1) A Canadian rock band from… Read Full Bio ↴There are Six artists with name Prism :
1) A Canadian rock band from Vancouver, BC, Canada, first formed in 1974.
2) プリズム - A Japanese jazz-rock fusion band that formed in 1975.
3) An alias of Japanese techno artist Susumu Yokota. As Prism he made subtle and dreamy ambient techno.
4) A psytrance act signed to UK label Trick Music
5) An electronic music producer and DJ signed to Chefal's label Sub Freq
6) PRISM (프리즘) is a South Korean girl group that debuted on May 24, 2018 under LCH Entertainment. They debuted with the song “CHOK”.
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1) Canadian band:
The original composition of the band was a collection of session musicians brought together by Bruce Allen, manager of Loverboy. Drummer Jim Vallance and Bruce Fairbairn had a jazz rock band named Sunshyne. They incorporated Lindsey Mitchell and Ron Tabak, and switched names to "Under Construction" (also briefly "Stanley Screamer"). Then, when John Hall was brought in as keyboardist, the band's name became Prism. (See their official website at http://www.prism.ca/.)
After signing with GRT Records, they released their debut album with a lineup of Tabak, Mitchell, Lavin, Hall, Ab Bryant and Jim Vallance, who both produced, and played drums under the name of "Rodney Higgs." Vallance did not want to tour though, so left and was replaced by Rocket Norton.
In 1977, they released their self-titled album PRISM, and it had a hit with "Spaceship Superstar". The band subsequently issued See Forever Eyes (1978), after which Bryant left, and Allen Harlow was brought in as a new guitarist.
Armageddon (was released in 1979), featuring some compositional input from the then largely unknown Bryan Adams, and Young and Restless was released in 1980.
After the greatest hits album All the Best From Prism, Prism signed on with Capitol Records and after a few more lineup changes (Mitchell and Harlow went their separate ways, Tabak was fired due to "lifestyle" issues), and vocalist Henry Small was brought in), they released Small Change (1981). The lead single "Don't Let Him Know" became their first top 40 hit in America and the follow-up "Turn on Your Radar" also charted, becoming their fifth and final American hit.
In 1982, the band's touring line up was composed of Small, guitarist Paul Warren, bassist John Trivers, keyboardist Robyn Robbins, and Doug Maddick on drums.
The band broke up in 1982 but Beat Street followed in 1983 featuring Henry Small, Bill Champlin, Richie Zito, Mike Baird (drummer from Journey), and backup vocalists Bobby Kimball (Toto) and Alan Pasqua.
Plans for a Prism reunion with Tabak were cancelled when he died on 25 December 1984, one day after a brain hemorrhage he suffered from a cycling accident.
In 1988 they reformed for another greatest hits album called Over 60 Minutes with...Prism, and five years later another new album, Jericho (1993), with Darcy Deutsch as vocalist, Harlow, Mitchell, Norton, and keyboardist Andy Lorimer. Deutsche. Studio musicians included Bryan Adams, Paul Janz, Mark LaFrance, with Rick Springfield doing some of the songwriting.
The Canadian band has continued to tour, and released the album Big Black Sky in 2008.
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2) Prism (Japan) was formed in 1975 by Akira Wada, Ken Watanabe, Katsutoshi Morizono, Koki Ito and Toru Suzuki. Most of the musicians had little professional experience, aside from Morizono, who founded the progressive rock band Yonin Bayashi.
In 1976, the group were signed to Polydor Records, performed as an opening act for Eric Clapton, and toured nationwide. Prism have released a total of 28 albums since 1977. The band was signed to Universal Music Group in 2003, which re-released the band’s first four albums, and remained their record publisher.
As of July 2007, Prism is composed of Jiro Okada (bass guitar), Mansaku Kimura (drums) and Akira Wada (electric guitar) with Kenichiro Shinzawa (keyboards) as "support".
http://www.prismjapan.com/
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5) Electronic music producer/DJ:
David Hanson studied under Vance Gordan [Dicenso's Drum Shop/First Class Band] in Boston, MA specializing in Afro Cuban rhythms and the Moeller technique prior to venturing into music production.
