(1) French house artist from… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Darius:
(1) French house artist from France.
(2) Soft-pop singer from Scotland.
(3) Neo-progressive rock band from Germany.
(4) A psychedelic artist from the U.S.
(5) An alias of Emma Essex under the Halley Labs label.
(1)
Darius (a.k.a. Terence N'guyen) is a French producer from Paris. His preferred genres usually range between house and disco, though many have pinpointed his sound in the "French touch" category. His work has been likened to Cassius, Fred Falke, and Daft Punk. To date, he has released two EPs via his label, Roche Musique - the critically-praised 'Velour', released in 2012, and his 2014 follow-up, 'Romance'.
N'guyen is also a member of the nu-disco duo Cherokee, alongside Dorian Miche.
(2)
Darius Campbell-Danesh (born 19 August 1980 in Glasgow, Scotland of Persian descendants, died 11 August 2022) was a songwriter, platinum recording artist and acclaimed West End stage actor, well-known from the British TV hit show Pop Idol, from which American Idol was born. His first, self-penned single, "Colourblind", entered the UK singles chart at number one, and his debut album went platinum under the guidance of Grammy-winning U2 producer Steve Lillywhite. Darius has had five UK Top Ten singles and he is managed by Simon Fuller. In 2006 he ended a second successful West End run in the musical Chicago playing Billy Flynn, and 2007 will see him star as Sky Masterson in the musical Guys and Dolls.
Darius' professional career began playing a ten-year-old Trojan boy in the Scottish Opera's avante garde 1990s production of The Trojans. As a teenager he then toured with the Scottish Opera in a critically acclaimed production of Carmen. After performing at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, Darius faced the first of many career cross-roads. He chose to return to his studies in lieu of training his rich baritone voice for an Operatic career.
While studying English Literature at Edinburgh University, a chance audition and promise of a record deal led Darius to fame on the television show Popstars. After reaching the final stages, Darius went on to audition for the show that was in a sense its successor, Pop Idol. He got through to the final rounds of Pop Idol, ultimately placing third. However, he turned down Simon Cowell's million pound offer to sing cover songs,[3] and instead sent a self-composed track to his favourite producer in the hope of creating something original. Grammy-winning U2 producer Steve Lillywhite signed him to a five-album deal. In the summer of 2002, "Colourblind" became Darius' first number one single and that Christmas, his self-penned album "Dive In" went platinum.
Over the next two years, Darius would go on to support Shakira in Paris on her World Tour; complete his own sell-out UK tour; become an Ambassador for the Prince's Trust; contribute to the War Child charity album[5] with Coldplay and Oasis; write a no. 6 Sunday Times Best Seller book, "Sink or Swim"; and headline in India with Alanis Morissette after his album went platinum there.
After receiving news that his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Darius wrote and dedicated his second studio album to Dr Booth Danesh, the man he calls his "hero". In 2005, the album's title track "Live Twice" became Darius' fifth Top Ten single. Amazingly, father Booth not only lived to see his son perform it at the Royal Albert Hall, but fought and beat his cancer into remission, echoing the song's lyrics.
During 2006 and 2007 he composed for his third album in Los Angeles.
(3)
DARIUS is a German band formed in December 1989 in Germany, whose style is rooted in such bands as PINK FLOYD, SAGA and MARILLION among others.
The band was formed by: Marcus Arnrich / drums, Markus Getta / guitars, Tom Mueller / bass, Dirk Bovensiepen / vocals and Sven Martin / keyboards, and with this lineup they released their debut album "A Poet's Soliloquy" in 1994.
This first album is promising but it's evident that they required some practice because the sound is a bit amateur, with a clearly Fish-era MARILLION which is enhanced by the voice of Dirk Bobvenspen which is very similar to the tall Scottish vocalist.
In 1997, the band released their second album, "Voices from the Crowd", which represents a great evolution since their debut; pay special attention to the second half of the album that is dedicated to an Egyptian tale, since we are talking about a semi-conceptual album.
In 1999 the band released their last and only live album, "Somewhere Alive in the Crowd", which contains excellent material from their previous albums and a cover version of Kayleigh by MARILLION.
(4)
Not much is know about "Darius" (AKA Robert J. Ott), other than he was a psychedelic artist from the late '60s and early '70s in the U.S. He only recorded two albums ("Darius" and the unreleased "Darius II").
(5)
An alias of Emma Essex under Halley Labs / LapFox Trax label.
Darius can be recognized from his fusion of acid house and jazz inspired chord progressions.
Darius' first album 'Ergosphere' was released on August 26th 2011 on http://halleylabs.com/, and reached #2 on Bandcamp's recent top-seller list in two days. This alias is still active and new releases keep coming on Halley Labs.
Let There Be Love
Darius Lyrics
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Let there be me
Let there be oysters
Under the sea
Let there be wind
An occasional rain
Chilli con carne
Let there be birds
To sing in the trees
Someone to bless me
Whenever I sneeze
Let there be cuckoos
A lark and a dove
But first of all please
Let there be love
Let there be cuckoos
A lark and a dove
But first of all please
Let there be love
Mmm mmm love
Mmm mmm love
Let there be love
Darius’s song Let There Be Love is a plea for all the good things in life, but above all else, for love. The song starts by wishing for two things that are incomplete without each other- “Let there be you, Let there be me”. The following lines are a series of desires that are little pleasures in life- “Let there be oysters under the sea”, “Let there be wind and occasional rain”, “Chilli con carne with sparkling champagne”, “Let there be birds to sing in trees” and “Someone to bless me, whenever I sneeze”. The imagery creates a paradise where everything is abundant and in harmony, but it is not complete without love. The chorus insists, “Let there be cuckoos, A lark and a dove, But first of all please, Let there be love”. The song is a reminder of how love is the binding force of life that makes everything better.
The song is a manifestation of the simplicity of happiness, which is often overlooked. Through the lyrics, the artist is trying to tell us that it is the little joys of life that make it worth enjoying, and the most significant of them all is love. The importance of having someone to love, and to be loved by someone else, is emphasized throughout the song. Darius’s singing style, combined with the harmony created by the musical arrangement, creates a joyful experience that is hard to ignore. In summary, the song encourages us to appreciate the beauty of life and cherish the love we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Let there be you
May you be there in my life
Let there be me
I will also be present alongside you
Let there be oysters
Under the sea
May the world be teeming with things that are delightful and fulfilling
Let there be wind
An occasional rain
Chilli con carne
Sparkling champagne
Let there be seasons of good and bad times, let there be spicy foods and celebratory drinks
Let there be birds
To sing in the trees
Someone to bless me
Whenever I sneeze
May there be nature’s music and caring people to nurse us back to health
Let there be cuckoos
A lark and a dove
But first of all please
Let there be love
Although Music and birds are good, we need love the most
Let there be cuckoos
A lark and a dove
But first of all please
Let there be love
Although Music and birds are good, we need love the most
Mmm mmm love
Mmm mmm love
Love is necessary for our well-being
Let there be love
Love should prevail over everything
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel Lee
I really enjoyed his version of this all time classic. Although he did not win the Pop Idols competition, he did enjoy a huge following. I enjoyed his singing then and still do today.
mikeymikeyuk
Such talent, his sudden death really is tragic at such a young age.
Jill Young
❤️💔