10,000 Maniacs have gone through a variety of musicians throughout the history of the band. Here is a partial list of the past, present, and touring musicians:
Jerry Augustyniak - Jerry has been the drummer of 10,000 Maniacs since 1983. He's also played with the bands The Stains, Only Humen, League of Blind Women, The Michael Lee Jackson Band, Buffalo Rising, The Damn Straights, etc. He has been the band's main backing vocalist since 1994.
Rob Buck - Rob was the lead guitar player from 1981 to 1999. He co-wrote many of the band's most popular songs. Rob died December 19, 2000 of liver failure at the age of 42.
Duane Calhoun - Duane played lead guitar for 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 while Rob Buck was officially in the band, but not performing with them.
Chet Cardinale - Chet was an early drummer for the band. He left to pursue a career in acupuncture.
Jim Colavito - Jim played saxophone with the band in 1981.
Dennis Drew - Dennis has been the keyboard player in the band since 1981. He's also played with The Mighty Wallop!, where he co-wrote much of the band's material, played keyboards, and had lead and harmony vocal duties.
Jeff Erickson - Jeff took over lead guitar after his friend and guitar teacher Rob Buck died, beginning by playing a short set during the band's only 2001 appearance. The first time he played with the band was December 12, 1998 on the song "These Are Days", while Buck was away from the band. Jeff was a lead singer/guitar player in the short-lived band The Mighty Wallop!.
Tim Edborg - Tim played drums with 10,000 Maniacs in 1981.
Morgan Fichter - Morgan was a touring musician with the band in 1992-1993, playing violin and singing backing vocals. She's also played with Camper Van Beethoven and Phish among others.
Jim Foti - Jim was the studio drummer for the band's 1982 EP Human Conflict Number Five.
Steve Gustafson - Steve has been the band's bass player since 1981. He has also been one of the band's backing vocalists in their live performances since 1994. He was also the bass player in The Mighty Wallop!.
Debbie Heverly - Debbie played piano with the band in 1981.
Michael Lee Jackson - Michael replaced Rob Buck as the touring lead guitar player on December 11, 1998 and stayed in that spot until the summer of 1999, when Buck returned. Michael has played in Animal Planet and The Michael Lee Jackson Band.
Amanda Kramer - Amanda was a touring musician with 10,000 Maniacs in 1992 and 1993 as a second keyboard player, also lending her harmony vocals to some of the songs. Occasionally, she'd back Rob up on guitar, picking up an acoustic on several songs. She was formerly the Keyboardist for the 80's New Wave band Information Society
John Lombardo - John, the band's rhythm guitar player and occasional odd vocalist, co-wrote most of the early Maniacs songs, but left the band in 1986, right before the band "made it big." He returned in 1994 with his duo partner Mary Ramsey, and picked up right where he left off by writing and shaping the band's music. He left the band again in 2002 after the first rehearsal before the "hits" tour.
Natalie Merchant - Natalie was the voice of 10,000 Maniacs from 1981 until she decided to embark on a solo career in 1993. In her later years with the band, she played piano as well.
Terry Newhouse - Born February 19, 1957 in Corry, Pennsylvania, Terry was a keyboard player and vocalist in the band "Still Life", which was the band's name before they began calling themselves "10,000 Maniacs." At one time, she was married to Rob Buck. Newhouse died June 8, 2005 at WCA Hospital in Jamestown, New York at the age of 48.
Mary Ramsey - Mary opened up shows with John Lombardo as John & Mary in 1990 and would play viola and sing backing vocals with the band on a few songs in 1990-1991. She a touring musician with the band in 1992-1993, playing viola and singing backing vocals. When Natalie Merchant left the band in 1993, Mary replaced her on lead vocals and added the viola as a main instrument of the band, starting with live shows in 1994 and continuing on until 2001. Oskar Saville replaced her as lead singer in 2002, but Mary agreed to become a touring musician with the band in 2006, singing backing vocals and playing viola on select songs. Mary agreed to be the lead singer for the band again for their final show of 2007 after Oskar Saville left the band.
Oskar Saville - Oskar took over lead vocals from Mary Ramsey in 2002. She occasionally plays acoustic guitar during live performances. May 8, 2003 was her first live performance with the band. During the song "Stockton Gala Days", she pulled the band's webmaster (at the time) Adam Zeitz on stage to share lead vocals. Oskar was the former lead singer of Rubygrass and also has a solo career. She left the band in late Summer, 2007 and was replaced by the woman she replaced, Mary Ramsey.
