(1) Vanishing Point - Mi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
(1) Vanishing Point - Mid 1990's Progressive Melodic Metal from Australia.
(2) Vanishing Point - 1980's Heavy Metal from Japan.
(3) Vanishing Point - Mid 1990's Electronica from Brazil.
(4) Vanishing Point - Mid 1990's Electronica possibly from The US. Possibly the same as the Brazil artist.
(5) Vanishing Point - Early 2000's Electronica possibly from The UK.
(6) Vanishing Point - Mid 2000's Electronica possibly from The UK.
(7) Vanishing Point - Early 2010's Electronica from Poland.
(8) Vanishing X Point - Straight Edge Hardcore band from Montreal, Canada
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(1) Vanishing Point - Mid 1990's Progressive Melodic Metal band from Australia. In the style of Dream Theater, Evergrey, and Fates Warning.
The band formed in the early 1990′s with the line up of guitarist Tommy Vucur, drummer Jack Lukic and bassist Joe Del Mastro, from an earlier band called Eye. Vocalist Silvio Massaro and keyboard player Pep Sammartino joined the band in the mid 90′s and the band changed its name to Vanishing Point. Soon after Andrew Whitehead joined as a second guitarist. The band concentrated their efforts on songwriting and recording and their first album. In Thought was recorded in 1996, and released in Europe by German label Angular Records in 1997. The following year it was re-issued in Australia by Melbourne label Metal Warriors. The re-issue featured a bonus track, Inner Peace, which featured new Guitarist Chris Porcianko, who had replaced Andrew Whitehead.
In 1999, the band supported Yngwie Malmsteen before Pep Sammartino amicably left the band to pursue other avenues. He was replaced by Danny Olding. Soon afterward, Vanishing Point headed to Germany for the 2000 Wacken Open Air festival. Later that year the band’s second album Tangled in Dream was released in Australia by Metal Warriors and internationally by Germany’s LMP label. The following eighteen months was a busy period for the band. In late 2001, Vanishing Point returned to Europe for a tour with Gamma Ray and Sonata Arctica, during which Olding provided live keyboards for Gamma Ray. Returning to Australia in 2002, they toured the country with German band Edguy. Olding resigned from Vanishing Point shortly after the tour was completed.
Vanishing Point entered the studio to record their third album in 2003. During this time they made a rare live appearance at the annual and prestigious and now defunct Metal For The Brain festival in Canberra. Leonard Kopilas from Manic Opera briefly joined the band on keyboards. Vanishing Point discontinued their management with Metal Warriors.
In 2005 the band made another live performance with Nightwish on the Melbourne leg of their Australian tour. Embrace The Silence was released mid-2015 after a very long recording process. It was released internationally by their new label, Germany’s Dockyard 1 and in Australian by the Wollongong-based Riot! label. Late in the year, co-founding member Joe Del Mastro announced his departure from Vanishing Point. After completing a final round of live shows with the band, he was replaced by Steve Cox from Melbourne Hard Rock band Teargas, and Thrash Metal band Black Like Vengeance.
During 2006 co-founding member Jack Lukic announced his departure due to family commitments, and 22 days later Steve Cox also left. He was replaced by Adrian Alimic of Manic Opera, and Christian Nativo took the place of Jack Lukic on drums. Jake Lowe was enlisted to perform live keyboards. The band’s fourth album, The Fourth Season was released on the 24th August 2007, through Dockyard 1.
In late September 2008 Vanishing Point once again took off for Europe this time supporting good friends Sonata Arctica with Norway’s Pagans Mind. The tour was a success and the band played in many new countries where the band had never been before. Vanishing Point returned home to Australia for a short break and then to fully concentrate on writing the follow up album to The Fourth Season.
2009 was spent writing and playing shows both locally and interstate where the band was received positively. Unfortunately the writing process had hit a dead end with some members wanting to pursue different avenues musically which therefore delayed the next album. Eventually this led to a shift in band membership.
