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1) Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The media originally pegged Ash's music as Britpop when the band first found mainstream success.
The current line-up of the group is as follows: Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass guitar) and Rick McMurray (drums).
Ash's full-length debut "1977" was released in 1996 and followed 1994's mini album "Trailer". Named after the year they were all born (and in honour of the year Star Wars was released), "1977" displayed Wheeler and Hamilton's full-fledged love for all things extra-terrestrial and science fiction-related. In autumn 1997, guitarist Charlotte Hatherley was added to the existing trio. Hatherley was recruited from the band Nightnurse.
The new quartet's sophomore effort - "Nu-Clear Sounds" was released in 1998 to a mixed critical reaction. "Free All Angels" followed in April 2001, gaining a U.S. release in the following summer.
Meltdown, the band's first Stateside release for Record Collection, arrived in spring 2005. A year later, and after nine years with Ash, Charlotte Hatherley announced her departure from the band to concentrate on a solo career. The split was amicable and the members of the band have mentioned that they are open to Charlotte returning.
In 2007 the remaining trio (and original line-up) released the album "Twilight Of The Innocents".
2009: Nearly 12 months of work at their Manhattan command centre has produced an enviable payload of new tunes: the ultimate singles band are about to unveil the ultimate singles collection.
The band announces what amounts to a creative Everest, the ‘A-Z Series’: 26 singles in one year, a single for each letter of the alphabet, one release every fortnight. The first taster is free download Return Of White Rabbit, and the UK press loves it; a refreshing electro take on the unstoppable Ash formula, it suggests the ambitious new release schedule has revitalized the band.
The unique subscription service run from the band’s website and own label ‘Atomic Heart Records’ is kicked off with ballad True Love 1980 and is promptly followed by another Ash innovation, the A to Z Tour. The band embark on an alphabetical tour of the UK, a brave – if not foolish – trip around the British Isles from Aldershot to Zennor, bringing the Rock back to some of the nation’s lesser known music venues.
Ash were joined by Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack for live performances in 2010 while Bloc Party was on hiatus.
2) Ash, an emerging Atlanta-based artist, made her television debut on the reality show Chasing Destiny by Kelly Rowland but she’s no newcomer to the performance art. If you’ve ever seen her perform behind Janelle Monáe, it is likely that you were instantly captivated by her warm energy and obvious star quality. The singer/songwriter is keeping feel good love songs alive in her solo work with a refreshing amalgamation of futuristic and classic instrumentation. Ash’s debut project The Perfect EP and sophomore release The Please Like Me EP each consist of four endearingly electrifying songs.
ASH. is an American dream-Pop artist who is gradually winning the hearts of listeners all over the world. She is a songstress and a writer of both prose and poetry with a unique perspective on love. With her mesmerizing lyrics and enchanting voice, she and her writing partner, T. Brown, have created songs and melodies that will live in your heart forever; harkening to sounds of nostalgia all the while remaining fresh and refreshing.
Her two independent releases, The Please Like Me EP and The Perfect EP were so impactful that they amassed features in over 30 publications, including Galore, Saint Heron, Perez Hilton, Essence, VIBE, BET, PYNK, and Hello Beautiful, just to name a few.
This success was coupled with numerous requests of the budding star to perform at notable events such as opening for Grammy nominated singer and super producer Ryan Leslie at Atlanta’s CenterStage,The Revival hosted by hit producer Bryan-Michael Cox, and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, just to name a few.
A former vocalist and dancer for artist Janelle Monae, ASH. has a history of notable performances alongside the Grammy nominated singer at The White House, on Good Morning America, on a plethora of late night shows such as Letterman and Fallon, Coachella, Essence Music Fest, SNL, Black Girls Rock, the 18th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, and many many others. That opportunity also landed her the honor of performing on stage with musical icons, Stevie Wonder and the late Prince Rogers Nelson.
In Spring of 2016, ASH. orchestrated her first high school tour allowing her an opportunity to interact with, impact and encourage young lives. In fact, her music is filled with metaphorical references to dream chasing.
In August of 2016, ASH., began her uniquely created, " THE PLEASE LIKE ME LIVING ROOM TOUR," where she traveled to Memphis, Nashville, Cleveland, Atlanta and Brooklyn with her band, creating a stage in the living rooms of her most dedicated fans to provide an opportunity for people to experience her live. The tour proved to be highly innovative, packing out the living rooms in each city. In fact, a well known Brooklyn Blog, "Music and Other Drugs," called the tour, "genius," and stated that "..the intimate vibe connected the audience to ASH.,...everyone in the room sang along...it shows the impact that her artistry and music has on fans..." .
