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
Eagle Bear Buffalo
Passenger Lyrics
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Eagle, bear, and buffalo
I wanna watch the stars shine on my own
Lay me down in the morning rain
Rivers row by like runaway trains
You can, you can leave me here in Yellowstone
Where all the trees grow old and tall
Make me wonder If I'm here at all
Who am I to see?
Lake so clear you can see to the ground
Make all the mountains hang upside down
Make me wonder am I right way around
It doesn't matter anyway
I wanna go where the sun sinks low
Eagle, bear, and buffalo
I wanna watch the stars shine on my own
Lay me down in the midday sun
Beaten down like a soldier's drum
You can, you can hear them play in Yellowstone
Worn out soles, aching bones
Fishing poles and stepping stones
Whiskey woman, campfire smoke
The ending of the day
Where you listen to the wind, whistle her tune
Coyotes sing by the light of the moon
If I ever leave it'll be too soon
But I know that I couldn't stay
I wanna go where the sun sinks low
Eagle, bear, and buffalo
I wanna watch the stars shine on my own
Lay me down in the evening light
Keys of smoke and starlit night
You can leave me here, Yellowstone
Leave me close to tears, Yellowstone
Never disappear, Yellowstone
The lyrics to Passenger's song "Eagle Bear Buffalo" paint a vivid picture of a longing to escape the confines of everyday life and immerse oneself in the beauty and serenity of nature. The singer expresses a desire to visit a place where the sun sets low, a place inhabited by majestic creatures like the eagle, bear, and buffalo. This longing for connection with nature is reflected in the desire to watch the stars shine and be alone in this natural setting.
The mention of laying down in the morning rain and rivers passing by like runaway trains suggests a desire to be in a place where time seems to stand still, where one can feel grounded and connected to the ever-flowing rhythms of nature. The choice of Yellowstone as the desired destination is significant, as it is known for its abundant natural beauty and wildlife. The mention of the trees growing old and tall, making the singer feel young and small, highlights the humbling effect of nature and the sense of wonder it evokes.
The lyrics also touch on themes of self-reflection and existential questioning. The singer wonders about their own existence and their place in the world amidst the clear lake and mountains turned upside down. This sense of uncertainty about one's identity and purpose is contrasted with the notion that it ultimately doesn't matter, as the beauty and tranquility of Yellowstone transcends such existential concerns.
The second paragraph delves deeper into the desire to escape to Yellowstone, this time in the midday sun. The mention of being beaten down like a soldier's drum suggests a weariness with the pressures of everyday life, and the singer seeks solace in the peacefulness of nature. The sound of the drums and the mention of hearing them play in Yellowstone reinforce the idea of finding respite and healing in this natural setting.
The third paragraph brings a sense of nostalgia and simplicity. The worn-out soles and aching bones suggest a life lived and experiences accumulated. Fishing poles and stepping stones evoke images of simple pleasures and a connection to the natural world. The mention of a whiskey woman and campfire smoke adds a touch of romance and a sense of community in this remote setting. The singer expresses a reluctance to leave this place, knowing that they couldn't stay forever, but also recognizing the hold it has on their heart.
The final chorus reiterates the desire to go where the sun sinks low in Yellowstone and be surrounded by the eagle, bear, and buffalo. The evening light, keys of smoke, and starlit night create a beautiful atmosphere in which to be immersed. The repetition of "leave me here, Yellowstone" emphasizes the connection and emotional attachment the singer has to this place. It is a plea for this cherished landscape to never disappear and to continue evoking such profound emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna go where the sun sinks low
I desire to be in a place where the sun sets below the horizon
Eagle, bear, and buffalo
In the company of majestic creatures like eagles, bears, and buffaloes
I wanna watch the stars shine on my own
I long to witness the brilliance of the stars without any company
Lay me down in the morning rain
Allow me to rest peacefully under the gentle rain in the morning
Rivers row by like runaway trains
Rapidly flowing rivers resemble trains racing away
You can, you can leave me here in Yellowstone
Feel free to abandon me in the beautiful surroundings of Yellowstone
Where all the trees grow old and tall
In a place where the trees flourish into old age, reaching impressive heights
Make me feel so young and small
Evoke feelings of youth and insignificance within me
Make me wonder If I'm here at all
Create a sense of existential contemplation, questioning my own existence
Who am I to see?
