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.
Dreamer
Various Artists Lyrics
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Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me
starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee.
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day
lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away...
[Calvin:]
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng,
beautiful dreamer awake unto me,
beautiful dreamer awake unto me.
[Bree:]
You can sing!
The lyrics of Various Artists' song Dreamer are structured in two distinct segments, each delivered by a different vocalist. Calvin, the first singer, invites the titular dreamer to emerge from slumber and bask in the tranquility of a serene nighttime setting. He paints a vivid picture of the natural world coming to life under the stars, suggesting that the worries and stresses of the day have faded away. His voice is gentle and almost ethereal, evoking the hushed stillness of the moment. In contrast, Bree's segment is more urgent and insistent. She exclaims that the dreamer has a beautiful voice and implores them to sing. Her lyrics seem to be a direct address to the listener, encouraging them to find their own voice and express themselves despite life's obstacles.
The overall message of the song seems to be one of encouragement and upliftment. Both singers express a desire for the dreamer to awaken and engage with the beauty around them. The lyrics suggest that even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, there is a sense of peace and wonder to be found. By tapping into this sense of awe and allowing oneself to be carried away by music and nature, one can become a "dreamer" in the best sense of the word - someone who sees beyond the ordinary and imagines new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me
Oh lovely dreamer, wake up and be with me.
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee
The shimmering stars and dew drops outside are waiting to welcome you.
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day
The harsh and loud sounds of the world we hear every day.
Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away
But the night has come, and under the moonlight, everything is peaceful and quiet.
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song
Oh beautiful dreamer, you are the inspiration for my song.
List while I woo thee with soft melody
Listen to me as I court you with a soft and sweet tune.
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng
The worries of a busy life are gone for now.
Beautiful dreamer awake unto me
Oh beautiful dreamer, please wake up and be with me.
Beautiful dreamer awake unto me
Oh beautiful dreamer, please wake up and be with me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DP, ROBERT FOLK, FRANK VALDOR, JOE MENKE
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