1. progressiv… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven 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
7. Drum N Bass producer from Czech Republic
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
Tom Tom Club
Magenta Lyrics
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Qui s'enfonce dans le dix
Je suis déjà un peu attaqué
Monte à l'affiche le vingt-deux six
Il nous faut quelque chose de lourd
Pour combler le néant
Tenir jusqu'au lever du jour
Et tomber sans enlever nos vêtements
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de kick
De tom-tom-tom-tom-tom
Y a que ça qui nous calme en fait
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de Gin, de Vodka
Pom, pom, podom
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
À l'avant de la passade blindée
Comme dans ma vie puis un moment
J'suis sur le siège passager
Et sûrement pour encore longtemps
Naïfs comme des oies blanches
On a cru qu'on avait changé
Mais plus le temps passe et plus ça penche
On sait toujours pas encaisser
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de kick
De tom-tom-tom-tom-tom
Y a que ça qui nous calme en fait
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de Gin, de Vodka
Pom, pom, podom
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de kick
De tom-tom-tom-tom-tom
Y a que ça qui nous calme en fait
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de Gin, de Vodka
Pom, pom, podom
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de kick
De tom-tom-tom-tom-tom
Y a que ça qui nous calme en fait
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de Gin, de Vodka
Pom, pom, podom
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
(Tom, tom, tom)
(S'assomme)
(Vodka pom, pom, podom)
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
In these lyrics from "Tom Tom Club," Magenta creates a vivid portrayal of escapism and the desire for distraction in a chaotic urban setting. The opening lines hint at a crowded scene as the singer finds themselves in a transit situation, possibly a metaphor for feeling trapped in life. The phrase "déjà un peu attaqué" suggests a pre-existing state of intoxication or emotional vulnerability, while the reference to "monte à l'affiche le vingt-deux six" can evoke a sense of anticipation, possibly a party or an event that seems to promise relief from monotony. Through this context, Magenta establishes a dichotomy between the external chaos of the city and the inner turmoil of the individual, setting the stage for a quest for something to fill the void—the "néant" or emptiness that haunts the singer.
As the song progresses, the refrain emphasizes the pursuit of relief through a combination of music and substances—"kick" likely referring to a musical beat while "Gin, de Vodka" denotes alcohol. The repetitive mention of "tom-tom" signifies that music serves as a vital escape; it's a source of catharsis that dulls the pain and confusion of reality. This repetition is reminiscent of the intoxicating nature of nightlife, where rhythms and beats become both a method of coping and a form of self-destruction. The line "jusqu'à s'exploser la tête" underscores the intense, often overwhelming experience that comes from overindulgence—whether in music, alcohol, or both—suggesting that the fleeting moments of euphoria are juxtaposed against impending chaos and potential fallout.
Transitioning deeper into the lyrics, the imagery of being passive or unanchored emerges metaphorically with the line "je suis sur le siège passager." This position indicates a lack of control over one's life and experiences, emphasizing feelings of helplessness and resignation. The phrase "naïfs comme des oies blanches" suggests that there was once an innocence or belief that change was possible, yet as time passes, it becomes clear that circumstances may not improve. Rather, the song evokes a sense of stagnation as the realization sets in that life’s struggles remain unresolved, contributing to a lingering sense of existential angst. The contrast between hope and reality deepens the emotional resonance, highlighting the struggle of trying to move forward while remaining tethered to the past.
Ultimately, "Tom Tom Club" encapsulates a visceral exploration of urban life that is fraught with existential questions and the reliance on substances and music as coping mechanisms. By repetitively returning to the themes of escapism and sensory overload, Magenta taps into a collective yearning for release—from emotional numbness, societal pressures, and the crushing inevitability of time. The cycle of seeking distraction reveals the bittersweet nature of indulgence, where initial pleasures morph into self-destructive habits. The song presents a poignant commentary on the human condition, encapsulating the struggles of modern existence with poetic metaphors and a compelling rhythm that captures the listener's attention long after the last notes fade.
