Vindicated (song)

Vindicated (song)

Background

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==Background==
==Background==
Dan Marsala, the frontman of the [[post-hardcore]] band [[Story of the Year]], revealed that the band was originally offered the lead spot on the ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'' [[Spider-Man 2 (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] with "[[Anthem of Our Dying Day]]", the second single from the band's debut album ''[[Page Avenue]]'' (2003). The band ultimately turned it down because the studio wanted them to edit the music video to include footage from the film. Marsala admitted they were "scared of the craziness" and worried that fans would make fun of them for the commercial tie-in. Because they passed on the opportunity, the slot went to [[Dashboard Confessional]].https://themusic.com.au/news/story-of-the-year-turned-down-the-spider-man-2-soundtrack/lHAqhomIi4o/08-03-23
Dan Marsala, the frontman of the [[post-hardcore]] band [[Story of the Year]], revealed that the band was originally offered the lead spot on the ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'' [[Spider-Man 2 (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] with "[[Anthem of Our Dying Day]]", the second single from the band's debut album ''[[Page Avenue]]'' (2003). The band ultimately turned it down because the studio wanted them to edit the music video, which had just been directed by [[Joe Hahn]] of [[Linkin Park]], to include footage from the film. Marsala admitted they were "scared of the craziness" and worried that fans would make fun of them for the commercial tie-in. Because they passed on the opportunity, the slot went to [[Dashboard Confessional]].https://themusic.com.au/news/story-of-the-year-turned-down-the-spider-man-2-soundtrack/lHAqhomIi4o/08-03-23


Initially, a song titled "I Need a Sure Thing" was to be used on the ''Spider-Man 2'' soundtrack; but, after having received a special screening of the film, Carrabba penned "Vindicated" in 10 minutes,Valmero A. (2010.) [http://loqal.ph/arts-and-entertainment/2010/05/27/chris-carabba-shares-stories-behind-dashboard-confessionals-music/ Chris Carrabba shares stories behind Dashboard Confessional's music] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111217075253/http://loqal.ph/arts-and-entertainment/2010/05/27/chris-carabba-shares-stories-behind-dashboard-confessionals-music/ |date=2011-12-17 }}, loQal.phRichardson S. (2004.) [http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/events/future/documents/03910180.asp Vindication: Emo superhero Chris Carrabba puts a new spin on ''Spider-Man''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402062609/http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/events/future/documents/03910180.asp |date=2013-04-02 }}, ''The Boston Phoenix'', 18{{Ndash}}24 June.Segovia J.-A. Q. (2010.) [http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/super/super/view/20100529-272645/Chris-Carrabba-knows-how-to-be-funny Chris Carrabba knows how to be funny] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209101724/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/super/super/view/20100529-272645/Chris-Carrabba-knows-how-to-be-funny |date=2013-12-09 }}, ''Philippine Daily Inquirer'', 29 May. inspired by and reflecting the theme of the film.{{YouTube|id=kNxzdnZVIp0|title=Dashboard Confessional - Vindicated}}
Initially, a song titled "I Need a Sure Thing" was to be used on the ''Spider-Man 2'' soundtrack; but, after having received a special screening of the film, Carrabba penned "Vindicated" in 10 minutes,Valmero A. (2010.) [http://loqal.ph/arts-and-entertainment/2010/05/27/chris-carabba-shares-stories-behind-dashboard-confessionals-music/ Chris Carrabba shares stories behind Dashboard Confessional's music] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111217075253/http://loqal.ph/arts-and-entertainment/2010/05/27/chris-carabba-shares-stories-behind-dashboard-confessionals-music/ |date=2011-12-17 }}, loQal.phRichardson S. (2004.) [http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/events/future/documents/03910180.asp Vindication: Emo superhero Chris Carrabba puts a new spin on ''Spider-Man''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402062609/http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/events/future/documents/03910180.asp |date=2013-04-02 }}, ''The Boston Phoenix'', 18{{Ndash}}24 June.Segovia J.-A. Q. (2010.) [http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/super/super/view/20100529-272645/Chris-Carrabba-knows-how-to-be-funny Chris Carrabba knows how to be funny] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209101724/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/super/super/view/20100529-272645/Chris-Carrabba-knows-how-to-be-funny |date=2013-12-09 }}, ''Philippine Daily Inquirer'', 29 May. inspired by and reflecting the theme of the film.{{YouTube|id=kNxzdnZVIp0|title=Dashboard Confessional - Vindicated}}