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.
In the Light of Darkness
Cast Lyrics
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I see the sorrow showing in your face
Life's been hard for your loved ones
And with the stroke now knocking on your door
Don't give up now my fried please
Never give up, don't forget whe are brothers
Once again mother nature is testing your skills
Rise your sight to the sky, sunshine everywhere!!
In the blue sea the stars lighting up your dark
From the places where wisdom means
The beggining of a new life
Good men call up the Great One
Joining to angeles searching for a song
Song that you must remember
Even now that whe are not together
Life is trying your guts again
So let stand by the light forever
That's the place where you found music for your soul
Don't forget what you learn in their universe!!
God will never release you lost
As a pilgrim in the way you feel
Feel his love as the answer
Breaking the system, bringing down the walls!!
We have learned to forgive and even
The ones that you feel betrayed us
Life will come with the strongest feeling
On earth if we work together!!
Rise your sight to the sky, sunshine everywhere!!
That's the place where you find endless love forever!!
In the dark you can see the light
Find yourself in the shiny star
Let the truth toy your mind arrive
Making the light to your soul ignite
Pleasing the Gods and the thrist when other
Ask for advice and you sare with love
(ask for advice and love)
Raise your sight
Sunshine everywhere
See the sky
Music to your soul in your sadness
The song "In the Light of Darkness" by Cast is an uplifting message of hope and strength in times of adversity. The lyrics reflect on the difficulties of life and how they can take a toll on us and those we love. The first verse acknowledges the pain and sorrow that is evident on the face of the person the singer is addressing. They are going through a tough time and with a stroke now knocking on their door, the situation seems dire. However, the chorus serves as a reminder to stay strong and never give up. The singer urges his friend to keep faith and remember that they are brothers. Mother nature may be testing them again, but they should hold on to the light forever and keep searching for a song that will give them hope and strength.
The second verse speaks of the power of music to heal and inspire us. The places where wisdom means the beginning of a new life and where good men call up the Great One are likely referring to places of worship or places where people come together to seek guidance and solace through music or spirituality. The singer reminds his friend that even when they are apart, they should remember the song they learned in that universe where they found music for their soul. The final part of the song speaks of forgiveness and the importance of working together to overcome challenges. The singer encourages his friend to seek advice and share love with others, and to always look up to the sky where there is sunshine and endless love.
Line by Line Meaning
Theres no need to say nothing
I can see your sadness without you having to say anything.
I see the sorrow showing in your face
Your face reveals the hardships and pain of life.
Life's been hard for your loved ones
Your family has experienced difficulties in life.
And with the stroke now knocking on your door
With illness about to strike, you face another challenge.
Don't give up now my fried please
Don't lose hope, my friend.
Never give up, don't forget whe are brothers
We are connected like family, so don't lose hope in yourself or in me.
Once again mother nature is testing your skills
Life is testing you again, challenging you to overcome.
Hiding out your answers.
It may be difficult to see the way forward.
Rise your sight to the sky, sunshine everywhere!!
Look up and let hope and positivity illuminate your life.
In the blue sea the stars lighting up your dark
Even in the darkness, stars and hope can be found.
From the places where wisdom means
True wisdom comes from life experiences.
The beggining of a new life
You're at the start of a new chapter in life.
Good men call up the Great One
People who strive to do good may call out to a higher power for guidance.
Joining to angeles searching for a song
Believers may unite with angels to search for meaning and hope.
Song that you must remember
Remember the lessons and guidance found in positive experiences.
Even now that whe are not together
Hope and positivity can still be found even when we are apart.
Life is trying your guts again
Life's challenges test your inner strength.
So let stand by the light forever
Let hope and positivity guide your path always.
That's the place where you found music for your soul
Hope and positivity bring joy and inner peace to your life.
Don't forget what you learn in their universe!!
Remember the lessons and guidance found in positive experiences.
God will never release you lost
Even when lost or in pain, know that a higher power is always present.
As a pilgrim in the way you feel
As you journey through life, your experiences shape your path.
Feel his love as the answer
Love and positivity can be the solution to life's challenges.
Breaking the system, bringing down the walls!!
Positivity and hope can break down barriers and overcome challenges.
We have learned to forgive and even
Forgiveness is a valuable lesson that allows us to move forward in life.
The ones that you feel betrayed us
It can be difficult to forgive those who have wronged us.
Life will come with the strongest feeling
Strong emotions, good or bad, can come with the ups and downs of life.
On earth if we work together!!
By working together and supporting each other, we can overcome challenges and find happiness.
That's the place where you find endless love forever!!
Hope and positivity offer a never-ending source of love and strength.
In the dark you can see the light
Even in tough times, there is always hope and positivity to be found.
Find yourself in the shiny star
Look to the stars to connect with something bigger than yourself.
Let the truth toy your mind arrive
Open your mind to the truth and let it guide you.
Making the light to your soul ignite
Hope and positivity can bring joy and vitality to your life.
Pleasing the Gods and the thrist when other
By pleasing a higher power and quenching your thirst for knowledge, you can find guidance in life.
Ask for advice and you sare with love
Ask for advice with an open heart and receive guidance from those who care for you.
Raise your sight
Look up and see the hope and positivity that surrounds you.
See the sky
Observe the beauty and wonder of the world around you.
Music to your soul in your sadness
The beauty and positivity of life can lift you up during sad times.
Contributed by Samuel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.