Millennium Releases Photos From 'Wide Thing' Video Set

Taking a ‘wider’ view: Millennium releases photos from 'Wide Thing' Video Set! http://www.whoismillennium.com/wide_thing_photos

Millennium- Wide Thing (Official Lyrical Video)

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Party People Make Way! Millennium Releases ‘Wide Thing’

By Kip Littmann

I thought I had somewhat figured out the group Millennium until they invited fans to take a walk on the ‘wide’ side.  Their second single ‘Wide Thing’ off their upcoming album is an interesting hip-hop/rock fusion, mildly reminiscent of the Troggs 1966 chart-topping hit ‘Wild Thing’.  Like the 60’s anthem, Millennium is betting heavily (no pun intended) on this hip-hop/rock track to have the same, well, wide appeal. Beyond a doubt, this is a song that people can groove to, even as they ponder the possible meaning of ‘wide thing’, sung over and over again throughout the pulsating, bass-heavy chorus.  

The official music video for ‘Wide Thing’ has had mixed reviews leaving some listeners shaking their heads in amusement and some shaking their heads disapprovingly.  According to Millennium, it is those who find the video humorous who are closer to understanding the intent of the song.  So what is the deeper inspiration behind ‘Wide Thing’?  Surprisingly, it’s not the young woman in the yellow leotard with the huge ‘badonkadonk’.  Let us flashback to the early 2000’s when urban music dominated the airwaves and popular culture.  If hip-hop had come to represent anything during that era it was excess, characterized by an obsession with big things.  There were hip-hop songs about big cars, big blunts, big money, big bling, and, of course, big booties.  Millennium’s single appears to be something of a throw-back to that fascinating era that captivated the world, in all its glory and ridiculousness.  Remember diamond grills or the XXXL pants that fell down to the knees? 
  
With or without any deeper meaning behind the song, Millennium does reveal a willingness to take huge risks with their music and to avoid taking themselves too seriously. By the end of the music video it begins to look a lot like a playbook for living young, and wide and free.  Or, in view of Stryker and Sapphire’s rampage through fast food hell, how to make a big ass of one’s self (pun intended). Read the full article at: http://www.whoismillennium.com/press_room/party_people_make_way_millennium_releases_wide_thing

Millennium - Wide Thing (Official Music Video)

Millennium: From A Slow ‘Walk’ To A Sprint

By Glen Rupert

 

Millennium, the pop rock group from Los Angeles, has certainly proved that their debut single ‘When We Walk in the Place’ can persevere. Whether it’s pop, rock or dance audiences, there is something in the vibe of their first single that is gaining traction, according to companies tracking national and international radio play worldwide.

It didn’t hurt that the group took the time to create two additional remixes of the radio version since the song’s release in January 2014.  The first remix of ‘When We Walk in the Place’, appropriately referred to as the ‘Swagging Remix’, is the EDM version complete with cutting edge sounds over a slick, sexy beat.  Swagging, though not yet officially listed in the Oxford Dictionary, is defined as pimp walking with  swagger.  However, a broader interpretation of swagging is the celebration of individuality, personal style and self-confidence, as evident in the ‘Swagging Remix’ music video.

The ‘Rock Remix’ that followed opened our eyes to a surprising fact – that the members of Millennium are all classically trained musicians. The rock remix video shows Millennium with their instruments rocking out to a stripped down, funky version of their debut single. Stryker is on bass guitar and vocals, Sapphire on keys and vocals, Gaku Murata on guitar and Brad Dawson on drums.  In an era of studio produced beats, this sort of live musicianship is nothing short of refreshing. The ‘Rock Remix’ will be hitting the airwaves this June.

From the original pop version, to the ‘Swagging Remix’ and finally the ‘Rock Remix’, Millennium displays the sort of range, musicianship and defiance to easy classification characteristic of some of the most enduring artists. Only time will tell whether these traits, coupled with excellent songwriting, and tight production will lift the group to eminence.  Check out Millennium’s song and vote for your personal favorite (Dance, EDM or Rock) by clicking on the links below and liking or commenting on the videos.

Official Music Video:                 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfOxi56ShQ

The Swagging Remix Video:      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS1HRF_PL0Y

Rock Remix Video:                   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bBIHjWtSPk

Official Lyrical Video:                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGLgdbyeh9w

Rock Remix Lyrical Video:        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFT8T4VBuUs

See more at: http://www.whoismillennium.com/press_room/millennium_from_a_slow_walk_to_a_sprint/