Backstory:
Good-Natured Chemical was formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 2014. Their story is one of passion for music and dedication to challenging societal norms. The band members, Jeremy Laster (vocals and guitar), Mike Briggs (bass), and Sophie Trenton (drums), were all academics in the hard sciences. They met at a science conference and quickly bonded over their shared love for music. After discovering they each played an instrument, they decided to channel their creativity into forming a band that blended their love for science and music. Their unique backgrounds give them a unique sound, blending complex lyrical themes with energetic rock instrumentation.

Genre:
Alternative Rock with elements of Progressive Rock

Title:
“Quantum Hearts”

Full Song Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
C G
Staring at the cosmos through a glass,
Am Em
Lost in thought about the future and the past,
F C D
Dreaming of a world that’s governed by science, not superstition,

[Chorus]
G D
Quantum hearts, entangled in a dance,
Am C
Spinning in circles, given half a chance,
F C G
In our chemical world, love is the most potent reaction.

[Verse 2]
C G
Underneath the microscope, we find,
Am Em
A world unseen, unknowable to the mind,
F C D
But in the music, we find a common language, a connection,

[Chorus]
G D
Quantum hearts, pulsing in the night,
Am C
Finding each other in the soft moonlight,
F C G
In this vast universe, our songs are the stars’ reflection.

[Bridge]
F C
In the lab, we seek answers, clear and cold,
Am C
But on the stage, our stories, warm and bold,
F C D
As Good-Natured Chemical, we mix science with music’s affection.

[Chorus]
G D
Quantum hearts, beating in time,
Am C
In this world of ours, it’s the perfect rhyme,
F C G
Through the power of love, we’ll make our own resurrection.

Fan Testimony:
“Our favorite fan is definitely Eleanor. She’s been with us from our first gig at a tiny pub in Madison to our latest show at the Madison Square Garden. As a physics teacher, she relates to our lyrics and appreciates the scientific themes we incorporate into our music. Eleanor says that our band is her favorite because we’re not just musicians, but also educators. Our music helps her students engage with complex scientific concepts in a fun and relatable way. It’s fans like Eleanor that make all the hard work worth it.”