1) Apollo was formed in 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Apollo was formed in 1969. They released one album, Apollo (1970). Their music was occasionally heavy and the band sounds like Led Zeppelin or Procol Harum, with little bit King Crimson in it. Members have been in other Finnish progressive projects.
2) Apollo was a post-hardcore/experimental rock band from North Bend/Coos Bay, Oregon, United States.
Bio of theirs from 2011:
"Beginning in early 2010, Apollo has gained recognition for becoming one of the rising artists in Oregon. Starting in the small town of North Bend, Apollo was publicized in local news papers and played on local radio stations, and now wants to further their reach on the West Coast. Their inspiration derived mainly from the early post-hardcore music and mixed with their early roots of jazz, has gained a reputation of being “an original sound”. The music being the main focus of the band was given a window of experimentation, grounded rhythmically with diverse bass and drums, along with coordinated ambient guitars and the voices of virtually every member in the band. Aided with the help of their front man Tyler Mansfield, Apollo self recorded their first album the “Apollo EP", which included six songs, and two instrumentals. After they had built an aesthetic, coining the Apollo “A” as their symbol, and releasing many self made design made by Sam Duell(Dead Sea Design), the band sought the business help of management. Having recently been taken in by Monolith Management the band hopes that their so far hard work will pay off in their next album that is currently untitled. The new album is, says the band, "better the anything we have written and will show our true colors."
Members:
Tyler Mansfield (Vocals)
Sam Duell (Guitar/Vocals)
Justin Sweet (Guitar)
Scott Mecum (Bass)
Anthony Hatzel (Drums/Vocals)
Luke Sanchez (Bass)
Chris Krajewski (Bass/Vocals)
Their full-length album 'We Must Be Feeling The Full Moon' was released in 2013, featured 11 songs and a much more unorthodox approach to writing, making it Apollo's first real full length album. Before this they released a self-titled EP in late 2010 and an EP in 2011 called 'Lighthouse'.
3) Apollo was fronted as one of the young and hopeful Norwegian hip-hop artists when he released his debut album. This was when Norwegian rap was relatively new (at least successfully) and many believed his flow would make Apollo the most successful in time. Unfortunately he waited many years before releasing his second album and never quite reached the top. His albums are considered good ones, though he didn't make the hall of fame. He's maybe biggest hit was the sample of Janicke "J-Diva"'s "Svake Mennesker".
4) Apollo is an alias of Megara vs. DJ Lee.
5) Apollo is a new Danish rock act from Copenhagen rising up from the underground. The band has just returned from Varispeed Studios in Sweden where they recorded the first half of their coming debut album. The second half will be recorded in April, and the album is due out in September '09. But in the meantime there is a limited edition EP - "Songs From the Night and Songs For Tonight" - that has been out since February '09.
5) Apollo is an alias of Luke Knight (We Were Ravens, Methuselah). Apollo releases tend to center around the construction of deep, spacious, and hypnotic drones and soundscapes.
6) Apollo Indie Dance / Post Punk band from Ballarat, Australia. They Began mid 2009 when two kids decided to constructively channel their boredom in the form of melodic sound. After a short period of time another two gentlemen were thrown in the mix, unearthing a distinct sound from which Apollo were born. Remaining hidden for the best part of their first year as a band, the Apollo team steadily brewed a unique mix of dance, post-punk & pop, as well as shooting the odd hoop or two. 2010 saw Apollo finally break out onto the local scene, turning a few heads with some demo tracks and a high energy live show. Now with some experience under their belt and some ambition in their heads Apollo have a long and winding path in front of them. Apollo were added to the Grovin the Moo festival line up in 2010, Bendigo leg and shared the stage with acts such as Silverchair, Tegan and Sara, Grinspoon, Spoon, Howl and many more.
7) APOLLO is a 21 year old singer/songwriter, born and raised in Long Island, NY. Heavily influenced by the sounds of pop and R&B music, APOLLO creates a sound that captures the experience of young, queer, Black man navigating romance, heartbreak and the fragility of one's ego.
