Final Placement is a Christian Rock band from Midland Tx. It consists of four guys from Midland Christian School. They are currently playing shows. They dream of scoring a record label one day. The philosophy of FP is, “The world is gone but not lost it can still be saved, all it takes is the people to listen. Maybe if they will hear the message and change.”

(Ack !, Thanks again Cory !)

Update: The lead guitarist is graciously taking questions in the comments section

These are my bros, so lay off. We’re about to release a new video next week with a couple of choice cameos from other Texas buttrock legends, such as me.

@STRS why fight it, you guys could blow up by simply owning it to the fullest! “Epic disasters” can live in infamy much longer than epic greatness can sustain in memory. Get the myspace back up, reunite and tour like a mofo! You’ll thank me later in line at the bank!

You better get down on your knees and pray to God for some rhythm.

You guys shouldn’t be apologising, you need to find out who Starwars kids agent is and ride this train for every cent.

T-shirts, letterman appearances etc.
This is gold pure gold.

I participated in the very same talent show two years in a row with these dudes and they are really good guys. Although a crappy recording, their music is WAY better live. I just wanna let em know that it’s all under control by THE MAN and the media sucks!!! i dont have any vids of me at that talent show but i was in it and did fairly well in it, as did FP. i’ll take this opportunity to promote myspace.com/differentpicturedifferentframe check it out!!!

Dear STRS

How are the other band members feeling about this?

Thank you

Yes, how are the other members feeling about this?

I can understand that they’d feel hurt and humiliated by all the negative attention, BUT, the fact is that in failure, they/you have achieved something so much more.  If this song were performed adequately, it would be dreck of the most forgettable and insipid sort.  However, as it is, it is phenomenal!  Sure, phenomenally bad, but still, it is epically so!

I don’t agree with all the people saying that you guys should milk this, embrace it, run with it, etc.  The reason this works so well is that it was unintentional.  If you guys were in on the joke and trying to replicate this, I really, really doubt it would be funny.  It would likely spoil the magic.  Still, I’d love to see more videos by you guys.  Quite frankly, I’m obsessed with this fucking thing.

Agree with Spinal Replacement, there’s a secret awful magic and something to be divined from this song/performance/video. It transcends it limitation by being so un self-conscious.

The whole thing is metaphor of the American Dream.

I am so sorry

As the guest DJ, I played this song literally 5 TIMES at the TXRD roller derby bout for a 3,000+ crowd last night. Needless to say, they probably loved it.

-=Wicked Celtics

Bwahahahaha!!!  The thought of 3000+ people being subjected to this song 5 times over is absolutely hilarious.  You are one sadistic fuck.

Also, check out this director’s cut with commentary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03S4pTYTLJU

Insightful stuff.

The problem is that it’s these types of white-bread, no talent Christians who grow up to become republican congressmen and other sordid teabagger types.

Hey, these guys are like the Speed, Glue, & Shinki of Christian Rock. Not quite as awesome, but imagine if they were on drugs!

STRS, I’m not buying that you were just “hired” or doing it as a favor to friends. You are biting your lower lip and swaggering like you’re feeling the soul of every sweet moment.

I heard Jonathan just auditioned last week for lead, rhythm, whatever he can get. 

They said they’d call back… and laughed as they said it.

Is that true?

Setting the Record Straight…

I feel your pain…you have been caught with your pants down so to speak, filmed obvioulsy ‘loving it’ and doing the muso ‘head shake’ while making your guitar gently weep…

Now the good lord can forgive you for that, but I think he might be less impressed by your yellow bellied approach.  the fact is you were loving every moment…you loved coming into that riff out of time and out of key….you loved the Status Quo dance (which like everything else im sure you were ‘forced’ to do…

just remember - Jesus loves your guitar solo

This is awesome, life affirming, soul searching stuff. We are scratching about in the shadows of their greatness and we should all aspire to such heady artistic heights. I think I feel an epiffany coming on . . . .oh . .wait a minute . .any moment now!!

Bollocks . . .it’s gone . .thought I had it there. Never mind. I think I’ll have a cheese and pickle sandwich instead.

Here’s a question. Not a serious one, but there you go.
Were you guys wearing protective cups during this performance to avoid injury from getting constantly kneed in the groin by passing strangers?
I’ll hang up and listen.

Ok, there’s now a site dedicated to this cultural milestone:

http://www.shinebyfinalplacement.com

If we’ve missed any other related videos, let us know!