What is my true identity that enables me to perceive?
Lake so clear you can see to the ground
A lake of such clarity that allows you to observe the bottom
Make all the mountains hang upside down
Invert the mountains from their usual orientation, defying expectations
Make me wonder am I right way around
Instill a sense of doubt about my own perspective and orientation
It doesn't matter anyway
Ultimately, the answer is irrelevant or inconsequential
Lay me down in the midday sun
Allow me to recline beneath the intense rays of the midday sun
Beaten down like a soldier's drum
Feeling exhausted and worn out, like the constant beating of a soldier's drum
You can, you can hear them play in Yellowstone
Experience the joyful melodies and sounds that resonate within Yellowstone
Worn out soles, aching bones
Fatigued souls and bodies burdened with pain
Fishing poles and stepping stones
Engaging in soothing activities like fishing and stepping on smooth stones
Whiskey woman, campfire smoke
The presence of a woman who loves whiskey and the scent of smoke from a campfire
The ending of the day
The conclusion of another day
Where you listen to the wind, whistle her tune
A serene setting where one can hear the wind melodiously whistling its tune
Coyotes sing by the light of the moon
Coyotes serenade under the moonlight
If I ever leave it'll be too soon
The prospect of departing seems untimely and undesirable
But I know that I couldn't stay
Though I may desire to remain, I am aware that it's impossible
Lay me down in the evening light
Grant me the opportunity to rest amidst the gentle glow of the evening
Keys of smoke and starlit night
The ethereal combination of smoke and the shimmering night sky
You can leave me here, Yellowstone
Feel free to abandon me in the enchanting embrace of Yellowstone
Leave me close to tears, Yellowstone
Let me experience overwhelming emotions in the presence of Yellowstone
Never disappear, Yellowstone
May Yellowstone's beauty and essence never fade or vanish
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg
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Insfiring Times
I wanna go where the sun sinks low
Eagle, Bear and Buffalo
I wanna watch the stars shine on my own
Lay me down in the morning rain
Rivers roll by like runaway trains
You can, you can leave me here
In Yellowstone
Where all the trees grow old and tall
Make me feel so young and small
Make me wonder if I'm here at all
Who am I to say
Lake so clear you can see to the ground
Make all the mountains hang upside down
Make me wonder am I right way round
It doesn't matter anyway
I wanna go where the sun sinks low
Eagle, Bear and Buffalo
I wanna watch the stars shine on my own
Lay me down in the midday sun
Beaten down like a soldier's drums
You can, you can hear them play
In Yellowstone
Worn out souls, aching bones
Fishing poles and stepping stones
Whiskey woman, campfire smoke
The ending of the day
Where you listen to the wind
Whistle her tune
Coyotes sing by the light of the moon
If I ever leave it'll be too soon
But I know that I couldn't stay
I wanna go where the sun sinks low
Eagle, Bear and Buffalo
I wanna watch the stars shine on my own
Lay me down in the evening light
Geyser smoke and stalagmite
You can give me shade
Yellowstone
Leave me close to tears
Yellowstone
Never disappear
Yellowstone
Mohit Jajewal
Whenever I am felling down I just hear his song in my room & they just fill me up with a lot of positive energy. Love you man
Yvonne
I hear it every day while driving my car ever since it was released🌿😊🦅mike has such a talent reaching our souls
Ivonne Suzanne
I'm doing exactly the same right now 🙂
Raimunda nonata Vieira do nascimento
Adoro 💞💞 a voz desse cantor ✌️😍🤟 wow 😍 legal 👍😍 👍 legal
Sonia Alves
Amo música ❣️
Regilaine Azevedo
Belíssima voz
Mutuka Santos
Show de bola
É o cara 🇧🇷👏👏👏
solange loe-sack-sioe
Just beautiful!🌹
Maria Favaleca
Simplesmente maravilhosa passanger 💜💛💖💋💋🌻🌻
Andrea
Mike,I love all your songs and your voice ❤️Thank's for sharing with us.Please never stop.