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 Björk. 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 ‘Record of the Week’ 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. He’s 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 Salón" in 1985.
Magenta (6): little is known about this band from Belgium
Greed
Magenta Lyrics
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My press have come for me
And I don't want to be free
My public lust to see
Soon there will come a time
Maybe this is the tune
They're looking out
Maybe this is the time
It's finally come for me
The crowds are here
But are they here for me
Heaven be praised
The press have come for me
Just a slip of the tongue
The headlines run again
Don't look now
I think it's a camera
A smile, a kiss and a wave
As I'm carried away
And they all know
As I grow old
I will always be here for you now
I will play the fool for you all
I will always live here with my crowd
And you will see
That I will please
Heaven be praised
My press have come for me
And I don't want to be free
The public lust to see
Heaven be praised
Maybe this is the time
It's finally come for me
They're looking out
And they looking out for me
Maybe this is the time
It's finally come for me
The crowds are here
But are they here for me
Heaven be praised
My press have come for me
And I don't want to be free
My public lust to see
Don't look now
I think it's a camera
A drunken stumble, some flesh
As they drag me away
And they all know
As I grow old
I will always be here for you now
I will play the fool for you all
I will always live here with my crowd
And you will see
That I will please
You and I we have a need
You and I we have a need to fil our lives
I need love you need my pain
Drink and drugs the men who leave again
Feel my pain (The looks they fade, the will is weak)
Feel my pain (Body is old but the surgeons knife)
Pray for me
And I mistake for you
You and I we have a need
You and I we have a need to fil our lives
I need love you need my pain
Fame it fades never to come again
Feel my pain (No curtain calls, a life so still)
Feel my pain (Mind so numb, lose the will)
Pray for me
Pray for me
And my mistakes my friends
Laughing the day away, hoping the day
Crying the day away
Fame will live again
My fame will live again
Spend the day in a wam safe place
Re-live the life, re-live the life, living
Spend the day at the studio place
Re-live the life, re-live the life, living
Spend my life in this wam safe place
Re-live the life, re-live the life, living
Spend my life at this chosen pace
Re-live the life, re-live the life, living
Laughing the day away, making the day
Living the life once more
Fame is here to stay
My fame its here today
Art mimics life
To hell with the rest
And Daddy says that he knows beat
Do as you are told
Don't think you're old
The secret never told
He leaves me
My leading man, he's all dressed in white
Don't tell abouit our secret nights
Do as I am told
Doesn't mind I'm old
Secrets never told
He loves me
People around
Like Angel and Damned
I dance and I sing
My life once more
People around
Like Angel and Damned
I dance and I sing
They love me now
The song Greed by Magenta is a commentary on the destructive nature of fame and the entertainment industry. The main character in the song is addicted to the attention and admiration from fans and the press, going so far as to prefer being in the public eye to being free. The lyrics suggest that the character is aware of this addiction and even considers it a need to fill their life. The chorus, “You and I we have a need / You and I we have a need to fill our lives / I need love, you need my pain,” speaks to both the neediness of the character and the parasitic relationship between celebrities and their fans.
Throughout the song, there are references to the character’s declining physical and mental state, such as “The looks they fade, the will is weak / Body is old but the surgeon’s knife.” Despite this, the character is willing to do anything to maintain their fame, including playing the fool or putting on a false persona to please their fans.
The lyrics also touch on the exploitation and abuse that can happen in the entertainment industry, with a mention of “secret nights” with someone who is referred to as the character’s leading man. The song suggests that the pursuit of fame and fortune can come at a great cost, both to the individuals involved and to society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven be praised/ My press have come for me/ And I don't want to be free/ My public lust to see
The singer is excited to see the press, she is willing to show her public persona and doesn't want privacy.
Soon there will come a time/ Maybe this is the tune/ They're looking out/ They're looking out for me
The singer feels like she's finally getting noticed and people are showing interest in her.
