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
Whispers
Passenger Lyrics
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And an open door
But I don't know what I'm searching for
I should know by now
Well I've a big old heart
This I know for sure
But I don't know what my love is for
Well I wait in line
So I can wait some more
'Til I can't remember what I came here for
But I can't leave now
'Cause I've a light that shines
And a love so pure
But I don't know what to use them for
I should know by now
Well I spent my money, I lost my friends, I broke my mobile phone
3 AM and I'm drunk as hell, and I'm dancing on my own
Taxi-cabs ain't stopping, and I don't know my way home
Well it's hard to find a reason, when all you have is doubts
Hard to see inside yourself when can't see your way out
Hard to find an answer when the question won't come out
Everyone's filling me up with noise, I don't know what they're talking about
Everyone's filling me up with noise, I don't know what they're talking about
Everyone's filling me up with noise, I don't know what they're talking about
You see all I need's a whisper in a world that only shouts
In "Whispers" by Passenger, the songwriter explores feelings of uncertainty and confusion. The song touches on the struggle to understand oneself and purpose in life. Throughout the lyrics, the singer points out their open eyes and open door, indicating a willingness to explore and try new things. However, they also reveal that they don't know what they're searching for and that they should know by now. This suggests a level of frustration and impatience with themselves for not having figured out their path in life.
The chorus highlights the singer's internal struggle. They have a big heart and a sincere love, but they don't know what to do with these qualities. They wait in line, hoping to figure things out, but they can't seem to remember why they're there. Despite feeling lost and confused, the singer is unable to leave because they still have hope. They have a light that shines within them, and they know they have something special to offer the world. They just need to figure out how to use it.
The second verse takes a different tone as the singer reveals their past mistakes. They have spent their money, lost their friends, and broken their phone. They describe being drunk and dancing alone at 3 am, unable to find a taxi or their way home. The confusion and uncertainty they feel are compounded by the noise around them. Everyone is filling them up with noise, but no one seems to have any answers. The singer longs for a world where they can hear whispers instead of shouts. They want to find answers within themselves, but they need a quiet voice to guide them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've got open eyes
Although I see everything happening around me, I am still searching for something.
And an open door
I am willing to welcome anything that comes my way.
But I don't know what I'm searching for
Despite having an open mind and heart, I haven't found my purpose yet.
I should know by now
I feel like I should have figured things out already.
Well I've a big old heart
I have a lot of love to give.
This I know for sure
I am certain of my capacity for love.
But I don't know what my love is for
Even though I am capable of loving deeply, I don't know who or what to direct that love towards.
Well I wait in line
I am constantly waiting for something to happen.
So I can wait some more
I am willing to wait indefinitely, without a clear reason.
'Til I can't remember what I came here for
I am so lost in the waiting that I forget why I'm even here.
But I can't leave now
Despite feeling stuck, I don't want to give up hope.
'Cause I've a light that shines
I have an inner strength that keeps me going.
And a love so pure
I am capable of loving without any ulterior motives.
But I don't know what to use them for
While I possess these positive traits, I don't know how to channel them into something productive.
I should know by now
I feel like I should have figured this out already.
Well I spent my money, I lost my friends, I broke my mobile phone
I've made mistakes that have cost me both financially and socially.
3 AM and I'm drunk as hell, and I'm dancing on my own
Despite everything, I'm still trying to find joy in the moment.
Taxi-cabs ain't stopping, and I don't know my way home
I feel lost and alone, without any means of getting back on track.
Well it's hard to find a reason, when all you have is doubts
It's difficult to find purpose in life when you're constantly second-guessing yourself.
Hard to see inside yourself when can't see your way out
It's hard to understand your own emotions and behavior when you feel completely trapped.
Hard to find an answer when the question won't come out
It's tough to find solutions when you don't even know what your problems are.
Everyone's filling me up with noise, I don't know what they're talking about
People around me are constantly talking, but I don't understand or relate to them.
You see all I need's a whisper in a world that only shouts
Amidst all the chaos and confusion, I just need a little bit of guidance and support to find my way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Playlist:
0:00 Coins In A Fountain
3:03 27
6:20 Heart's On Fire
10:31 Bullets
13:54 Golden Leaves
17:57 Thunder
20:21 Rolling Stone
23:43 Start A Fire
28:00 Whispers
32:00 Riding To New York
37:00 Scare Away The Dark
@youngmediocre
When it was my birthday, I played this playlist.
When my heart got broke, I played this playlist.
When she left me in middle of nowhere, I played this playlist.
When my friend left the bond we shared, I played this playlist.
When I felt alone, I played this playlist.
When I cried or laughed, I played this playlist.
When my innerchild enjoyed with joy, I played this playlist.
When I will again find someone meaningful, I'll play this playlist.
When I'll be living the last few days of my life, I'll play this playlist.
Always grateful to you, for putting your heart out and singing these beautiful songs.
I'll keep these songs as a souvenir❤
@passengermusic
I can’t believe whispers has been out for nearly two months now . thank you so much to all of you that have bought it / streamed it / listened too it and for all of the lovely feed back.
if you haven’t heard it yet you can listen to the whole thing on youtube now …. hope you enjoy it , mike xx
www.passengermusic.com
http://youtu.be/HbqjD3rQcMs
@cendrinerocher7032
Beautiful ! ♥
@turidlvendal979
Beutiful
@DanielNava12031985
Excelente... Golden Leaves amazing.
@orionhardy
Brought the limited addition as a father's day gift for myself. Now I have 3 of your albums (Flight of the Crow, All the Little Lights and Whispers). Intend to get all of them if possible.
@drdickphd
Amazing job! You continue to impress me! Also 27 might be one of my favorite songs ever. The way that song builds to this amazing climax gives me chills every time!
@taljan57
Riding to New York reminds me of when the doctors told us our 5 year old would never reach 6 because of a Wilms tumor stage 3. Her one wish was to see the Grand Canyon. We had no money and they told us she was too sick to travel. We packed up the rattle trap( we called it a car) drove from Texas to the Grand Canyon. She's now 37. She said that the trip gave her the courage to fight. Thanks for the bittersweet memory.
@lionheartbuilders9457
Beautiful
@vai_-cn9br
thanks for sharing <3
@miirohassanhussein2096
so heart touching