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'''Casey Crescenzo''' is a ], ] and multi-instrumentalist, most notably for the band ] and formerly ]. He is also a ] who has worked with ], ], ], Dakota, and ]. He also produced and appeared on the young band A06's first ], ''A06 Vs. Aids'', as well as their first full-length, ''Volume 1: The Dark Tower of Cypher Lecleur''. '''Casey Crescenzo''' (born December 19, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, most notable for being the singer for the bands ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://substreammagazine.com/2016/09/dear-hunter-casey-crescenzo-interview/|title=The Final Stretch: A conversation with the Dear Hunter’s Casey Crescenzo|website=Substreammagazine.com|access-date=December 19, 2024}}</ref> He is also a ] who has worked with many other bands.<ref name="CtR"/>


==Career==
==TREOS years (2004-2006)==
===The Receiving End of Sirens (2004–2006)===
Casey's start as a musician began in the Boston music scene when a musical act, the notably established The Receiving End of Sirens approached him, offering him the opportunity to perform along with them in light of a recent falling out with former vocalist Ben Potrykus. After hearing Casey's vocal work they offered to sign him on to the band permanently, which he accepted. The band then went to work on their self-titled E.P. and found that not only could Casey sing, he could also write in a very romantic/poetic format, which gave Casey the reigns to some of the writing for the five track disc, along with bassist Brendan Brown. The half-length was incredibly well received by the public and Triple Crown Records extended the band a contract in 2004, just a few weeks after declaring on their website that the band would not sign to a label because only minor labels had offered them contracts at the time.
Crescenzo's start as a musician began in high school with a band called Anomaly, then a band named Dillusion. He eventually moved into in the Boston music scene when a musical act, the notably established The Receiving End of Sirens approached him, offering him the opportunity to perform along with them in light of a recent falling out with former vocalist Ben Potrykus. After hearing Crescenzo's vocal work they offered to sign him on to the band permanently, which he accepted. The band then went to work on their self-titled E.P. and found that not only could Crescenzo sing, he could also write in a very romantic/poetic format, which gave Casey the reins to some of the writing for the five track disc, along with bassist Brendan Brown. The half-length was well received by the public and Triple Crown Records extended the band a contract in 2004, just a few weeks after declaring on their website that the band would not sign to a label because only minor labels had offered them contracts at the time.


TREOS was then rushed into developing their first full-length album, entitled ''Between the Heart and the Synapse''. On the album Casey played guitar, Rhodes piano, an electric sitar, and various other instruments while also helping the in the production of the album and the segues from one track to another. Casey, a victim of bipolar disorder, manic depression, Alzheimer's disease (or so a doctor believed, Casey does not) and a laundry list of anxieties, began to become irritable and unmanageable around his band mates. The symptoms became much worse in their '06 tour, during which various outbreaks of arguments occurred. As the tour was nearing it's end, Casey became incredible sick, with liquid filling his lungs and ulcers leaking acid into his stomach. He realized then that he needed help because his physical well-being was undeniably being negatively affected by his mental health. He returned to California and was diagnosed with the afore mentioned ailments in addition to several others, but eventually recuperated after months of therapy of hospital visits. Upon returning home however, he accessed his gmail which he had previous left untouched since his departure from the tour to find messages from the other band mates, all which stated that Casey was now no longer to be a member of TREOS. TREOS was then rushed into developing their first album, ''Between the Heart and the Synapse''. On the album Crescenzo played guitar, Rhodes piano, an electric sitar, and various other instruments while also helping in the production of the album and the segues from one track to another.


