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.
Poor Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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They say that this youth has set my Lady's heart aflame!
His Lordship, sure, would die of shock
His Lordship is a laughing-stock!
Should he suspect her, God protect her!
Shame! Shame! Shame!
This faithless lady's bound for HADES!
Shame! Shame!! Shame!
Carlotta:
Serafimo - your disguise is perfect.
Who can this be?
Piangi:
Gentle wife, admit your loving husband.
My love - I am called to England on affairs of State,
And must leave you with your new maid.
Though I'd happily take the maid with me.
Carlotta:
The old fool's leaving!
Serafimo - away with this pretence!
You cannot speak, but kiss me in my husband's absence!
Poor fool, he makes me laugh!
Haha, Haha...
Time I tried to get a better better half!
Poor fool, he doesn't know!
Hoho, Hoho...
If he knew the truth, he'd never, ever go!
Phantom:
Did I not instruct that Box Five was to be kept empty?
Meg Giry:
He's here; the Phantom of the Opera ...
Christine:
It's him
Carlotta:
Your part is silent, little toad!
phantom:
A toad, madame? Perhaps it is you who are the toad ...
Carlotta:
Serafimo, away with this pretence!
You cannot speak, but kiss me in my ...
OH!
Poor fool, he makes me laugh -
Audience:
Hahahahaha!
Carlotta:
Croak, croak, croak, croak, croak, croak
Andre:
Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize, the performance will continue in ten minutes' time ...
... when the role of the Countess will be played by Miss Christine Daae.
Firmin:
Meanwhile, we'd like to give you the ballet from Act Three of tonight's opera.
Raoul:
Are you alright?
Christine:
Raoul, we're not safe here
Firmin:
Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats.
Do not panic.
Andre:
It was an accident ... simply an accident
The lyrics of "He's Down On Me" from Phantom of the Opera offer a glimpse into the complex relationships between the characters of the story. The song begins with several characters gossiping about Lady's affair with a younger man, which could devastate her reputation if it became public. As the song progresses, we hear Carlotta mock her husband and reveal that she plans to find a better partner. The Phantom also makes an appearance, reminding everyone of his power and control over the opera house. The final lines of the song suggest that there has been an accident, and the audience is urged to remain calm.
Overall, "He's Down On Me" is a song that highlights the intrigue and drama of the Phantom of the Opera story. The lyrics provide a glimpse into the complicated relationships between the characters, and the tension builds as the song progresses. The Phantom's appearance adds an element of danger and unpredictability, reminding us of his central role in the story.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that this youth has set my Lady's heart aflame!
Rumors say that this boy has won my Lady's heart
His Lordship, sure, would die of shock
Her husband would not be able to handle this news
His Lordship is a laughing-stock!
People make fun of him
Should he suspect her, God protect her!
If he finds out, God help her
Shame! Shame! Shame!
This is shameful!
This faithless lady's bound for HADES!
She will go to hell for cheating on her husband
Serafimo - your disguise is perfect.
Serafimo, your costume looks good
Who can this be?
Who is this person?
Gentle wife, admit your loving husband.
Please acknowledge your husband, my dear wife
My love - I am called to England on affairs of State,
And must leave you with your new maid.
My love, I have to leave for England for my work, so you will have to stay with the new maid
Though I'd happily take the maid with me.
I would love to take the new maid with me if I could
The old fool's leaving!
The old man is leaving!
Serafimo - away with this pretence!
You cannot speak, but kiss me in my husband's absence!
Serafimo, stop pretending, and kiss me since my husband is not here
Poor fool, he makes me laugh!
Haha, Haha...
Time I tried to get a better better half!
Poor fool, he doesn't know!
Hoho, Hoho...
If he knew the truth, he'd never, ever go!
The old man is foolish and makes me laugh. I need to find a better husband. He is clueless, and if he knew the truth about me, he would never leave.
Did I not instruct that Box Five was to be kept empty?
I asked for Box Five to remain empty, didn't I?
He's here; the Phantom of the Opera ...
He is here; the Phantom of the Opera
It's him
It's him
Your part is silent, little toad!
Be quiet, you little toad!
A toad, madame? Perhaps it is you who are the toad ...
A toad, madame? Maybe you are the toad.
Serafimo, away with this pretence!
You cannot speak, but kiss me in my ...
OH!
Poor fool, he makes me laugh -
Serafimo, stop pretending and kiss me now. Oh! The old man is funny
Hahahahaha!
Hahahahaha!
Croak, croak, croak, croak, croak, croak
Croak, croak, croak, croak, croak, croak
Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize, the performance will continue in ten minutes' time ...
... when the role of the Countess will be played by Miss Christine Daae.
We apologize, ladies and gentlemen, but the show will resume in ten minutes. Christine Daae will play the Countess.
Meanwhile, we'd like to give you the ballet from Act Three of tonight's opera.
Meanwhile, we want to perform the ballet from Act Three of tonight's opera.
Are you alright?
Are you okay?
Raoul, we're not safe here
Raoul, we are not safe here
Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats.
Do not panic.
Please stay where you are, and do not worry.
It was an accident ... simply an accident
It was an accident... just an accident.
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