The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Christmas
Various Artists Lyrics
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Christmas magic
Comes every time of year
Christmas magic
And all the cold hungry people
Christmas magic
They're dying in the streets
Christmas magic
The lyrics of "Magic" by Various Artists talks about the Christmas season and the magic that it brings. Although there are people who are less fortunate and suffering, the magic of Christmas brings joy, love, and warmth to everyone. The song tells a story of how despite the harsh realities of people dying in the streets due to cold weather, the singer and his/her family are grateful for having a warm place to stay on Christmas night. It conveys a sense of thankfulness and appreciation for the blessings of life.
The lyrics of "Magic" may also have a deeper meaning beyond Christmas. It can be interpreted as a call for empathy towards those who are less fortunate, to cherish and be thankful for what one has, and to spread kindness and love to everyone. It may also be a reminder of the importance of family and the value of spending time with loved ones during special occasions.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas magic
The unexplained power of the holiday season
Christmas magic
A repeated occurrence during Christmas time
Comes every time of year
The aforementioned magic happens annually
Christmas magic
The same unexplained power as before
And all the cold hungry people
Referencing the unfortunate presence of poverty during the holiday season
Christmas magic
Reiterating the earlier usage of the phrase
They're dying in the streets
Providing a stark reminder of those less fortunate during the holiday season
Christmas magic
Once again utilizing the unexplained power of the holiday season
Me and my family will be warm tonight
Acknowledging the privilege and comfort of the singer's own family despite the harsh reality experienced by others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVEN DAVIS, LAWRENCE MURPHY, JOHN ROBERTS, KELVIN YU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bridgetellen575
List of singers:
0:35 One Direction
0:44 Ed Sheeran
0:52 Rita Ora
1:01 Sam Smith
1:10 Paloma Faith
1:18 Emeli Sandé
1:27 Elbow (Guy Garvey)
1:36 Dan Smith (Bastille)
1:40 Angelique Kidjo
1:44 Chris Martin (Coldplay)
1:53 Bono
2:02 Seal
2:10 Ellie Goulding
2:19 Sinead O’Connor
2:27 Bono
2:36 One Direction
2:38 Olly Murs
2:41 Bastille
2:42 Sam Smith
2:45 Rita Ora
@robertsmithfan69
[One Direction:]
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
[Ed Sheeran:]
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
[Rita Ora:]
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
[Sam Smith:]
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
[Paloma Faith:]
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones
[Emeli Sandé:]
At Christmas time it's hard but while you're having fun
[Guy Garvey:]
There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear
[Dan Smith:]
Where a kiss of love can kill you
[Angelique Kidjo:]
Where there's death in every tear
[Chris Martin:]
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
[Bono:]
Well, tonight we're reaching out and touching you
[Seal:]
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
[Ellie Goulding:]
A song of hope where there's no hope tonight
[Sinéad O'Connor:]
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared?
[Bono:]
How can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[One Direction:]
Here's to you
[Olly Murs:]
Raise a glass to everyone
[Bastille:]
Here's to them
[Sam Smith:]
And all there is to come
[Rita Ora:]
Can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[All:]
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
@justvibing558
1/21
It’s Christmas time – there’s no need to be afraid - One Direction
2/21
At Christmas time – we let in light and we banish shade - Ed Sheeran
3/21
And in our world of plenty we can spread our smile of joy - Rita Ora
4/21
Feel your arms around the world at Christmas time - Sam Smith
5/21
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones - Paloma Faith
6/21
At Christmas time it's hard but while you’re having fun - Emeli Sandé
7/21
There’s a world outside your window and it’s a world of dread and fear - Elbow
8/21
Where a kiss of love can kill you - Dan from Bastille
9/21
Where there’s death in every tear - Angelique Kidjo
10/21
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom - Chris Martin
11/21
Well tonight we’re reaching out and touching you - Bono
12/21
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa - Seal
13/21
A song of hope where there’s no hope tonight (ooh) - Ellie Goulding
14/21
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared - Sinead O’Connor
15/21
How can they know it’s Christmas time at all - Bono
16/21
Here’s to you - One Direction
17/21
Raise a glass to everyone - Olly Murs
18/21
Here's to them - Bastille
19/21
And all their years to come - Sam Smith
20/21
Can they know it's Christmas time at all - Rita Ora
21/21
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world - Band Aid 30
[ I don't care if it's feed the world or heal the world or whatever you are just going to have to go along with what you believe. please don't complain in the comments]
@SuperLusername
As they always will be. Africa is a long way from being developed. Even with America, EU and China pumping tons and tons of money into infrastructure and other aid in Africa, it is simply not enough.
And it will never be enough. The difficult truth is that no matter how hard we try to build Africa with money and without it (doctors without borders, voluntary schools...), we cant feed all the hungry people.
Africans need work, jobs. That way they could survive, but there is no work for everyone because there is so much people compared to development of infrastructure. For every new workplace created there are 3 new born Africans.
In 30 years Africa will have doubled it's population, DOUBLED!
And in 80 years it will have a population of around 4 billion!
Compared to 1.3 billion today.
All the while it is amlost imposiible to reach half of Africa, and those are the place most in need. Why? Because they are in the state of constant war, warlords, separatists, government forces...and it won't end soon.
I'm afraid all we can do is keep giving them money to survive and let them settle their differences, unless someone prefers a direct interevention - USA style.
@magnumopus8420
Fun Facts about this video:
•The last time i saw Zayn together with One Direction
•Sam Smith still a straight guy
•Rita Ora still hasn't publicly disguised as bisexual
•Dan Smith/Bastille the day they became a big group in music industry (Pompeii)
•Ed Sheeran admits he really quit using social media
•Chris Martin (Coldplay's vocalist) still having a relationship with Dakota Johnson
and many more...
time goes way too fast but still listening to this since the day it was released & watching it for the first time in VeVo music
PS: i guess this is the best/theme song during pandemic (Corona Virus) & reminiscing those good days, damn i wanna go back from that time :(
@laylasdirectionx2200
I like the fact that they got shots of Louis and Harry going into the building 😂
@knorkster5459
And what about the "Barry" Uwe Ochsenkneckt?
@maryanncanavan2390
and zayn
@SulphurS16
Larry stylinson will truly make my year
@danah7649
damn zayns just a ghost
@maarii_aoki
I love how in that room together are the worlds most famous and successful artist...
then just three youtubers
@nzaccour1802
lmaooo right i just noticed that... what r they doing there
@ranggahatmadja157
@@nzaccour1802 who?
@nzaccour1802
@Ranggah Atmadja Zoella, Alfie Dayes and Joe Sugg ( Thatcherjoe)
@sarahpetersen6619
@@nzaccour1802 Because they are the most famous youtubers in Great Britain. Or where at that time.