==The Dear Hunter years (2005-Present)== ===The Dear Hunter (2005–present)===
While a member of TREOS, Casey wrote the ''Dear Ms. Leading Demos'', tracks that did not seem to fit the style TREOS had become accustomed to playing. Casey decided after he parted ways with TREOS to devote his time and abilities to The Dear Hunter and make it his full time band. In September 2006, the band released its first album ''Act I: The Lake South, The River North'', an eight track EP, on Triple Crown Records. The album was widely praised by critics, despite loads of negative feedback from fans due to its irregular and unique styles, which, though not completely unlike those of TREOS, were distinguishably different from his former bands. As time wore on more and more fans began to gravitate towards The Dear Hunter because of the intricate storyline woven within their first album, a tale of a young man who lost his prostitute but overwhelmingly caring and affectionate mother at a young age. The Dear Hunter exploded onto the music scene in May of 2007 when the band released their first full-length album, ''Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading'', a continuation of ''Act I'', throughout which the main character has various encounters with a certain young female, Ms. Leading, a prostitute like his mother ''misleads'' him into believing that she loved him after a night spent alone together that ended in a loss of the boy's virginity. A book based on the story of Act II has been completed and authored by Casey. The art blog of Kent St John, who worked on illustrations for the book is right now down. This is most likely to the project being completed. But inspite of that, Casey is currently looking for a publisher or will publish it on his own, a Process that may take a while. Casey has openly announced that he plans to record at least nine more albums over next few years, one for each color of the spectrum. At a Boston concert on July nineteenth, Casey clarified that Act III will indeed follow the plot line of Act I and II, and they will begin recording around November/December of 2008. He hinted that he had planned the album name would be "Act III, There Will Be Blood," though is unsure of the finished title. He has also stated at several recent shows that Act III's title will be "Kickin' Ass And Hangin' Out". While a member of TREOS, Crescenzo wrote the ''Dear Ms. Leading Demos'', tracks that did not seem to fit the style TREOS had become accustomed to playing. Casey decided after he parted ways with TREOS to devote his time and abilities to The Dear Hunter and make it his full-time band. In September 2006, the band released its first album '']'' on Triple Crown Records. The album was widely praised by critics, despite negative feedback from fans due to its irregular and unique styles, which, though not completely unlike those of TREOS, were distinguishably different from his former band. As time wore on more and more fans began to gravitate towards The Dear Hunter because of the intricate storyline woven within their first album, a tale of a young man who lost his overwhelmingly caring and affectionate prostitute mother at a young age. The Dear Hunter exploded onto the music scene in May 2007 when the band released their first full-length album, '']'', a continuation of ''Act I'', throughout which the main character has various encounters with a certain young female, Ms. Leading, a prostitute like his mother who ''misleads'' him into believing that she loved him after a night spent alone together that ended in a loss of the boy's virginity. A book based on the story of Act II has been completed and authored by Crescenzo. Artist, Kent St. John is currently working on the illustrations for the book. Crescenzo is currently looking for a publisher or will publish it on his own, a process that may take a while. He also produced the album '']'' for the band ] in 2008.


==Discography== ==Discography==
===Tracks with TREOS=== ===Studio albums===
Recorded and released with ]:
'''Between the Heart and the Synapse'''
*2005: '']''
# "Prologue"
# "Planning a Prison Break" (has ])
# "The Rival Cycle"
# "The Evidence" (has music video)
# "The War Of All Against All"
# "...Then I Defy You, Stars"
# "Intermission/Instrumental"
# "This Armistice" (has music video)
# "Broadcast Quality"
# "Flee The Factory"
# "Dead Men Tell No Tales"
# "Venona"
# "Epilogue"


Recorded and released with ]:
'''Sound of Superman'''
*2006: '']''
# "Superman"
*2007: '']''
:''] was the soundtrack for the 2006 film, '']''.
*2009: '']''
*2011: '']''
*2013: '']''
*2015: '']''
*2016: '']''
*2020: '']''
*2021: ''The Indigo Child''
*2022: ''Antimai''
*2023: ''Migrant Returned''


Recorded, produced, and released with ]:
===Tracks with The Dear Hunter===
'''Dear Ms. Leading Demos'''
# "Overture"
# "Where The Road Parts"
# "The Only One Who Didn't Fold"
# "Satisfaction"
# "Red Hands"
# "Ahhh.... An Epiphany"
# "Evicted"
# "Economics"
# "Camera"
# "Dear Ms. Leading"
# "Black Sandy Beaches"