3) ASH Is an artist from Paris, France. ( SoundCloud )
Hailing from Cairo, Egypt and currently based in Montréal, Ash fuses melodic Middle Eastern sounds and Electronic music in a style reminiscent to that of his versatile influences.
His repertoire can be traced back to his first original track Lost, released in 2012, which garnered attention from numerous producers for its intricate fusion of middle eastern and electronic music.
In 2016, Ash released his hit Mosaïque. The song has amassed over 90 million streams to date and charted in the Top 50 of many countries including Turkey, Greece, Romania and Ukraine.
Following Mosaique’s success, Ash released many more hits such as, Give a Little, Daydream and Dans La Peau, reaching altogether over 350 million streams on digital music platforms.
4) ASH is a singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Known for her dynamically enchanting live performances and captivating audiences of all ages with her lovable authenticity, ASH is a Kommetjie-raised Canadian singer-songwriter aspiring to inspire a message of compassion and kindness through her music.
Her sound is infused with warm classic country-folk influences and is accompanied by passionate poetic lyrics.
After being inspired by her natural love of connecting with others through music, ASH has been prolifically performing all over the Western Cape and Gauteng
She loves to perform her own original material as well as old-school sing-a-long favourites that everyone knows. She has recorded her debut single "Homeless Hearts" in collaboration with Jon Shaban at Sit the Folk Down Studios in Woodstock and will be releasing it on the 22nd of April 2022. ASH is certainly making waves and is only just getting started.
Dare to Dream
Ash Lyrics
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Youth, unconcerned with time
Overflowing spirit full of life
It's all lost
Hope, running free and wild
The will to never look behind
To search for something that you'll never find
Oh, why do you have to dream so hard?
It only breaks your heart
Brave in everything you tried
To the limits of your mind
The hedonistic voyages inside
All in vain
Oh, why do you have to dream so hard?
It only breaks your heart
Reckless heart!
Rebel spirit!
Heights of joy!
Challenge what is possible
You can change the world
Breaking through the speed of light
You will have to pay the price
Call of danger in the night
Chasing falling stars
Wonder what became of us?
You have seen too much
Too much
Too young
Oh, why do you have to dream so hard?
It only breaks your heart
In Ash's song Dare to Dream, the lyrics are focused on the theme of lost hope and the consequences of dreaming too big. The song speaks about how the youthful, pure and overflowing spirit of life can be overcome by losing hope and pursuing unattainable dreams. The first verse speaks about how the strength and purity of the mind, as well as the unconcerned nature of youth, can quickly become lost. The second verse mentions how the will to never look back and search for something that might not even exist can lead to these dreams going unrealized, making the youth lose hope quickly.
The chorus repeats the question of why we have to dream so hard when it only breaks our hearts. The bridge of the song seems to be a call to action for those who are still daring to dream, urging them to challenge what is possible and change the world. However, the bridge also acknowledges that such pursuits will come with a price and that chasing after falling stars will leave one wondering what became of them. The final chorus ends with the words "too young" suggesting that the youth do not yet have the skills or experience to dream big and that it will be in vain.
Line by Line Meaning
Strength, purity of mind
Being mentally virtuous and strong
Youth, unconcerned with time
Being young and not caring about time
Overflowing spirit full of life
A lively spirit that is full of energy
It's all lost
All of that has been lost
Hope, running free and wild
Hope that is wild and free
The will to never look behind
A desire to never look at one's past
To search for something that you'll never find
To continue looking for something that can never be found
It's all gone
All of it has disappeared
Oh, why do you have to dream so hard?
Why must you dream so hard?
It only breaks your heart
It only causes you heartache
Brave in everything you tried
Being courageous in every endeavor
To the limits of your mind
Pushing the limits of one's mind
The hedonistic voyages inside
Journeys inside the mind that are full of pleasure
All in vain
All of it was for nothing
Reckless heart!
A heart that is careless and impulsive
Rebel spirit!
A spirit that does not conform to societal norms and expectations
Heights of joy!
Extreme levels of happiness
Challenge what is possible
Daring to defy what is deemed possible
You can change the world
Having the potential to change the world
Breaking through the speed of light
Breaking through barriers at unfathomable speeds
You will have to pay the price
There will be consequences to your actions
Call of danger in the night
Feeling compelled to pursue danger in the dark
Chasing falling stars
Pursuing something that is unattainable
Wonder what became of us?
Questioning what has become of oneself
You have seen too much
Having witnessed too much to return to a state of ignorance or naivety
Too much
An overwhelming amount of experience or knowledge
Too young
Being too young to carry the weight of such experiences and knowledge
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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my favourite track from the a-z series
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awsomely godly
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epic