I was hoping these guys were really going to embrace their internet celebrity and milk it for all it’s worth.  It’s a shame all the YouTube links people are posting here lead to messages saying the video has been taken down for infringing Final Placement’s copyright.  They’re really sabotaging themselves by doing that.

Also, all the hate here is really, really funny.  Let’s all hate some high school kids for trying.  Who do they think they are, playing music when they aren’t very good at it yet?  It’s like they’ll let anybody own instruments, computers and cameras these days.

Boy, they’re really fighting this tooth and nail, eh?  Second video was taken down.  I’m glad I downloaded a copy this time.  Try as you might guys, this is never going away.  I’m sorry.  This jewel belongs to the world now.

I only wish you could see the humor in this.  This is obviously causing you much consternation, which is a pity.  I, for one, don’t want to see you suffer because of this.  Be strong.  Take a deep breath and close your eyes.  There are times when we all fall down, can’t seem to get off the ground.  You put your hope on what you do, but still feel you never get through.  It’s like one step forward and two steps back, your train is coming off the track.  I know it’s hard most of the time, but you walk by faith, you will find… this is your life, this is your time.  It’ll be alright, you’re gonna shine.

Midbland, Texas is more like it.

Nicely stated, Spinal Replacement. The poetry which has been loosed on the world and the musical avant-goonry shall bring minds peace.

Also, another thought. Even the editing and kooky sloppy direction of the video perfectly matches the slipshodness of the music. It’s all accidentally brilliant in an unintended way.

Exactly, Jokerman.  Everything about this video is perfect.  I wouldn’t change a single thing!

Hell no! Would change a thing. It all stays and if they ever play live, I would be highly disappointed if the band didn’t make an effort to make it sound as it does in this video - even in requires hiring guitar techs to improperly detune the instruments, with another tech feeding Robitussin to the drummer.

In fact, it would be amazing if they had a whole album’s worth of tunes in this vein. Like, “Yeh, bitches. This is the future. It’s deconstructed, lop-sided, detuned pop, and we like it.” Own it, as others have been saying. Yes! I can’t get Shine out of my head - I find myself working and it’s on loop in my head in all its spastic glory.

Correction: would NOT change a thing. Also, I’d make the case that the singer/Jacob is bi-polar or something along those lines…simply for the fact in the video, just as you see a flash of personality and gumption (singing the first line)- IT IMMEDIATELY DISAPPEARS IN THE NEXT SHOT 1 SECOND LATER where his face devolves into glumness and lackadaisical muttering/mumbling. This happens 2 or 3 x in video. It’s like “here I am” (even if it’s kind of mall-ish), then “No, I’m not. I’m glum. Here’s the lyrics.”

Which brings to the reality everyone’s avoiding admitting: that STRS (guitarist) is THE BREAK OUT STAR OF THE VIDEO…he’s actually the only one that looks like he’s having fun. Everyone else = resentful suburban ennui and mild resentment. Over what? Who knows! So go easy on STRStraight. You guys need to give him a Pass on his moral flip-flopping. Let it ride. Hell, they only gave him 4 seconds to solo. Rome wasn’t built in 4 seconds, but I hear the fall of Rome in that solo! Barbarians are at the gates…ripping off the public in the form of political and moral subterfuge…and we’re just wanking away just like STRS. Valiantly so. Showing us our pitiful credit card charging, cable TV watching lazy selves! He’s got “The Shimmy,” the solo, the moves, etc.

Cut him some slack.

And you other Final Placement dudes. WAKE UP! ROCK THAT SHITS.

It is god damned funny how christians live in this isolated world where they make up their own science and garner their own ideas as to what constitutes an artist.  Just hilarious how out of touch these morons are.

HAHAHAHA I’m playing this for all the people I know! I hope this has a bigger more massive snowball effect so that it will never end!!!

Right then . . .I’ve got my dog on drums, my next door neighbours grandad on the Bass, a loaf of bread as the lead singer and a cross between Slash’s mom and Clark Kent on lead guitar. I’m starting my own tribute band and it is gonna shine!!

Hahaha!  Yes, the juxtaposition between the singer’s initial enthusiasm when he starts singing and the following shot’s dejectedness is definitely one of many juicy little nuances.  While STRS is clearly getting the fuck into it (or at least acting like he is), the others clearly are too at other times.  The singer can be seen letting his joy shine several times throughout the video when he’s not being all pensive.  The bassist seems to be trying unsuccessfully to hold back his giddiness in the coffee shop, and of course, the Rockettes leg kick scene…well, nuff said there.  The only one who doesn’t seem to be enjoying this experience is the drummer.  LOL @ a Robitussin drip.