* 2009: '']''
'''Act I: The Lake South, The River North'''
* 2011: '']''
# "Battesimo Del Fuoco"
Recorded, produced, performed, and released with ].
# "The Lake South"
# "City Escape"
# "The Inquiry of Ms. Terri"
# "1878"
# "The Pimp and the Priest"
# "His Hands Matched His Tongue"
# "The River North"


* 2009: '']''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Violent Things, by The Brobecks|url=https://thebrobecks.bandcamp.com/album/violent-things|access-date=2020-12-28|website=The Brobecks}}</ref>
'''Act II: The Meaning Of, And All Things Regarding Ms. Leading'''
# "The Death and the Berth"
# "The Procession"
# "The Lake and The River"
# "The Oracles on the Delphi Express"
# "The Church and The Dime"
# "The Bitter Suite 1 and 2: Meeting Ms. Leading and Through the Dime"
# "The Bitter Suite 3: Embrace"
# "Smiling Swine"
# "Evicted"
# "Blood of the Rose"
# "Red Hands"
# "Where the Road Parts"
# "Dear Ms. Leading"
# "Black Sandy Beaches"
# "Vital Vessel Vindicates"


Recorded and released with ]:
'''Random EP #1'''
# "Smiling Swine" (Remix)
# "The Church and the Dime" (Remix)
# "Red Hands" (Remix)


*2010: ''The River Empires (Epilogue)''
'''Random EP #2'''
Recorded and released with ]:
# "Battesimo Del Fuoco" (Live Version)

# "Untitled Soul Song"
*2021: ''EP 001''
# "]" (] cover)

# "Smiling Swine" (Remix)
===Extended plays===
# "The Church and the Dime" (Remix)
Recorded and released with The Dear Hunter:
# "Red Hands" (Remix)
*'']''
*'']''
*'']''
*'']''

===Other appearances===
Recorded and released with ]:
*2006: "Superman" (from '']'')

Recorded, produced, and performed on Hollywood Lies – Building An Empire (2007)

Recorded, produced, and performed on Amplifiers – Everything Obsolete (2012)

Solo recordings:


===Other Music===
Over the years, Casey has also recorded several of his own tracks which do not follow the storyline of The Dear Hunter for his own personal satisfaction. The ones he has released are:
* "Beautiful Girls" (] cover) * "Beautiful Girls" (] cover)
* "Brazil" (cover) * "Brazil" (] cover)
* "The War of All Against All" (acoustic) * "The War of All Against All" (acoustic)
* "This Armistice" (acoustic) * "This Armistice" (acoustic)
* "Paycheck" * "Paycheck"
* "Unraveled" (] cover)
* "Amour And Attrition" (Symphony Album)
* "Get Yours While You Can" (] cover)
* "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (] cover)

Guest appearances:
* "Genesis" – Forgive Durden
* "Terra Firma" – The Woods Brothers
* "Perhaps On the Highway" – Dakota<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dakotama.bandcamp.com/album/perhaps-on-the-highway|title=Perhaps On the Highway, by Dakota|website=Dakota.bandcamp.com|access-date=December 19, 2024}}</ref>
* "Take the Next Step" – The Jon Hill Project<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1092029-The-Dear-Hunter|title=The Dear Hunter|website=Discogs.com|access-date=December 19, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/casey_crescenzo|title=Casey Crescenzo Discography|website=Rateyourmusic.com|access-date=December 19, 2024}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.caseycrescenzo.com}}

{{The Dear Hunter}}

{{The Receiving End of Sirens}}


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Casey Crescenzo
Crescenzo performing with The Dear Hunter in 2017Crescenzo performing with The Dear Hunter in 2017
Background information
Born (1983-12-19) December 19, 1983 (age 41)
GenresIndie, post-hardcore, progressive rock, alternative
Occupation(s)Musician, writer
Instrument(s)Guitar, keyboards, sitar, fender rhodes, vocals
Years active2003–present
Websitewww.caseycrescenzo.com
Musical artist

Casey Crescenzo (born December 19, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, most notable for being the singer for the bands The Dear Hunter and The Receiving End of Sirens. He is also a producer who has worked with many other bands.

