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
The Ballad Of Samuel Layne
Magenta Lyrics
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sunshine through the window.
Reachning out.
Fell the cold of morn,
creeping in to dull the pain.
No more feeling,
senses steeling.
Feel the warmth of fear,
No more feeling,
senses reeling.
Your love will guide me over,
Your love, the memory of home.
Your love will guide me over,
to live the dream that’s waiting on the other side.
Feel the rain to cleanse the soul of sin to set free.
Wash the fear of death away.
We’re walking, we’re loving, the sun will shine
We’re running, we’re hiding , the cannons roar.
Sign up and fight for right (look back you brave young men).
For life and liberty (liberty falls).
We’re walking, we’re loving, the sun will shine
Sign up and fight for right (look back you brave young men).
For life and liberty (liberty falls).
We’re falling, we’re dying,the cannons roar.
I’m holding on,
waiting for the guns to stop.
Time is near the time to die.
Holding on,
shouting for the hurt to stop.
Clear blue sky.
Time is near, the time to die.
Reaching out.
I’m falling down
The Ballad of Samuel Layne by Magenta is a layered and introspective song about the experience of war, love, and the memories that guide us through life. The opening lines evoke a sense of quiet contemplation in the face of harsh reality. The singer wakes up to sunshine but also feels the cold of the morning creeping in, grounding them back into the world of the living. They reflect on the paradoxical feeling of numbness and fear that comes with being in a life and death situation. The use of repetition in the lyrics, "no more feeling, senses steeling," underscores this numbness.
The lyrics then shift to a more optimistic tone as the singer remembers the love that guides them through their difficult experience. They sing, "your love will guide me over, your love, the memory of home," suggesting that memories of love and home can sustain us even in the darkest of times. The song also touches on themes of sacrifice and the costs of war, as seen in the lyrics "sign up and fight for right (look back you brave young men) for life and liberty (liberty falls)." Overall, The Ballad of Samuel Layne is a poetic exploration of the complexities of war and the ways in which we hold onto hope and love amidst hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning,
The start of a new day
sunshine through the window.
The light of the sun coming through a window
Reachning out.
Reaching out for comfort
Fell the cold of morn,
Feeling the cold of the early morning
creeping in to dull the pain.
The cold is an escape from emotional pain
No more feeling,
Emotional detachment
senses steeling.
Mental and physical preparation for the day
Feel the warmth of fear,
Overcoming fear with courage
creeping in to dull the pain.
Fear is a distraction from emotional pain
No more feeling,
Further emotional detachment
senses reeling.
Feeling disoriented and overwhelmed
Your love will guide me over,
The power of love to guide through difficult times
Your love, the memory of home.
The memory of love and home as a source of comfort
Your love will guide me over,
Emphasis on the power of love
to live the dream that’s waiting on the other side.
The promise of a better future
Feel the rain to cleanse the soul of sin to set free.
Rain as a symbol of spiritual cleansing and freedom
Wash the fear of death away.
Overcoming the fear of death
We’re walking, we’re loving, the sun will shine
The promise of a bright future filled with love and joy
We’re running, we’re hiding , the cannons roar.
The sounds of war and violence interrupting peace and freedom
Sign up and fight for right (look back you brave young men).
Encouraging others to fight for justice and freedom
For life and liberty (liberty falls).
Fighting for the values of life and freedom, even when the odds are against us
We’re walking, we’re loving, the sun will shine
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the hope for a better future
Sign up and fight for right (look back you brave young men).
Reiteration of the call to action
For life and liberty (liberty falls).
Reminder of the stakes of the fight for justice and freedom
We’re falling, we’re dying,the cannons roar.
The brutal reality of war and the cost of the fight for freedom
I’m holding on,
Clutching to life
waiting for the guns to stop.
Hope for an end to the violence
Time is near the time to die.
Sense of impending death
Holding on,
Continuing to cling to life
shouting for the hurt to stop.
Crying out for an end to pain
Clear blue sky.
Return of a peaceful, clear sky
Time is near, the time to die.
Emphasis on the imminence of death
Reaching out.
Reaching out for help or for life
I’m falling down
The finality of death
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Waveoflight
@Professor Chocolate Cake
I will.
Presently, I find "Devil at the Cross Roads" to be my favorite song by Magenta. Then I think "Colors", but most of their songs are really good, yet I have not listened to most of them.
I was really amazed to hear that "The Ballad of Samuel Layne" is where "My Sam" originated. That is such a great stand alone song.
I'm also working my way thru your playlist of "Compilation of very long songs". Is "3 Days" by Jane's Addiction on that list? I briefly looked, but its a very long list:)
I'm a huge fan of Rush's progressive era of music. "Xanadu" being one of my all time favorite songs. I see its on your list.
Genesis "In the Cage"
Porcupine Tree's "Anesthetize"
3 Days by Jane's Addiction
Many more
Grayson McDonald
You have great taste in music
Joseph Solis
It’s been three years since I heard the last song to be exact and then it was pulled from YouTube. I’ve had the lyrics “no more sunlight, no more moonlight” for years and I’ve been searching everywhere for it. I knew the name of the band luckily but still couldn’t find any information on them anywhere. Found this today and was happy to recognize the album cover that I saw 3 years ago and my jaw dropped listening to the last 4 minutes...instant goosebumps, I’ve finally found it and it’s thanks to you ❤️ Thank you for uploading this masterpiece!
JVD
This is my favorite song by Magenta
This song gives me visions of the Great War. Especially the end section somehow connects to the Passendale offensive ot 1917
I get visions of soldiers desperately trying to cling on to life while bombs are exploding everywhere and they know the end is far far away.
Try to hold your head up...
Waveoflight
Such an underated band.
I found them last year. This is my first listen to this song.
Professor Chocolate Cake
Check out 'Pearl' it's another great song.
Waveoflight
@Professor Chocolate Cake
I will.
Presently, I find "Devil at the Cross Roads" to be my favorite song by Magenta. Then I think "Colors", but most of their songs are really good, yet I have not listened to most of them.
I was really amazed to hear that "The Ballad of Samuel Layne" is where "My Sam" originated. That is such a great stand alone song.
I'm also working my way thru your playlist of "Compilation of very long songs". Is "3 Days" by Jane's Addiction on that list? I briefly looked, but its a very long list:)
I'm a huge fan of Rush's progressive era of music. "Xanadu" being one of my all time favorite songs. I see its on your list.
Genesis "In the Cage"
Porcupine Tree's "Anesthetize"
3 Days by Jane's Addiction
Many more
Professor Chocolate Cake
@Waveoflight I just listened to 'Three Days' and really loved the funky bassline but unfortunately it's 60% instrumental so it can't make the list because it doesn't comply with the rules. Concept albums are allowed because they're basically giant songs.
Christian s.
es una pieza hermosa. la oía en caracas, cuando caminaba desde plaza chacaíto hasta el hotel intercontinental tamanco, por la av las mercedes. pensaba mucho con esta pieza hermosa. sobre todo min 8:45.
Francisco Ordóñez
This theme reminds me of an ex girlfriend. Maybe I listened too much this track when I was with her. We are distanced now, but somehow, I reach her by listening this again...
David Aldridge
Beyond words...