In 2010 co-founding member Tommy Vucur left the band due to musical differences. Adrian Alimic and Jake Lowe also departed the band in 2010. In 2011 Simon Best joined the band on bass, followed by Scott Griffith on guitar and in February the recording for the fifth album began. Scott Griffith decided to spend more time on his own band and left Vanishing Point. He was replaced by James Maier.
Distant is The Sun was released in 2014 to much critical acclaim. The line-up was now Silvio Massaro on vocals, Chris Porcianko on guitars, James Maier on guitars, Simon Best on bass and Christian Nativo on drums. In September 2014 Christian Nativo left the band. Shortly afterward Simon Best also left.
By July 2015 the band had a full line-up again, with Jordan Trevan joining on drums and Adrian Alimic re-joining on bass.
(2) Vanishing Point was a Melodic Heavy Metal band from Japan. They were formed in 1985, and split up at some point after 1994. Their last known line up consisted of Ogami Tsubasa on vocals, bass and keyboards, Hanawa Shindi on guitar and Mr. X on drums. Former singer, Mizuki Rei also sung for the band Madstar. Vanishing Point released one EP ("Fantasy of Future" in 1987), one full-length album ("Twilight Zone" in 1988), and two demos ("V - 2" in 1992 and "V - 3" in 1994).
(3) Vanishing Point - Mid 1990's Electronic artist from Brazil.
Little is known. There is a 1995 release titled The Shaman Calls. More info here: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Vanishing+Point+%282%29
(4) Vanishing Point - Mid 1990's Electronica maybe from The US. Possibly the same as the Brazil artist.
This Vanishing Point contributed a song titled Why People Don't Eat Carpet to a compilation released in 1995, titled No Structure #1. More info: http://www.discogs.com/Various-No-Structure-1/release/1074249
(5) Vanishing Point - Early 2000's Electronica possibly from The UK.
Two 12" LPs were released in 2001, Maverick and then All The Glitters / Maverick. These were released by Polyester Music and Polyester Recordings, respectively. More info here: http://www.discogs.com/Vanishing-Point-All-That-Glitters-Maverick/master/378173
(6) Vanishing Point - Mid 2000's Electronica possibly from The UK.
Contributed a song titled Chelsea Bridge to a double CD, released September 13th, 2004 and titled DJSS - Jazz & Bass Session IV LP. More info here: http://www.discogs.com/DJSS-Jazz-Bass-Session-IV-LP/release/341876
(7) Vanishing Point - Early 2010's Electronica from Poland.
This artist has contributed to two compilations, Nitodrum Series: Part Dwa, released October 3rd, 2011, and Nitodrum Series: 5年Nitodrum, released May 9th, 2011. Both compilations are digital downloads.
Hollow
Vanishing Point Lyrics
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The framework fades then disappears
Unto my world this loneliness surrounds me
Trust foresees it's final wake
I close my eyes, it's breath I take
Denied and drained are years befallen from me
Reflective paths of light appear
I walk alone, I disappear
Now I watch you burn inside me
The truth is damned and empty
I breathe the ashes of your soul
That gives me silence, gives me peace
Gives me space, gives me release
In sullen thoughts, you make me feel so hollow
In these hours seized by memories
Reflective paths of light appear
I walk alone, I disappear
[Chorus]
Tangled in this lifetime, tangled in it's sorrow
Moments of clarity, fade into tomorrow
Tangled in this madness, What was deep now shallow
If I believe in miracles, why do I feel so hollow
Change forced from disarray
Yesteryear wasted away
Sheltered from this shattered life within me
In these hours seized by memories
Reflective paths of light appear
I walk alone, I disappear
[Chorus]
Now I see, truth in memories
Reflective paths have disappeared
I walk alone, I reappear
[Chorus]
In darkest days, I'm on my own
Why do I feel so hollow
An open view, a fading soul
Why do I feel so hollow
If I believe the new and not the old
Why do I feel so hollow
I'm lost in truth from what was told
Why do I feel so hollow
The lyrics of "Hollow" by Vanishing Point seem to be about a person who experiences loneliness and has a deep feeling of emptiness. The song starts with the singer expressing how fear makes them lose their focus and they disappear into the world of loneliness. The concept of trust is also prevalent in this song with the line: "Trust foresees it's final wake, I close my eyes, it's breath I take." The artist seems to suggest that the fear of losing trust ultimately leads to a sense of loss and detachment from the world.
