1. Dutch Trance Artist (Randy Joubert)
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1. Dutch Trance Artist (Randy Joubert)
2. Romanian Hip-Hop band
3. Brazilian Heavy Metal band
4.A Swedish Heavy Metal band
5. Serbian neofolk/neoclassical violinist Ana Katić
1. Dutch Trance Artist (Randy Joubert) Biography
Randy Joubert born in St. Maarten (Netherlands Antilles on the 14th of March 1965)
Katana is the founder of Jinx Records and also the first artist to release records on this label; with tracks like Sexual Intimidation and Erotmania. ----After producing singles as Katana and afterwards producing under the names DJ Randy and Antic, he devoted all his time in a Dutch Record-company: BPM Dance (a.k.a. webshop Only-DJ's.com). In 2001 Katana decided to start producing again, releasing tracks like Fancy Fair and Gemini.
2. Romanian Hip-Hop band Biography
Dupa o discutie ce nu isi propunea ceea ce avea sa urmeze, pe 07.04.2004, menthoru si No Mo' pun bazele trupei KaTaNa. La acea vreme experienta celor 2 componenti se reducea la foarte multa muzica ascultata si cateva battle-uri si freestyle-uri publicate pe diverse forumuri.
Asemanarea de gusturi in materie de muzica a dus la alegerea numelui trupei. De aici pana la prima semnata KaTaNa a fost doar un pas. "Ronin" este o piesa ce a fost compusa intr-un ritm alert. Ideile nu conteneau sa apara, rimele se legau si astfel a aparut piesa ce poate fi considerata un adevarat simbol de identitate pentru formatie.
Printr-un concurs de imprejurari, KaTaNa ajunge in anturajul label-ului Hades Records si la numai 2 luni de la formare ( 08.06.2004 ), alaturi de Sardonix si DeZeA deschide unul dintre cele mai importante event-uri ale anului, cea de-a doua etapa a primului turneu de battle "Off Da Dome" organizat de Hades Records in clubul Expirat.
Acesta este si momentul in care are loc primul contact intre cei doi componenti KaTaNa si DeZeA, MC-producator ce urma ca in alte doua luni sa se alature trupei. Cu DeZeA la productie, KaTaNa inregistreaza prima sa piesa: "Miscare de protest". Reactiile ascultatorilor din underground-ul romanesc erau pozitive si incurajatoare, fapt ce a condus la inregistrarea piesei "Ronin", ce pana atunci fusese auzita doar live.
KaTaNa - menthoru & No Mo'In continuare trupa beneficiaza de suportul publicului si nu numai. In anul 2005, multumita lui Cenzurah, KaTaNa continua sa inregistreze piese in studioul acestuia, cu aportul lui Scanteie (Ad Litteram) la mixaj si masterizare. "Ronin" devine piesa cu care trupa era identificata. Urmeaza o serie de concerte sustinute in diverse cluburi bucurestene, printre care Griffin's, Underworld, B52 si Fire, si din Constanta, sustinute la invitatiile label-urilor Hades Records si FooTrecords si aparitii pe cele 2 compilatii underground promovate de aceste label-uri: piesa "KTN" pe "Mortal Kombat 2" (Hades Records) si "Pentru tine, draga" pe "Celula 4" (FooTrecods). De asemenea, prin intermediul site-ului Hip Hop Incorporated, piesa "Ronin" ajunge si pe compilatia "HH-Inc's Corporation". Odata cu aparitia compilatiei "Mortal Kombat 3", KaTaNa lanseaza o noua piesa ce intra in play-listul compilatiei anterior mentionate.
