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.
Grace
Various Artists Lyrics
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That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease
I shall possess within the veil
A life of joy and peace
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun
The song "Amazing Grace" by Various Artists is a powerful and moving hymn that praises the grace of God as experienced by the singer. The first verse describes the transformative power of grace, how it brings redemption to those who were once lost and blind. The second verse speaks to the duality of grace, how it can instill both fear and relief in the heart of the believer. The third verse acknowledges the trials and tribulations of life, but assures the listener that grace has brought them safe thus far and will continue to lead them home. The fourth verse speaks to the eternal promise of God's goodness, that even in death there is a life of joy and peace beyond the veil. The final verse reinforces the eternal nature of God's grace and the endless opportunity to sing His praises.
This song has been covered by numerous artists and has become a beloved standard in both religious and secular contexts. It speaks to a universal experience of seeking redemption and finding solace in faith, and the enduring nature of God's love and grace. The simple yet powerful lyrics are complemented by a melody that is both mournful and celebratory, evoking a range of emotions in the listener. "Amazing Grace" has achieved a cultural significance that extends far beyond its religious origins, and remains a beloved and powerful expression of faith and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
The grace of God is truly amazing and sweet to the ears.
That saved a wretch like me
His grace saved me, a person who was considered to be a miserable and worthless individual.
I once was lost, but now am found
I used to be lost, but now I am found and have been brought back to God's love through His grace.
Was blind, but now I see
I was spiritually blind before, but now I can see clearly and understand the truth of God's love and grace.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
Through experiencing God's grace, I was taught to fear Him and respect His power.
And grace my fears relieved
At the same time, His grace also relieves my fears and anxieties.
How precious did that grace appear
The grace of God is incredibly valuable and of great worth to me, especially when I first believed.
The hour I first believed
I remember the exact moment when I first believed in God and experienced His grace - it was life changing.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
Despite facing many obstacles and challenges in life, I have persevered thanks to God's grace.
I have already come
I have come a long way in my life thanks to His grace.
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
It is solely due to God's grace that I have come this far and have remained safe and protected.
And grace will lead me home
I am confident that His grace will continue to guide and protect me until I reach my final home in heaven.
The Lord has promised good to me
God has promised to do good things for me because of His love and grace.
His word my hope secures
I have hope and security in His promises and His word.
He will my shield and portion be
God will protect and provide for me as long as I live.
As long as life endures
His protection and provision will last for as long as I live.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail
Even if my physical body and heart fail, I know that His grace will sustain me.
And mortal life shall cease
When my mortal life comes to an end, I know that His grace will continue to carry me.
I shall possess within the veil
I will possess an eternal life of joy and peace within the veil of heaven.
A life of joy and peace
Eternal life in heaven is characterized by joy and peace.
When we've been there ten thousand years
Even after spending ten thousand years in heaven, our praises to God will be no less than when we first began.
Bright shining as the sun
We will shine as brightly as the sun in the presence of God.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Our praise and worship of God will continue for all of eternity - we will never tire of it.
Than when we've first begun
Our love for God and our desire to worship Him will be just as fresh and new as when we first began our journey with Him.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernie Herms, Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray, Remigio Pereira, Fraser Lyle Walters, Dp
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