1) Ramp (1977-U.S.)
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
Helping Hands
Ramp Lyrics
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About all the things we think
We should already have
Cause we try it real hard we've given all our best
But still we're so confined related to our past
It's all the same
It never change
Wrestling for a chance
Feeding hope against the addiction
Rights of an equal admission sense
Helping hands inherit lives
Helping friends for us denies
If we could only try
Honesty integrity
Values that no value have
All we get is the sympathy
Of a cousin of a sister's friend
Helping hands inherit lives
Helping friends for us denies
If we could only try
Helping hands
Helping hands
They twist and break our hopes
Through their friendly works
They drag us down and steal
What is so real
So caught between our expectations
And our parent lives
It ain't so easy to carry on
Building dreams so high
Helping hands inherit lives
Helping friends for us denies
In the song "Helping Hands" by Ramp, the lyrics express frustration and discontent with the current state of life. The song's narrator and their companion are discussing the things they believe they should already have by now, even though they have both worked hard to achieve them. However, despite their efforts, they still feel confined by their past and their circumstances. The lyrics suggest that despite trying their best, things are not changing and remain the same. The sense of frustration and competition is highlighted by the line, "Pressurised within competition, wrestling for a chance, feeding hope against the addiction, rights of an equal admission sense."
The song then goes on to express the idea that there seems to be no value in honesty or integrity, and all that is gained is empty sympathy from acquaintances. The song also touches on the idea of feeling caught between expectations and the reality of life, maintaining high hopes for the future while remaining grounded in present challenges. Despite all of this, the song, as the title suggests, seems to offer a glimmer of hope that helping hands can make a difference in our lives and the lives of those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we stand again chatting with our heads
We find ourselves in another conversation discussing and contemplating our life choices.
About all the things we think
We are pondering all the things we believe we should have accomplished by now.
We should already have
We feel like we should have achieved more by now, based on society's expectations.
Cause we try it real hard we've given all our best
We've worked hard, applied ourselves fully, and given it our all.
But still we're so confined related to our past
However, our past experiences keep us trapped and limited in some way.
It's all the same
We feel like everything is always the same and nothing ever changes.
Pressurised within competition
We feel the weight of competition and the pressure to succeed.
Wrestling for a chance
We are struggling and fighting for an opportunity to achieve our goals.
Feeding hope against the addiction
We are trying to hold onto hope, despite the addictive nature of our desire for success.
Rights of an equal admission sense
We believe we have the right to be given equal opportunities to succeed.
Helping hands inherit lives
We recognize that helping others can have a positive impact on our own lives.
Helping friends for us denies
However, we often don't reach out to help our friends in need, which can hold us back.
If we could only try
We wonder what would happen if we really put forth effort to help others.
Honesty integrity
We value honesty and integrity in ourselves and others.
Values that no value have
However, in today's society, these values can often seem unimportant and undervalued.
All we get is the sympathy
When we try to live by these values, we often receive only pity from others.
Of a cousin of a sister's friend
Who may not even truly understand our struggles.
They twist and break our hopes
Sometimes, others can be the cause of our disappointments and shattered dreams.
Through their friendly works
Even those who claim to be friends can do harm with their actions.
They drag us down and steal
These harmful individuals can pull us down and steal the happiness we deserve.
What is so real
They take away something that was genuine and true in our lives.
So caught between our expectations
We are stuck between what we wish to achieve and what society expects from us.
And our parent lives
We also struggle with balancing our own desires with those of our family and upbringing.
It ain't so easy to carry on
This struggle can be difficult to bear and navigate.
Building dreams so high
Despite these challenges, we continue to dream big.
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