1. A Swedish alternative metal band including members of In
Flames. Now filed under Passenger (SWE).
2. A Brighton (UK) based alternative folk band.
3. A San José, Costa Rica hardcore/screamo band.
4. A Mesa, Arizona based acoustic rock band.
5. A rap artist from Texas.
6. An old alias of DJ Tiësto.
7. A Chicago-based instrumental rock band.
8. A psytrance project of MFG's Guy Zukrel.
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Passenger was formed in 1995 by Sten and Engelin. Both members wanted to do something that was not Thrash metal or Melodic death metal unlike the bands they played in. At its early stages the band was originally called "Cliff". Under the name Cliff they recorded two demos in Studio Fredman that were never released. After a break in the band and after Engelin was hired as a session guitarist for In Flames' Whoracle tour, Anders Fridén, the vocalist of In Flames showed interest in Passenger and joined the band.
In the year 2000 the band came back from its break and went on to record a demo. In 2001 the band recorded another demo in which early versions of the songs "Used", "In My Head", "Circus" and "Drowning City" were recorded. After a third demo the band finally recorded and released their debut album entitled Passenger. A video for "In Reverse" was also released.
Sten noted in February 2004 on their official website that they were in the process of recording their second album. However, since then, Fridén, lead vocalist of both Passenger and In Flames has been noted saying that he has very little time for the project, due to other commitments, and the group is currently on hold. In an interview with Fridén he stated that as soon as he gets a break from In Flames, he wants to get all the group together to record a second album for early 2010. This did however not happen as Anders continued touring with In Flames until October 2010 when they entered their studio to record their next album.
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The brainchild of 26-year-old Brighton born singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg, Passenger is redefining the troubadour for the 21st century. Formerly a five-piece band, Passenger has now pared back to basics, quite literally bringing music to the streets on a series of lengthy busking journeys across Australia, America and the United Kingdom. A classic journeyman musician, cut from the same mould as Van Morrison, Neil Young and John Prine, Passenger has the unique ability to move from the humorous to heartbreaking with every song.
After a year spent crisscrossing the UK and US with his debut album Wicked Man’s Rest, Passenger’s markedly stripped down and soulful second album Wide Eyes Blind Love was brought to the public as it was created: on the road. Setting up on street corners across the UK and Australia, Passenger halted passers by in their hundreds; all connecting to the mellifluous tones and powerfully hewn lyrics emanating from this lone figure and his guitar. This is music as Passenger means it to be, unvarnished and honest, just pure talent and powerful tunes that tap straight into the heart of the crowd.
Struck by the dynamic freedom of the troubadour life, Passenger developed the grass roots method of Wide Eyes Blind Love into the germ of a new album. Impressively and entirely self funded through busking income, Passenger set about recording a series of collaborations with musical friends met along the way. Flight Of The Crow is the remarkable result of Passenger’s intrepid journey, with Australian artists Lior, Josh Pyke, Katie Noonan, Boy & Bear, Kate Miller Heidke, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Brian Campeau and Elana Stone, Matt Corby, Jess Chalker and Dead Letter Chorus all lending their voices to this serendipitous creative venture. Flight Of The Crow was recorded in Sydney’s famous BJB studios over February and March of 2010, and co-produced by Berkfinger (AKA Simon Berkleman from Philadelphia Grand Jury).
As a second album born of the road, Flight Of The Crow speaks to the compelling quality of Passenger’s music and the striking sincerity of his lyrics, both of which are matched by his dedication to this grass roots style of craftsmanship and collaboration. How utterly remarkable that a lone musician can travel the globe, and literally from the street, connect with some of Australia’s finest musical talents to produce a self-funded album. This is the stuff of legend, with Passenger clearly evoking the humble, hardworking creativity of the troubadours of old.
www.myspace.com/passengerofficial
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Passenger or PSNGR is an active hardcore/screamo band formed in San José, Costa Rica born in 2004. Their EP "Get OFF the Rails!" (tentative title) will be out in 20/01/09. Band members: Alejandro Pacheco (vocals & guitar), Grego Rojas (guitar), Andres Moraga (bass), Jose Vargas (drums). www.myspace.com/passenger
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Passenger the acoustic rock band was formed in late 2000. They have a large archive of both original music and cover songs. They released their first pressed album, entitled "Four Letter Word", in September 2004 on indie label Crop Circle Records.
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Passenger is an Austin, Texas based MC. Born in Massachusetts, he spent most of his younger days growing up in New York and Houston, Tx eventually moving to Austin, Tx in 1996 attending college to try his hand as a sound engineer. During these years, his musical versatility had him playing bass in an alternative rock band, singing in another side project, DJing house, jungle and hip hop music at various venues in Austin. Eventually he became a full time DJ for the reggae/ska/hiphop/punk band, Indofin, which he was a member for years touring the country. His love for hip hop provoked him to purchase an MPC and has been making beats and rhyming ever since. "The Brick In A Glass House", his debut album, contains production from Nozebleed, Lazerbeak (Doomtree), amongst others as well as his own and has guests from Austin's own Emcee, Justin Cook, Weezel, as well as a few others. Currently, you can find him playing shows around the Austin area and will begin to venturing out to other Texas cities. He is also working on putting together a live band to back him at shows and working on new material.
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Passenger is also an old alias of DJ Tiësto. Tiësto only produced 2 tracks under his old Passenger-alias: "Blackspin" and "F.A.H.", both appearing on a record released on Momentum Records in 1996.
