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.
Sand Castle
Marc Antoine Lyrics
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And all the pain that's in my head
Is building castles in the sand
Building castles with my hands
And the rain is falling
Falling down on me
And the rain is falling
On me
On me
On me
All the pain that's in your heart
All the pain that's in your head
It's gonna tear your little world apart
Leave you broke and left for dead
And the rain is falling
Falling down on me
And the rain is falling
Falling down on me
On me
On me
On me
Is she gone
Is she gone
Is she the really the one or can she leave me alone
Is she the one that made me yearn for the day
Is she the one that just threw me away
Is she gone
Is she gone
Is she really the one or can she leave me alone.
The song Sand Castle by Marc Antoine is a tale of heartache and bitterness. The lyrics speak of the pain in the singer's heart and head as he builds castles in the sand with his hands. The rain is falling down on him, adding to his sense of despair. The singer then addresses the object of his affection, warning her that her pain will ultimately tear apart her world, leaving her broken and left for dead. The chorus repeats, adding to the overall sense of sadness and loss.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by someone he once loved deeply. He questions whether she was ever really the one for him, and wonders if she will leave him alone. The metaphor of building sand castles emphasizes the fragility of love and relationships, which can crumble just as easily as a sand castle. The rain serves as a symbol of the tears shed over lost love, adding a layer of melancholy to the song.
Overall, Sand Castle is a poignant and emotional ballad that captures the pain of heartbreak and loss. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but the underlying theme is one of bitterness and regret over a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
All the pain that's in my heart
I'm trying to cope with the emotional turmoil that I'm feeling inside.
And all the pain that's in my head
I'm struggling to make sense of everything that's been happening to me.
Is building castles in the sand
I'm creating an imaginary world where I can escape from my problems.
Building castles with my hands
I'm using my creativity as a way of dealing with my pain and frustration.
And the rain is falling
The outside world is reflecting my inner turmoil and sadness.
Falling down on me
I feel like I'm being drowned by my emotions and struggles.
All the pain that's in your heart
I understand that others are also struggling with pain and emotional difficulty.
All the pain that's in your head
I know that trying to make sense of everything can be incredibly challenging.
It's gonna tear your little world apart
These struggles can have a profound impact on every aspect of your life.
Leave you broke and left for dead
It's easy to feel like everything is completely hopeless and that you'll never recover.
Is she gone
I'm trying to come to terms with the loss and heartache that I'm experiencing.
Is she the really the one or can she leave me alone
I'm questioning whether or not this person was truly right for me, or if I'm better off without them.
Is she the one that made me yearn for the day
I'm struggling to accept that the person I cared for so deeply may not have felt the same way about me.
Is she the one that just threw me away
I feel like I've been rejected and abandoned, without any explanation or closure.
Is she gone
I'm still grappling with my emotions and trying to find a way forward.
Is she really the one or can she leave me alone
Ultimately, it's up to me to decide how to move on and let go of the pain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARC ANTOINE VOUILLOUX
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