Cast (2):… Read Full Bio ↴Cast (1): A Britpop band formed in Liverpool, England in 1993.
Cast (2): Progressive rock band from Mexico, active since the late '70s.
Cast (3): Norwegian rapper from the late '90s.
Cast (4): Russian IDM / Glitch project.
Cast (5): A Romanian hip-hop group.
(1): Cast was formed in 1993 by John Power, the former bassist of The La's. They released four albums between 1995 and 2001. Cast were at the height of their popularity during the mid-90's Britpop movements. Whilst popular, they were seen as one of the "lesser" bands of the moment, often overshadowed by the likes of more popular bands such as Blur, Oasis and Pulp. It has been suggested that the name "Cast" was taken from the final line of the final song on The La's eponymous (and only) album. The song "Looking Glass" ends with the line ""The stone is cast, the glass is smashed".
After the commercial failure of their final studio album Beetroot in 2001, Cast split in 2002. John Power would subsequently release a solo album. In 2005 it was announced The La's were reforming with John Power included, this would seem to preclude any comeback for Cast for the foreseeable future.
A 2004 greatest hits album - The Collection - also failed to chart. It was criticised as it failed to feature the hit singles "Alright" and "Walkaway" from their most popular release All Change and was comprised largely of album tracks.
Since 2002 Peter Wilkinson has recorded and toured with a number of artists including Ian McCulloch and McCulloch's reformed band, Echo & The Bunnymen. Wilkinson left Echo and the Bunnymen in mid 2005 and has now rejoined the Liverpool band Shack who are currently signed to Sour Mash , Noel Gallagher's record label. Shack are due to release their new album On the Corner of Miles and Gil in March 2006.
(2): CAST was founded in 1978 in Mexico. Like so many other progressive rock groups they have evolved through the years and the music and influences have been changing between each album. Generally you can say that they are playing melodic progressive rock with many long instrumental passages combined with influences from baroque, bossanova, classical music, Heavy Metal, Jazz and Tango. The lyrics are mostly based on fantasy themes.
They have a very keyboard oriented British Neo-progressive sound and although they are from Mexico there are no distracting accents. You can hear influences from many different progressive rock bands such as CAMEL, EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, DREAM THEATER, mid-period GENESIS (their main influence), JETHRO TULL, LED ZEPPELIN, MARILLION, PENDRAGON, PINK FLOYD, RUSH, SAVATAGE, UK and YES. All of the CD's are passing 60 minutes, with an average track length about 8 minutes long.
CAST is definitely one of the best neo-progressive bands together with MARILLION and PENDRAGON. It's very strange that they haven't gained more recognition in the neo-progressive genre. CAST is also said to be a very good live act.
3) Cast debuted as 50% of Norwegian rap group Equicez with the now-classic 2003 album "State of Emergency". He has always been one of the most controversial rappers in Norway, due to his former drug addiction and his expressed support to convicted criminal David Toska.
4) Denis Kaznacheev was born in 1983 in Tashtagol, in Siberia. Music was his greatest hobby since early childhood. His interest in hip-hop eventually evolved into an interest in electronic music; he was only 18 when he started his own IDM project, Cast. At about the same time he joins the Moscow minimal techno community and starts experimenting in the genre. The performance was a striking success which exceeded all expectations, and presently the Guttersnipe project can be heard at any of the chief Moscow dance floors, as well as in other Russian cities. The joint project of Denis Kaznacheev and Chizh, a well-known Moscow DJ, was published by Sender records, Germany, and received most favorable reviews from the critics.
Dreamer
Cast Lyrics
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But I've got to keep picking up ground
Took time but I realised
There is a force that is keeping me down
Dreamer with the Dream Dream's on
And the laughter and the song plays on
Play on Forever
I've been making my own way
Through faceless people in crowds
I Don't hear what they say
But their thoughts are keeping me down
Don't you want to be found?
