2) French R&B adult contemporary singer Marc Antoine was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, and is of Haitian descent.
[1] Guitarist, composer and producer, Marc Antoine, was born in Paris (France) on the 28th of May 1963. His parents bought him his first guitar when he was 11 years old which quickly became his third arm. Marc has had a guitar in his hands ever since.
At age 13, his father saw such rapid progress that he sent him to the conservatory where he would study classical music. By then his mentors were Andres Segovia and John Williams.
At 17 he'd already won many prizes and started showing an interest in a variety of music genres including jazz, rock, Afro, pop, and more. At the same time he was playing in local bands in Britany (France).
Tragedy struck in the summer of 1981 when his debut career got cut short by a devastating accident to his left hand. The surgeon told him that his chances of playing guitar again were very slim and next to nothing. However, through the adversity, his love and passion for music helped him overcome this tragedy and in 1984 he was back on the scene in Paris, performing in clubs and recording for artists like Philippe Petit, Charlelie Couture, Jill Kaplan, France Gall, and Ray Lema.
In 1988 he moved to London where he joined Basia's band and worked with The Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, Soul to Soul, Pato Banton, and General Public. He was also part of the London Acid Jazz scene. His world tour travelling lead him to spend time in Tokyo where he became an acclaimed session player.
As a true citizen of the world, Marc kept moving, this time to Los Angeles in the late 90's. He stayed there for 12 years playing for music royalty such as Sting, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Cher, Selena, Queen Latifah, George Benson, Guru Jazzmatazz, Take 6 and others. He composed and performed for major movie soundtracks: "Get Shorty"; "The Fan"; "Patch Adams"; "Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil"; "Demolition Man"; and "Celtic Pride". He also worked with producers of the likes of Tommy LiPuma, Philippe Saisse, Marcus Miller, Mike Pela, Guy Roche and Stoker.
Most importantly, however, Marc began his successful solo career. His first album was "Classical Soul" NYC records 1994. Then came "Urban Gypsy" NYC 1995, "Madrid" GRP 1998, "Universal Language" GRP 2000, "Cruisin'" GRP 2001, "The Very Best of Marc Antoine" GRP 2002, "Mediterraneo" Rendezvous Entertainment 2003 and "Modern Times" Rendezvous Entertainment 2005.
Marc's career boasts many #1 hits on the R&R contemporary jazz charts, as well as topping the Billboard charts. In 1995, R&R elected him Best New Artist of The Year, which was followed by his Gavin Award in 1998. He has also received numerous nominations for jazz awards in the US and Canada.
Regularly touring with contemporary jazz artists like Dave Koz, Chris Botti, Jeff Lorber, Jeffrey Osborne, David Benoit, Larry Carlton and others, he also performs or records with Jazz Legends such as Peter Erskine, Jimmy Haslip, Mike Mainieri, Dave Valentin, Christian McBride, and Mark Egan to name a few. Marc was honoured when George Benson mentioned him as one of his favorite guitarists.
El Matador
Marc Antoine Lyrics
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The longing of a burning man
Domination cannot be contained
Bleeding from the horns of the bull
Callous as his history
Anchorless
Served from surrender
Revolting martyr
Oblivious to mercy chasing downbehemoth
Matador
Ride the knife through the flesh
Matador
Lungs of the war
Badge the worm
Bomb the Gods
Sleep with lions
Matador
Lungs of the war
Maifest effects of the dawn
Destiny delivered through the chest
Lionheart obsession like a mouthful of fire
A well fed mass abortion
Those who die will be the lucky ones
Aftermath eternally perverted
Forever prosthetic
Ill stabled for life
Foreced into extinctio
Matador
Ride the knife through the flesh
Matador
Lungs of the war
Badge the worm
Bomb the Gods
Sleep with lions
Matador
Lungs of the war
Matador
Ride the knife through the flesh
Matador
Lungs of the war
Badge the worm
Bomb the Gods
Sleep with lions
Matador
Lungs of the war
The lyrics of Marc Antoine’s song “El Matador” are intense and powerful, showcasing the passion and longing of a man burning with desire and a sense of domination that cannot be contained. The reference to the “bleeding from the horns of the bull” suggests that the man is as callous as the history of the sport of bullfighting, while the “revolting martyr” line highlights his willingness to fight against the odds.
The lyrics suggest that the “Matador” is someone who is anchorless, living life without any sense of surrender, and actively working to revolt against the “tentacles of filth.” He does this by being oblivious to mercy and chasing down behemoth beasts, all while riding the knife through the flesh and showing his “lungs of war.”
The lyrics are intense and suggestive of someone who is living life on the edge, with a sense of passion and fire that burns within him. This song is not for the faint of heart and it clearly communicates the sense of intensity and power that the Matador feels within himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Passion
Intense feeling and desire
The longing of a burning man
Deep yearning of an impassioned individual
Domination cannot be contained
The desire for control is insatiable
Bleeding from the horns of the bull
Wounded by the very thing that should bring victory
Callous as his history
Unfeeling due to past experiences
Anchorless
Without stability or grounding
Served from surrender
To be victorious through submission
Revolting martyr
A protester who is willing to die for their cause
The contender to the tentacles of filth
A fighter against corruption and deceit
Oblivious to mercy chasing down behemoth
Showing no mercy when pursuing one's opponent
Matador
A skilled fighter who confronts bulls
Ride the knife through the flesh
Stabbing the opponent with precision
Lungs of the war
Breathing in the energy and excitement of battle
Badge the worm
Overcoming the weak and cowardly
Bomb the Gods
Defying powerful and oppressive forces
Sleep with lions
Being brave and fearless in the face of danger
Maifest effects of the dawn
The consequences of a new beginning
Destiny delivered through the chest
Fate revealed through one's actions and experiences
Lionheart obsession like a mouthful of fire
Unquenchable passion and bravery
A well fed mass abortion
Overindulgence leading to destruction
Those who die will be the lucky ones
Death is preferable to a life of suffering
Aftermath eternally perverted
The lasting effects of corruption
Forever prosthetic
Permanently altered or artificial
Ill stabled for life
Unable to find stability or contentment
Forced into extinction
Driven to disappearance by outside forces
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARC ANTOINE, ALLEN SOVORY
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