Becoming more intrigued by the intricate likeness of all societies, cultures and religions, Prism was created with a deeper purpose, not only to showcase all of these influences but to convey an awareness that all things, no matter how different they may appear in physical form, are all the same.
In 2010 Prism was signed to Lovewave Music and released the single "Future Samba." Prism gained support from DJ/Label Owner DJ Chefal on England's Rinse.fm in 2012 showcasing his unique jazz influenced tunes forthcoming on Chef's own label Sub Freq. Prism continues to bring an unmatched approach to fusing electronic music and jazz without coming off trite or stagnant.
As a DJ Prism fuzes Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Jazz and House seamlessly and has played among many acclaimed dubstep artists such as Silkie, Heny G, Razor Rekta, Joe Nice, Kahn, Cessman, Distal, Moldy, O-Dessa, etc...
Satellite
Prism Lyrics
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'cause the night has a thousand eyes
Connected to your television
lookin' at you!
Sky high flyin' in circles
keepin' an eye on the world
Watching over civilization
We got communication..5..4..3..2..1
Satellite
At the main nerve centre in Houston
your name lights up on a screen
Flashin' up a digital read-out
tellin' on you!
It's a no-win situation
they got a fix on you
It's a silicone revolution
turnin' on you!
We got communication..5..4..3..2..1
Satellite
The lyrics of Prism's song "Satellite" seem to be a commentary on the dangers of technology and surveillance in modern society. The opening lines, "Watch out for bad reception 'cause the night has a thousand eyes," suggest that there are hidden dangers in our environment, particularly when it comes to being monitored or tracked. The reference to television suggests that we are constantly being watched, whether we know it or not.
The song goes on to describe a satellite that is flying high above, keeping an eye on the world and watching over civilization. The repetition of the phrase "lookin' at you!" reinforces the idea that we are constantly being monitored. The countdown to launch, "5..4..3..2..1," adds a sense of urgency and danger to the proceedings.
The second verse is particularly ominous, as it suggests that our every move is being tracked and recorded by a "main nerve centre in Houston." The reference to a "silicone revolution" suggests that technology has become all-encompassing, and that we are no longer in control of our own lives. The song's title, "Satellite," suggests that this technology is the source of our troubles, and that we are at the mercy of something we can't control.
Overall, Prism's "Satellite" is a cautionary tale about the perils of modern technology and the dangers of being constantly monitored and tracked.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch out for bad reception
Be careful, there may be poor signal or interference in communication
'cause the night has a thousand eyes
Many people are watching and observing in the dark
Connected to your television
The device that displays you to the world is the television
lookin' at you!
They are observing or spying on you
Sky high flyin' in circles
Flying up in the sky and circling around to watch everything below
keepin' an eye on the world
Continuously watching everything and everyone in the whole world
Watching over civilization
Observing and monitoring humanity, society, and culture
lookin' at you!
Still keeping an eye on you
We got communication..5..4..3..2..1
We are now connected and able to communicate
Satellite
The object that enables remote communication and surveillance
At the main nerve centre in Houston
The central hub or control center located in Houston, Texas
your name lights up on a screen
Your identity and information appear on a display
Flashin' up a digital read-out
Providing a display of digital information
tellin' on you!
Exposing or reporting your actions, location or behavior
It's a no-win situation
There is no way to avoid or escape the negative consequences
they got a fix on you
They have located and targeted you
It's a silicone revolution
A revolution or change brought by the widespread use of silicon-based technology
turnin' on you!
Technology is being used to monitor, control, or harm you
We got communication..5..4..3..2..1
Repeating the earlier message about being connected for communication
Satellite
Repeating the earlier message about the importance and power of satellites
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN STEVEN HAWRIKO, LINDSAY MITCHELL
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