Well you want to start picking up pieces
The future calls but I've yet to meet it
Till I leave what I left behind
Dreamer with the Dream Dream's on
And the laughter and the song plays on
Till the darkness of the night is gone
Till the morning brings the light
Shine on,
Shine on, Forever
Bring me out in open fields
Set beside the sea
They promised me a better life
Safe in Galilee
When you get that open space
Earth beneath your feet
What you find is close at hand
Safe within your reach, In your reach
I've been treading my own path
Obstacles I've left behind
I was blind to the rhythm of this life
But I'm looking through clear eyes
Don't you want to have Clear sight
Well you better start making your way
Darkness of the night is gone
Till the morning brings the light
Shine on
And the dreamer with the dream dreams on
Let the laughter and the song play on
Play on Forever
Feel the love
The lyrics of Cast's song "Dreamer" are filled with powerful imagery and themes of overcoming obstacles to achieve one's dreams. The singer of the song is a person who has been making their own way in life, but feels held back by an unseen force. They are determined to keep pushing forward, picking up ground and leaving obstacles behind in pursuit of their dreams. The chorus repeats the phrase "Dreamer with the Dream Dream's on" several times, emphasizing the importance of holding onto one's dreams in the face of adversity.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggle, describing the challenges of navigating a world filled with "faceless people in crowds" whose thoughts are also weighing them down. However, the lyrics also offer hope, encouraging the listener to push past these obstacles and leave behind what they need to in order to move forward. The final verse paints a picture of open fields and the sea, symbolizing the freedom and beauty that can be found when one breaks free from their limiting beliefs and starts making their own way.
Overall, "Dreamer" is a powerful anthem about overcoming adversity and holding onto one's dreams in the face of obstacles. The lyrics are filled with evocative imagery and powerful themes, making it a song that resonates deeply with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been making my own time
I have been taking control of my own life and schedule.
But I've got to keep picking up ground
I need to keep progressing and moving forward.
Took time but I realised
It took me a while, but I learned.
There is a force that is keeping me down
I am being held back by something or someone.
Dreamer with the Dream Dream's on
I am a dreamer who still holds onto their dreams and aspirations.
And the laughter and the song plays on
Life goes on, despite hardships and struggles.
Play on Forever
Life must go on, even after we pass away.
I've been making my own way
I have been forging my own path in life.
Through faceless people in crowds
I navigate through people who are impersonal and unimportant to me.
I Don't hear what they say
Their words do not carry meaning for me.
But their thoughts are keeping me down
Their opinions and judgments of me are affecting my life negatively.
Don't you want to be found?
Don't you want to be discovered or recognized?
Well you want to start picking up pieces
Begin picking up the parts of your life that need improvement.
The future calls but I've yet to meet it
My potential is waiting for me in the future, but I have yet to fulfill it.
Till I leave what I left behind
I need to move forward and let go of the past.
And the laughter and the song plays on, Till the darkness of the night is gone, Till the morning brings the light, Shine on, Shine on, Forever
Life goes on, even during tough times, and will continue until we are no longer here. We must keep moving forward and living life as best we can.
Bring me out in open fields, Set beside the sea
Let me be in nature, surrounded by open space and the sea.
They promised me a better life, Safe in Galilee
Galilee was once promised as a place of new life and refuge.
When you get that open space, Earth beneath your feet
When you have space and the world is beneath you, all is possible.
What you find is close at hand, Safe within your reach, In your reach
The opportunities and things you need are within reach, and therefore, attainable.
I've been treading my own path, Obstacles I've left behind
I have been creating my own journey, including leaving behind things that are no longer serving me.
I was blind to the rhythm of this life, But I'm looking through clear eyes
I was once unaware of the patterns of life, but can now see and understand them.
Don't you want to have Clear sight, Well you better start making your way
Don't you want to see the truth? Then you must start working towards it.
And the dreamer with the dream dreams on, Let the laughter and the song play on, Play on Forever
I will continue to dream and work towards my goals, even if life has its ups and downs. Life will go on, and there is joy to be found.
Feel the love
A message of positive energy and uplifting emotion.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN TIMOTHY POWER
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