1) Ghost, also … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists sharing the moniker Ghost;
1) Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish hard rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song "Ritual" was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissumam, was released in 2013, debuted at number one in Sweden, and won the Grammis Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. The band released their third studio album, Meliora, in 2015 to much critical acclaim and high record sales, reaching number one in their home country of Sweden, and number eight in the United States. Its lead single, "Cirice", earned them the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. The band released their fourth studio album, Prequelle, in 2018. The band released their fifth studio album, Impera, in 2022.
Ghost is easily recognizable owing greatly to its eccentric on-stage presence. Seven of the group's eight members, its 'Nameless Ghouls', wear virtually identical, face-concealing costumes. Prior to a 2017 lawsuit filed by former members of the band, lead singer Tobias Forge obscured his identity behind the character "Papa Emeritus". The character, which consists of Forge in a prosthetic mask and makeup, can be best described as a 'demonic anti-pope'. The Papa Emeritus Character has gone through five incarnations - I, II, III, Nihil, and IV. From the release of the 2018 album Prequelle and subsequent world tour, Forge portrayed a character known as "Cardinal Copia", who is described as being unrelated to any of the Papa Emeritus characters and whose costume consists of either Cardinal vestments or a black or white tuxedo alongside a prosthetic mask with black eye makeup and the multi-colored eyes which had been present in each Papa character. In March 2020, at the final show of A Pale Tour Named Death, Forge once again assumed the mantle of Papa Emeritus.
Ghost's music has been categorized in many genres, critics have classified them as hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal, pop rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, occult rock, and arena rock. Adrien Begrand of PopMatters stated that Ghost recalls "the early sounds of Black Sabbath, Pentagram, and Judas Priest, as well as the progressive and psychedelic rock of the late '60s." Speaking to Noisey.com, a Nameless Ghoul described Ghost as a black metal band in the traditional sense, but said that they probably do not fit into the norms of the current black metal scene. This Nameless Ghoul described Ghost's music as a mix between pop music and death metal.
In an interview, a Nameless Ghoul said they are influenced by "everything ranging from classic rock to the extreme underground metal bands of the '80s to film scores to the grandeur of emotional harmonic music." A member of the band said the Swedish and Scandinavian black metal movement of the early '90s plays a major role in their act, and said that each member has come from a metal background. However, the band has stated several times that they do not aim to be a metal band. For their second album, Ghost chose a more diverse songwriting style; a member said, "we tried to deliberately have every song have its own signature."
Only a few members actually write songs. The writers compose an acoustic outline of songs before other instrumentation is added so it sounds like a group, rather than being dominated by guitar. In 2017, Forge claimed that he was the main author of every song except "Year Zero" and "Zenith", which were Persner's ideas. Asked how he keeps Ghost's sound intact despite large lineup changes, Forge said he has to teach them to play like he does; explaining that while he is a good guitar player, he is only an "okay" drummer, bassist and keyboardist. So it is a matter of getting them to "underperform [laughs] together."
2) Ghost is an experimental rock group formed in Tokyo, Japan, in 1984.
Core-member Masaki Batoh grew up in Kyoto, Japan where he attended a private school. During this time, he became interested in American and British rock music ranging from Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd to the Velvet Underground and Japanese rock bands such as the Taj Mahal Travellers and the Flower Travellin' Band.
Later, Batoh formed Ghost with a large and often varying lineup. According to reports posted on Allmusic, the group lived a nomadic existence, drifting from ruins of ancient temples to disused subway stations around the Tokyo area.
The band began releasing their work with the albums Ghost and Second Time Around, which were released, respectively, in 1991 and 1992. The American independent label Drag City licensed each of the albums for distribution, and the Los Angeles The Now Sound label picked up two of Batoh's solo albums, released together as well under the title Collected Works. Two albums, Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet and Snuffbox Immanence, were released simultaneously in 1999.
