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
Lanterns
Passenger Lyrics
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Never gonna go out
The winds are turning
Never gonna blow out
I've had a life of learning
I know people come and go
Be a lantern burning
Your fire is burning
Be my lighthouse shining
Went out on the sea
Be my silver lining
Be my golden key
I've had a life of climbing
Don't let me fall from the trees
Be my lighthouse shining
When I'm out on the sea
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
The lyrics of "Lanterns" by Passenger are a poetic call to be present for others and to offer them guidance, support, and hope. The metaphor of a lantern burning is a powerful symbol for a person who stays true to their values and beliefs even in the darkest times. The song opens with the singer urging someone to be such a lantern, never giving up on their purpose, even when the winds of change threaten to blow them out. This persistence is a source of inspiration for others who may be lost or scared.
The second verse of the song shifts to the singer's own needs, as they call for someone to be their lighthouse and silver lining. These are two more powerful images of guidance and hope, as a lighthouse helps ships navigate safely through dangerous waters, while a silver lining is a sign of hope on a cloudy day. The singer admits that they have had a difficult life of climbing, and they do not want to fall from the trees. This vulnerability adds depth to the song's message, as it acknowledges that everyone needs help and support at some point.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the call to be a lantern burning and a lighthouse shining, using a simple and repetitive melody that adds to the hypnotic quality of the song. The "oh-oh-oh" interlude is also catchy and memorable, allowing listeners to sing along and internalize the message.
Overall, "Lanterns" is a beautiful song about the power of staying true to oneself and being there for others. Its imagery is evocative and inspiring, and its melody is simple yet memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Be a source of light shining bright
Encourages the listener to be a guiding light for others by shining bright and showing the way.
It'll never be blown out
The light within oneself will never be extinguished, come what may.
Raging storms and tumultuous gales
No matter how difficult the situation gets, one should never give up and keep moving forward.
Nothing will ever put it out
No matter how much hardship or obstacles are faced, one should keep their flame burning bright.
Years of experience have taught me
A lifetime of experiences has taught the artist that people come and go and change is inevitable.
Everyone has their own path to follow
People follow their own paths and sometimes it's necessary to walk one's own way.
Be a source of light shining bright
Reiterates that one should always be a bright light emitting positivity for others to follow.
Keep the flames of passion burning
One should always keep their passion alive because it fuels everything they do and keeps them going.
Like a beacon in the darkness
The artist asks someone to be a guiding light for them during their darkest moments.
When I'm lost in the sea of life
When the artist feels directionless or at sea with life, they ask someone to be their beacon and guide them to shore.
Be the light that shines
Asks someone to be the guiding light for someone else.
When I'm clinging to the trees
When the artist is holding on for dear life, they ask someone to be their silver lining and help them during their difficult times.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg
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Jacob Carr
Be a lantern burning
Never gonna go out
Oh, the winds are turning
Never gonna blow out
I've had a life of learning
I know people come and go
Be a lantern burning
Your fire burns low
Be my lighthouse shining
Out on the sea
Be my silver lining
Be my golden key
I've had a life of climbing
Don't let me fall from the trees
Be my lighthouse shining
When I'm out on the sea
Danial Khalid
Copy paste squad.
[LYRICS]
Be a lantern burning
Never gonna go out
Oh, the winds are turning
Never gonna blow out
I've had a life of learning
I know people come and go
Be a lantern burning
Your fire burns low
Be my lighthouse shining
Out on the sea
Be my silver lining
Be my golden key
I've had a life of climbing
Don't let me fall from the trees
Be my lighthouse shining
When I'm out on the sea
Michael Xu Music
Passenger is underrated now. It's sad to see that noone appreciates real music like this; everyone just follows a trend/fad and right now it's just the rap industry.... Thanks for keeping genuine music alive Passenger!
Heyytooor ;3
Actually, Michael himself said that he felt akward with such a repentine rise of popularity that he had,
We can notice what he feel in every single album that he publish, some of them have an unique passenger feel, some of them are quite confusing, like when we try new styles but dont really find ourselves in (just like life)...
We just need to assimilate with a stage in his carreer, and a waterfall of learning fall into our mind, that's something unique in his music, so awesome!!!
Pure and simple, just like a passenger that see the small details of this life and tries to enjoy this ephemeral journey
Selyne
I absolutely love Passenger and his music
Peter Sarpong
This album is just spectacular. Love every song, the reflections of it and the thoughts it took to write it. Thanks PASSENGER for blessing us again
Lufuno Mulaudzi
Passenger's lines are out of this world, this is pure soul and pure talent, everything is intact, we love passenger
Mary Curtis
5 years ago I sat in a tiny venue in NYC celebrating my birthday with two friends ... a lot has happened in 5 years, but I still come back to your music almost every day*** Thank you for such a special memory!
PAQUÉ
Mary Curtis Tell me about what has happened :)
Paxal Doshi
Hey, happy birthday!💫
Maria Borges
Esto es hermoso 💗💖💖
Jann Pial
My All-Time Favourite Artist 💓 When I listen to each songs he plays, I always pour my tears out.