There are at least 8 artists with this name:

1 | DatA / Electro / D… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 8 artists with this name:

1 | DatA / Electro / David, FRANCE
J'aime pas l'art, Aerius Light, Rapture (feat. Sebastien Grainger) ...

Trop Laser EP (2006)
Aerius Light EP (2007)
Rapture EP (2008)
One In A Million EP (2009)
Skywriter LP (2009)

More infos : http://www.myspace.com/0data0 / http://data.skwat.com

2 | Data is a d.i.y. (emotional) hardcore band from porto alegre, rs, brazil. the members consist in 1/5 of my soundtracked life and 3/5 of alba numbers. they started playing together some day in august of 2007 and are currentely probably not recording songs for a 2008 release. more info @ http://www.myspace.com/datanaorock.

3 | Data is an independent rock band in Southern New Hampshire.

4 | DATA is an independent synthpop band in México City, that released one original album in 2014; "Dilema EP".

5 | DATA is a British synthpopband that released three original albums; "Opera Electronica" in 1981, "2-Time" in 1983 and "Elegant Machinery" in 1985. A compilation called "Accumulator" was released in 1995 by Eternity Records containing the complete albums "2-Time" and "Elegant Machinery," and the track "Fallout" from their first album "Opera Electronica." Data was inspired by machinist and bauhaus movements and of their contemporary cabaret music of the 20s and 30s. Lyrically they were satirical for their first two albums, turning somewhat more romantic/light entertainment/dance to their last.

Frontman Georg Kajanus (originally Hultgren, of norwegian ancestry) previously played in angloscandinavian electro-rock band Eclecticon and as keyboardist/composer in the 70s rockband Sailor. In the late 90s Georg returned to Sailor for several live performances. Other members of Data were the sisters Frankie & Phil Boulter, of who only Frankie remained in the band for the last album Elegant Machinery.

The album 2-time was actually recorded just after the debut album Opera Electronica, but the release was delayed until just before Elegant Machinery was released for some reason. It is apparent when listening to the difference in the sound of the latter two and the similarities between the two first.

6 | Data is Nick Burne, a drum and bass producer from London (http://www.myspace.com/data1010)

7 | Data The early version of the band was named TA Data, with the initials of the band's brainchild -- Tiit Aunaste -- fronting. Aunaste brought the then-high-tech world of programming into Estonian progressive rock. His partner in the project was none other than the great Igor Garšnek, the keyboard whiz of prog legends Ruja and symphonic prog great Synopsis. Ruja had split up in 1988, and Data was one of the projects Garšnek embarked upon afterwards.

The duo was augmented at times by various musicians. At times, Garšnek's former bandmate, the legendary Ruja vocalist Urmas Alender, worked with Data in providing vocals and lyrics. Another vocalist that worked with Data was Hillar Norralt, known as the "Jon Anderson of Estonia" for very good reasons. It's scary to listen to some of the stuff, as it sounds like Jon Anderson singing in Estonian! Guitarist Mihkel Raud, now with the popular rock band Mr. Lawrence[[/artist], also featured in many Data recordings. Kalle Vilpuu, another one of Estonia's most brilliant guitarists, also lends his considerable talent to many tracks.

Though Data recorded many pieces during 1988-1992, very little of it saw public release. The only release was a cassette, Kõik läheb mööda, which is one of the most sought-after items in Estonian prog for its rarity. The cassette featured some of the band's best, including the title track featuring Urmas Alender at his best. It also features the aforementioned Hillar Norralt being at his "Jon Anderson" best.

However, many of the band's other great material -- including both Alender and Norralt -- remains unreleased. Some of it, such as the four-part Christmas prog suite that was partially released in a Christmas LP Jõulu pop, is absolutely amazing. Hopefully some of this material will find a way to be released one day.

The 1989 LP release by Igor Garšnek, called Loomade Farm -- a prog oratorio on the classic George Orwell story "Animal Farm" -- also featured Data.

Though the band featured programming as a central element, this did not mean the band was confined to the studio. Data did gig, with Aunaste often taking the difficult task of playing, as well as singing. Again the duo was often augmented on stage, usually by a guitarist like Nevil Blumberg (the Synopsis partner of Garšnek).

