{"id":47471,"date":"2019-03-01T12:13:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T12:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=47471"},"modified":"2019-03-01T12:31:21","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T12:31:21","slug":"hanson-string-theory-a-revelation-or-maybe-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2019\/03\/hanson-string-theory-a-revelation-or-maybe-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanson String Theory: A Revelation or Maybe Not."},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cNever been enough to be standing still<\/p>\n

Always had a taste for another thrill<\/p>\n

When I hit a wall, when I\u2019m put to the test<\/p>\n

Always find it hard to ignore it<\/p>\n

When I feel the heat, I know I\u2019m on my way<\/p>\n

Just a little spark that burns so bright<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be on my feet until I reach the day<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be searching, searching for the sound of light\u201d – \u2028Hanson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Taylor Hanson String Theory Utrecht – Photo Credit: Katia Zanotti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether it is the opening phrases or the last notes of Hanson\u2019s ‘String Theory’, these sentiments from their song, ‘The Sound of Light’, capture what Hanson was, is and always will be. And they capture the essence of ‘String Theory’ (their latest album and musical project) in their uncompromising declaration that Hanson are seekers of the fulfilment of their musical and personal identities. Their musical manifesto is one of self-determination, following their instincts, dreaming big and imagining the unimaginable. And whatever the sound of light is, it has the shape of something dynamic, explosive, potent and authoritative.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Hanson have been writing songs that reflect this theme throughout their career.\u2028 ‘MMMBop’, talks of planting seeds, growing potential and keeping hold of things that truly matter. ‘This Time Around’, the title track from their second studio album, rejects the easy way out and looks towards courage and honesty as the answers to testing times in life.<\/p>\n

Underneath, their third studio album is much more than a next release. It stands as the story of growing into self-reliance, making tough choices and taking control, as Hanson became independent artists. And so, it goes on, with Hanson\u2019s musical catalogue being a picture book of their circumstances.\u2028On their special EPs available exclusively to their fan club members, Hanson have released some of their more experimental music, songs that missed the cut for major albums and songs that are more personal, but even here, the challenge in the lyrics has been to live authentically, positively and without fear.<\/p>\n

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Zac Hanson String Theory Utrecht – Photo Credit: Katia Zanotti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the background to Hanson\u2019s latest project and double album, ‘String Theory’. It is a musical story which follows the anticipation, discovery and realisation of a boy\u2019s hopes and dreams. Although the boy is a character imagined by Hanson, he is the reflection of their selves and his story is their own.<\/p>\n

So, what has a week of ‘String Theory’ concerts been like for fans across the UK and Europe?<\/p>\n

One way to find out is to hashtag Hanson on Instagram and find excited posts from fans old, new and returning. The responses have a heartfelt exuberance and genuine love at their core:<\/p>\n

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