I Am (American band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Number of employees | 4 |
I AM (presented as I AM) was an alternative progressive rock ensemble originating in Las Vegas in 1995, which dissolved within the same year. Formed by the rhythm section formerly of the disbanded group Shatterbone, the band produced a single album. Its lineup consisted of Greg Greer on vocals, Rod Arnett handling bass duties, Dan Ryan on guitar, and Frank Klepacki—known for his video game compositions—on drums.
There's a Home
The band's only release, There's a Home (1995), contains thirteen original compositions drawing inspiration from bands like Tool and Soundgarden. The hidden thirteenth track, titled "I will...", features a spoken-word segment where a man delivers self-help advice paired with a lighthearted mantra: "the louder the apartment, the happier I will be."
Track eleven, Destructible Times, gained recognition by appearing in the 1995 video game Command & Conquer, playing during the Brotherhood of Nod faction's credit sequence. Westwood Studios chose this piece due to its intense warlike atmosphere and sharp edge. The recording captures the band performing this song live. There's a Home represents Frank Klepacki's debut on a commercial album, contributing multiple tracks. Following the group's breakup, Klepacki became part of Home Cookin', while Arnett and Ryan went on to establish Beatknuckle. Klepacki maintains the band's memory by offering There's a Home along with related merchandise through his personal website.
Band members
- Rod Arnett – Bass guitar
- Greg Greer – Vocals
- Frank Klepacki – Drums
- Dan Ryan – Acoustic and electric guitar
Discography
- There's a Home – 1995
External links
- Frank Klepacki's official site, containing details about the band
- The Connextion