Sadly, the project faded away in the early 1990s. Though Aunaste and Garšnek both remained active in the music scene, Data was perhaps too far ahead of its time. Technology has since improved to remove some of the "cheesy" aspects of programming that plagued the genre in the late 1980s and early 1990s. However, their material is a testament to the innovative nature of Estonians in all fields, including prog. Perhaps it would be fun for the duo to regroup and play around with the technologies of the 21st century

8 | Data is an experimental electronic group from Philadelphia consisting of Nina Ryser of Palberta (keyboards, synthesizer, bass, vocals) and Gabe Adels (guitar, vocals) with two album releases Divine Creature in 2017 and Invisible Witness in 2018 and a self titled ep in 2015
https://dataphilly.bandcamp.com/

9 | An obscure Ex-Yugoslavian synth pop project from the 80's.

https://open.spotify.com/album/40ZScyOTXP5v2l4NURpE3L

Skywriter
Data Lyrics

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Can′t you see the vision of love
When you look up in the sky
Skywriter on the run
Grows a life in a song
Shining on my soul
Skywriter on the run
I'm going up to bring you the news
And kiss the skies

Skywriter on the run

I′ve been, searching
So high, that I burned my wings
And I haven't found, what was, written in the sky
Got a fear, of what you did
And I know, that you are, the one who can find
And really understand

I came so far to give you fantasy
I hope you open up your mind
But you know that you're a star for me
I came so far
Skywriter on, skywriter...

Can′t you see the vision of love
When you look up in the sky
Grows a life in a song
Shining on my soul
I′m going up to bring you the news
And kiss the skies
I'm going up to bring you the news
And kiss the skies
Skywriter on the run

I came so far to give you fantasy
I hope you open up your mind

Now in my bed when I sleep
I close my eyes and I see
Shadows dancing in vain
Let me show you the way

And you will understand
What does this dream mean and,
Finding the keys in your eyes
Skywriters in the sky

I came so far to give you fantasy
I hope you open up your mind
But you know that you′re a star for me
I came so far
Skywriter on, skywriter...

I came so far to give you fantasy
I hope you open up your mind
But you know that you're a star for me

I came so far
Skywriter on, skywriter...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Data's song "Skywriter" describe the act of searching for love and understanding in the vast expanse of the sky. The singer implores the listener to see the vision of love when they look up at the sky, where a "skywriter on the run" grows "a life in a song" that shines on the singer's soul. The skywriter is embarking on a journey to bring the listener the news and kiss the skies. The singer has been searching high and low for what was written in the sky, but fears what they may find.

The chorus repeats the idea of the skywriter on the run and the singer's hope that the listener will open up their mind to the fantasy that the singer has come so far to give them. The singer sees the shadows dancing in vain in their dreams and wants to show the listener the way to understanding. The song ends with the repeated refrain of the skywriter on the run, emphasizing the importance of looking to the sky as a source of inspiration and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't you see the vision of love
The singer is asking if the listener can perceive the concept of love when they stare up into the sky.

When you look up in the sky
The action of looking up into the sky is connected with the perception of love.

Skywriter on the run
A skywriter is imagined as someone writing a message in the sky while traveling in a hurry.

Grows a life in a song
The message written in the sky generates an artistic expression that gives meaning to the artist's personal journey.

Shining on my soul
The artistic expression that emerges from the skywriter's message brings light to the artist's inner world.

I'm going up to bring you the news
The singer takes on the role of a messenger who travels upwards towards the sky to communicate something to the listener.

And kiss the skies
By reaching upwards towards the sky, the singer feels a sense of fulfillment or achievement.

I’ve been searching
The artist has been on a quest to find something important related to their beliefs or values.

So high, that I burned my wings
The artist's search for meaning or purpose led them to take risks and suffer losses.

And I haven’t found, what was, written in the sky
Despite their efforts and sacrifices, the artist still feels incomplete or unsatisfied in their quest for meaning.

Got a fear of what you did
The singer is afraid of being hurt or misunderstood by the listener.

And I know, that you are, the one who can find
Despite their fear, the artist sees a potential for the listener to help them in their journey for meaning.

And really understand
The singer hopes that the listener can reach a level of empathy and comprehension for their experiences.

I came so far to give you fantasy
The singer has taken a long, imaginative journey to give the listener a gift of wonder and delight.

I hope you open up your mind
The singer wishes for the listener to be receptive to their gift of creativity and imagination.

But you know that you’re a star for me
Regardless of the outcome of the gift-giving, the artist holds the listener in high esteem and admiration.

Now in my bed when I sleep
The artist is reflecting on their own experiences while asleep in their bed.

I close my eyes and I see
Despite being asleep, the singer is still conscious of their imaginative visions.

Shadows dancing in vain
The singer's dream may contain unresolved or futile aspects.

Let me show you the way
The artist is offering their guidance to the listener to help them navigate similar challenges.

And you will understand
The artist believes that by following their guidance, the listener can acquire a similar understanding of their own experiences.

What does this dream mean and, Finding the keys in your eyes
The artist is seeking a deeper interpretation of their dream, and may look to the listener's perspective or insights for guidance.

Skywriters in the sky
The artistic expression created by the skywriter becomes a symbol or metaphor for the singer's own attempts at expression and communication.

Writer(s): benjamin diamond

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