Hold Me Down - Motion City Soundtrack - My Final Performance

Recorded live in The Phillipines. This is the final song of my final show with Motion City Soundtrack. Thank you all for an amazing 11 years. (Thanks to Jason Trabue for the footage)

[rick]

This song gives me an endorphin rush and makes me feel hopelessly optimistic and want to break shit and cry all at the same time. I love it. The drumming on this album was phenomenal. Not to diminish anything after, this album as a whole, to me, straddles the line of pop punk and the structure that indie bands might use. I love everything about it.

[jackgallner]

Tony I want to thank you for everything that you have done for me. I've grown up listening to your music, and you were the one who inspired me to start playing the drums. If it weren't for you I don't think I would have the passion I do today. Thanks to your style, freedom, humor, and expressiveness as an incredible musician I have made it through thick & thin because of MCS. Although I am saddened because of your choice I hope you find nothing but happiness in your future. Thank you.
-Jack-

[ripleysghost]

Tony,
You are truly an inspiration to everyone who has had the pleasure of listening to MCS live or on record. If anything, you should be proud of the impact you have made in so many people's lives with your hard work and great musicianship. You will be greatly missed.

[mattwaggon]

So sad to hear you're leaving MCS. It's just never going to be the same without you behind the drums. What a song to end on though. The best MCS song to this day. Thank you for everything!

[emmieloolovesyouuuu]

*sobs* I never got to hug you when you came to Utah. Thank you for helping me through the worst months of my life and for being such a huge part of my life. I hope I still get that opportunity someday, and I hope you're happy doing whatever you do next.

[EmileDupont]

Thank you Tony, glad I had the chance to see you a couple times.. Thanks for the perfect vibes on all those good songs.

[bernardo]

Tony, you are absolutely amazing! Your wit and your skill have truly transformed this band and have made it what it is today, and you should definitely take comfort in that fact. It won't be the same without you in the future, but I'm happy that you're following your heart! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I wouldn't be who I am today without you all and your incredible music.

All the Best,
Brendan

[APoopyTaco]

Thank you Tony for the past 11 years and for inspiring me to play drums. Playing along to CTTM is how I started learning to play, and now I'm going to school for music. I wouldn't be here today without you being so influential and such a huge inspiration for me, and I thank you so so much for that. I'm sad to see you go, but I hope the next chapter of your life is an amazing one.

[JYJarman]

Dear, Tony. You made me want to be drummer. A drummer that is solid, intricate, groovy, and creative. Thank you so much for sharing your craft. I asked you to sign my hat once in Seattle at a venue called El Corazon. That was about 2012. I was able to play there myself, for the first time, this last Tuesday as the drummer for a band named newbrighton. You are a great inspiration. Thank you. Sincerely, John

[iampaperbackscrawl]

You're one of my all time favorites, and certainly one of the greatest of the genre. I have nothing to say but thank you. And good luck.

[XlittlemissredX]

I honestly you and everything you did, you guys are always&forever my favorite band EVER♥

[punkrockdohc]

Yikes.. got a little teary watching this. Many thanks, Tony, and all the best!

[Ben-ixzIq]

You are amazing, as a drummer and as a person. Thank you, I hope that life holds the best for you. I also hope that MCS will find a new drummer that is as talented as you are. Love from France

[saraahh]

I wish you all the best, Tony! As sad as I am that you're leaving, I feel really lucky to have been able to see you at Soundwave, and I'm even happier with my decision to fly to Melbourne for your sideshow now that I know it was one of your last performances. Thank you for everything.

[insomniacstacy]

Thank you for this. I hope you will continue to post videos of you drumming, I hope you don't quit forever. You are really a super talented drummer. Thank you for your years of contribution to my favorite band!! <3 <3 Much love to you and yours. <3

[juanimuller]

I´ll miss you man, I hope good things come your way, never made it to argentina, but at least you music got here.
Thanks for everything.

[blastywasty]

Alright I'm sad. Thank you for all the great drumming/background vocals/funnies, Mr. Thaxton. Thank you thank you thank you. Enjoy whatever's next!

[ActApalledx]

sad that i never get to so you play really one of my favorite drummers. do what you do man. youve made some of the best music with mcs, and know your next journey will be just as great. hai hai. peace out Tony!

[DamageContrl]

I'm sad to hear you are leaving MCS but I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors. Thank you for being an amazing drumming in an amazing band that has meant so much to us.

[LukeeMurrayy]

Tony has been an amazing and creative drummer throughout his time with motion city soundtrack, he is the biggest influence to why i started playing drums and every time i was lacking creativity i was able to listen to some MCS and ideas would come flooding back, i wish him all the best for whatever he moves onto and know he will remain as creative as ever, motion city soundtrack will never be the same but im confident they can stay as quirky and enjoyable as ever <3