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1) Ramp (1977-U.S.) Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists that share this name:

1) Ramp (1977-U.S.)

A group that was based in Cincinnati and also an acronym for "Roy Ayers Music Productions," Ramp released one album in 1977 that didn't do all that much upon its release. However, decades later, as appreciation for anything bearing the mark of jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers has increased, the album has become a revered rare groove classic. Supported by the excellent "Daylight" and a version of Ayers' "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," two anti-gravity soul/jazz-funk pearls, the rare album has been known to fetch extremely high prices among collectors. (It was reissued on CD in Japan in early 2007.) The group — bassist Nate White, drummer John Manuel, guitarist Landy Shores, and vocalists Sibel Thrasher and Sharon Matthews — folded after the album's release.

2) Ramp (1989-Portugal)

This new adventure would gain shape when Ricardo invited Rui, an old school friend, to take on the role of vocalist. From that moment on, hours and hours were spent in a friend’s garage rehearsing and composing. Their effort would soon pay off, when they went on stage of Rock Rendez-Vous, a mythical venue in Lisboa, putting on a Show that captured the media and critics’ attention due to RAMP’s mind blowing music and passionate performance. By that time, Sapo, their previous bass player, had already joined the band, which had adopted a more exigent posture than ever.
Motivated by the excellent reviews of their live shows and a constantly growing public demand, RAMP focused their efforts for what would be their first recording - a demo tape that would be used to pursue a record deal.

In 1992 RAMP’s first record “Thoughts” (a Mini LP with six songs) hit the market through the Multi-National Polygram and three video-clips arose from the album: ‘Try Again’, ‘Last Child’ and ‘Thoughts’.
Unanimously acclaimed by the Press as the truly break-through act of the past few years in Portugal, this record definitely marked the beginning of a new era in the Portuguese modern music world. Soon after the release, they recorded three more new songs to allow the release of “Thoughts” in CD format.
However, for RAMP the live shows were always their favorite place, where they could truly express themselves and connect with the audience. Their reputation as excellent musicians and intense performers lead them to be invited to play as the opening act of “Sepultura” in the “Pavilhão Dramático de Cascais”. The outcomes of that particular show exceed all expectations and forever changed the view of having Portuguese bands as opening acts of International artists.

In 1995 the Independent Label “UL IV” released RAMP’s second album “Intersection”, revealing their maturity through a powerful and balanced production. As a result, the record stormed the Portuguese Sales Charts - something that never happened before to a Portuguese Metal Band - and got extensive video play with “All men taste hell”, their first single and video. But RAMP also harvested, throughout the world, excellent reviews and media coverage such as in “Burn” and “Madball” in Japan, “Metal Head” and “Rock Brigade” in Brazil or “Mindview” and “Hard Force” in Belgium, just to name a few.

“EDR” was recorded in Nottingham, England, in the Square Studios and was produced by Simon Efemey. It was released in late 1998, showing a much solid RAMP with an astonishing ability to create great songs. ”Hallelujah” and “Old times” were the chosen video-clips and ”For a While” became a radio hit, featuring in the Top Ten of Radio Comercial, one of the biggest Portuguese National Broadcasting Radios.
“Revolution on Tour” was also a success, reaching its highest point with the recording of a live album, the first of its kind for a Portuguese Metal Band.

The release of the double album “Ramp...Live” in late 1999, captured the band’s essence, portraying them as a collective that feels at home playing live, face to face with the audience.
The album gathers 18 tracks of their three original albums and it was recorded on their 10th Year Celebration Show, from which they took footage that would be later used for the new “How” video-clip.
Songs like “Dawn”, “Hallelujah”, “How” (EDR); “Black Tie”, “All Men Taste Hell”, “Through” (Intersection); “Behind the Wall”, “Out of this World” (Thoughts), are moments of creative madness that reach a whole new dimension live. It also includes a brutal cover version of the Bangles’ very own “Walk Like an Egyptian”. “Ramp…Live” is a historical document that travels throughout the career of the best and most successful Metal Band of Portugal.

