1) … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least eleven bands / artists with the name "Blake":
1) A Finnish Stoner metal band
2) A Canadian Math rock band.
3) A Singer/Songwriter from England.
4) A Danish Pop band.
5) An alternative rock band from Austria.
6) A crossover group formed in Facebook.
7) An Italian punk band
8) The band Hey Monday was formerly known as Blake.
9) Former singer Blake Overstreet from Oklahoma
10) A rapper from Arnhem (The Netherlands).
11) Stoner/Sludge/Doom Metal from Chicago
12) A punk rock music project of Indonesian multi-instrumentalist
13) A rapper from San Antonio, Texas
1) Stoner metal band from Helsinki, Finland formed in 2001.
Blake’s first and foremost inspiration is 70’s style riff tradition, ingeniously complemented with heavy duty roots blues and topped with progressive psychedelia. Once formed in 2001, Blake has released four highly appreciated albums and the latest one, named “Sa7urnus” after the planet Saturn, was released through Stay Heavy Records on 12th November 2008.
Besides the extraordinarily intense studio sessions, Blake has also stacked up a tally of hundreds of gigs. Namely, the band has performed with various groups such as Black Label Society (USA), Cathedral (UK), Therapy? (IE), Mustasch (SWE) and Iggy Pop (USA). On top of that, Blake featured in HIM's Helldone Festival line up in consecutive years of 2006 and 2007.
Furthermore, the history of Blake contains plenty of praise and reputation. Bam Margera used three Blake songs in his previous "Viva La Spring Break" TV show. The singer of Therapy?, Andy Cairns, nominated Blake as the next big heir of the Black Sabbath tradition.
Current band members are:
Aaro Seppovaara (vocals/guitar)
Sami Hassinen (guitar)
Kari "Korak" Reini (drums)
Antero Aunesluoma (bass)
They've released 7 full-length albums and 6 singles:
Fireroot in 2002
Starbringer in 2004
Planetizer in 2005
Saturnus in 2008
Haze Parade in 2010
Shelter in 2011
Taste Of Voodoo in 2013
Their official site is www.blake.fi.
2) A Math rock band of the late 90s from Canada. their sound was intricate, noisy and ahead of its time.
3) Blake is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist originally from Birmingham, England. Blake was the frontman in the English indie four-piece Karmatruffle signed to the Ecto Music label who enjoyed a run in the indie charts in 2005 with their single 'She's Not All That'. After the release of Karmatruffle's debut album, 'What You Do Comes Back To You', Blake left the band to pursue a solo career. To date he has released fifteen solo albums: 'Solomon's Tump' (2003), 'Final Whistle' (2006), 'Carruthers Gets Bashed' (2007), 'By The Banks Of The A350' (2007), "Antheology" (2008), 'Latest Pop Sounds' (2010), 'The Parousia' (2010), 'A Taste Of Blake' (2010), 'The First Snow' (2011), 'Stay Human' (2012), 'Star Over Bethlehem' (2013), 'Vinyl Junkie' (2015), 'Jubilee' (2016), 'Holy Roller' (2017), 'RIDE' (2018). Website: http://www.thisisblake.com
4) Blake - Danish Pop band
Formed in 2007
Blake’s music recalls the darker side of cabaret - typified by Weimar Berlin - spiced with elements of organic pop. Sophisticated pop songs in elegant, simple, yet powerful arrangements, played with freshness and a touch of glamour. With music that echoes the work of John Lennon, Kate Bush and The Carpenters, Blake shifts between recognizable influences and a completely personal sound.
First single Hey Sister was released in October 2008.
The band is touring with Saybia October/November 2008
5) An Austrian indie/alternative rock band formed in 2001. Their sound is influenced by bands like Sonic Youth, Elliott Smith and Shellac. The bands official page is blakenet.at, videos and music can be found on their Myspace-Page.
6) Blake are a classical crossover group. The members are Stephen Bowman, Jules Knight, Dominic Tighe and Ollie Baines. They were formed in 2007 after meeting on the social networking site Facebook.
Their first album, And So It Goes, was released in September 2008.
11) A stoner/sludge/doom metal band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Released their self-titled debut album in 2018.
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12) A punk rock music project of Indonesian multi-instrumentalist, Khrisna Dewantara. He writes and produces all songs, inspired by his surroundings.
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13) A rapper from San Antonio, Texas
BLAKE is a rapper from San Antonio, Texas who started gaining popularity in late 2016 with his YouTube hit “Flexin.” In December 2016, he posted a photo with the caption “Atlantic Records,” fueling rumors that he may be signing a deal with the major label, which actually happened in early 2019.
Swing Low
Blake Lyrics
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Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
I looked over Jordan, and what did I see
Coming for to carry me home
A band of angels coming after me
If you get there before I do
Coming for to carry me home
Tell all my friends I?m coming, too
Coming for to carry me home
I'm sometimes up and sometimes down
Coming for to carry me home
But still my soul feels heavenly bound
Coming for to carry me home
The brightest day that I can say
Coming for to carry me home
When Jesus washed my sins away
Coming for to carry me home
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a spiritual song dating back to the mid-19th century. It is believed to have been composed by enslaved Africans and sung during their laborious days. The rendition done by Blake is a classic style that maintained the traditional melody, and it tells of the hope for salvation and freedom from oppression.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the remainder of the song. The sweet chariot mentioned in the song refers to the vehicle of deliverance that would signify a safe passage of slaves from their suppressive states in the physical world to a more peaceful realm. The singer is anticipating the arrival of the chariot that would come and carry him home, signifying freedom.
The second verse of the song is an expression of the singer observing a band of angels coming to accompany him on the journey towards freedom. This part of the song features the use of figurative language as the angels represent the messengers of freedom that the singer expects to meet. In the chorus, the singer repeats his referral to the chariot, hoping for its arrival to take him to safety.
The final verses of the song are a reaffirmation of the songwriter's faith and hope for salvation. The singer is confident that even when faced with a flurry of circumstances, his soul is still heavenly bound, hoping that when Jesus washes away his sins, it would be the brightest day he's ever witnessed. The last line of the song reinforces the message that the singer anticipates that his struggles would soon be over.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing low, sweet chariot
As I wait for my inevitable death, I pray for my savior to arrive in a grand vehicle.
Coming for to carry me home
His arrival shall end my suffering and transport me to my final resting place.
I looked over Jordan, and what did I see
As I ponder upon my journey, I witness his aides' arrival from afar.
A band of angels coming after me
The holy messengers march towards me to guide me through the path of afterlife.
If you get there before I do
In case you reach to the other side before me.
Tell all my friends I'm coming, too
Please assure everyone that I shall meet them soon.
I'm sometimes up and sometimes down
Life's inevitable highs and lows has left its mark on my soul and body.
But still my soul feels heavenly bound
Despite the hardships of earthly existence, I cling on to the hope of rebirth in the heavens.
The brightest day that I can say
I'll remember the most glorious day of my life.
When Jesus washed my sins away
The day when my soul was cleansed of its sins by the mercy of my Lord.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVON, TRADITIONAL
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