1) Magnum is an E… Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous artists with this name, including:
1) Magnum is an English hard rock band;
2) Magnum was an American jazz funk combo from San Pedro, CA;
3) Magnum was an American AOR band;
4) ) Magnum is a electronic music artist from Puerto Rico;
5) Magnum was a Canadian post-punk band from Montreal active in the 1980s.
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1) Magnum is an English hard rock band. They were formed in Birmingham by Tony Clarkin (guitar, songwriter, RIP) and Bob Catley (vocals) in order to appear as the resident band at the Rum Runner nightclub in the city. Magnum have undergone several changes in personnel over the years; however, the core of Catley and Clarkin remain.
Magnum's most significant early success was Chase the Dragon in 1982, which reached number 17 in the UK Albums Chart. It included several songs that would become mainstays of the band's live set, notably "Soldier of the Line", "Sacred Hour" and "The Spirit". On a Storyteller's Night gave the band its breakthrough in Europe, and achieved a Gold certification in the United Kingdom. The band's 1986 album Vigilante represented a further move towards the mainstream before the band achieved their commercial peak in 1988 when they entered the UK Top Ten for the first time with the album Wings of Heaven, which reached number five and featured three Top 40 singles, "Days of No Trust", "Start Talking Love" and "It Must Have Been Love". It was followed by Goodnight L.A., which was produced by Keith Olsen and reached number nine in the UK Album Chart in 1990. It produced another Top 40 single for the band, "Rockin' Chair".
In 1995, Clarkin announced Magnum's split; however, Clarkin and Catley continued working together, now under the name Hard Rain, until 1999. Magnum reformed in 2001 and has enjoyed late-career commercial success. Their most recent album, The Monster Roars, was released in January 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_(band)
Studio albums
Kingdom of Madness (1978)
Magnum II (1979)
Chase the Dragon (1982)
The Eleventh Hour (1983)
On a Storyteller's Night (1985)
Vigilante (1986)
Wings of Heaven (1988)
Goodnight L.A. (1990)
Sleepwalking (1992)
Keeping the Nite Light Burning (1993)
Rock Art (1994)
Hard Rain (1997) (as Hard Rain)
When the Good Times Come (1999) (as Hard Rain)
Breath of Life (2002)
Brand New Morning (2004)
Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow (2007)
Into the Valley of the Moonking (2009)
The Visitation (2011)
On the 13th Day (2012)
Escape from the Shadow Garden (2014)
Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies (2016)
Lost on the Road to Eternity (2018)
The Serpent Rings (2020)
The Monster Roars (2022)
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2) Magnum was an American jazz funk combo from San Pedro, California that released an LP called 'Fully Loaded' in 1974.
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3) Magnum was an American AOR band. They released only one full album - No Secrets (1989).
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4) Magnum is a electronic music artist from Puerto Rico. In 2010, Magnum joined label Nightshifters, based in Berlin and run by DJ Donna Summer and Jubilee to remix Canblaster's “Triple Ring” for Canblaster's debut EP and then release his own debut EP “Grooveworks” in May 2011, which showcases some harsher, heavier rave vibes and gets remixed by: Hostage, Panteros666 from Club Cheval, Randomer and Lucid. In the following months Magnum released “Schemes” on Future of Bass 1, a compilation cured by HxdB for US based label Gradient Audio. His sophomore EP “Visions” came out on Belgium based label Inhale on October 2011 and recieved early support from Scratcha DVA (Rinse FM), 2562, Randomer, Norrit and Resketch among many others and his latest EP “All Over Me” released on South London based 92 Points came out on January 2012 after big anticipation and includes remixes by hotly tipped producers French Fries and Visionist. He has remixed Bosstone, Mite + Ewalk, Admin & Mahni, Imaabs, Emmerson & Klauser, MadJazz, Lao, Kiev, and others.
Magnum on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/magnumbass
Magnum on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/magnumbass
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5) Magnum was a Canadian post-punk band from Montreal active in the 1980s.