As well as their own work, Ghost have recorded and performed with the ex-Galaxie 500 duo Damon and Naomi. Five years after releasing both Snuffbox Immanence and Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet, Ghost returned with Hypnotic Underworld, and there were some changes in the band. Cellist Hiromichi Sakamoto and percussionist Setsuko Furuya left and were replaced by a rhythm section of Takuyuki Moriya (electric bass guitar, double bass, and cello) and Junzo Tateiwa (drums, tabla, and percussion). In January 2007, Ghost released its latest studio album titled In Stormy Nights.
3) A British hip hop/trip hop/electronic producer on the Breakin Bread label who has an impressive discography dating back to 2003. Their body of work includes three solo albums, a collaborative group album, a dynamic mix CD, a series of 12-inch vinyl releases, captivating EPs, and two digital download albums filled with remixes and unreleased tracks. Ghost has left an indelible mark on the music scene through extensive touring, while also maintaining a strong presence as a skillful DJ and a regular radio performer.
Initially rooted in the world of Hip Hop as a dedicated enthusiast (a passion that endures), Ghost's artistic evolution over the past eight years has been noteworthy. This period has seen a deliberate expansion of musical horizons, embracing genres beyond Hip Hop. Notably, Ghost has delved into the realms of Wonky, Electronic beats, Future Beats, and Bass, demonstrating an impressive versatility that resonates with diverse audiences.
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4) The collaboration between one of Dubstep's forefathers El-B and J Da Flex, they created a darker, rawer offshoot of UK Garage on a label of the same name, that would ultimately pave the way for the sound of Dubstep. Blackdown is due to pay homage that early sound on his sequel to 'The Roots of Dubstep', with a collection of rare El-B and Ghost cuts on the new album 'The Roots of El-B'.
5) Jamaican Reggae artist Carlton Hylton.
6) A visual kei indie band (see ＧＨＯＳＴ for more info)
7) A Death Metal group from Poland (Gdańsk).
The Lost of Mercy
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8) Ghost is an electronic music producer and member of Cambridge based life4land crew.
9) A One-man band played Experimental Black / Doom Metal from France.
10 Rashard "Ghost" Acuna was born and raised in East Oakland,California. He discovered his urge to make music while freestyling in the back of car to the Hot Boys' Guerilla Warfare. The group "Y.B.G" was formed with longtime friends Birch Boy Barie amd Murda Boy D. Since then he has been recording, battling, producing and performing whenever possible. Catapulted by the popularity of a rap beef, he went on to make a solo mixtape which established him as a Bay Area native to pay attention too.
Mixing lyricism with the East Oakland swagger and adding some bass, his style was born. "Bwaaaaaaa" is a phrase often heard when mentioning Ghost's name. Since the start of his career, he had been a part many songs, instrumentals, performances, collaborations, contests, and is in completion of his 2nd underground mixtape.
11 Ghost is an English Melodic/Progressive Rock band.
12) Ghost is an Italian pop-rock band formed in Rome in end of the year 2001. The founding members are Alex Magistri and Enrico Magistri.
13) Ghost was a Swedish Rock / Powerpop band located in Finspång, Sweden.
Members:
Anders Måreby (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard)
Dag "Tom Nouga" Swanö (Guitar)
Per Runesson (Bass)
14) Ghost and Pals, an experimental and electronic musician from the Midwestern United States. They primarily write music that features VOCALOIDs, which are singing vocal synthesizers. If you listen to a song by Ghost you might contract rubella or maybe get a headache so listen with caution.
Dance Macabre
Ghost Lyrics
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Close to midnight
If I could turn back the time
I'd make all right
How could it end like this?
There's a sting in the way you kiss me
Something within your eyes
'Fore it's over
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
It keeps on giving me chills
But I know now
I feel the closer we get
To the last bow
I don't wanna end like this (Cataclysm)
But the sting in the way you kiss me (Armageddon)
Something within your eyes
Said it could be the last time
'Fore it's over
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you one last time with me tonight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you all night
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
All right
Woah, woah, woah, woah
The opening lyrics to Ghost's song Dance Macabre describe the feeling of impending doom and regret in a doomed romantic relationship. The singer mentions a chime near midnight, indicating that time is running out. The lyrics express a desire to turn back time in order to make things right and prevent the relationship from ending in catastrophe. The singer describes the feeling of a sting in the way their partner kisses them, possibly indicating a sense of betrayal or pain in the relationship. The singer also mentions feeling chills and forlorn as the relationship approaches its end.