In 2001 appeared in the compilation/tribute to Tarantula "20 anos de Tarantula" with the cover of "Light beyond the dark" (A compilation of portuguese bands playing Tarantula´s songs for their 20th carrer anniversary)

RAMP’s fifth CD “Nude” is a part of a lifetime filled with experiences, a challenge in which one finds a band stripped of prejudice and frontiers, unveiling their inner selves, and taking full responsibility for all production aspects.
With Licensement by Paranoid Record and distribution by Universal, tracks like ‘Alone’ (the first single and video-clip), ‘Clear’ or ‘Around’ manifest a more refined sonority, leaning on bold and subtle arrangements. And also a due note to the outstanding graphic design that wraps the package.

In 2005 RAMP release this EP where we can find a cover version of Duran Duran’s ‘Planet Earth’ alongside another cover version, this time “Anjinho da Guarda” (“Little guardian angel”), from acclaimed Portuguese artist António Variações, that was made specifically for a Cartoon Series on SIC Radical - where its video-clip gets considerable airplay. There is also a new song “You make me”. Yet again, the band takes charge of production and include in the CD a multimedia section packed with different surprises. The EP was set for sale exclusively on the Tour and via website, reaching nearly break of stock.

3)Ramp (Germany)

Ramp is a collective of German musicians, making music in the vein of the Berlin school of electronic music. Frank Makowski and Steve Parsick are joined by Lambert Ringlage and Martina Fantar in various studio and concert sessions.

Using a wide range of synthesizers, samplers and sequencers, Ramp adds an original and fresh touch to the history of German electronic music, with a deep and dark ambient sound, similar to Tangerine Dream and Radio Masacre International.

4) Ramp (Estonia)

Pop band from the 80's

DTA
Ramp Lyrics

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Morning wakes within the sun
Blows a silent breeze
Falling dew enchants the air
With fragance streams

A new day is set
In way to fulfil
All his nature course

But feeding the wheel
Of live is revealed that we're not alone

Roles unknown
Roles unknowed
Cold blended scourge fills the air
Mutated sins fill the air

The air, the death twisted air

Basic things we've took for granted
Seem now to unseal
Human size on natures soul
We try to steal

And millions of lives fade in decease
Throught mans disrespect

Bursting a fight of unbalanced concealed
Breathing others debt

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ramp's song DTA describe the beauty and power of nature, while also touching upon the destructive impact that humans have on the environment. "Morning wakes within the sun" and "Falling dew enchants the air" evoke a sense of calm and peacefulness, while "Cold blended scourge fills the air" and "Mutated sins fill the air" suggest that something is amiss. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Roles unknown / Roles unknowed," emphasizes the idea that there are hidden forces at work in the world, and that humans are often unaware of them.

The second half of the song takes a more pessimistic tone, as the lyrics describe how humans have exploited and damaged the natural world. The lines "Basic things we've took for granted / Seem now to unseal" suggest that humans have become complacent and careless, and that they are only now waking up to the consequences of their actions. The final lines of the song, "Breathing others debt," imply that humans are not only harming the environment, but also harming each other.

Overall, Ramp's song DTA is a powerful meditation on the relationship between humans and nature. The lyrics express both wonder and apprehension, celebrating the beauty of the natural world while also warning about the dangers of neglect and abuse.

Line by Line Meaning

Morning wakes within the sun
A new day begins

Blows a silent breeze
The wind is gentle and quiet

Falling dew enchants the air
The dew adds beauty to the atmosphere

With fragrance streams
Those dew streams smell good

A new day is set
A fresh start awaits

In way to fulfill
To achieve its purpose

All his nature course
As part of the natural cycle

But feeding the wheel
However, in sustaining the order

Of life is revealed that we're not alone
It is clear that humans are not the only living beings

Roles unknown
Unfamiliar positions or functions

Roles unknowned
Unexpected and abnormal roles