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.
Revelation
Various Artists Lyrics
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Lamb who was slain
Holy, Holy, is He
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's Mercy Seat
Worthy is the,
Lamb who was slain
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's Mercy Seat
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Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything,
And I will adore You
Yeah!
Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and
Glory and power be
To You the Only Wise King,
Yeah
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything,
And I will adore You
Yeah!
Filled with wonder,
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your Name
Jesus, Your Name is Power
Breath, and Living Water
Such a marvelous mystery
Yeah...
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything,
And I will adore You .
The song "Revelation" by Various Artists is a powerful declaration of worship towards God. In the first verse, the lyrics refer to the Lamb who was slain, a clear reference to Jesus and the sacrifice he made on the cross. The repetition of "Holy, Holy, is He" emphasizes the holiness of God and his superiority over all things. The following line, "Sing a new song, to Him who sits on Heaven's Mercy Seat" suggests a call to action, encouraging listeners to praise and worship God for who He is and what He has done.
The chorus of the song continues to praise God's holiness and his continuous presence throughout time. The mention of "all creation" also suggests that everything in the world is meant to worship God, and that all creatures, great and small, should honor and praise Him. The bridge brings attention to Jesus specifically, calling Him "power" and "breath, and living water." The awe and wonder that the lyrics express at the mention of Jesus' name demonstrate the songwriter's reverence and love for God.
Overall, "Revelation" is a prayerful and passionate song that seeks to honor and glorify God for who He is and what He has done. It reminds the listener of God's holiness, his sovereignty, and his love for all of creation.
Line by Line Meaning
Worthy is the,
Lamb who was slain
The Lamb who was sacrificed is deserving of honor and praise
Holy, Holy, is He
He is pure and perfect
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's Mercy Seat
Create and sing a song of worship to God, who sits on the throne of mercy in heaven
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
God is holy and almighty, and has existed and will exist for all time
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything,
And I will adore You
All things in the universe praise the supreme ruler, who is everything to me, and who I will worship
Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and
Glory and power be
To You the Only Wise King,
Yeah
God's presence is brightly colored and dramatic, with thunder and lightning, and is deserving of blessings, honor, strength, glory, and power, because He is the only wise king.
Filled with wonder,
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your Name
I am overcome with amazement and awe at just hearing God's name mentioned
Jesus, Your Name is Power
Breath, and Living Water
Such a marvelous mystery
Yeah...
The name of Jesus possesses tremendous power and life-giving qualities, and is a wonderful mystery
Writer(s): Jack Bobrowsky, Lydia Rhodes
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.