Maybe this is the time/ It's finally come for me/ The crowds are here/ But are they here for me
The singer is questioning the intent of the crowd that has gathered, and whether they are truly there for her.
Just a slip of the tongue/ The headlines run again/ Don't look now/ I think it's a camera
The artist has become famous enough that just any bit of information about her becomes a headline, she is always being watched by the media.
A smile, a kiss and a wave/ As I'm carried away
The artist is happy to have attention and she always responds positively to the media and the crowd.
And they all know/ As I grow old/ I will always be here for you now/ I will play the fool for you all/ I will always live here with my crowd/ And you will see/ That I will please
The singer intends to always be on stage and entertain people, even when she gets old. She is committed to pleasing her followers.
A drunken stumble, some flesh/ As they drag me away
The singer is in the public eye so much that her private moments can no longer be hidden. She has succumbed to substance abuse.
You and I we have a need/ You and I we have a need to fil our lives/ I need love you need my pain/ Drink and drugs the men who leave again/ Feel my pain (The looks they fade, the will is weak)/ Feel my pain (Body is old but the surgeons knife)
The artist acknowledges that people like her for the pleasure they get from her pain and misery, and she is willing to endure physical pain and surgery to maintain her fame.
Pray for me/ And I mistake for you
The artist is asking others to pray for her as she knows she is making mistakes and leading a lifestyle full of vices.
Fame it fades never to come again/ Feel my pain (No curtain calls, a life so still)/ Feel my pain (Mind so numb, lose the will)
The artist is afraid of losing her fame and would rather feel pain than be forgotten or ignored. She is addicted to the attention and can't stop living her life in the public eye.
Pray for me/ Pray for me/ And my mistakes my friends
Once again, the singer is asking for others to pray for her as she is living recklessly and unconsciously.
Laughing the day away, hoping the day/ Crying the day away/ Fame will live again/ My fame will live again
The artist is saying that she goes through highs and lows every day, and that fame is the one constant that will keep coming back to her. She is willing to go through pain in order to keep her fame.
Spend the day in a wam safe place/ Re-live the life, re-live the life, living/ Spend the day at the studio place/ Re-live the life, re-live the life, living
The singer finds solace in her studio or any place where she is famous and can relive her past good moments.
Spend my life in this wam safe place/ Re-live the life, re-live the life, living/ Spend my life at this chosen pace/ Re-live the life, re-live the life, living
The singer has chosen this lifestyle and is not planning to stop. She will continue to live in her own bubble and relive her past experiences.
Laughing the day away, making the day/ Living the life once more/ Fame is here to stay/ My fame its here today
The singer is once again saying that she lives for the highs of fame and will keep reliving them. She believes that she is famous and that her fame will always be present.
Art mimics life/ To hell with the rest/ And Daddy says that he knows beat/ Do as you are told/ Don't think you're old/ The secret never told/ He leaves me
The artist believes that art mimics life, and that she has to do as she is told by older men, who control her life behind the scenes.
My leading man, he's all dressed in white/ Don't tell abouit our secret nights/ Do as I am told/ Doesn't mind I'm old/ Secrets never told/ He loves me
The artist is in a relationship with an older man who is her leading figure. Their relationship is a secret, but she is willing to do anything to keep it going, even if it means sacrificing her youth and revealing her secrets to him.
People around/ Like Angel and Damned/ I dance and I sing/ My life once more
The singer is surrounded by people who view her as a savior, yet they also hope to destroy her. But she keeps performing and living her life, undeterred.
People around/ Like Angel and Damned/ I dance and I sing/ They love me now
The singer has come to recognize that people are always around her, admiring her and wanting to get close to her. She continues to perform for those fans who love her now.
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alessandro
this is genius, first time hearing this version!
Freddy Valero
Love the music you made! Cheers from Venezuela!!!
Phil Wilkes
Just brilliant! Doop...
Ming Zhang
from my favorite album 7777777!