Feed-back-ul atras de piese a fost mereu pozitiv, iar asta a facut ca la finele anului 2005, KaTaNa sa fie invitata sa se alature trupelor semnate la Hades Records. Astfel, incepe munca la primul material al trupei, EP-ul "Codul Cuvantului". Productia pieselor este impartita intre cei 2 producatori ai trupei: DeZeA si menthoru, fiecare contribuind la realizarea a cate 3 instrumentale. Componentii trupei decid realizarea unui remix al piesei "Ronin" iar ca element de noutate il invita pe Maerry (KST) sa participe cu o strofa la acest remix. Odata cu lansarea materialului pe 08.03.2006, se contureaza clar imaginea celui de-al doilea hit al trupei: "Alter Ego". Piesa "Ronin" ajunge in play-list-ul ProFM-ului in cadrul unui concurs realizat de postul de radio, si castiga detasat una dintre finale. Din pacate compilatia pe care urma sa apara aceasta piesa nu a mai fost lansata, proiectul acestui material pierzandu-se printre birourile radioului.
KaTaNa - DJ SoniaOdata cu lansarea EP-ului "Codul Cuvantului", trupei i se alatura DJ Sonia ce se afla deja in componenta a alte 2 trupe ce au scris istorie in hip-hop-ul romanesc: VeritaSaga si Da Hood. Din pacate, timpul prea scurt pana la lansarea materialului a facut ca aportul lui DJ Sonia sa se faca simtit doar pe o piesa: "De ce taci?".
Timpul trece, KaTaNa continua sa sustina concerte in Craiova si Bucuresti. Anul 2006 se apropie de final, iar membrii trupei decid ce comun acord ca trupa sa ramana la componenta: menthoru, No Mo si DJ Sonia, iar DeZeA sa isi continue cariera solo alaturi de label-ul 10Tone. La aniversarea a 3 ani de existenta oficiala Hades Records, in deschiderea concertului Afu Ra, KaTaNa isi face pentru prima data aparitia in formula redusa. Cu sound-uri si piese noi, cei 3 membri sustin un spectacol apreciat de publicul prezent la eveniment.
In 2007 este anuntat primul proiect extins al trupei. Acest LP urma sa fie lansat in toamna lui 2007, dar piedicile puse cu darnicie de sistemul birocratic romanesc fac ca toate proiectele Hades Records sa fie amanate. Constienti de iminenta intarziere cu care va aparea LP-ul oficial, membrii trupei decind inregistrarea unui nou material de tip EP, ce urma sa stea drept marturie asupra evolutiei trupei in ultima perioada. Astfel, "Vox Latina" intra in productie beneficiind de aportul a 5 trupe si MC invitati de pe alte meleaguri. Elementul de unitate intre KaTaNa si restul invitatilor il constituie ideologia muzicala si faptul ca toti sunt vorbitoari de limbi de provenienta latina: Rubi de Tormes (Spania), SQ (Chile), Tri Kroize (Franta), Comma (Italia) si Reverso (Brazilia).
La doua zile dupa concertul de lansare a primului material oficial Hades Records: "Ad Litteram - Pana la ultima suflare", unde KaTaNa este invitata sa participe, EP-ul "Vox Latina" este publicat spre a fi descarcat gratuit de pe site-urile trupei si al label-ului.
In prezent, trupa pregateste primul LP oficial ce va aparea tot sub egida Hades Records.
Members:
menthoru (MC) a.k.a. NaKaTa (producator)
No Mo' - MC
DJ Sonia - DJ-ing
3. Brazilian Heavy Metal band Biography
Katana formed in 2003 featuring Sandro Seixas on vocals, Davi Piangers on guitar, André Carvalho on bass, Elias Frenzel on drums, and Thiago Marques. In 2005 they released the Eyes In The Dark EP.
5. Serbian violinist Ana Katić
Katana is a neofolk / neoclassical / world music solo project created by Ana Katić, a classically trained violinist from Serbia. Sounds from nature (birds chirping, flowing river, wind, rain), traditional vocal techniques and tribal drumming are enriched by the influence of Ana's 15 years of classical music education. It is a journey of going back to the roots, without forgetting the crown.
