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.
The Rain
Various Artists Lyrics
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Thundergirls wear a thunder sash
Honor, friendship, trust, integrity
French braids, sunscreen, skits and jellybeans (Rain, rain! Flash, flash!)
Tundergirls are vowed to sing
This song of nature, friends and things (Rain, rain! Flash, flash! Thundergirls wear a thunder sash!)
The lyrics "Rain, rain, flash, flash" instantly evoke a sense of chaos and energy, which could be interpreted in different ways by different artists. The words "Thundergirls wear a thunder sash" suggest a strong and determined group of women, perhaps even a feminist anthem. The mentions of honor, friendship, trust, and integrity could be further explored, potentially as a commentary on contemporary society's lack of these traits. The lines "French braids, sunscreen, skits and jellybeans" create a picture of youth and innocence, which could contrast with the more serious themes of loyalty and courage.
One artist may interpret the song as a call to action, using the "rain, rain, flash, flash" hook to drive home a sense of urgency. Another artist may focus more on the camaraderie and sisterhood among the Thundergirls, perhaps adding harmonies and a more anthemic chorus. There is a lot of room for experimentation and creativity with these lyrics, and different artists could create vastly different interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain, rain, flash, flash
The sound of rainfall and thunder is prominent, intensifying the environment.
Thundergirls wear a thunder sash
The Thundergirls wear a special sash that represents their membership and pride in their group.
Honor, friendship, trust, integrity
The core values that the Thundergirls adhere to in order to maintain a positive and supportive community.
French braids, sunscreen, skits and jellybeans (Rain, rain! Flash, flash!)
The everyday elements that are shared amongst the Thundergirls during their activities, adding to their sense of camaraderie.
Thundergirls are vowed to sing
The Thundergirls are bound to express themselves and their values through song.
This song of nature, friends and things (Rain, rain! Flash, flash! Thundergirls wear a thunder sash!)
The song that the Thundergirls sing serves as a celebration of their values, experiences, and the natural world around them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LOREN BOUCHARD, STEVEN DAVIS, DAN FYBEL, DYLAN KEITH, RICHARD RINALDI, JON SCHROEDER, NORA SMITH, KELVIN YU
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