Career

The Receiving End of Sirens (2004–2006)

Crescenzo's start as a musician began in high school with a band called Anomaly, then a band named Dillusion. He eventually moved into in the Boston music scene when a musical act, the notably established The Receiving End of Sirens approached him, offering him the opportunity to perform along with them in light of a recent falling out with former vocalist Ben Potrykus. After hearing Crescenzo's vocal work they offered to sign him on to the band permanently, which he accepted. The band then went to work on their self-titled E.P. and found that not only could Crescenzo sing, he could also write in a very romantic/poetic format, which gave Casey the reins to some of the writing for the five track disc, along with bassist Brendan Brown. The half-length was well received by the public and Triple Crown Records extended the band a contract in 2004, just a few weeks after declaring on their website that the band would not sign to a label because only minor labels had offered them contracts at the time.

TREOS was then rushed into developing their first album, Between the Heart and the Synapse. On the album Crescenzo played guitar, Rhodes piano, an electric sitar, and various other instruments while also helping in the production of the album and the segues from one track to another.

The Dear Hunter (2005–present)

While a member of TREOS, Crescenzo wrote the Dear Ms. Leading Demos, tracks that did not seem to fit the style TREOS had become accustomed to playing. Casey decided after he parted ways with TREOS to devote his time and abilities to The Dear Hunter and make it his full-time band. In September 2006, the band released its first album Act I: The Lake South, The River North on Triple Crown Records. The album was widely praised by critics, despite negative feedback from fans due to its irregular and unique styles, which, though not completely unlike those of TREOS, were distinguishably different from his former band. As time wore on more and more fans began to gravitate towards The Dear Hunter because of the intricate storyline woven within their first album, a tale of a young man who lost his overwhelmingly caring and affectionate prostitute mother at a young age. The Dear Hunter exploded onto the music scene in May 2007 when the band released their first full-length album, Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading, a continuation of Act I, throughout which the main character has various encounters with a certain young female, Ms. Leading, a prostitute like his mother who misleads him into believing that she loved him after a night spent alone together that ended in a loss of the boy's virginity. A book based on the story of Act II has been completed and authored by Crescenzo. Artist, Kent St. John is currently working on the illustrations for the book. Crescenzo is currently looking for a publisher or will publish it on his own, a process that may take a while. He also produced the album Fangs for the band Falling Up in 2008.

Discography

Studio albums

Recorded and released with The Receiving End of Sirens:

Recorded and released with The Dear Hunter:

Recorded, produced, and released with Falling Up:

Recorded, produced, performed, and released with The Brobecks.

Recorded and released with The River Empires:

  • 2010: The River Empires (Epilogue)

Recorded and released with Honorary Astronaut:

  • 2021: EP 001

Extended plays

Recorded and released with The Dear Hunter:

Other appearances

Recorded and released with The Receiving End of Sirens:

Recorded, produced, and performed on Hollywood Lies – Building An Empire (2007)

Recorded, produced, and performed on Amplifiers – Everything Obsolete (2012)

Solo recordings:

  • "Beautiful Girls" (Sean Kingston cover)
  • "Brazil" (Frank Sinatra cover)
  • "The War of All Against All" (acoustic)
  • "This Armistice" (acoustic)
  • "Paycheck"
  • "Unraveled" (Björk cover)
  • "Amour And Attrition" (Symphony Album)
  • "Get Yours While You Can" (Anthony Green cover)
  • "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (Elton John cover)

Guest appearances:

  • "Genesis" – Forgive Durden
  • "Terra Firma" – The Woods Brothers
  • "Perhaps On the Highway" – Dakota
  • "Take the Next Step" – The Jon Hill Project

References

  1. ^ "Interview – Casey Crescenzo". Changetherecord.wordpress.com. January 6, 2009. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  2. "The Final Stretch: A conversation with the Dear Hunter's Casey Crescenzo". Substreammagazine.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  3. "Violent Things, by The Brobecks". The Brobecks. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  4. "Perhaps On the Highway, by Dakota". Dakota.bandcamp.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  5. "The Dear Hunter". Discogs.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  6. "Casey Crescenzo Discography". Rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.

External links

The Dear Hunter
Studio albums
EPs
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The Receiving End of Sirens
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