The Fallen is based on people's understanding of the world around them and their ability to change whatever they desire; in this case, a way to, "pick yourself up". Each song touches on the difficulties of life; yet presents a practical resolution to the problems we all face everyday. There's no shame in falling down, because we all fall down at different times in "Our Lives", and will continue to fall, it's all part of the human experience. But you, and only you, are the master of your reality and your destiny. If you don't like who you are or where you are then change it. If you can work it out the pain will disappear.
The Fallen Biography
"We all fall down to get back up and fight"! This one lyric in the song, Our Lives, may best sum up the philosophy and the genesis of the band's music. Started in late 2005 as an experimental project between musicians Gabe Horning and Mark Bolger, and completed in late 2007 with the addition of drummer Dwight Sensenig and vocalist Audra McLaughlin.
Horning and Bolger began writing songs while they were roommates at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. The duo, having quickly composed more than 20 songs, all written on acoustic guitar, hadn't yet added the remaining members of the band, when they had a chance meeting with Producer/Engineer Alphonse Faggiolo. Faggiolo heard the two performing at a friend's barbecue and thought the material was strong enough for a full length album, and would be ideal to showcase his newly built studio. The idea was to piece together a project that had roots in metal, rock, acoustic, and ambient styles of music. They envisioned heavy guitar riffs, powerful drums, atmospheric keyboards and rich melodic vocals; a sound that would have an impact on one, both mentally and. physically. Horning had known drummer Dwight Sensenig and invited him to jam with the two at one of their many writing sessions. Upon hearing Dwight play, they instantly knew they had the foundation of the sound they were looking to create. During the recording of the band's album, Faggiolo met vocalist Audra McLaughlin and had brought Horning and Bolger in to be the songwriters on her album project. An instant chemistry developed among the group, and during the production process Audra exceeded Al, Mark, and Gabe's highest expectations. The team added her to the lineup, knowing that her voice would add chills and purity to the band's unique sound. The final addition of bassist Troy Feuerstein completed the band shortly after the release of their first album.
The Fallen is based on people's understanding of the world around them and their ability to change whatever they desire; in this case, a way to, "pick yourself up". Each song touches on the difficulties of life; yet presents a practical resolution to the problems we all face everyday. There's no shame in falling down, because we all fall down at different times in "Our Lives", and will continue to fall, it's all part of the human experience. But you, and only you, are the master of your reality and your destiny. If you don't like who you are or where you are then change it. If you can work it out the pain will disappear.