1. progressive … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists which have used this name
1. progressive rock band from Wales
2. rock group from Norway
3. 70s folk rock band from England
4. musical group from Greece
5. synthpop group from Spain
6. rock group from Belgium
Magenta (1): Cyan was formed in 1984 while Reed was still at school, although the band broke up after only a few gigs and one demo tape release. Reed takes his influences from bands like Genesis, Mike Oldfield, Yes, Eurythmics, and BjΓΆrk. Though heavily influenced by progressive rock, Reed is a professional songwriter and has done many other projects for both film and television
The most successful of these projects was called Trippa. Described as "a contemporary Eurythmics for the new millennium" mixing their own brand of edgy industrial pop with soaring orchestral arrangements. The band featured Christina Booth on vocals and Rob Reed on guitars and keyboards, joined by Rhiannon Stundon (backing vocals) and Ryan Aston (drums). The band released the Trippa EP in 1999, and were voted βRecord of the Weekβ on Virgin Radio, appearing on British television a number of times. It was during this time that Reed asked Christina to be lead vocalist for a progressive rock project he had in mind, and the initial ideas for Magenta were born.
Magenta was originally a studio project, with Rob playing most of the instruments. However, once their debut Revolutions was released in 1999 there was a demand for live shows. Rob recruited (along with Christina) Chris Fry and Martin Rosser on guitar, Matthew Cohen on bass and Allan Mason-Jones on drums. Recently, Matt left the band and was replaced by Chris' younger brother Dan. The band released their third album Home in 2006 together with New York Suite. In 2008 the much darker album Metamorphosis saw the light of day. Their latest release to date with new songs Chameleon appeared in 2011.
Magenta (2): Magenta was formed by Anders Odden during the summer of 1995. Vilde Lockert joined him on vocals that autumn. They released their first EP simply named Magenta in 1997. The song Secret Sky went into the charts in Norway and established their career. Anders Odden was already a well-known name to most of the music-oriented people. Heβs been members of bands like Apoptygma Berzerk, Cadaver as well as recording for Satyricon, and being liveguitarist for Celtic Frost. The album Periode was released in March 1998, and Magenta went on tour in Norway and Germany. Magenta signed a new record-deal in April 2001 with the German indielabel Re:pop Music. The summer of 2001 saw the recording of the album Little Girl Lost, when they joined forces with producer, Vegard Ibo Blomberg The album was released in Germany the 24th of June 2002, and was very well received in the German alternative press. It reached number 4 in both the German Alternative Charts during the fall of 2002. Magenta made a video for All Over featuring Mortiis, but were quite stunned to find out that Coca-Cola company wanted this song for their worldwide release of Sprite Zero. The best chart position so far has been reached when Magenta CD single All Over climbed to number 2 in the official charts in Greece on the 8.7.2002 when this campaign went into a frenzy there.
Magenta played a lot of gigs in 2002/2003 and the took some time off after the Arvika Festival in Sweden in 2003. Anders re-joined Apoptygma Berzerk on the recording of their new album "You And Me Against The World" in 2004/2005. In 2006 Magenta was reinforced with guitar manic Daniel Hill. This was very inspiring for the band and led to one of the most creative period in the bands history. Magenta released a track together with Apoptygma Berzerk called Friendly Fire in the beginning of 2006, and this kicked Magenta into a serious writing process for the new album. The first new song of the new direction is Darkest Dream. Magenta was also enforced with Jonas Groth who contributed to the production of the rest of the new album. Art And Accidents was release in November 2008 digitally and then officially on February 9, 2009.
A new album is recorded and will be released in February 09 featuring new band member Daniel Hill (Guitar, Bass, Vocals) and guest appearances from several known Norwegian musicians including members of Apoptygma Berzerk, Gluecifer and Gothminister.
Magenta (3): A folk band from UK which released at least the album Canterbury Moon in 1978.
Magenta (4): An ethnic/entechna music project from Greece, with songs written by Michalis Nikoloudis (music) and Michalis Koumbios (lyrics) sung by Anastasia Moutsatsou. They have released one CD.
Magenta (5): A synthpop band from Spain. They released a LP titled "La Reina del SalΓ³n" in 1985.
Magenta (6): little is known about this band from Belgium
Darkest Dream
Magenta Lyrics
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Try to remember
What they did and what they said
That turned me so tender
I was emotionally detached
With bitterness attached
I saw nothing but black holes
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
You lead me through the rain
Try to remember
I dried till I was drained
Come on be my defender
You are my soul
I am your corpse
Bringer of light
Bringer of dark forces
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Send me to heaven x2
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Heaven x4
You want to send me to heaven
Send me to heaven x2
The song "Darkest Dream" by Magenta seems to be a reflection on the emotional journey of the songwriter, which involved voices inside their head that haunt them with memories of hurtful words and actions that made them tender. The songwriter reveals that they were emotionally detached with bitterness attached, which is a metaphor for a state of emotional numbness and resentment towards life. They saw nothing but black holes and had no sense of purpose in life. However, the chorus mentions the idea of being sent to heaven, which may be interpreted as either a metaphor for overcoming these emotional struggles or death as a release from the pain.
Later in the song, the songwriter mentions being led through the rain, which may be seen as a reference to the emotional turmoil they have experienced. The lyrics reveal that they dried until they were drained, suggesting emotional exhaustion. However, the songwriter is now seeking a defender who can heal their soul. The lyrics also mention the idea of being both the soul and corpse, which may represent the internal struggles of the songwriter between hope and despair, light and darkness.
Overall, "Darkest Dream" by Magenta is a haunting and introspective song that seems to be a reflection on the songwriter's emotional journey, with themes of hope, despair, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
There are voices inside my head
The artist is struggling with some internal conflicts and is hearing different thoughts and ideas that are conflicting with each other.
Try to remember
The artist tries to recall the past events or actions that led to the current state of mind.
What they did and what they said
The artist wants to recall the words and actions of others that had an instrumental impact on them.
That turned me so tender
The words and actions of others have affected the artist and made them more sensitive and vulnerable.
I was emotionally detached
The artist was not emotionally connected to others.
With bitterness attached
Despite the lack of emotional attachment, the artist harbored bitterness towards certain people or situations.
I saw nothing but black holes
The artist saw no hope or positivity in their surroundings.
A life without goal
The artist had no direction or purpose in their life.
Heaven x4
The artist is being offered a chance to live a better life in a better world.
You want to send me to heaven
The artist acknowledges that this world has problems and the offer of a better world is tempting.
You lead me through the rain
The artist is being helped by someone to navigate through difficult times.
I dried till I was drained
Despite the help, the artist has been exhausted physically, emotionally, or spiritually.
Come on be my defender
The artist is asking the helper to be their protector or guardian.
You are my soul
The helper has become a crucial part of the artist's life.
I am your corpse
The artist is ready to sacrifice their life for the helper's cause.
Bringer of light
The artist sees the helper as someone who brings hope and positivity into their life.
Bringer of dark forces
The artist is acknowledging that the helper's methods may not always be ethical or moral.
Send me to heaven x2
The artist wants to be delivered from the struggles of this life to a better world.
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Psychopai195
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OndΕej Daliba
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