1) Formed by Propaganda lead singer… Read Full Bio ↴At least 8 artists by this name:
1) Formed by Propaganda lead singer Claudia Brücken and synthesiser genius Thomas Leer. Act were signed to the iconic ZTT label. However, their intelligent continental pop was out of step with the dumbed -down times of the mid 80s and sales were disappointing.
2) French synth-pop band who released the "Ping-Pong" single. This has recently appeared on the "BIPPP" compilation.
3) Romanian Thrash/Groove metal band signed with Ballance Productions, CD Exact released 2008-12-22.
4) A Jazz trio based in Brooklyn, NY. http://www.bjurecords.com/ACT.html
5) a Japanese doujin hard rock/heavy metal artist
6) A Swedish Progressive Rock/Metal band.
7) A Norwegian rock band, who was known as The Act until they shortened their name to only Act by the time of the release of their only album September Field in 1986.
8) ACT is a collaboration of Ayu (あゆ, IOSYS), Coda (Antp \ COOL&CREAT) and t+pazolite (C.H.S \ HARDCORE TANO*C). ACT means Ayu + Coda + t+pazolite. First mini album called A+C+T was released on M3 2010 (31.10.2010).
A.C.T. is a very popular and well-known modern progressive rock band from Sweden, having released music since 1999. They have evolved into a respectable band that has had more than a decent impact; more impressive, however, it how their songwriting and style gets better with every album, their latest Silence being considered an incredible one. The band's musical style is eclectic, but also keen to a lot of influences, some (like QUEEN, SAGA, SUPERTRAMP, MUSE, RUSH, DREAM THEATER or ELO) being largely accepted, others (like IT BITES, ZAPPA or STYX) being more particular, and some (like GENESIS, KANSAS, JETHRO TULL, TOTO or the BEATLES) being much superficial.
The band, initially under Ola Andersson on guitars, Tomas Erlandsson on drums, Jens Appelgren on vocals and Jerry Sahlin on both keyboards and drums, was created out of friendly discussions and leisure musical sessions and was named FAIRYLAND. During the entire rehearsals and the eventful years of playing and discovering their outfit, the line-up saw some changes, Appelgren departing and three new musicians joining in: Simon Niklasson on bass and dynamic writing, later Peter Asp as guitarist/bassist, and Herman Saming as vocalist, often leading the charm and lucky good impression of A.C.T.'s clear crystal voice. In 1995, at the suggestion of Jerry Sahlin, FAIRYLAND finally changed into A.C.T., both in name and in perspective. Taking on a new musical direction, A.C.T. went all the way to a finale at a local competition, "Musik Direkt" - which gave them the opportunity to make some demos. The next year, they were favorites all the way to the grand finale in Stockholm, where losing the competition was a small setback compared to the fame and good spirit they've witnessed since.
A.C.T. are as good and exciting on stage as they are profound in the studio. They opened for a lot of good artists, like Yngwie Malsteem, FISH or SAGA. Their modern or progressive relation is stable both in a popular and well-supported way.
As for their music, A.C.T. themselves call it a mix of melodic, progressive rock, pomp or pop elements, but the evolution is straightforward maturity with every album. Being highly proud of their sound and their songs, the mutual feeling is making music of a noteworthy production and an intense popular complexity. Silence (released 2006) is, most specially, a very brave and complete album of the band's expression and work, comprising melodic or upbeat progressive rock, metal bits or classic rock interpretations, songwriting deluxe shape or complex rhythm arrangements. As already mentioned, the classic, popular or notoriously more easy progressive influences are a large idea, but A.C.T. also discovers its own skill mystery and individuality experience, most notably on Silence.
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Where Love Lies Bleeding
Act Lyrics
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Lost your mind completely
Bye bye, crazy boy
Life don’t smile so sweetly
Every dream ever dreamt comes true a hundred times
His steely eyed nature whilst skating on thin ice
Gazing from the covers a state of grace called fame
Where love lies bleeding, a legend turns to ruin
(And it says)????
It’s just a simple story of fame and heroin
What hurts dies on paper and fades to classic fame
What’s the right frame of mind in this moral game
She’s killed herself in time, he drove himself insane
Tragedies of vanity dried in the air of crime???
Where love lies bleeding, a legend turns to ruin
(And her sin)????
It’s just a simple story of fame and heroin
Bye bye, crazy boy
Lost your mind completely
Bye bye, crazy boy
Life don’t smile so sweetly
The lyrics to Act's song "Where Love Lies Bleeding" tell a haunting tale of the dark side of fame and drugs. The opening lines of the song bid farewell to someone who has lost their mind, and the chorus repeats this goodbye over and over. The following lines suggest that this person's dreams have come true in a twisted sense, as they navigate fame while skating on thin ice. The constant scrutiny and wagging tongues of the public make life seem like a double-edged sword.
The second verse reveals that the story is about a legendary figure who has fallen from grace due to heroin use. The singer notes that what hurts and kills often becomes immortalized in art, and wonders what the right mindset is to survive in the morally compromised world of fame. The final line of the verse suggests that both a woman and the male subject of the song have met tragic ends due to their vanity and crimes.
The chorus returns again, reiterating that their "crazy boy" subject has lost their mind and that life doesn't smile sweetly on them anymore. The song ends on a somber note, with the realization that the story of fame and heroin is a simple one with sad and predictable outcomes.
Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on how society often romanticizes the rise and fall of famous individuals, without fully understanding the human cost of such a phenomenon. The lyrics suggest that those who achieve great heights in the public eye often pay a high price, with their own mental health and lives being lost in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye bye, crazy boy
Farewell, insane man
Lost your mind completely
You have become out of touch with reality
Bye bye, crazy boy
Goodbye, mentally unstable individual
Life don’t smile so sweetly
Life is not always pleasant
Every dream ever dreamt comes true a hundred times
All the dreams one has will manifest themselves in abundance
His steely eyed nature whilst skating on thin ice
He has a determined personality even while taking risks
Gazing from the covers a state of grace called fame
Looking from the pages of a magazine at the glorious state of being famous
Makes life seem like a blessing, wag certain tongues again
Public opinion seems to claim that being famous is a gift of life
Where love lies bleeding, a legend turns to ruin
When a person's love is injured, their legacy deteriorates
(And it says)????
The rest of the lyrics in this part are unclear
It’s just a simple story of fame and heroin
It is an uncomplicated narrative about celebrity and drug addiction
What hurts dies on paper and fades to classic fame
Pain is documented but eventually becomes well-known and iconic
What’s the right frame of mind in this moral game
What is the proper mindset to adopt in this ethical competition
She’s killed herself in time, he drove himself insane
She took her own life, and he became mentally ill
Tragedies of vanity dried in the air of crime
Catastrophes of self-importance dissipated in an environment of wrongdoing
Bye bye, crazy boy
Farewell, insane man
Lost your mind completely
You have become out of touch with reality
Bye bye, crazy boy
Goodbye, mentally unstable individual
Life don’t smile so sweetly
Life is not always pleasant
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.