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.
Two Of A Kind
Cast Lyrics
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For I'm in need of a helping hand
or some understanding
I feel I'm sinking, sinking with the boat
I'm trying to stay afloat,
someone throw me some hope
Can you help me to set my course,
I'm aiming for better shores
And when I get there I hope to find
a key to fit the lock and open up my mind
Please throw me a line, I'm lost here in time
I'm locked in my mind, please hold back the tide
I feel I'm drifting, drifting with the tide
I Let the ocean be my guide, waves I shall ride
And then I'm sinking, sinking in the depth
And I'm trying to catch my breath
But no breath is left
Can you help me to set my course,
I'm aiming for better shores
When I get there I hope to find
a key to fit the lock and open up my mind
Please throw me a line, I'm lost here in time
I'm locked in my mind, please hold back the tide
Life pushes hard when you're down
And we're all lost until we're found,
until we're found, until we're found
Please throw me a line, I'm lost here in time
The lyrics of Cast's song Two of a Kind describe the feeling of being lost and in need of help or guidance. The singer reaches out to the listener, asking for assistance in setting their course and finding their way to "better shores." They feel as though they are sinking and drifting with the tide, and are struggling to catch their breath. The imagery of the ocean is used to convey the feeling of being lost and alone, with the waves serving as a metaphor for the difficulties and obstacles of life.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea of throwing the singer a line to help them find their way back to shore. This can be interpreted as a plea for emotional support or guidance from others. The lyrics express a sense of vulnerability and despair, with the singer feeling locked in their own mind and struggling to stay afloat. However, there is also a sense of hope in the song, with the idea that the singer can overcome their struggles and find a key to open up their mind.
Overall, Cast's Two of a Kind is a powerful and emotional song about the struggles and obstacles of life, and the importance of reaching out for help and guidance when feeling lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you help me, help me if you can
Request for assistance from someone who can provide help
For I'm in need of a helping hand
Expressing a need for support from someone else
or some understanding
Asking for empathy or comprehension
I feel I'm sinking, sinking with the boat
Sense of metaphorical drowning or despair
I'm trying to stay afloat,
Attempting to keep from sinking or giving up completely
someone throw me some hope
Asking for a glimmer of optimism or positivity
Can you help me to set my course,
Asking for direction or guidance
I'm aiming for better shores
Expressing hope for a more positive or rewarding outcome
And when I get there I hope to find
Looking forward to discovering something that brings enlightenment or change
a key to fit the lock and open up my mind
Metaphor for unlocking new ideas, insights or understanding
Please throw me a line, I'm lost here in time
Desperate need for guidance or help in a difficult situation
I'm locked in my mind, please hold back the tide
Sense of being overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings, asking for help in staying afloat
I feel I'm drifting, drifting with the tide
Sense of being carried along by events beyond one's control
I Let the ocean be my guide, waves I shall ride
Metaphor for accepting change and being open-minded
And then I'm sinking, sinking in the depth
Intense feeling of despair and hopelessness
And I'm trying to catch my breath
Struggling to maintain composure or stay afloat
But no breath is left
Sense of being completely exhausted or depleted
Life pushes hard when you're down
Acknowledging difficulty when faced with adversity
And we're all lost until we're found,
Sense of searching for direction or purpose
until we're found, until we're found
Repeated for emphasis
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN TIMOTHY POWER
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