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 JosΓ©, 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 TiΓ«sto.
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 FridΓ©n, 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, FridΓ©n, 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 FridΓ©n 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 Manβs Rest, Passengerβs 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 Passengerβs 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 Sydneyβs 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 Passengerβs 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 Australiaβs 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 JosΓ©, 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 TiΓ«sto. TiΓ«sto 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
Circles
Passenger Lyrics
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Since we carved our names
On a clocktower door
Before everything changed
We were big eyed boys
With the salt on our skin
And we'd throw our kites to the wind
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
It's been years
Since we whispered soft
With the torch light on
And the big light off
We were tired boys
With the soap on our skin
And we'd fall asleep to the wind
And we'd dream on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
'Cause we're circles
We're circles you see
We go round round the sun
In and out like the sea
I'll circle round you
You will circle round me
And in years
When the torch light thins
And the clock tower's gone
And the big light dims
We'll no longer be boys
We'll have lines on our skin
And they'll throw our dust to the wind
The song "Circles" by Passenger is a reflective track that speaks about the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with growing up. The lyrics reminisce about memories from the past and the people we once were before everything changed. The song starts off by introducing the concept of time passing with the opening line "It's been years, since we carved our names on a clocktower door". This line sets the tone of the song and creates a nostalgic feeling of something that has been left behind. The reference to the "clocktower door" signifies the marking of time and the importance of memories.
As the song progresses, it speaks about the carefree days of childhood where everything seemed possible. The lyrics, "We were big-eyed boys with the salt on our skin and we'd throw our kites to the wind" conjure up images of a group of friends playing and enjoying life without any worries. The use of the repetitive refrain "On and on and on and on" highlights the feeling of endlessness that comes with youth and how time seems to stretch out before you.
As the song moves into the second verse, the lyrics continue to focus on the idea of transformation and how we change as we age. The line "We were tired boys with the soap on our skin, and we'd fall asleep to the wind" speaks about the end of a day and how comforting it is to rest and let go of the worries of the world. The repetition of the refrain drives home the idea of how time moves in circles and how we come back to the same place despite moving forward.
The chorus is a central aspect of the song, with the repetition of the line "We're circles, we're circles you see" emphasizing the cyclical nature of time. The use of imagery, "We go round round the sun in and out like the sea", creates a sense of motion and fluidity that complements the notion of time as an ever-changing force. The lyrics, "I'll circle round you, you will circle round me" speaks to the idea of relationships and how people come in and out of each other's lives in a circular motion.
Finally, the song ends on a reflective note with the lyrics, "We'll no longer be boys, we'll have lines on our skin and they'll throw our dust to the wind". This line is a stark reminder of the fact that time is constantly moving forward, and we must cherish the moments we have while we still have them.
Overall, "Circles" is a poignant reflection on time and the inevitability of change. The use of vivid imagery and repetitive refrains creates a sense of nostalgia and longing, making it a powerful and emotional track.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been years
It has been many years since the singer reminisces about the past.
Since we carved our names
Two people engraved their names on a clocktower door a long time ago.
On a clocktower door
The location of where the two people engraved their names.
Before everything changed
Before something important happened and brought changes to their lives.
We were big eyed boys
The artist and the other person were once young and carefree boys.
With the salt on our skin
They had salt on their skin, probably from swimming in the ocean.
And we'd throw our kites to the wind
The singer and the other person used to enjoy flying kites and watching them get carried away by the wind.
And they'd fly on and on and on and on
The kites would soar and continue flying for a long time.
It's been years
The artist again reflects on the passage of time.
Since we whispered soft
The artist and the other person had private conversations in a quiet tone a long time ago.
With the torch light on
The room was illuminated by the light of a torch.
And the big light off
The main source of light was turned off, resulting in a dimly lit room.
We were tired boys
The singer and the other person were probably exhausted from a long day of playing or swimming.
With the soap on our skin
They washed themselves with soap before falling asleep.
And we'd fall asleep to the wind
The sound of the wind and the feeling of it blowing in the room would lull them to sleep.
And we'd dream on and on and on and on
They would keep on dreaming for a long time.
On and on and on and on
The dream would continue and seem never-ending.
'Cause we're circles
The singer and the other person are like circles - endlessly repeating the same cycle.
We're circles you see
The singer and the other person are trapped in a cycle that never ends.
We go round round the sun
Just like the earth orbits around the sun, the artist and the other person are stuck in their cycle.
In and out like the sea
Their cycle is like the tides of the ocean - it constantly moves in and out without ever stopping.
I'll circle round you
The artist will continue to be a part of this endless cycle with the other person.
You will circle round me
The other person will also be a part of the endless cycle with the singer.
And in years
The passage of time is mentioned again.
When the torch light thins
When the light from the torch fades away.
And the clock tower's gone
The clock tower where they engraved their names is no longer there.
And the big light dims
The main source of light fades away, leaving only darkness.
We'll no longer be boys
The artist and the other person will eventually grow up and become adults.
We'll have lines on our skin
They will have wrinkles and signs of aging on their skin as they grow older.
And they'll throw our dust to the wind
When they pass away, their remains will be carried away by the wind.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg
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@Lyrical3127
I met Mike on a street corner in 2008, when he still had a band and was singing without a microphone. Had his CDs on a table and maybe a crowd of fifteen people watching. He was 24 back then. When I listened to him, I felt like he had the soul of a really old man who has seen so much hardship and sadness, and experienced so much of life, even though he was so young. He felt tired, resigned. And when I hear this, six years later, I feel the same way. He seems wise beyond his years. Keep going Mike, I hope the fame and fortune won't change anything, and that you'll keep making brilliant music like this.
@JohnWinterz
That was brilliant
@restpack
cool story bro
@livibear16
You're a beautiful spirit xD. ty for sharing this is amazing <3
@goldenfoxy4229
I Remember When My Mother First Showed Me This Album. I Was About 5 Years Old And Ever Since I Have Never Been Able To Get Over It. When Ever Someone Asks Me What My Favourite Song Is, I Say: "It Matters Not What Song, But What Album."
@hannabelle7112
Old age and hardships donβt always go hand in hand. Iβve never met him, but Iβve thought the precise same thing by hearing some of his songs. I donβt know what heβs been through, but if thereβs any truth behind these songs of his, I can only hope that theyβve made him stronger, wiser, and ultimately closer to God.
@cadettelove
I saw him live tonight, and when he sang this... the emotion in his voice was so goddamn real, I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. Passenger, thank you.
@conorweston476
i guess I am kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online?
@jamesonjaden9776
@Conor Weston i use Flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@greysonkingsley8446
@Jameson Jaden Definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone for since april myself =)