1) Hardcore/Punk band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 artists named "Douglas
1) Hardcore/Punk band from the UK.
2) Chilean pop singer.
3) Rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
4) Greek AOR / Rock band
5) Hardcore producer from Birmingham, UK.
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1.- Douglas had a knack for writing songs with hooks that could land whales whilst retaining a hardcore sentiment coupled with energy and emotion. Live performances were a frenetic mass of raw energy, chaos and positive belief in what they did, leading to slots on the Warped Tour and supporting Lostprophets on their 2003 UK tour. After their most successful headline tour to date, changing personal priorities lead to Douglas splitting up. Jamie from the band recently joined Boom In The Diamond Industry. They recently reformed for a one-off performance supporting thisGIRL at their last ever gig in Cardiff in January 2007.
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2.- Chilean pop singer Douglas started getting involved in music at the age of 18, having the opportunity to get into show business in 1993 by participating in a music contest called Generaciуn 93 at local TV show Venga Conmigo. After signing up to Sony Music, his debut album, called Cariño Malo, was released, followed by Sigo Romantico, issued in April of 1999. The year after, Douglas was invited to perform at Viña del Mar's Festival in recognition to his talent and growing popularity. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide
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3. Douglas is a Pittsburgh, PA rock n' roll band currently revamping their style and sound. The band's line-up seems to be forever in flux, but current members include Jeff Bets, the brains behind the band as well as the lyricist, guitarist, and back-up vocals, Melissa Beall, lead vocals, and Chris Fazio, lead guitar, bass.
They have released one album, Yankee Bluegrass. "YANKEE BLUEGRASS showcases a sort of innocent gameness to try anything -- swingin' horns, three-chord rock, acoustic ballads, surfy guitar solos, even a little twang -- that's oddly affecting" “A free-and-easy romp through alt country and playful pop, punctuated by Jeff Bets’ old-timey harmonica... The music’s summery vibe should sound perfect right about this time of year”.
- 7/11/07, -12/10/08, Pittsburgh City Paper
Since returning from the East-coast tour, the band is on a brief hiatus.
Douglas can be contacted, listened to, and purchased on their Myspace. http://www.myspace.com/yankeebluegrass
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4. A Greek hard rock/AOR band. They released two albums. State Of Rock in 1987, and Mad in 1991.
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5. Douglas (Jamie Gough) is a hardcore producer based in Birmingham, UK. Having produced for quite a few years he has had releases on imprints such as Nu Energy, Stamina Records and Watchtower Records.
Menthol Evacuation
Douglas Lyrics
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Scratching patches of my mind,
In this restless world of mine.
What do you find when you hunt out your own fears?
Peaceful sleeping patterns seem so near.
24-7 in your blanket underground,
Absent from the world above,
Telling stories of your own, by yourself, to yourself.
Turning, turning, yearning all the time.
I find the time to wind up, step back,
Appreciating everything.
Stand up, turn on your mind, stand out,
Present the present before the future
Of your entire life.
Tearing through your room is your tornado,
Twisting up this chiselled mind i think you'll find
That as the one,
You're walking that fine line.
In Douglas's song Menthol Evacuation, he talks about the struggle of trying to understand oneself and make sense of the world around them. He speaks to the experience of constantly wrestling with the unknown, trying to unravel the mysteries of the mind. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by describing the feeling of navigating through riddles all the time. The singer seems to be consumed by their own thoughts, as they scratch patches of their mind, unable to find peace in this restless world.
The second verse talks about the elusive nature of our own fears. It can be challenging to identify them and understand how they manifest in our lives. The singer observes that peaceful sleeping patterns seem so near but out of reach. The third verse touches on the idea of feeling absent from the world above in favor of telling stories of our own. It feels like a defense mechanism against the complexities of reality, a way to escape from the confusion and uncertainty of everyday life.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges their struggle but also the moments of clarity they experience. The act of winding up, stepping back, and appreciating everything becomes an essential tool for survival. The singer learns to stand up, turn on their mind, and stand out, actively engaging with the present before it becomes the future of their entire life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wriggling through these riddles all the time,
Constantly struggling to decipher the mysteries of life,
Scratching patches of my mind,
Attempting to unlock the hidden potential of the brain,
In this restless world of mine.
Existing in a world that never stops moving,
What do you find when you hunt out your own fears?
Questioning what can be discovered when facing and overcoming one's own fears,
Peaceful sleeping patterns seem so near.
The reward of conquering fears appears to be inner peace and tranquility,
24-7 in your blanket underground,
Hiding away from the world to live in a bubble,
Absent from the world above,
Disconnected from reality and society,
Telling stories of your own, by yourself, to yourself.
Creating a world within one's own mind and clinging to it like a life raft,
Stomping through these conversations with a gleam,
Approaching interactions with excitement and energy,
Turning, turning, yearning all the time.
Constantly seeking change and growth,
I find the time to wind up, step back,
Making a conscious effort to slow down and reflect,
Appreciating everything.
Finding value in every moment and experience,
Stand up, turn on your mind, stand out,
Encouragement to be bold and unique,
Present the present before the future
Urge to enjoy the present moment without worrying about the future,
Of your entire life.
For the entirety of one's being and existence,
Tearing through your room is your tornado,
Metaphorical description of a chaotic state of mind,
Twisting up this chiselled mind i think you'll find
The chaos of the tornado affecting a normally structured and disciplined mind,
That as the one,
As an individual,
You're walking that fine line.
Living a life that balances between control and chaos.
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.