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.
Spotlight
Various Artists Lyrics
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Here we go now this one over here, some people in the crowd like what the hell
This sound wroug, this sound(barh wroung wroung wrou wroug
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The lyrics to the song "Spotlight" by Various Artists paint a picture of a performer stepping onto the stage for their moment in the spotlight, only to be met with some initial hesitation from the audience. The lyrics speak to the uncertainty and vulnerability of performing in front of a crowd, and the fear of being judged or criticized. However, as the song progresses, the performer gains confidence and starts to win over the crowd with their talent and charisma. The lyrics are a celebration of the power of music to bring people together, and the courage it takes to put oneself out there on stage.
One interesting fact about the song "Spotlight" is that it was used as the theme song for the 2015 Copa América, a major international soccer tournament held in Chile. The song was performed by Puerto Rican artist Wisin and featured a music video that showcased the diversity and vibrancy of Latin American culture. Another fact is that the song was written and produced by hitmakers Luny Tunes, who have worked with some of the biggest names in Latin music, including Daddy Yankee, Wisin y Yandel, and Don Omar. "Spotlight" was released as a single in 2015 and became a hit in many countries across Latin America.
The chords for "Spotlight" are not readily available, as the song was produced using electronic music software rather than traditional instruments. However, the song features a pulsing beat and catchy melody that make it easy to dance along to.
Line by Line Meaning
yeah yeah ohhh yea yea
Excitement and anticipation for the song about to begin
Here we go now this one over here, some people in the crowd like what the hell
The song is starting and some members of the audience are unsure about it
This sound wroug, this sound(barh wroung wroung wrou wroug
The sound of the song is harsh and discordant initially
Writer(s): Tor Erik Hermansen, Hazel Smith, Mikkel Eriksen
Contributed by Layla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.