1) American industrial… Read Full Bio ↴Vast or VAST is the name of more than one artist:
1) American industrial rock band
2) trance, alias of Bernie Eller
3) Drum n Bass
1) VAST stands for Visual Audio Sensory Theater, and is the brainchild of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and musician Jon Crosby.
VAST's sound is identifiable as ambient electro-rock with considerable industrial and acoustic influences, usually made with Crosby's traditional acoustic guitar, electronic instruments and processing, drum-driven tracks, and heavy bass. In recent years, however, VAST's sound has been more identifiable with acoustic rock in releases such as April and Me and You.
The musical outfit began in rather minimalist fashion when Jon was only sixteen, with the other members of the outfit being a drum machine and a bass player.
Their real rise to fame began when a local radio station granted consistent air-time to their demo tape, after which Crosby sent demo tapes to New York City recording companies, eventually signing with Elektra Records. Thomas Froggatt, Steve Clark, and Rowan Robertson made up the hastily-assembled band along with Crosby. After touring America and releasing their first album named simply Visual Audio Sensory Theater (1998), they began work on a second album, entitled Music for People (2000). Before it was finished, Robertson left in pursuit of a solo career. After auditioning, Justin Cotta was chosen to replace him. The new quartet began another US tour. In 2001, Cotta and Clark decided to leave the band to form their own.
VAST's next album, Nude, was preceded by the online release of the unmastered demo tracks, which were grouped into separate downloads known as Turquoise and Crimson . Some of the feedback from the fans regarding the demo tracks was taken into account when choosing the tracks for Nude, which was released on February 24, 2004. Two months after the release, the band began the new tour with a new lineup. Towards the end of 2004 when it became clear working with other labels was a bad idea, Crosby started his own label, 2Blossoms Records & Media, and began selling a double CD of the Turquoise and Crimson download albums from the VAST website, mastered and with new artwork, simply entitled Turquoise & Crimson. Strong online sales indicated that a retail release would be well received, and Turquoise and Crimson was officially released May 30th, 2006.
Crosby's model of selling cheap downloads of demo tracks before the completion of the recording process was repeated with the next album, April, which was available in an 'online version' before the album was finished. The final version included five new tracks and alternate (finished) versions of the tracks carried over from the online version. The release version of April is now available as a download from the VAST site, and they plan to release a limited collectors edition CD over the summer of 2007 before the retail release date is scheduled.
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Free
Vast Lyrics
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It's time to be what you need to be
It won't be long 'til they are gone
And we can be what we want to be
I'm gonna run from everything
Everything that holds me down
Nothing to win, nothing to lose
You can't tell me what to do anymore
Now I'm free, Now I'm free, Now I'm free
I'm gonna run, I'm gonna win
I'm gonna do what I need to do
'Cause it's time to be what I need to be
You can't tell me what to do anymore
You can't tell me what to do anymore
Now I'm free, Now I'm free, Now I'm free
I want hold air in my hand
Own the one thing you can't buy
Nothing to win, nothing to lose
I'm gonna run from everything
Everything that holds me down
Nothing to win, nothing to lose
It's time to be what I need to be
You can't tell me what to do anymore
You can't tell me what to do anymore
Now I'm free, now I'm free, Now I'm free
The lyrics to VAST's song "Free" are about breaking free from the constraints and expectations of society, and embracing one's own individuality and the freedom that comes with it. The first verse establishes the idea that it's time to experience the full range of emotions and be true to oneself, without worrying about what others think. The second verse is a declaration of independence, as the singer proclaims that they are going to break away from anything that holds them down and do what they need to do to be free.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You can't tell me what to do anymore" as a mantra of self-determination and defiance. The final verse emphasizes the desire to hold on to something intangible like air, and the importance of pursuing personal freedom over material gain.
Overall, the song urges listeners to reject conformity and embrace their own identity, and to claim their own path to liberation rather than letting others dictate it for them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to laugh, it's time to cry
It's time to experience and express the full range of human emotions
It's time to be what you need to be
It's time to be true to yourself and fulfill your own needs
It won't be long 'til they are gone
The obstacles and burdens in life will not last forever
And we can be what we want to be
With persistence and effort, we can achieve our desired goals and become who we want to be
I'm gonna run from everything
I'm determined to break free from all that is holding me back
Everything that holds me down
All the negative influences and restrictions that impede my progress
Nothing to win, nothing to lose
Nothing is guaranteed in life and risks must be taken to achieve success
You can't tell me what to do anymore
I refuse to be controlled or limited by others' expectations or opinions
Now I'm free, Now I'm free, Now I'm free
I have finally broken free from the constraints that were holding me back and can now pursue my own path
I'm gonna win
I am motivated to succeed and achieve my goals
I'm gonna do what I need to do
I am determined to take action and make decisions based on what is best for me
I want to hold air in my hand
I have lofty dreams and aspirations that may seem impossible, but I refuse to give up
Own the one thing you can't buy
There are some things in life that cannot be bought or achieved through material means
It's time to be what I need to be
I am ready to be true to myself and pursue my own desires and needs
Now I'm free, now I'm free, Now I'm free
I am finally free from the limitations that were holding me back and can now live life on my own terms
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lem Springsteen, Ultra Nate Wyche, John C Ciafone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rolandpalatino5934
Second album de VAST, il est produit le 12 septembre 2000 par Elektra Records. C'est le dernier album produit par Elektra Records.
The Last One Alive – 3:38
Free – 3:07
I Don't Have Anything – 3:46
The Gates of Rock 'N' Roll – 3:24
What Else Do I Need – 3:37
Blue – 3:25
Land of Shame – 3:26
A Better Place – 3:23
Song Without a Name – 3:32
We Will Meet Again – 3:39
My TV and You – 2:40
Lady of My Dreams – 2:53
@StonTV78
This video got played daily on MTV after midnight during the whole summer of the year 2000. High five if you remember...
@thehammer2120
Mtv still played music back then??
@StonTV78
@@thehammer2120 only after midnight..😂
@thehammer2120
@@StonTV78 fair enough lol
@chiarasanmarco79
Totally
@singalternative
Yes, and other legendary late-90's happy tunes like "My own Worst Enemy" (Lit) and "Ex-girlfriend" (No Doubt).
@CG-in7jv
Massively underrated. Tried to introduce VAST to some old friends over 10 years ago and they didnt appreciate it. Here I am at 33 YO wondering why still.
@singalternative
This song is okay but nothing special however the singer is clearly talented. I had a memory of how unusual this video and song was (in terms of atmosphere and the quality of the singing). So I researched the band on YT for the first time about a month ago, and heard songs like "Here", "Pretty when you cry" and "I'm Dying". Now I can't stop listening to them. He was clearly ahead of his time. Did you show you friends those songs?
@lunaticfit
VAST was woefully underrated. Can you imagine this at the climax of a movie or TV show? One of my favorite albums.
@bluehazeburnout
YES.