part 2: The Story Continues" (Music video) - 3:50
- Photo Gallery
Appearances in other media
- "Vermilion" is featured on the Resident Evil: ApocalypseResident Evil: ApocalypseResident Evil: Apocalypse is a Canadian-British 2004 science fiction action horror film directed by Alexander Witt, from a screenplay written by producer Paul W.S. Anderson...
soundtrack.
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide release | October 16, 2004 | Roadrunner Records Roadrunner Records Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:... |
Compact disc Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... |
RR 2907-3 |
| RR 3977-0 | ||||
| June 4, 2005 | RR 2906-3 | |||
| RR 3977-3 |