Yeh, I forgot about the Rocker Rockettes Line dance. Actually, I think I consciously suppressed it, because it’s my least favorite scene - too staged or non-accidental enough. Maybe if they’d CUT TO the Aerobics Stonehenge or the Random Oil Derrick in the middle of the line dance I’d like it more.

It’s funny, no matter how many times I watch this video, I’m never prepared for that leg kick scene.  Even after the umpteenth time watching the video, it still kinda hits me by surprise and I’m like “Whaaaaa??!  BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!”  It works for me because it really emphasizes the whole juvenile unsophistication of the whole thing.

True That.

Listen, my life is ruined because of you guys, NOT my rockin’ talent. On the bright side, I’m dating the singer… So I’d appreciate if you didn’t say such cruel things about him.

Oh yeah, and the whole “Spinal Replacement” thing is pretty funny I’ll give you that. Also, (if its of any interest), I recently spoke to a couple of the guys and we agree that the song isn’t great, but at least we tried to create something with meaning. If for one moment you guys would take the lyrics a little more seriously, (some of you) could hopefully understand. For those who can’t, I’m glad you have been some what entertained.

Oh, man, looks like someone’s falsely posting as STRS.  Bummer :(

Yeh, impersonating STRS is lame.

My friends,

I must agree. Please try not to impersonate the members of the band. I know it can be funny, but the reality of this situation is actually something far more sacred to me than silly jokes. I have the song stored on my ipod, I watch this video at least once a day. I catch myself singing the lyrics as I ride my bicycle. And I have trouble falling asleep some nights.

It was very fortunate for STRS to have visited us and shared some insight into this marvelous song. Let’s not spoil the affair by degenerating into homophobic jokes and general christian-bashing. This kind of behavior will discourage our friends from responding. The previous commenter, although I suspect he was not being honest with us, did say something worth considering. These fellows have blessed us with a gift. They have contributed something to the world. What have we offered them in return? Let us at least show some modicum of kindness in return.

That being said, I am very disapointed that STRS has not responded to my previous question. I am consumed with curiosity about these fellows. Each time I am on the bus listening to their song, I wonder about them. They are almost becoming like deep friends to me. I have searched and searched the internet for more information about them, but I often turn up more of the same cruelty towards my new friends.

Tell me, please: How are these young men feeling? Can we derive anything from the fact that the videos are being removed? Does that necessarily mean that they are upset by it all? I certainly hope not. It would make me feel sad to learn my friends are not happy that I am listening to their song. I hope there is some other possibility.

Perhaps they are secretly relishing this new found fame. Perhaps they are receiving a lot of attention from young women who find them quirky and cute (and potentially wealthy). Perhaps they are thinking big, and planning a DVD release. Perhaps this is just what their agents have recommended, knowing that any attempt to restrict the song will only transform it into something more desirable. I do not know any young man today that still believes that explosive content such as this can be erased completely from the internet.

But I have said too much already. I will simply repeat my question, and then I will leave. Tell me how the other band members are feeling. What was their original hopes for the video? What was their reaction? Are they upset by this? There are more and more hurtful and mocking comments being made. Is this harming them on some level? Are they upset that people are watching this? What do they plan to do with the song?

Perhaps that is all. But if by chance any of those young men are reading this, I have something to tell them. This song has impacted me far deeper than any song in my life. That must mean something. It causes me to be happy. It is impossible to listen to this and not smile. I was listening to a song by Leonard Nimoy the other day “put a little love in your heart”. I was struck by the idea that an individual was capable of making the world a better place. I wanted to tell you that you have done this. Everyone who’s watched this has smiled at least once. Joy can’t be bad. Just remember that.

The history of mankind is littered with people who did nothing, left no trace of themselves, or worse, made the world a worse place. You my friends, you have changed the world.

My Highest Regards. Please live a long and happy life.

-Drplatypusman

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. oh my lord. im going to start writing my guitar solos out of key now as well to pay tribute to the almighty Final Replacement, the only band that has singlehandedly ever made me enjoy shit christian music.

Jonathan with the amazing resume. Can we see some of it?

I hereby release you from any litigation in case by ass gets bruised.

And I thought I was sad writing that, but I think you guys actually know more about final placemment than themselves!! Go kick a ball in the park or something!

D-bag Alert.

Leave the legacy of STRS to STRS. Don’t jump his glory train!

Woohoo!  It’s back.  Watch closely Jonathan-douche.  You can probably learn something!

