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.
Echoes
Cast Lyrics
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We keep them in this walls so proud
As a dissected wolf in your wal
Images of your dreams
We freeze them on a screen so clear
You think the future is in your hands, you hands?
No matter what can you destroy in your land
The long time you've been here
You always wanted to beat frontiers
Like all the heroes in your land
You want to link a communiation
With any special civilization, why?
When you not even have a hundread years
Without the fears of war and hunger tears
When you not even help yourself!!
Conquerors of all in the space
You are no more than fools!!
Isn't your heart the first place
That can give you some peace?
Dead leaders of your world
They now belong to this four walls
This is a prision for their souls!!
The eternal punishment
For all the heartless evil men is here
We are the tiny men you heard on three
We are in charge to make them pay in here
You better listen what i say!!
Conquerors of all in space...
The lyrics to the song Echoes by Cast are an insightful commentary on human nature and the folly of seeking power, conquest, and domination. The song starts with the idea of preserving the echoes of the past in the walls of a monument or a historical building, which symbolizes our reverence and admiration for the achievements of our forefathers. However, the lyrics then turn to a warning against the dangers of unchecked ambition and greed that lead to the destruction of the very foundations on which human civilization is built.
The lyrics accuse those who seek conquerors of all in space of being fools and misguided, who lack the basic understanding of the human heart and spirit. The song stresses the importance of finding inner peace and contentment before exploring the outer world and reaching for the stars. The reference to dead leaders of the world belonging to the walls of the building as punishment for their heartless deeds is eerily relevant today, considering the political climate across the globe.
In conclusion, the song echoes a timeless truth that history has taught us repeatedly, that the real conquest is of the self, and the true heroes are those who recognize the inherent value of life and seek to preserve it in all forms.
Line by Line Meaning
The echoes of your voice
We are preserving the memory of your words
We keep them in these walls so proud
We store them within our minds and hearts with love and respect
As a dissected wolf in your wall
Your past mistakes are on display for all to see
Images of your dreams
We capture your aspirations
We freeze them on a screen so clear
We immortalize your hopes and ambitions
You think the future is in your hands, you hands?
Do you truly believe you have control over destiny?
No matter what can you destroy in your land
No matter how much power you hold, you cannot escape the darkness inside
There's something evil in your head!!
You are plagued by wicked thoughts
The long time you've been here
You have been here for a significant period of time
You always wanted to beat frontiers
You have a desire to overcome limitations
Like all the heroes in your land
You aspire to be like the legends of your society
You want to link a communication
You aim to connect with other worlds
With any special civilization, why?
What drives you to seek out other intelligent life?
When you not even have a hundred years
When your existence is so fleeting
Without the fears of war and hunger tears
But you still suffer from conflict and hunger
When you not even help yourself!!
When you cannot even solve your own problems
Conquerors of all in the space
You seek power beyond your own planet
You are no more than fools!!
But you are foolish to believe that conquering space will bring you true fulfillment
Isn't your heart the first place
Shouldn't you look within yourself for peace?
That can give you some peace?
Can't inner peace be found within?
Dead leaders of your world
Your deceased rulers
They now belong to this four walls
They are now enshrined in this structure
This is a prison for their souls!!
Their spirits are trapped in this edifice
The eternal punishment
A never-ending retribution
For all the heartless evil men is here
For those who caused pain and suffering with no regard for others
We are the tiny men you heard on three
We, the people, are the insignificant ones in this vast universe
We are in charge to make them pay in here
But we have the power to hold them accountable
You better listen what I say!!
So heed my words
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Interesting. Netflix thought it was 5 stars, but IMDb viewers rated it in the low 5's out of a possible 10., and the criticisms were valid. This disparity seems to happen a lot. Either Netflix is inflating its own scores, or dissatisfied IMDb reviewers are the more likely ones to squawk.