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Passenger began winter of 2002 when guitarist dustin covert and bassist/vocalist david mata collaborated on the bands first full length "alive" an 8 song full length about a disoriented and dark but intriguing view of love and romance. the album explored dissonant melodies and agonizingly slow chord progressions with the use of mark sampson on drums and sam billen on piano. in 2003 passenger progressed to a four person line up with michael oberlin on drums and james demis on keyboards and sound and began to play various rock venues in chicago, illinois and used silent film to accompany their live performance. numerous line-up changes took effect during the next year and a half, but in 2005 the concrete line-up of Dustin Covert and David D'Antonio on guitars, David Mata on Bass and Samuel Vincent on drums was achieved. In winter of 2005 Passenger recorded "The Owls are Restless", a 2 hour and 40 minute concept record about an ancient war between owls and rabbits and was recorded and engineered by Steve Whitney in a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. Shortly after the recording drummer Samuel Vincent tragically passed away. Without his talent and with the grief of losing a dear, dear friend the band decided it was impossible to continue performing the material or anything that involved Passenger. These unfortunate events occurred before "The Owls are Restless" was able to achieve any sort of record label attention, and when it finally did it was too late. The remaining musicians have continued creating in their band White Devil, named after the vintage moog synth/organ that Sam would play in collaboration with his drums in Passenger.
myspace.com/whitedevilchicago
Burning Bridges
Passenger Lyrics
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(...) and my tongue when I was speaking
Block all the holes in my boat to stop me leaking
Always look forward to my best, now I'm peaking
This is me at the top of my tree
'Cause all my medals are starting to rust
And all my dreams are turning to dust
And it's all because I don't know who to trust
This could be the one for me
But I'm too blind to see
So bring the fire in your eyes
Come on burning bridges with me
(...) when I was drinking
Block all the holes in my boat to stop me sinking
It's all I do just to keep me blinking
Yeah, it's all I do just to keep me thinking
All my colours are fading to grey
And all my smiles are leaving today
All my happiness is fading away
And it's all because I don't know how to say
This could be the one for me
But I'm too blind to see
Bring the fire in your eyes
Come on burning bridges with me
In the song Burning Bridges, Passenger expresses his feelings of uncertainty and disorientation regarding life and relationships. The lyrics "turn into dust, turn into dust" suggest the fleeting and temporary nature of life, as well as the inevitability of death. The theme of deterioration continues as the verse speaks of medals rusting and dreams turning to dust, signifying a loss of accomplishment and hope.
The refrain "this could be the one for me, but I'm too blind to see" speaks of missed opportunities and an inability to recognize what is truly important. The line "bring the fire in your eyes, come on burning bridges with me" implies a desire for someone to join him in taking risks and making bold choices, perhaps even leaving behind past mistakes or unhealthy relationships.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation to hold onto something, to find a purpose or a sense of direction. The lines "always look forward to my best, now I'm peaking" and "it's all I do just to keep me thinking" suggest a struggle to maintain one's identity and to keep moving forward, even when circumstances seem overwhelming.
Overall, Burning Bridges is a song that explores the human condition, our fears, doubts, and aspirations. It speaks to the universal struggle of finding meaning in an often confusing and chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn into dust, turn into dust...
Repetition of the phrase signifies a cyclical process of decay and loss.
(...) and my tongue when I was speaking
Acknowledgment of past mistakes and regrets, specifically about not being able to communicate properly.
Block all the holes in my boat to stop me leaking
Describes efforts to prevent further damage to oneself through metaphorical means.
Always look forward to my best, now I'm peaking
Celebrating a newfound high point in life after striving for success for a long time.
This is me at the top of my tree
Juxtaposing the imagery of success with the fragility of nature, the line hints at a feeling of precariousness.
'Cause all my medals are starting to rust
Realization of the impermanence of external recognition and awards.
And all my maybes are turning to musts
Illustrates how the singer feels trapped and committed to things they are not sure about.
And all my dreams are turning to dust
Sorrow over the loss of opportunities and idealism.
And it's all because I don't know who to trust
The root cause of the artist's internal conflicts and regrets is their inability to trust others.
This could be the one for me
Hopeful acknowledgement about the potential for a meaningful relationship or experience.
But I'm too blind to see
Self-awareness of the singer's limitations and inability to recognize what's in front of them.
So bring the fire in your eyes
A yearning for passion and intensity in life, symbolized by the metaphor of fire.
Come on burning bridges with me
An invitation to take risks and engage in a process of destruction and renewal.
(...) when I was drinking
Implicitly acknowledging the self-destructive tendencies that accompany substance abuse.
Block all the holes in my boat to stop me sinking
Reiterating the need to protect oneself from harm and downfall.
It's all I do just to keep me blinking
Acknowledging the struggle to find motivation to live under difficult circumstances.
Yeah, it's all I do just to keep me thinking
A desperate attempt to hold on to rational thought and meaningful reflection.
All my colours are fading to grey
A metaphorical description of the loss of vibrancy and variety in life.
And all my smiles are leaving today
Marking a turning point in mood and outlook, signifying a descent into despair.
All my happiness is fading away
A bleak realization of the loss of emotions and positive experiences.
And it's all because I don't know how to say
Once again, the root cause of the artist's pain and confusion is their inability to express themselves or communicate effectively.
This could be the one for me
Reiteration of the hope and possibility for something better.
But I'm too blind to see
Reiteration of the singer's shortcomings and limitations.
Bring the fire in your eyes
Reiteration of the desire for passion and intensity in life.
Come on burning bridges with me
Reiteration of the invitation to take risks and embrace change.
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.