Arcade Fire, Rebellion (Lies) (2004)

            Next on the list goes to Rebellion (Lies) by the Canadian band Arcade Fire.  Many people may know of this band strictly from the song Wake Up that is set to the Where the Wild Things Are trailer.  What many may not know is this band has even more satisfying songs. One may be thinking, what makes this band better than any other indie-rock band?  Again, unlike the typical guitar, bass, and drums band, Arcade Fire is multi-instrumental.  In addition, a piano, keyboard, mandolin, violin, viola, hurdy gurdy, harp, cello, French horn, and accordion can all be heard. With so many instruments a common thought of an overwhelming and incomprehensible sound may occur. Arcade Fire is so brilliant for that they’re able to have so many instruments but be able to still portray a coherent bliss. The song begins with the introduction of the drums that set the beat.  Fellow listeners may catch themselves taping their foot up and down to this beat throughout the song.  The characteristic of having interaction between the music and the audience makes this song standout.  Rebellion (Lies) has handclaps and “hoo’s” that make the audience feel as though they’re a part of the song. What makes a great song isn’t only what is being heard instrumentally or vocally. The broken down lyrics of the chorus “every time you close your eyes. Lies, lies!” brings up a deeper meaning. The significance of the lyrics is what made me come to realize why this song deserves to be on the top five-indie rock songs. Throughout ones life the theory that one will die without sleep is brought up.  Rebellion (Lies) touches upon the fact that it is a “lie” that you need sleep to live. Arcade Fire is voicing out that you will be okay if you stay awake; stay awake and contemplate things that you haven’t never thought about before.