More Than This
10000 Maniacs Lyrics
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There was no way of knowing
Fallen leaves in the night
Who can say where they're blowing
As free as the wind
And hopefully learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this, there is nothing
More than this, tell me one thing
More than this, there is nothing
It was fun for a while
There was no way of knowing
Like dream in the night
Who can say where we're going
No care in the world
Maybe I'm learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this, there is nothing
More than this, tell me one thing
More than this, there is nothing
The song "More Than This" by 10,000 Maniacs is a beautiful ballad about life and the unknown. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we just don't know what's going to happen, and we need to enjoy moments as they come. The first stanza, "I could feel at the time, there was no way of knowing, fallen leaves in the night, who can say where they're blowing, as free as the wind, and hopefully learning, why the sea on a tide, has no way of turning," suggests that life is unpredictable, just like leaves blown by the wind. The sea's tides also offer an explanation about how life is full of twists and turns, and it's impossible to know what's coming next.
In the second stanza, the lyrics, "It was fun for a while, there was no way of knowing, like a dream in the night, who can say where we're going, no care in the world, maybe I'm learning, why the sea on the tide, has no way of turning," the singer reflects on a period in her life that was enjoyable, but she didn't really know where it was heading. Maybe she was naive or younger at the time, but she didn't have a care in the world.
Overall, "More Than This" speaks to the uncertainty of life and the need to cherish the present moment. We never know what's going to happen next, so we should appreciate and enjoy the moments we have.
Line by Line Meaning
I could feel at the time
I sensed something then
There was no way of knowing
But couldn't determine exactly what
Fallen leaves in the night
Dry, dead leaves scattered in the darkness
Who can say where they're blowing
It's impossible to predict where the wind will carry them
As free as the wind
Just like the wind, unbound and untethered
And hopefully learning
Perhaps acquiring knowledge and understanding
Why the sea on the tide
What's the reason for the rise and fall of the ocean
Has no way of turning
Why it seems the tide can't change its course
More than this, there is nothing
With an underlying feeling of emptiness, there's nothing surpassing what's already here
More than this, tell me one thing
What one thing can you name that's more meaningful than this?
It was fun for a while
The past was enjoyable, for a time
There was no way of knowing
The future wasn't certain, it was unknown
Like dream in the night
Like a fleeting idea during slumber
Who can say where we're going
Who can predict where we're headed
No care in the world
No worries or concerns at all
Maybe I'm learning
I could be increasing my wisdom or intellect
Why the sea on the tide
Wondering once again why the ocean rises and falls
Has no way of turning
Still unable to understand why it can't change direction
More than this, there is nothing
Still nothing surpasses this feeling of emptiness
More than this, tell me one thing
Once again, can you name one thing more meaningful than this?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Ferry
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Liko Natera
That mesmerizingly beautiful vocalization near the end is a vital part of this song forever. Even when I listen to the original song I feel it is missing it.
Stefon Joseph
Yes sir. If this is playing while im driving I have a super urge to floor it. I am not lying to you. It does something to me. Cant explain LOL...
Self Elements
2:51 forever...
Daniel Dias da Costa
Maluco, que voz, que toque, que ritmo....e tem gente que curte funk....ahhhh isso sim é música...
Ma Orleans E Bragança
linda na voz dela e vc conhece ela com o Byan Ferry ? linda tbm
Daniel Dias da Costa
@Ma Orleans E Bragança não Man , eu nem sabia que ela cantou com o Bryan Ferry mas eu vou dar uma olhada agora. Abraços veio. Daniel
Manguaçeiro da Web
Essa música marcou uma época há 20 anos atrás, meus 15 anos, recordo com muito carinho.
Lágrimas!
12 DE JUNHO
essa musica é tão anos 90, e isso é tão prazeroso.
saudades dos anos 90, onde ainda se faziam musicas de qualidade.
esse som tem cara de manhã de domingo, aquele friozinho.
ou voltando de algum lugar para casa, e ouvindo baixinho no carro.
tem cara de dia chuvoso e vc dentro de casa, olhando a rua sendo molhada, correr na chuva, estar com a mulher amada acariciando-a, envolvidos por um cobertor, em uma tarde chuvosa.
tudo de bom.
Monique Côrtes
❤❤❤
12 DE JUNHO
@Monique Côrtes gostou???