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A Rotterdam November was formed In Boise, Idaho in late 2006.
The band has six members each bringing unique musical talent and
experience to the group. These varied backgrounds create a
convergence of styles from classical to the most modern artists,
which integrate to create ARN’s unique sound. The name “A
Rotterdam November†is the brainchild of Jared Nelson and contains
a metaphorical meaning describing the mission and heart of the band.
The city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands was bombed during WWII
and the main part of the city was completely destroyed. At that time,
a Russian/French sculptor saw the wasteland and dubbed it “the city
without a heart.†However, the spirit of Rotterdam was determined
to “…go on, eyes firmly fixed on the present and the future, and not
to linger in the past.†As a result, architects were presented with the
opportunity to reconstruct the heart of Rotterdam from scratch
and so they did. As it stands today, Rotterdam is an old city with a
new heart. This is the analogy for Christians; the enemy’s goal is to
destroy mankind and he has been partly successful through Adam’s
original sin. However, that is not the end of the story, through Jesus’
death and resurrection, mankind has the opportunity to be
reconstructed with a brand new heart. Spreading this message through
music, whether directly or indirectly, is the goal and desire of the
band A Rotterdam November.
(quotes from: http://www.vanwensveen.nl/)
Fun facts about the band members:
(every word is true - fingers crossed behind my back, of course)
David is your standard pretty boy without the fuss. He will stay up late,
sleep in, and then go the next day without showering, but still looks like
Elijah Wood on a good day.
David owns every kind of guitar imaginable.
Agent Xero is that guy that who is good at everything. From football to
piano playing to novel writing, Xero is a pure genious.
Xero has changed his major in college four times.
Dylan is a lover of the classics. Classic music, classic cars, classic movies.
Dylan was raised on barbeque chicken and rice, making for a
Pacific
Islander not to be messed with.
Andy is just a good all around fix it guy. Whether it be your furnace is
broke
or your heart, Andy has the right tools or patience to get you
patched up.
Andy's prize possesion is a pair of very stylish pin stripe black pants.
Jared is a great lyricist, but not the loveliest dancer.
Jared likes chick flicks more than most girls do.
Ryan lives in Idaho, but is a Californian at heart. He is always for a good
game of volleyball or playing in the pool.
Ryan won't admit it, but he's a helpless romantic.
