(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.
Mocking bird
Darius Lyrics
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He tells you why,
He tells you wherefore -
What to do and how it's done,
And how to be for him -
It's all about control,
It's all about control.
You're his life,
But he's you're weakness,
He knows you care,
Knows you give,
But he couldn't care less -
He fits you to his mould,
Chipping at you soul...
CHORUS
It tears me up
To see the way that he treats you,
To see the way that he brings you
down and down -
He's turning you inside out,
It breaks me up
To see the way that you take it,
To see the way that he spins you
round and round
Turning you upside down...
Mockingbird,
Mockingbird...
Afraid to leave,
Afraid to lose,
Afraid of living -
You turn to him,
You turn to me,
But it lies in you -
It's waiting to be found,
It's waiting to be found,
So feel your heart,
Feel your pain,
Feel your anger,
If you fight the fear,
find the words -
You'll find the answer...
Like a cat held upside down,
You'll land feet on the ground...
[Chorus]
You never know
What life will bring -
Trust your spirit
Find your wings,
Find your voice
And let it sing
Let it sing...
[Chorus]
The song "Mocking Bird" by Darius is about an abusive relationship where one partner controls the other. The lyrics describe the way the abuser takes away the victim's power, molds them into his ideal version and makes them feel powerless. The abuse is emotional and psychological, as the victim is made to believe that they cannot live without the abuser. The chorus shows the singer's emotion about the situation, as he is saddened and troubled by the way the abuser treats his partner. He encourages her to leave and find her strength within herself.
The verses of the song portray the abuser's behavior as possessive and manipulative. He tells the victim what to do, how to act, and how to feel, and she internalizes these commands until she becomes a puppet for the abuser. He also dismisses her feelings, making her feel unimportant and worthless. On the other hand, the chorus expresses the singer's pain and sorrow in watching the victim suffer. He urges her to find her voice and to trust her spirit, to empower herself and to leave the abusive relationship.
Overall, "Mocking Bird" is a powerful song that highlights the emotional damage that abusive relationships can cause. The lyrics display the different sides of the story, portraying the abuser's control and the victim's distress while the chorus speaks to the singer's empathy for the victim and his call for her to leave the abuser.
Line by Line Meaning
He tells you when,
He gives you information on what to do and when to do it.
He tells you why,
He gives you reasons for his requests.
He tells you wherefore -
He explains the purpose or reason behind his instructions.
What to do and how it's done,
He instructs you on the specific actions to take and how to take them.
And how to be for him -
He dictates your behavior and personality to adapt to his desires.
It's all about control,
His intentions revolve around gaining control over you.
It's all about control.
His intentions revolve around gaining control over you.
You're his life,
You are the most significant thing to him.
You're his strength,
You give him emotional and mental strength.
But he's your weakness,
He knows how to exploit your vulnerabilities.
He knows you care,
He is aware of your feelings and emotions towards him.
Knows you give,
He is aware that you are willing to give a part of yourself to him.
But he couldn't care less -
He doesn't care about how you feel or what you want.
He fits you to his mould,
He tries to change you into someone that fits his ideal vision of what you should be.
Chipping at your soul...
He is slowly breaking down your spirit and self-esteem.
It tears me up
It deeply upsets and disturbs me.
To see the way that he treats you,
I am greatly troubled by the way he treats you.
To see the way that he brings you down and down -
I am heartbroken to see how he is destroying your spirit and self-worth.
He's turning you inside out,
He is affecting you so much that you feel as if you are turning inside out.
It breaks me up
It makes my heart ache.
To see the way that you take it,
I am saddened by how you endure his mistreatment.
To see the way that he spins you round and round
I am disturbed by how he manipulates your thoughts and emotions.
Turning you upside down...
He's causing you to become disoriented and unstable.
Mockingbird,
He is mocking you and your feelings.
Mockingbird...
He is mocking you and your feelings.
Afraid to leave,
You are scared to end your relationship with him.
Afraid to lose,
You fear the idea of being without him.
Afraid of living -
You are scared to live without him or to start a new chapter in your life.
You turn to him,
You rely on him for stability and guidance.
You turn to me,
You seek comfort and support from me.
But it lies in you -
The solution to your problems and the ability to change your life lies within yourself.
It's waiting to be found,
The answer to your troubles is out there if you actively look for it.
So feel your heart,
Connect with your innermost feelings and emotions.
Feel your pain,
Acknowledge all the pain and hurt that you have experienced.
Feel your anger,
Process all the anger and frustration that you have built up.
If you fight the fear,
If you confront your fears instead of running away from them.
find the words -
Communicate your emotions and feelings through words.
You'll find the answer...
The answer to your problems is attainable if you put in the effort to look for it.
Like a cat held upside down,
You feel disoriented and out of control, like a cat held upside down.
You'll land feet on the ground...
You will eventually regain your stability and strength.
You never know
You can never fully predict what life has in store for you.
What life will bring -
Life is unpredictable and can contain many surprises.
Trust your spirit
Have faith in yourself and your beliefs.
Find your wings,
Discover your ability to fly and become self-sufficient.
Find your voice
Discover your ability to speak up for yourself.
And let it sing
Express yourself and let out all the emotions and feelings that have been bottled up.
Let it sing...
Express yourself and let out all the emotions and feelings that have been bottled up.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICKY GRAHAM, DENI LEW, PETER WILFRED GLENISTER, DARIUS DANESH
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