In The Beginning
Magnum Lyrics
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Sadly confused by us with the passing of time
Oh no I tell you no lie no madman am I
Give me another chance and another way
Give me another time and another day
Give me a part in another play
Silken the hand that has touched me and helped me till now
Torment replaces the feelings the faces somehow
Give me another chance and another way
Give me another time and another day
Give me a part in another play
Words that are whispered surround me and call to my ear
Courage embrace me though tears may forsake me I fear
Oh no I tell you no lie no madman am I
Give me another chance and another way
Give me another time and another day
Give me a part in another play
Will someone take my place
I'm the prince of dreams but no one knows my face
I've come to rest my mind
Help me understand and see what I can find
What's this before me now
What's that behind
It's the prophet of the morning star
He's not so blind
He calls to me so clear
Saying very soon sorrow will be here
But before they pull you down
There's just one chance for you to stay around
Or else a war to end all wars
Sink without a trace
I am the prince of dreams
And you shall know my face
Find the light that shines on everyone
Someone shines the light for me
Look inside yourself to understand
The questions answered now I see
I am your light, I am your light,
I am your god given light
Magnum's song In the Beginning is a plea for a second chance, a second way, and another time, as the singer yearns to be part of a different play. The song is a classic example of a musician reaching out for help, hoping that someone will take his place, so he can finally rest his mind. The musician questions what's ahead of him and what's behind him, and through prophetical whispers, he discovers that sorrow is drawing near. However, before it sinks him without a trace, he's given one last chance to find the light that shines on everyone.
The song's lyrics are moving and relatable, as they reflect the doubts and anxieties that artists experience from time to time. Through the singer's journey, we learn the importance of self-discovery and the courage it takes to embrace our fears. The haunting melody and the powerful chorus, "I am your light, I am your god given light," serve to highlight the song's message and convey the musician's yearning for a meaningful connection with his audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Pages were written turn yellow the age of the rhyme
Old books and stories fade with time like the yellowing of paper pages
Sadly confused by us with the passing of time
We often misunderstand the meaning of old stories as time goes by
Oh no I tell you no lie no madman am I
The singer wants to assure the listener that he is sane and truthful
Give me another chance and another way
The singer is asking for a chance to do things differently
Give me another time and another day
The singer wants to try again at a different time
Give me a part in another play
The singer wants to be involved in a different situation
Silken the hand that has touched me and helped me till now
The singer is thankful for the help of someone who has been kind to them
Torment replaces the feelings the faces somehow
The singer is feeling troubled and replaced in some way
Words that are whispered surround me and call to my ear
The singer is hearing secrets whispered to them
Courage embrace me though tears may forsake me I fear
The singer wants to feel strong despite fear and sadness
Will someone take my place
The singer is asking if someone else can take their position
I'm the prince of dreams but no one knows my face
The singer is a dreamer but they feel unacknowledged and unknown
I've come to rest my mind
The singer wants to take a break from thinking and worrying
Help me understand and see what I can find
The singer is seeking understanding and insight
It's the prophet of the morning star
Someone is prophesying about the future
He's not so blind
The prophet has insight or understanding
Saying very soon sorrow will be here
The prophet is warning of trouble on the horizon
But before they pull you down
Before it's too late or before things get worse
There's just one chance for you to stay around
There's still one opportunity to remain present and involved
Or else a war to end all wars
If the opportunity is missed, there may be disastrous consequences
Sink without a trace
Disappearing or being forgotten
Find the light that shines on everyone
Discover the positive qualities in oneself and others
Someone shines the light for me
Someone is helping the singer find their way
Look inside yourself to understand
The answer or solution may be found within oneself
The questions answered now I see
The singer has found answers to their questions
I am your light, I am your light,
I am your god given light
The singer perhaps feels they are meant to help others find their way and be a guiding light
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY CLARKIN
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