Hey Man Nice Shot
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Band Background"Hey Man, Nice Shot" is a song by the American rock band Filter from their debut studio album 'Short Bus.'
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the first single from Filter's debut album in July 1995.
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Chart Performance"Hey Man, Nice Shot" was a major hit, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Album ContributionThe successful reception of “Hey Man, Nice Shot” played a significant role in making 'Short Bus' a commercial success.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song's title refers to the 1987 public suicide of Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer.
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Suicide Incident ContextDwyer shot himself during a televised press conference and thus the phrase "Hey Man, Nice Shot" is an ironic commentary on the public and media's interest in the spectacle.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hey Man, Nice Shot" was directed by David S. Marfield, who helped conceptualize the visual with the band.
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Music Style"Hey Man, Nice Shot" is noted for its distinctive use of distorted vocals and heavy use of guitar effects.
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Song InfluenceIt helped popularize a trend in rock music during the 1990s towards songs with darker subject matter.
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Movie Soundtrack"Hey Man, Nice Shot" was included in the 1995 film 'Tales from the Crypt:
Demon Knight.'
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Song DurationThe track has a duration of approximately five minutes and fifteen seconds.
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Live PerformancesFilter frequently performs "Hey Man, Nice Shot" during live concerts and the song quickly became a fan favorite.
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