The Calling
Apollo Lyrics
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I see the road, yeah it’s dark
I see your suffering and…. (Despite all this)
I feel you closing in on me
Despite all this, I feel you closing in on me
This is for me and you, please don’t make me choose
I swear I’ll make it worth it
Am I to look at you (At you), or fight all this
Oh god where should I go, Am I to look to you
I have nowhere to run
I don’t know where to go, it seems I, it seems I’ve lost my course
The stars are signaling me, towards another city, to another town to tell me how
(God) Am I wasting time?
(God) Should I back down?
(Don’t) Let me fall behind
Oh!
(We rise) We rise in time
(We rise) We rise in time
Despite all this, I feel you closer now
But all of this, it makes me wonder how
Despite all this (Despite all this), I feel you closer now
But all of this (But all of this), It makes me wonder how
The stars are signaling me, towards another city, to another town to tell me how
We Rise, rise, in time, we rise, ascend to light, we rise, we rise
In the song "The Calling" by Apollo, the singer expresses his internal struggle and confusion about the path he should take in his life. He sees the road ahead of him as dark and full of suffering. Despite this, he feels that he is being drawn closer to a higher power. He pleads with this higher power, stating that he does not know where to go and that he has lost his way. The singer is torn between looking to the higher power or fighting against the struggles in his life on his own.
The singer questions whether or not he is wasting his time and if he should just give up and back down from the challenges that he faces. Despite his internal conflict, he ultimately decides to rise up and move forward. He acknowledges that he feels the higher power closer to him now and wonders how this could be possible given the struggles he has faced. The stars serve as a guiding force, pointing him towards another town and telling him to rise up to the light.
The song captures the internal battle that many face when trying to navigate their path in life. The singer is unsure of which path to take but ultimately decides to rise up against the struggles and pain that he sees. The lyrics are poetic and provide a glimpse into the complex emotions that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the road, yeah it's dark
Despite the darkness of the road, I am aware of the path ahead.
I see your suffering and…
Despite your pain and struggles, I am still here.
I feel you closing in on me
Despite everything going on, I sense that you are drawing closer to me.
This is for me and you, please don't make me choose. I swear I'll make it worth it.
Please don't make me choose between what is important to me and you. I will make it worthwhile for both of us.
(Oh God) Where should it go?
I am unsure of where this is leading.
Am I to look at you (At you), or fight all this
Do I focus on you or on the challenges ahead?
I have nowhere to run
I am stuck and have no easy way out.
It seems I, it seems I've lost my course
I am unsure of my direction and purpose.
The stars are signaling me, towards another city, to another town to tell me how
I am being guided by what is outside myself towards a new place where I can learn more.
(God) Am I wasting time?
I am questioning whether or not what I am doing is worthwhile.
(God) Should I back down?
I am unsure if I should retreat or continue forward.
(Don't) Let me fall behind. Oh!
Please don't allow me to become lost or left behind.
(We rise) We rise in time
We will come out of this situation stronger and better prepared for what lies ahead.
Despite all this, I feel you closer now. But all of this, it makes me wonder how
Despite everything going on, I feel closer to you. Yet, I am still unsure of what the future holds.
The stars are signaling me, towards another city, to another town to tell me how
I am being guided by something greater than myself towards a new path of discovery.
We Rise, rise, in time, we rise, ascend to light, we rise, we rise
We will overcome any obstacle and ascend to a better future.
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iya2963
OMG THIS IS THE KIND OF MUSIC IVE BEEN CRAVING FOR!!! IM SO HAPPY I DISCOVERED YOU AND YOUR MUSIC!!! YOU GUYS ARE BEASTS!! LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING MORE FROM YOU!!
@callingapollo2061
Wow! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🖤
@anagarza7167
Amo tu voz, es la primera vez que te escucho, ya quiero ver cuando te den un grammy 😊💖
@headlight31
Glad I found this song. Love it. Feels like it’s the 2000s again.
@callingapollo2061
Live for the 2000s!!!
@anagarza7167
Aaaaa, la ame demasiado
@ikarros3974
Thank god I didn't skip the ad. This song is a bop.
@michellewoolf6138
Another amazing track from this uber talented and intelligent band!!!!!
@HarshSharma-eo7ps
🔥You created an amazing vibe Calling Apollo ! Have you heard of Sessions ? I think you will kill it there 💯 !
@haazelsorgi1959
This give me feels~ Great job!