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
PRIDE
Magenta Lyrics
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Hear her calling, have to dress and run
Live a life in the daylight?
No time for fun
No time for run
Onward
Working down on the final line
Clocking on in the morning
Working the line
Working the line
At the end of the day
In our own happy world
All the light that you bring
You're my life my one and only
At the end of the day -------- Cherish time, you know it won't last
In our own happy world -------- Cherish time, life flies so fast
All the light that you bring -------- Cherish time, you know it won't last
You're my life my one and only
Weekend comes, Old London Town
Work the tables, no time here for fun
Coming home Sunday morning
Taking her back
Taking her back
Onward
Getting home with the morning sun
Climb into bed the day has just begun
An hours sleep and she's stirring
Ready to play
Ready to play
Is it worth all the time -------- Live life, give love a chance
The people they say -------- Live life, she's growing fast
Having no real life -------- Live life, give love a chance
Working hard throughout the day
Now is the time -------- Cherish time, you know it won't last
You are wasting your life -------- Cherish time, life flies so fast
Not a mother they want -------- Cherish time, you know it won't last
Don't waste your life
Don't waste your life waiting
Don't waste your life waiting
There sleeps my girl
She'll have all time, a life of times
I hope and pray
No cares or woes in this small world no reasons
Fragile life to play
My life's a mess
But there's a hope in my heart
To give her a start
The things they say
She'll never hear in this her life
I hope and pray
Move on through life, her head held high
To live a life so young, so free
My life's a mess
But there's a hope in my heart
To give her a start
A hope in my heart
To give her a start
Every time you smile the sun shines down on me
Every time you smile the world feels right it's all there to see
Every time you smile the sun shines down on me
Every time you smile the world feels right the sun shines on me
Every time you smile the sun shines down on me
Every time you smile the world feels right it's all there to see
Every time you smile the world feels right the sun shines on me
The song "Pride" by Magenta is a reflection of the struggle of a working-class individual balancing work and personal life. It sets a tone of hustle and bustle of daily life, where we all tend to prioritize our work over everything else. The lyrics depict the everyday struggle of people who work day-to-day jobs to make a living, with hardly any time for leisure or fun. The first few stanzas of the song make it clear that the singer lives a life dictated by a demanding work schedule and has no time for anything else. The chorus is a reminder to cherish time while still going through the daily grind.
As the song progresses, the narrative switches to the more personal side of life, where the singer has to deal with the pressures of being a parent. The line "Is it worth all the time," talks about the dilemma all parents face, where they question their priorities in life. The lyrics reveal the fear of not being able to provide enough for their child and wanting to make sure that they grow up in a better world than the one the singer lives in. The last few lines of the song portray hope, love, and the desire to give their child a better life.
Overall, the song "Pride" speaks of the struggles of everyday life, parent's fears, aspirations, and unconditional love.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up with the morning sun
Starting the day with the light of hope
Hear her calling, have to dress and run
A mother's responsibility, always on the go
Live a life in the daylight?
Is this all there is to life? Work and no fun
No time for fun
Work and responsibilities taking over
No time for run
No chance to escape, always pressing onward
Onward
Despite the struggle, keep pushing forward
Working down on the final line
A mundane job, feeling like just a number
Just a number, working day to day
Feeling unimportant and trapped in routine
Clocking on in the morning
Starting the long, tiring day
Working the line
Endless hours of tedious work
At the end of the day
When the work day is over and it's time to escape
In our own happy world
A private, happy moment away from the world
All the light that you bring
The joy and happiness that a loved one brings
You're my life my one and only
The person that gives meaning to life
Weekend comes, Old London Town
A brief escape to the city on the weekend
Work the tables, no time here for fun
Balancing work and trying to enjoy the moment
Coming home Sunday morning
Heading back home after a short break
Taking her back
Returning to the responsibilities of motherhood
Getting home with the morning sun
Arriving home early in the morning
Climb into bed the day has just begun
Feeling exhausted but knowing there's more to do
An hours sleep and she's stirring
Short lived rest before getting back to work
Ready to play
Taking a moment to enjoy life with loved ones
Is it worth all the time
Questioning if all the hard work is worth missing out on life
The people they say
The opinions of others weighing heavily
Having no real life
Feeling like life is passing by without really living it
Working hard throughout the day
Dedicating everything to hard work and responsibility
Now is the time
Realizing that time is slipping away
You are wasting your life
Regretting not living life to the fullest
Not a mother they want
Feeling judged and unappreciated as a mother
Don't waste your life
A plea to make the most out of life
Don't waste your life waiting
Don't wait for the future to bring happiness, seize it now
There sleeps my girl
Admiring the peaceful beauty of a sleeping child
She'll have all time, a life of times
A hopeful vision for a bright future
I hope and pray
A prayer for a happy, fulfilling life
No cares or woes in this small world no reasons
A world of innocence, free from stress and worries
Fragile life to play
A gentle reminder of the beauty of life
My life's a mess
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life
But there's a hope in my heart
Holding onto hope despite the struggles
To give her a start
Working hard to give a child a good beginning
The things they say
Negative comments and criticisms from others
She'll never hear in this her life
Protecting a child from negativity and doubt
Move on through life, her head held high
Encouraging a child to keep moving forward with confidence
To live a life so young, so free
Wishing for a carefree, joyous life for a child
A hope in my heart
A deep desire for a better future
Every time you smile the sun shines down on me
The happiness and light that a loved one brings
Every time you smile the world feels right it's all there to see
The power of a smile to change the world
The sun shines down on me
Feeling the warmth of love and happiness
The world feels right
The world feels brighter with love and joy
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francisco Javier Moragrega Tomás
Amazing band!
Adam Ochojski
Fantastic!
danny vibart
Beautiful christina