Wax Simulacra
The Mars Volta
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Release and Recognition"Wax Simulacra" by The Mars Volta was released in 2008. It had won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2009.
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Album Association"Wax Simulacra" is the second track on their fourth studio album "The Bedlam in Goliath". This album was charted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Genre and StyleThe song is classified as Progressive rock, an aspect that characterizes The Mars Volta's music style. The Mars Volta is known for their chaotic, jam-packed sound and eclectic mixes of various styles, while maintaining a progressive rock core.
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Song's ThemeLike much of The Mars Volta's work, "Wax Simulacra" also has a cryptic and metaphoric lyrics which sparks many different interpretations among listeners.
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Songwriters & PerformersIt's written by band members Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. Zavala performed the vocals and Rodriguez-Lopez played the guitar for this track.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song "Wax Simulacra" is 2 minutes 39 seconds, which notably makes it the shortest track on their album "The Bedlam in Goliath".
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Official Music VideoThe official Music video of "Wax Simulacra," directed by renowned music video director Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, was published on YouTube on the 30th of October, 2008.
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Live PerformancesThe Mars Volta often performed "Wax Simulacra" in concerts, delivering an energetic live rendition of the song.
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Influence and ImpactThe song showcases the band's signature sound, combining punk rock, Latin, jazz and electronic influences, ultimately contributing to their status as a pillar in the experimental rock genre.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of "Wax Simulacra" exist performed by different artists and bands, showcasing the song's popularity and influence.
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