Line by Line Meaning
À l'avant de la passade bondée
At the front of the crowded passage
Qui s'enfonce dans le dix
That sinks deeper into the complexity of life
Je suis déjà un peu attaqué
I find myself slightly overwhelmed
Monte à l'affiche le vingt-deux six
An important event is approaching on the twenty-second of June
Il nous faut quelque chose de lourd
We need something substantial to cope
Pour combler le néant
To fill the emptiness within us
Tenir jusqu'au lever du jour
To survive until dawn breaks
Et tomber sans enlever nos vêtements
And to collapse without shedding our pretenses
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de kick
As a result, we numb ourselves with beats
De tom-tom-tom-tom-tom
Of persistent rhythmic thumps
Y a que ça qui nous calme en fait
It's the only thing that truly brings us peace
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de Gin, de Vodka
Consequently, we drown ourselves in alcohol like Gin and Vodka
Pom, pom, podom
With rhythmic intoxication
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
Until we reach a mind-blowing high
À l'avant de la passade blindée
At the front of a fortified path in life
Comme dans ma vie puis un moment
Similar to how my life has been for some time
J'suis sur le siège passager
I find myself in the passenger seat
Et sûrement pour encore longtemps
And likely staying there for a while
Naïfs comme des oies blanches
Naive like innocent creatures
On a cru qu'on avait changé
We thought we had evolved
Mais plus le temps passe et plus ça penche
Yet, as time passes, we tend to regress
On sait toujours pas encaisser
We still struggle to cope
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de kick
Thus, we resort to numbing ourselves with beats
De tom-tom-tom-tom-tom
Of relentless rhythmic sounds
Y a que ça qui nous calme en fait
It's the only remedy that truly soothes us
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de Gin, de Vodka
Consequently, we drown our sorrows in Gin and Vodka
Pom, pom, podom
With an intoxicating cadence
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
Until we reach a euphoric state
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de kick
So we numb ourselves again with beats
De tom-tom-tom-tom-tom
Of incessant rhythmic pulsations
Y a que ça qui nous calme en fait
That is the only thing that brings us calmness
Du coup on s'assomme à coup de Gin, de Vodka
So we indulge again in Gin and Vodka
Pom, pom, podom
With the pulsating rhythm of intoxication
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
Until our minds explode with sensations
(Tom, tom, tom)
(The rhythm continues)
(S'assomme)
(We continue to numb ourselves)
(Vodka pom, pom, podom)
(With Vodka, rhythmically intoxicated)
Jusqu'à s'exploser la tête
Until we hit a euphoric climax
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nicolas Dardillac, Pierre Cabanettes, Quentin Postel, Simon Martellozo, Stephane Muraire
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AxelG _
Vous racontez des histoires - vous mettez des mots - vous mettez en avant le banal, l’expérience pour en ressortir une espèce d’intensité. Votre production est fraîche, novatrice. Vous maîtrisez les mots. Ca tape - bref les gars je vous aime 🔥
Louis chevalier
Oui c'est un peux un style à la fauve (un de leurs anciens groupes) mais pour le coup je trouve que les parole slamé ne vont pas du tt avec le beat qui est pourtant très bon,le rendue est une mixture de genre musicaux que je trouve très originale mais qui ne s'acorde pas entre eux (slam/techno,house).
A voir pour la suite.
leïla coquelin
toujours plus dingue, merci de nous faire vivre autant d'émotion dans une seule chanson, vous êtes les meilleurs 💗
Louis Laser
Excellent, Fauve est pour moi une des meilleures révélations musicales de la décennie, alors Autrans ou Magenta, j’écoute et c’est bon ! Toutes vos chansons racontent nos désarrois, nos névroses, notre mal être, bref tout le mal être de notre génération, de notre époque.
Jeanne Poulain
C'était si beau... Vous avez tellement ce pouvoir de raconter l'horreur du banal, de la routine, du quotidien. Et vous nous brisez la nôtre, de routine, en étant là, avec vos sons... Merci.
M F
Fauve, Autrans ou Magenta, peu importe...Ce son est une grosse claque !
AVIF
J'adore.
Autre style mais le message reste fort.
Une manière différente, plus dansante
Et au final, ça fait toujours plaisir de vous entendre.
Alyssandre Michel
Elle est géniale, j'attends les autres chansons avec plaisir
Maltemo
Excellent, l'ambiance du clip (couleurs, jeu d'acteur) est excellent ! beau travail
Exeragon
Cette voix reste la même, tres sympa 😊