The Magnets are a V'n'B group (vocals & beats), making a cappella music as … Read Full Bio ↴The Magnets are a V'n'B group (vocals & beats), making a cappella music as youve never heard it before, sophisticated, sexy, and loud. Attracting an incredibly wide-ranging audience, this band with no instruments have entertained millions across Europe and Asia in concert and on TV and radio.

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"

The Art Of Love
The Magnets Lyrics

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We belong
And no matter how we struggle through the years
We have found'
We strong
Strong enough to withstand these tempest tears
So let them fall down
Chorus
A little rain is good for the heart

A little pain, suffer for the art'
Of love
The art of love
The art of love
Work it through
Smoothing out the edges of our pride
Here together
I see you
And me emerging from the other side
Its made us better
Chorus
What doesn't kill us
Makes us stronger
This is what we say

So hold on 'till the ill wind blows away
Chorus

Overall Meaning

The Magnets's song, The Art Of Love, speaks about the power of love and its ability to weather any storm. The first verse talks about how the couple has managed to stay together through the years despite the struggles they've faced. They have become stronger and can withstand any challenge that comes their way, even the tearful storms. The chorus talks about how a little rain and pain is necessary for love to truly flourish. The struggle of working through the hard times together gives depth and meaning to the relationship. The second verse mentions that the couple is still working on themselves and their pride, but they are doing it together. They have emerged from the other side of their struggles as better people and a stronger couple.

The message of the song is powerful and relatable. Any couple who has gone through tough times in their relationship can connect with the lyrics. The idea that the storms in a relationship can make the couple stronger and more resilient through it all is a hopeful one. Love is an art, and it takes work, dedication, and patience to create a masterpiece.

Line by Line Meaning

We belong
We are meant to be together

And no matter how we struggle through the years
Regardless of the challenges we face in the course of our relationship

We have found'
We have discovered

We strong
We are strong

Strong enough to withstand these tempest tears
Our strength is enough to endure difficult times

So let them fall down
Let the tears fall

Chorus
Refrain

A little rain is good for the heart
Some challenges are necessary to strengthen one's emotions

A little pain, suffer for the art'
Some pain is necessary to create great art

Of love
In the context of love

The art of love
'The art of love' is a metaphor for a romantic relationship