In the chorus, the singer admits to feeling tangled and lost in life, with moments of clarity fading into tomorrow. The feeling of disconnectedness is emphasized when the singer repeats the phrase, "why do I feel so hollow?" The song talks about walking alone through memories and searching for truth and a deeper meaning in life. The singer mentions feeling empty and burnt out, "I breathe the ashes of your soul," yet finds solace in the silence provided by the emptiness, "that gives me silence, gives me peace, gives me space, gives me release."
Overall, "Hollow" is a song with lyrics that reflect the feelings of isolation, loneliness, and a search for truth and meaning in life. The song encourages listeners to accept that life can be tumultuous at times and that even amidst the darkness, we should continue to search for the light.
Line by Line Meaning
A mind lapse succumbed by fear
I am overwhelmed by fear and my mind has stopped functioning properly
The framework fades then disappears
The structure of my life is crumbling and disappearing
Unto my world this loneliness surrounds me
I am engulfed in this world of loneliness
Trust foresees it's final wake
My trust has been broken beyond repair and it's clear that it will never be restored
I close my eyes, it's breath I take
I am trying to calm myself by taking deep breaths and closing my eyes
Denied and drained are years befallen from me
I have lost years of my life due to being denied opportunities and feeling drained
In these hours seized by memories
While reminiscing, I am grappling with past memories
Reflective paths of light appear
Memories illuminated by light help me to see things more clearly
I walk alone, I disappear
As I walk alone, I feel like I am fading away and disappearing
Now I watch you burn inside me
The memory of watching someone destroy themselves is still vivid in my mind
The truth is damned and empty
The reality of the situation is painful and void of hope
I breathe the ashes of your soul
The remnants of someone's soul, which has been destroyed, surround me
That gives me silence, gives me peace
Being surrounded by these ashes gives me peace and quiet
Gives me space, gives me release
Being surrounded by these ashes gives me a sense of space and release
In sullen thoughts, you make me feel so hollow
When I think of you, my thoughts become gloomy and I feel empty inside
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song
Tangled in this lifetime, tangled in it's sorrow
My life is intertwined with sorrow and it seems like I can't escape it
Moments of clarity, fade into tomorrow
Brief moments of clarity are fleeting and don't last
Tangled in this madness, What was deep now shallow
The chaos of my life has made things that were meaningful shallow and trivial
If I believe in miracles, why do I feel so hollow
Even though I believe that anything is possible, I still feel empty and hollow inside
Change forced from disarray
My life is in turmoil and change is necessary
Yesteryear wasted away
I have wasted a lot of time dwelling on the past
Sheltered from this shattered life within me
I am protecting myself from the brokenness that I feel inside
Now I see, truth in memories
I am finally able to see the truth hidden within my memories
Reflective paths have disappeared
The memories that were once bright and illuminating have now disappeared
I walk alone, I reappear
As I walk alone, I feel like I am coming back into focus and reappearing
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song
In darkest days, I'm on my own
During my darkest times, I am completely alone
Why do I feel so hollow
I am questioning why I feel so empty inside
An open view, a fading soul
I have a clear understanding of the situation, but that understanding is causing my soul to fade
Why do I feel so hollow
I am still questioning why I feel so empty inside
If I believe the new and not the old
If I focus on the present and future, rather than dwelling on the past
Why do I feel so hollow
I am still questioning why I feel so empty inside
I'm lost in truth from what was told
I am struggling to reconcile the truth with what I was told in the past
Why do I feel so hollow
I am still questioning why I feel so empty inside
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER M NEAL
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