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.
Free Me
Cast Lyrics
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Give me the space that I need
Give me a reason to be
Give me some time to be
I've got to open my eyes to see
Give me the air that I breathe
Give me the taste that is sweet
Just free me, just free me, just free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me
So give me the words that fall free
Give me the song that I sing
Listening hard to hear me
Give me some time to be
You've got to open your eyes to see
Give me the love that I need
Show me the light that blinds me
Just bring it all closer to me
Just free me, so free me, so free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me, free
I wonder why you're so far away
I wonder why you're so far away
So far
Free... (repeat)
As wide as the ocean in me
As high as the sky above me
As deep as the earth beneath me
It's free, it's free, so free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me, free
As wide as the ocean (free free free free)
As high as the sky (free free free free)
As deep as the earth (free free free)
As wide as the ocean (free free)
As deep as the earth (free free)
As high as the sky (free free)
The song "Free Me" by Cast resonates with listeners who feel they need space and time to grow as individuals. The lyrics are a plea for personal freedom and a desire to be oneself without constraints. The singer asks for time, space, and love to feel completely free. The chorus repeats the phrase "just free me" as an invocation to unshackle oneself from societal norms, doubt, and insecurity.
The opening lyrics suggest a need for solitude and an opportunity to find oneself. The reference to opening one's eyes to see implies acknowledging one's true self to others or perhaps to oneself. The lyrics acknowledge that it is not easy to live a life true to oneself and follow one's dreams. Furthermore, the repetition of the word "face it" is a sign that the artist recognizes the difficulties people face when trying to live up to their personal standards.
The bridge highlights the idea of freedom from every constraint. The ocean's breadth, the sky's height, and the depth of the earth all represent limitless potential. The song encourages listeners to strive for that limitless potential, to be free of everything that holds them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me some time to be me
Allow me to have the space and freedom to be my true self
Give me the space that I need
Allow me the freedom to have my own physical and emotional space
Give me a reason to be
Provide me with a sense of purpose and motivation in life
Give me some time to be
Allow me the time to discover myself and grow as a person
I've got to open my eyes to see
I need to have a clear and open mind to truly see and experience life
Give me the air that I breathe
Provide me with the basic necessities of life, such as air to breathe
Give me the taste that is sweet
Allow me to enjoy life's simple pleasures and experiences
Feeding a space that's in me
Fulfilling a personal emotional or spiritual need within myself
Just free me, just free me, just free
All I want is to be free and live life on my own terms
Out on a ledge can make it
Even though it can be risky and dangerous, I can still succeed
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Even though I may feel unprepared or challenged, I can still face and overcome difficult situations
Livin' this life ain't easy
Life can be tough and unpredictable
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me
Living with personal aspirations and goals gives me the freedom and motivation to live my life to the fullest
Give me the words that fall free
Give me the ability to express myself naturally and freely without judgment or restriction
Give me the song that I sing
Allow me the space to create and perform music that truly reflects my personal passions and emotions
Listening hard to hear me
Being understood and listened to is important to me and helps me feel validated
Give me the love that I need
Love and emotional support are essential to my well-being and happiness
Show me the light that blinds me
Provide me with new experiences and opportunities that may be overwhelming but ultimately lead to growth
Just bring it all closer to me
Allow me to fully embrace and experience all that life has to offer
I wonder why you're so far away
I wonder why it's so hard for me to connect and communicate with others
Free... (repeat)
Freedom is an ongoing desire and need in my life
As wide as the ocean in me
I have an expansive inner world full of emotions and experiences
As high as the sky above me
My aspirations and potential are limitless
As deep as the earth beneath me
I have a deep sense of grounding and connection to the earth and nature
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Written by: RUSSELL GLYN BALLARD
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jeff Chavarria
Give me some time to be me
Give me the space that I need
Give me a reason to be
Give me some time to be
I've got to open my eyes to see
Give me the air that I breathe
Give me the taste that is sweet
Feeding a space that's in me
Just free me, just free me, just free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me
So give me the words that fall free
Give me the song that I sing
Listening hard to hear me
Give me some time to be
You've got to open your eyes to see
Give me the love that I need
Show me the light that blinds me
Just bring it all closer to me
Just free me, so free me, so free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me, free
I wonder why you're so far away
I wonder why you're so far away
So far
Free... (repeat)
As wide as the ocean in me
As high as the sky above me
As deep as the earth beneath me
It's free, it's free, so free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me, free
As wide as the ocean (free free free free)
As high as the sky (free free free free)
As deep as the earth (free free free)
As wide as the ocean (free free)
As deep as the earth (free free)
As high as the sky (free free
jeff Chavarria
Give me some time to be me
Give me the space that I need
Give me a reason to be
Give me some time to be
I've got to open my eyes to see
Give me the air that I breathe
Give me the taste that is sweet
Feeding a space that's in me
Just free me, just free me, just free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me
So give me the words that fall free
Give me the song that I sing
Listening hard to hear me
Give me some time to be
You've got to open your eyes to see
Give me the love that I need
Show me the light that blinds me
Just bring it all closer to me
Just free me, so free me, so free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me, free
I wonder why you're so far away
I wonder why you're so far away
So far
Free... (repeat)
As wide as the ocean in me
As high as the sky above me
As deep as the earth beneath me
It's free, it's free, so free
Out on a ledge can make it
Out of my depth can face, face it, face it
Livin' this life ain't easy
Living with dreams that free, free me, free me, free
As wide as the ocean (free free free free)
As high as the sky (free free free free)
As deep as the earth (free free free)
As wide as the ocean (free free)
As deep as the earth (free free)
As high as the sky (free free
Christian Hill
The 90's were a great time to be alive
paul boyle
thanks this is the most underated song of all time, pure class
Jack
I have always rated it way high in my favourites :) Looking to do a slow acoustic version :) Thanks for sharing with info bollox49 :)
Davie Wilson
Still as good today as it was back then 👌
Kenny75 Photography
Criminally underrated song, so good.
Col Allison
Great song.
Liam f
one best britpop bands EVER :)
rdg rdg
Fucking hell I forgot about this what a tune
paul74432
Quality. Pure quality.