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
Like You
Ramp Lyrics
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Like a machine
Down numb's parade
Now I have to be... like you
Strictly deprived
Of will, liberty
I think about all the freedom of choice
Captive throught your bind
Engaged forced to "fight"
Chained by your sense
Why? Can't you see?
I have my life
My own war my moral dignity
And this ain't the right place for me, to be
Here I'm now so brave
A servant a maid
Blinded, castrate
Manhood outraged... like you
Deep I feel so abased
And I think all about the prank
That is gonna face the same
Free will, choice could find
Right soldiers for this "fight"
Chained by your sense
Why? Can't you see?
I have my life
My own war my moral dignity
Like you
Call me slacker call me scum
But don't love a gun... like you
Chained by your sense
Why? Can't you see?
I have my life
My own war my moral dignity
I don't wanna be... like you
In Ramp's song "Like You," the singer expresses his disapproval of living a life in conformity. He feels trapped in a system that restricts his free will and prevents him from living his own way. The lyrics suggest a struggle to maintain his own identity, while also dealing with the pressure from society to conform. The phrases "strictly deprived of will, liberty" and "blinded, castrate, manhood outraged" imply that he feels emasculated and powerless. He resents having to suppress his own desires and dreams in exchange for complying with the expectations of others.
The singer's frustrated tone emphasizes the oppressive nature of living in a society that values conformity over individualism. The line "all this crap that we call democracy" suggests that the singer feels disillusioned with the political system and its inability to grant true freedom to its citizens. He resents being forced to fight in a cause that he does not believe in and instead seeks to maintain his own moral integrity.
Overall, the song highlights the frustration of living in a society that values conformity and highlights the importance of individuality and free will. The singer seeks to maintain his moral dignity and urges others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm straight in line
I follow the crowd without question
Like a machine
I have no individuality or autonomy
Down numb's parade
I am emotionless and unthinking
Now I have to be... like you
I am expected to conform to societal norms and standards
Strictly deprived
I am denied basic freedoms and human rights
Of will, liberty
I have no control over my own life
I think about all the freedom of choice
I consider how little freedom we actually have in a democratic society
In all this crap that we call democracy
I view democracy as flawed and oppressive
Captive throught your bind
I am trapped in society's expectations
Engaged forced to "fight"
I am obligated to conform and comply
Chained by your sense
I am constrained by societal norms and expectations
Why? Can't you see?
I am questioning why society cannot see the harm it inflicts
I have my life
I am an individual with my own identity
My own war my moral dignity
I am fighting for my own values and principles
And this ain't the right place for me, to be
I feel out of place and uncomfortable in this society
Here I'm now so brave
I am demonstrating courage in defying societal norms
A servant a maid
I feel powerless and subjugated
Blinded, castrate
I am oppressed and emasculated by societal expectations
Manhood outraged... like you
I am robbed of my masculinity by societal norms and standards
Deep I feel so abased
I feel humiliated and degraded by society's expectations
And I think all about the prank
I consider the irony and absurdity of societal expectations
That is gonna face the same
Others will inevitably face the same oppression I am experiencing
Free will, choice could find
I believe in the importance of individual freedom and autonomy
Right soldiers for this "fight"
We need more people who are willing to fight for individual rights and freedom
Call me slacker call me scum
I am willing to be labeled as lazy or worthless by society
But don't love a gun... like you
I am against violence and the use of force to control others, unlike society
I don't wanna be... like you
I do not want to conform to oppressive societal norms and expectations
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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Daniel Battiato
This woman is literally the definition of burden
Linda Gusch
AMEN!!
qwame
Definition of lazy and I agree with u lol
Kitter Glitter 😻
Agree! She claims everyone is lazy but she continues to sit there, get bigger, and expect ppl to do everything for her including getting her around in her wheelchair. It would probably do her good to use her arms and get to pedaling those wheels herself
Andrew Montemayor
I literally love when people use literally wrong lol
Elizabeth Solomon
CHRIS IS SUCH A WONDERFUL BROTHER HE GIVES AND GIVES AND TAMMY FOR THE MOST PART DOSNT EVEN SEEM TO CARE
lc 4life
For the show that's paying him. This ain't how they are in real life. She was in a nursing home until Amy needed an income and decided to get take her out of the nursing home so she could be her caregiver and make money. Chris only came around more and helped when the show paid him to be on the show. He probably helping cause he want to be on more episodes to get that coin. Don't be so nieve.
Ben Lewis
Hell he big himself while he taking her in to see if she can get weight loss surgery? He needs to check on himself not trying to be funny or smart mouth just stating the obvious
mary1969100
It’s all about me me me.
Linell Middleton
I really don’t think Chris is solely doing this because the show is paying him. I’ve heard them say that Chris was not only a big brother he also like a father figure to all the family . Getting paid May be a nice perk but I don’t believe that why he’s on the show