No Surrender
Katana Lyrics
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But I am a man who will stand by the oath he swore
Here, on this island of fear, I will hold my ground
'Til I prevail or the enemy shoots me down
They told me to never surrender
And duty must always come first
But sometimes I can't help but wonder
Year after year, it goes on like an endless night
I carry on to pursue what I know is right
My enemies fall, one by one, in this foreign land
But then, from above, comes a message from high command
They say the war is all over
I don't believe what I hear
And though I may not grow much older
My duty is ever so clear:
On this island of fear, I shall remain
And I will not yield to whatever comes my way
It may be twenty-nine years before
I'm home again
But I will keep on fighting all the same
I will never surrender
I won't ever give up
I am bound by my honour
And I will never stop
If I ever surrender
It will all be for naught
And I'll lose all my honour
'Cause of the shame I've brought
The lyrics of Katana's song "No Surrender" portray the mental and emotional torment of a soldier fighting in a seemingly endless and unwinnable war. The opening lines of the song make it clear that death would be an easy escape from this horrid war, but the singer vows to stand firm and uphold their duty despite the fear and uncertainty that surrounds them. As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the toll the war has taken on them and the moments of doubt they have experienced, but ultimately reaffirms their commitment to their oath and their cause. The lyrics also touch on the way in which high command can seem out of touch with the harsh realities of the battlefield, and suggest that the soldier's loyalty to their duty may ultimately require them to remain in the fight long after it has been declared over.
The themes of honor, duty, and perseverance run strongly through these lyrics, and the song as a whole can be seen as a tribute to the resilience of soldiers in the face of immense adversity. The use of imagery - particularly the repeated use of the phrase "island of fear" - helps to create a vivid sense of the singer's surroundings and the psychological landscape through which they are moving. The final lines of the song underline the centrality of honor to the singer's worldview, suggesting that even the thought of surrender is a fate worse than death.
Line by Line Meaning
Death is an easy escape in this horrid war
It is easy to avoid the horrors of war by dying.
But I am a man who will stand by the oath he swore
I am committed to fulfilling the promises I made.
Here, on this island of fear, I will hold my ground
I will not be intimidated by the dangers and difficulties of this place.
'Til I prevail or the enemy shoots me down
I will keep fighting until I win or I am killed by the enemy.
They told me to never surrender
I was instructed to never give up.
And duty must always come first
My responsibilities always take precedence.
But sometimes I can't help but wonder
Occasionally, I question my circumstances.
If my life has somehow been cursed
I contemplate whether I am destined for misfortune.
Year after year, it goes on like an endless night
The war drags on for years and seems interminable.
I carry on to pursue what I know is right
Nevertheless, I persevere and do what is morally correct.
My enemies fall, one by one, in this foreign land
I successfully defeat my opponents on this foreign soil.
But then, from above, comes a message from high command
However, I receive orders from my superior officers.
They say the war is all over
My superiors inform me that the war has ended.
I don't believe what I hear
I am skeptical of what they tell me.
And though I may not grow much older
I am aware that I may not survive much longer.
My duty is ever so clear:
Nonetheless, my obligation is straightforward:
On this island of fear, I shall remain
I will stay on this scary island.
And I will not yield to whatever comes my way
I will not succumb to any obstacle.
It may be twenty-nine years before
It may take many years before
I'm home again
I return home.
But I will keep on fighting all the same
Yet, I will continue waging war regardless.
I will never surrender
I am committed to never giving up.
I won't ever give up
I will never throw in the towel.
I am bound by my honour
My integrity compels me.
And I will never stop
I will persist indefinitely.
If I ever surrender
If I ever capitulate
It will all be for naught
Everything will have been for nothing.
And I'll lose all my honour
Moreover, I would forfeit my dignity.
'Cause of the shame I've brought
As a consequence of the embarrassment I'd incur.
Writer(s): Johan Bernspång
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.