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.
Unity
Marc Antoine Lyrics
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I don't want no war going down tonight
Civilization ha I call it as I see it
I call it bullshit you know I still cannot believe it
Our evolution now has gone the way of hate
A world evolved resolved in this stupid fate
All so different yeah I say were all the same
All caught you know in the division game
Self destruction fast impending like a bullet
No one can stop it once its fired no one can control it
A final word, wait it's not a call to action
We ain't no sect, no this ain't no fucking faction
Unity, unity you've heard it all before
This time its not exclusive we want to stop a war
Unity as one stand together
Unity evolutions gonna come
The song "Unity" by Marc Antoine touches on the important themes of unity, brotherhood, and the consequences of war. The song starts by highlighting the unfortunate reality that there is a war going down between brothers. He does not want there to be a war taking place and instead stresses the importance of unity. The lyrics suggest that these supposed "brothers" should not be at war with each other, but instead should stand together as one.
The lyrics then go on to call out civilization and label it as "bullshit." This is Marc Antoine's way of saying that the ways of the world have gone astray -- hate has replaced love, and it is leading to nothing but destruction. He goes on to say that this "stupid fate" of the world is a result of a world that has resolved to hate. He urges for the war to stop, and for unity to take over.
The song stresses the importance of standing together and not succumbing to a pattern of division. Antoine sings that we must come together as one, despite our seemingly different backgrounds, to prevent self-destruction. The final and most powerful point that Antoine makes is that we should aim for unity not simply as a call to action, but as a way to end the continuous cycle of war that plagues the world.
Overall, the song "Unity" by Marc Antoine showcases how important it is for individuals and society as a whole to stand together in unity. It emphasizes the consequences of division and war, and instead urges for people to focus on coming together as one.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a war going down between my brothers tonight
The singer observes conflict among people who are close to each other.
I don't want no war going down tonight
The singer hopes that peace will prevail despite the tension.
Civilization ha I call it as I see it
The singer expresses skepticism towards the idea of social progress.
I call it bullshit you know I still cannot believe it
The artist thinks that the concept of civilization is irrational.
Our evolution now has gone the way of hate
The artist laments the decline of morality among human beings.
A world evolved resolved in this stupid fate
The singer criticizes the current state of the world where hatred dominates.
Stop this... war!
The singer calls for an end to the conflict.
All so different yeah I say were all the same
The artist argues that despite outward differences, all people are fundamentally similar.
All caught you know in the division game
The artist notes that social divisions are an obstacle to cooperation and peace.
Self destruction fast impending like a bullet
The artist warns that the consequences of conflict are near and disastrous.
No one can stop it once its fired no one can control it
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of stopping a conflict once it has begun.
A final word, wait it's not a call to action
The artist prefaces a statement that is not a direct appeal for action.
We ain't no sect, no this ain't no fucking faction
The singer affirms that their message is not an extremist ideology.
Unity, unity you've heard it all before
The singer recognizes that calls for unity are not unique or novel.
This time its not exclusive we want to stop a war
The singer specifies that their call for unity is meant to prevent violence.
Unity as one stand together
The artist promotes cooperation and solidarity.
Unity evolutions gonna come
The artist believes that progress towards peace is possible if people work together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARC ANTOINE VOUILLOUX
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