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.
So far away
Magnum Lyrics
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That carries them further to nowhere
The fields will be gorged upon the sacrifice made
Despite all their efforts to take care
There's no talk about anyone
Lying out in the rain
They're quite certain to carry on
So please don't praise those mindless games
With reckless claims
Of glory and fame
Talons of steel will seek them out on the day
Intent upon venting its fury
Onward they move and with complete disregard
Of danger while doing their duty
Still no talk about anyone
Lying wounded in pain
Hearts stop beating is this the one
To carry somebody's name
So please don't praise those mindless games
With reckless claims
Of glory and fame
Mighty and strong
So very young
There they will stay
So far away
A sensitive time approaches just before dawn
That carries them further to nowhere
The fields will be gorged upon the sacrifice made
Despite all their efforts to take care
Still no talk about anyone
Lying wounded in pain
Hearts stop beating is this the one
To carry somebody's name
So please don't praise those mindless games
With reckless claims
Of glory and fame
Mighty and strong
So very young
There they will stay
So far away
The lyrics to Magnum's "So Far Away" are a commentary on the senselessness of war and the loss of life that it brings. The first verse describes a "sensitive time" just before dawn, when soldiers move "further to nowhere" and make sacrifices in the fields. Despite their efforts to take care, there is no talk of anyone who may be wounded or suffering. The soldiers carry on with complete disregard for their own safety, believing that they are doing their duty. The chorus urges people not to praise "mindless games" of war with "reckless claims of glory and fame," highlighting the senselessness of war and its devastating consequences.
The second verse continues this theme, with the soldiers facing danger as they move forward. Again, there is no talk of anyone being wounded or in pain. The chorus repeats, with the same message of not glorifying war. The final verse describes the soldiers as "mighty and strong" and "so very young," but they will remain "so far away" from the loved ones they left behind. The repetition of the opening lines and the absence of any resolution in the lyrics emphasize the endless cycle of war and the ongoing sacrifice of young lives.
Line by Line Meaning
A sensitive time approaches just before dawn
The time before dawn is a critical moment that brings them closer to their destination, wherever that may be.
That carries them further to nowhere
They continue on their journey towards a destination that may not even exist or may have no purpose.
The fields will be gorged upon the sacrifice made
The land will be enriched with the blood and lives given in the name of some cause, but at a great cost.
Despite all their efforts to take care
Despite their attempts to protect and care for themselves and each other, they are still in danger and can't avoid it.
There's no talk about anyone
No one speaks of those who may have been lost or hurt in their journey.
Lying out in the rain
Those who have fallen and are unable to continue, exposed to the elements.
They're quite certain to carry on
They show a resolute determination to press ahead, no matter what the cost may be.
Though it's clearly insane
Their journey may seem like madness to outsiders, but it is a mission that they believe needs to be accomplished.
So please don't praise those mindless games
Don't glorify the dangerous undertaking that could result in the loss of many lives.
With reckless claims
Don't make disrespectful statements that could cause harm to those who may be struggling or have been lost in the fight.
Of glory and fame
Don't trivialize the risks taken by those who seek to accomplish a noble feat for fame and glory.
Talons of steel will seek them out on the day
The deadly instruments of war will hunt them relentlessly at some point in time.
Intent upon venting its fury
These tools of destruction may be used in anger, without thought for their potential impact on others.
Onward they move and with complete disregard
They continue on their mission, ignoring any danger that may arise along the way.
Of danger while doing their duty
Despite the peril, they believe that their obligations to this mission and to their comrades come first.
Hearts stop beating is this the one
Death may come suddenly and without warning, making it unclear who will be the next casualty of war.
To carry somebody's name
Those who fall may be remembered by their names and their deeds, even if they can no longer tell their own stories.
Mighty and strong
Despite the hardships and dangers, they possess an indomitable spirit that supports them throughout their journey.
So very young
Many of them may be inexperienced and untested, but they are prepared to sacrifice their lives for their cause.
There they will stay
They willingly place themselves in harm's way, knowing that they might never leave or return home.
So far away
Their destination may be distant, both geographically and spiritually, and they will not know peace until they arrive.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TONY CLARKIN
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