The chorus of the song expresses a desire to bewitch and enchant their partner in the moonlight, possibly as a way to prolong the relationship or make up for past mistakes. However, the last line of the chorus, "one last time with me tonight," suggests that the relationship is truly at its end and this is a final attempt to reconcile.
Overall, the lyrics to Dance Macabre paint a picture of a doomed relationship at the brink of its end, as the singer grapples with feelings of regret, betrayal, and a desperate desire to hold onto whatever remains.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll soon be hearing the chime
The ominous sound of the clock signaling midnight is approaching
Close to midnight
The time is getting closer to the climax of the night
If I could turn back the time
Reflecting on what could have been done differently
I'd make all right
The desire to fix mistakes made in the past
How could it end like this?
Questioning the unexpected outcome
There's a sting in the way you kiss me
Feeling a sense of danger or warning in the intimate moment
Something within your eyes
Sensing a deeper meaning behind your partner's gaze
Said it could be the last time
Feeling like this could be the end of the relationship
'Fore it's over
Before it's all said and done
Just wanna be
The desire to possess or control the other person
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
To cast a spell on the other person during a romantic evening
I wanna bewitch you all night
To have full control of the other person's thoughts and actions throughout the night
It keeps on giving me chills
A sense of unease or fear that won't go away
But I know now
Having clarity and understanding in the current situation
I feel the closer we get
As the night progresses, the feeling intensifies
To the last bow
Leading up to the final act or finale
I don't wanna end like this (Cataclysm)
The fear of a drastic and catastrophic ending
But the sting in the way you kiss me (Armageddon)
The urgent warning of an apocalyptic finale
Just wanna be
Repeating the desire to possess or control the other person
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Repeating the desire to cast a spell on the other person during a romantic evening
I wanna bewitch you all night
Repeating the desire to have full control of the other person's thoughts and actions throughout the night
I wanna bewitch you one last time with me tonight
The last opportunity to possess or control the other person
All right
Accepting the current situation
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Vocalization of emotions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vincent Pontare, Salem Al Fakir, A Ghoul Writer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
You'll soon be hearing the chime
Close to midnight
If I could turn back the time
I'd make all right
How can it end like this?
There's a sting in the way you kiss me
Something within your eyes
Said it could be the last time
'Fore it's over!
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
It keeps on giving me chills
But I know now
I feel the closer we get
To the last bow
I don't wanna end like this
But a sting in the way you kiss me
Something within your eyes
Said it could be the last time
'Fore it's over!
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you one last time in the ancient rite
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you all night
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night
All night!...
@TenSecondSongs
I'm now in the mood for Halloween and an Eyes Wide Shut party all at the same time.
@ICARUSxRISING
Ten Second Songs My thoughts exactly.
@songoku-bb8rt
I love you Chanel, ghost bc cover
@felix-tz2ll
Lol
@guitarsnstrings4things677
In the mood for the complete ghost style covers! Please?
@timbrown1790
Ten Second Songs I sense a video coming from you soon..."Dance Macabre in 20 styles" (or however many you can fit in)
@obscurity3027
When I finally figured out that the lyric is “bewitch you” instead of “be with you,” it was the precise moment I realized that Tobias Forge is a goddamned genius.
@bluebird7146
🤯 that sounds better anyway
@FredLootLlama123
I knew they were trying to lure him back with Sister Imperator but it makes so much more sense know
@madaemon
True, it's "bewitch you," but also "be with you" humorously pronounced in a parody R&B style like, "I wanna dance witchu, girl." With Ghost, everything is both serious and literal as well as tongue-in-cheek at the same time.