(Still waiting on that resume..  Cmon. come out of the basement with your strat pack and be honest..)

Thank the Lord. . .the video is back up . .I cant seem to go through a day without it. On most days I have a shit about 10 am, a cheese sandwich for lunch, about an hour in mid afternoon where I do fuck all, porn at 5:30pm, crappy dinner, TV, freaky sex with the Mrs and then a late night feel good session with these guys. . . . . .It’s gonna be alright . . .everythings gonna be alright. . . .I’m ok now . .

Looks like the radness is dying down. such a pity. It could gone such a cool way.

wow, i almost pissed myself when i first saw this. 

the only question i have is, was that solo written out or something?  you can clearly play better than that, why do you say thats what they told you to play?

That other guy is not me, he’s an impostor. The truth is, Final Placement was just a launch pad for my career, and I was happy to use them to get the money we were paid. I don’t care that we were part of a viral video campaign, because in the end, all that matters are the $$$.

If you dig Final Placement, you’re probably gonna love this too… check it out, it’s Seismographics from Finland with their epic video “I Believe”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7RarEGsllA

Dude, you’re not a terrible guitarist. But that solo was reprehensible. And did you know the singer failed to hit a single correct note throughout the entire song? What’s with the comments about his “nice voice”? WTF? The guy is stony-cold tone deaf for God’s sake.

this is so bad, i just punched my self in the nuts 8 times to feel better.

One time, I rented a porn,but instead of the bleach blonde-silicone titty goodness,I was expecting,somebody had mistakenly put a man-man porn in there by mistake…Buncha guys rolling around in a kiddie pool all oiled up,giving handjobs,rimjobs,butt bangin…you name it.

...and until I viewed this video,it was the gayest thing I had ever seen.

when i saw this vid i thought i bet one of these guys will be online somewhere defending themselves_
and then i found this. pretty funny

i am only in this business for the money, not the music, which is why my solo is out of key—i just roll that way and dont give a f***. i am also bringing back the fad of the mid-90’s soccer-mom jeans with this video. i kick ass.

For some reason, this all reminds me of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuR6xS2TcbA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrrAtGClD48&feature=related

Wow, that is… interesting. Sounds like they just got out of bed!

whats the hell?
i watch this crap in a brazillian blog, everyone call of: the worst band of world has a clip!

OMG, u sons of a daddy daddy rich, u should burn in the hell!

kiss my ass, i’m the papa!

http://www.chongas.com.br/2010/06/a-pior-banda-do-mundo-tem-um-clipe/

yay to more shitty music hitting the web

honestly, the problem with the solo is that it’s not in tune with the rhythm guitars. I’d guess that’s a problem with the recorded rhythm tracks (which were impossible to follow along with apparently). if the solo were a half of a half-step higher, it would sound in key and be fine. There’s nothing wrong with those licks in and of themselves.

hey btw guys there was already another christian band with a song called Shine. and also try listening to some of The Devil Wears Prada OR As I lay Dying they’re some pretty sweet christian bands. but seriously get some guitar lessons and fire that effin singer yo

question:

why is the solo in the wrong key? ur so bad, you didnt even realize it was in the wrong key, did you?

Another band from Midland, hopefully not nearly as bad. We were in high school when we recorded this… we’ve gotten a lot better in the past three years. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD4o0NrZV6U

As for these guys, I’ve seen them around. I admire the balls, but not the musical chops. The guitarist *is* actually pretty decent, judging from the Van Halen cover, which isn’t too hard to play after you learn finger-tapping, but still better than most kids in a high school band.

This song just makes me think they sound like a really, REALLY horrible Archers of Loaf cover band. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ymumzyWMU

I love thatSTRS , is really trying to clear his name…
His solo is so incredible I can’t take it!!! I mean people
., if it’s so bad why have I listened to it on the loop video??
I can’t get it out of my head???  This can’t be real ... No way.. Not me… Not now , not never.  Balloon
hands!!!

STRS, just own up to it. you were in the video, you liked the song , you were into it, people hated it, so you are lying and trying to save yourself and are making the others look bad. admit it

STRS: I know this is out there but is there anyway for you to ask the singer to send me the tracks? I would LOVE to do a remix.

What I wouldnt give to have a debate with you about this.  You just say so many things that come from nowhere that Im pretty sure Id have a fair shot.  Your forum is terrific visually, I mean people wont be bored.  But others who can see past the videos and the layout wont be so impressed with your generic understanding of this subject.
 
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