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
Heart To Love
Passenger Lyrics
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I've been lying in the dark with no light in my soul
I've been rummaging around in the rain and the cold
I've been searching for diamonds in a pile of coal
I've been searching for diamonds in a pile of coal
I've been reckless and ragged, I've been running to the ground
I've been lost for so long I forgot I could be found
I've been searching for angels in the devil's time
I've been searching for angels in the devil's time
Searching for a heart to love
Is like staring at the stars above
And there's a million I can see
But only one that shines for me
So I keep searching for a heart to love
Oh, to love
Well, I've been dancing blindly, I've been preaching to the choir
And the boy who cried wolf I dispute that I'm alive
And I left my frying pan to jumping to the fire
I've built my house on the sand and I bought building it higher
I've built my house on the sand and I'll keep on building it higher
Searching for a heart to love
Is like staring at the stars above
You can't teach it how to feel
What isn't there, what isn't real
So I keep searching for a heart to love
Well, I keep searching, I keep searching
Yeah, I keep searching, I keep searching love
Yeah, I keep searching for a heart to love
Love
Love
Love
The lyrics of Passenger's "Heart To Love" reflect the singer's journey of searching for love and meaning in life. The song begins by expressing a sense of longing and emptiness, with the singer admitting to desperately clinging onto something he can hold onto. He describes lying in darkness with no light in his soul, symbolizing a deep sadness and loneliness. The imagery of rummaging in the rain and cold, searching for diamonds in a pile of coal, highlights the difficult and seemingly fruitless search for something valuable amidst hardship.
The second verse continues to explore the singer's struggles and challenges. He confesses to being reckless and worn out, running himself into the ground and losing himself for a long time. The line about searching for angels in the devil's time emphasizes the singer's desire for goodness and redemption in a world filled with darkness and temptation.
Throughout the song, the chorus acts as a reminder of the search for love, comparing it to staring at the vastness of the stars above. While there may be countless opportunities for love, the singer recognizes that only one shines for him. Despite the challenges and disappointments, he continues to search for a heart to love, refusing to give up hope.
Overall, "Heart To Love" captures the universal quest for love and connection amidst the complexities of life. It portrays the vulnerability, resilience, and determination to find something real and meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been hopelessly clutching up for something I can hold
I have been desperately trying to find something tangible to grasp onto in my life.
I've been lying in the dark with no light in my soul
I have been feeling lost and without any inner happiness or fulfillment.
I've been rummaging around in the rain and the cold
I have been tirelessly searching for something valuable and meaningful, even in difficult and unfavorable circumstances.
I've been searching for diamonds in a pile of coal
I have been seeking something precious and extraordinary amidst ordinary and seemingly worthless things.
I've been reckless and ragged, I've been running to the ground
I have been living carelessly and worn out, exhausting myself both physically and emotionally.
I've been lost for so long I forgot I could be found
I have been feeling disoriented and without direction for such a long time that I forgot it is possible for me to find my way again.
I've been holding my breath for the ax to come down
I have been anxiously waiting for something terrible or negative to happen.
I've been searching for angels in the devil's time
I have been seeking goodness, purity, or salvation in times of hardship, difficulty, or immorality.
Searching for a heart to love
Continuously seeking to find someone to deeply and genuinely care for and love.
Is like staring at the stars above
It is like gazing at the vastness and beauty of the universe, hoping to find that special someone among countless possibilities.
And there's a million I can see
Although there are many potential options available, visible and apparent to me.
But only one that shines for me
Only one person stands out and captures my attention and affection amidst all the others.
So I keep searching for a heart to love
Therefore, I persistently continue my quest to find a genuine and deep love for someone.
Well, I've been dancing blindly, I've been preaching to the choir
I have been going through life without clear direction or purpose, offering advice or beliefs to those who already share similar perspectives.
And the boy who cried wolf I dispute that I'm alive
I express doubt towards the idea of being alive, as if my existence and words are not being taken seriously like the fable of the boy who cried wolf.
And I left my frying pan to jumping to the fire
I abandoned a moderately difficult situation for one that is even more challenging or dangerous.
I've built my house on the sand and I bought building it higher
I have built the foundation of my life on unstable ground, yet I continue to invest more effort and energy into it.
Well, I keep searching, I keep searching
I persistently and unyieldingly continue my search.
Yeah, I keep searching, I keep searching love
Yes, I relentlessly keep searching and yearning for love in my life.
Yeah, I keep searching for a heart to love
Yes, I remain determined and unwavering in my pursuit to find someone to truly love and care for.
Love
The ultimate goal and desire of my search.
Love
The ultimate goal and desire of my search.
Love
The ultimate goal and desire of my search.
Love
The ultimate goal and desire of my search.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg
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@hanselbarretto7903
I've been hopelessly clutching up for something I can hold
I've been lying in the dark with no light in my soul
I've been rummaging around in the rain and the cold
I've been searching for diamonds in a pile of coal
I've been searching for diamonds in a pile of coal
I've been reckless and ragged, I've been running to the ground
I've been lost for so long I forgot I could be found
I've been holding my breath for the axe to come down
I've been searching for angels in the devil's time
I've been searching for angels in the devil's time
Searching for a heart to love
Is like staring at the stars above
And there's a million I can see
But only one that shines for me
So I keep searching for a heart to love
Oh, to love
Well, I've been dancing blindly, I've been preaching to the choir
And the boy who cried wolf but I dispute that I'm alive
When I left my [?] jumping to the fire
I've built my house on the sand and I'll keep on building it higher
I've built my house on the sand and I'll keep on building it higher
Searching for a heart to love
Is like staring at the stars above
You can't teach it how to feel
What isn't there, what isn't real
So I keep searching for a heart to love
Well, I keep searching, I keep searching
Yeah, I keep searching, I keep searching love
Yeah, I keep searching for a heart to love
Love
Love
Love
@bernardking1122
Not only a great song , but a great message. Basically there are a lot of people out there but only one that you will find who is truly made for you and who loves you.
@OsmanMAli-uf4oo
ججج
@caren9758
True 😊
@fragglerock5000
Absolutely chum…. 🥰🥰🥰 your words are very very true and couldn’t be more exact.
I met my fiance and she is the absolute best and the one who I’ve been searching all my life.
I’m a very deep person and and love observing the world around me and how everyone is interacting etc.
our world is an awesome place , we just have to learn to look after it ❤️🫂
Cheers
Art
@ClaversOdhiambo
I see 'Passenger', I like, then I watch.
@runaholt5847
Same here 😂
@jessdavis5357
Clavers Odhiambo Same here 😂
@karamoss5756
Ah me too. I have tickets to the Nashville show and the Atlanta in case I decide to go to both. Ive missed him every time hes come near. Not this time come hell or high water. 😜
@sahayogpokhrel6328
Clavers Odhiambo same here
@jogosandroid3545
Me too