The Magnets music is founded on the sounds they can make from their mouths alone. Genius vocal percussionist Andy provides the groove. From bass drum to high hat, he produces entire drum tracks with his mouth. Fraser adds the bass, while James, Michael, Nic and Steve provide the layers of harmony and lead vocals on top.
Born in London out of an amalgamation of friendships, college shows and luck, the band released their debut album Giving It All That' on EMI in 2001, an independent second album Another Place followed, and the group are currently negotiating a major German distribution deal for their forthcoming third album. Both albums were recognised at the a cappella 'Grammies', the CARAs (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards), winning the awards for best song in 2001 and 2003, alongside several other nominations.
In their element live, a Magnets concert presents a unique combination of musical sophistication, showmanship and soul. Performing for up to two hours, the show is a synthesis of the bands award winning original material, and their a cappella take on classic songs by artists such as Elvis, The Turtles, and the Jackson 5. However, The Magnets are not too cool to party, and the songs are spiced with humour, dancing, audience participation, and of course Andy Lips Frosts house destroying vocal drum solo.
Performing 160 shows a year in 2003 and 2004, the group have enjoyed support tours with Tom Jones, West End star Michael Ball, Lisa Stansfield and Geri Halliwell. They receive frequent invitations to play prestigious events in the UK and Europe, including the Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace and the BBC Proms in Hyde Park.
Other career highlights include a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, and official functions for Prime Minister Tony Blair, and German Chancellor Gerhardt Schroeder. The group have also become a favourite party band for the rich and famous, such as super model Elle Macpherson, Liz Hurley, Billionaire Phillip Green, media mogul Richard Desmond, and Hugh Grant.
The Magnets make regular TV and radio appearances in the UK, including peak time shows such as Parkinson, GMTV, Blue Peter, the Generation Game, Songs of Praise, MTV, Star For A Night, The Kelly Show, and Open House, as well as Loose Ends on Radio 4, and sessions on Radio 2. The band also play several charity and schools concerts every year, supporting causes such as the Teenage Cancer Trust and Children In Need, and promoting live music in education.
In Europe, and particularly Germany, The Magnets are well known as accomplished headliners at arts festivals and theatres, and made a breakthrough into the mainstream with several national TV appearances in the second half of 2003. In recent months the group have also broadened their horizons to Moscow, Israel, Singapore and China.
There was also a short lived Japanese punk rock band called the Magnets who only released one CD in 1989, entitled "Searching for Truth"
Gone
The Magnets Lyrics
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I never took a helping hand
I always thought I'd understand
The days were grey the nights were long
I never thought that I was wrong
Always rocking back and forth
I couldn't sleep until I had to wake
I thought I was smiling but I was strange
Chorus:
A dark long journey all night long
I thought it was real but I was gone
I felt the wall, my mind was crashed
In my bed the future flashed
In my wake life went by
It took a while before I tried
Chorus:
A dark long journey all night long
I thought it was real but I was gone
The lyrics to The Magnets's song "Gone" delve into themes of introspection, self-realization, and feeling lost in one's thoughts. The singer expresses a sense of isolation and self-reliance, as highlighted in the opening lines, "I never took a helping hand, I always thought I'd understand." This sets the tone for a journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with one's own misconceptions and shortcomings.
The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is constantly in their own head, struggling to find peace and clarity. The mention of the days being grey and the nights being long suggests a sense of melancholy and restlessness within the singer. They are depicted as someone who is constantly lost in thought, unable to find ease or solace in their own mind, as expressed in the lines, "Always rocking back and forth, through the window deep in thought."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of being lost and detached from reality, as the singer sings about a "dark long journey all night long" and realizing that they were "gone." This implies a disconnect from their surroundings and a realization that they may have been living in a state of unawareness or false contentment.
As the lyrics progress, the singer reflects on the impact of their mental state on their life and relationships. They mention feeling like their mind was crashed against a wall, with glimpses of the future flashing before them while lying in bed. This imagery conveys a sense of turmoil and confusion, as well as a realization that time is passing by and decisions need to be made. The final lines suggest a turning point for the singer as they acknowledge the need to actively engage with life and not just passively let it go by, expressing, "It took a while before I tried."
Overall, the lyrics to "Gone" by The Magnets capture a moment of self-awareness and realization for the singer, as they navigate through their inner struggles and come to terms with their own emotional state. The song delves into the complexities of the human mind, the importance of introspection, and the journey towards finding one's true self amidst the chaos of life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonathan Hall
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SmarterEveryDay
That was so incredibly violent! I share Dan’s respect for huge magnets. I feel like they constantly want to smash my fingers off.
breadman6666
i feel bad for the magnets 😢
mizzy010
^ best learning channel in my opinion
Post-nut Clarity
when is that video coming?
Robert Donato
They do.
They just B that way.
I Gauss we will just have to live with it.
DjBonez
im with destin they are out to get you lol
Kentucky Ballistics
This was stinking cool !!!
Dinner-Fork Tongue
Hi there Scott 👋🏻 Good to see you in the community again!
Frank The Rabbit
Hey there Scooter
Methamphetameme McMeth
So shoot a magnet next?