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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Thrown Away
Vast Lyrics
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There is almost nothing in between
Now I'm left like a flag atop a moon
Precious one, you have abandoned me
Oh, so let me in
Because I'm out
I know that I am someone
Should I call you
Should I reach out?
It feels like chasing shadows in the night
Yeah let me in
Because I'm out
I know that I am someone
No one said I was, no one said I was, no one said I was
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
There's a sun, there's a ground under my feet
There is almost nothing in between
Now I'm left like a flag atop a moon
Precious one, you have abandoned me
Oh, so let me in
Because I'm out
I know that I am someone
No one said I was, no one said I was, no one said I was
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
The song "Thrown Away" by VAST is a heartbreaking confession of a person who has been abandoned by someone, possibly a lover or a friend. The lyrics start with a reference to the natural elements - the sun and ground, but despite the presence of these constant objects, the person feels empty as there is almost nothing in between. The metaphor of a flag atop a moon signifies isolation and being left alone, lost in space. The plea "precious one, you have abandoned me" suggests that the person valued the relationship or connection that he/she had with the one who left, hence the feeling of being thrown away or disposed of.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of rejection and desperation, as the singer asks for a chance to be let back in because he/she feels like an outsider. The repetition of the lines "I know that I am someone, no one said I was" implies that the person has a low sense of self-worth and needs reassurance from others. The chorus ends with the haunting line "Thrown away, have I been thrown away?" which emphasizes the sense of loss and abandonment.
The verses and chorus of the song work in parallel to create a narrative that is deeply personal and emotional. The singer is vulnerable and raw, exposing their innermost thoughts and feelings. The song is relatable in that we have all experienced some form of rejection or abandonment, and can empathize with the feeling of being thrown away.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sun, there's a ground under my feet
Despite the troubles and difficult times, there is still a sense of hope and stability.
There is almost nothing in between
The space between the sun and the ground seems empty, similar to how this person feels like their life is lacking meaningful connections.
Now I'm left like a flag atop a moon
This person feels isolated and adrift, similar to how a flag would feel atop a desolate and lifeless moon.
Precious one, you have abandoned me
The person feels betrayed and abandoned by someone they held dear.
Oh, so let me in
Because I'm out
I know that I am someone
No one said I was, no one said I was
The person yearns for acceptance and validation, and feels invisible and unnoticed.
Should I call you
Should I reach out?
It feels like chasing shadows in the night
The person is unsure whether to reach out to the person who abandoned them or to let it be, as it feels futile and hopeless like chasing shadows.
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
The person questions whether they have been discarded and forgotten by the people they care about.
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Written by: JON CROSBY
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There's a sun, there's a ground under my feet
There is almost nothing in between
Now I'm left like a flag atop a moon
Precious one, you have abandoned me
Oooh, so let me in
Because I'm out
I know that I am someone
No one said I was, no one said I was
Should I call you
Should I reach out?
It feels like chasing shadows in the night
Yeah let me in
Because I'm out
I know that I am someone
No one said I was, no one said I was, no one said I was
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
There's a sun, there's a ground under my feet
There is almost nothing in between
Now I'm left like a flag atop a moon
Precious one, you have abandoned me
Oooh, so let me in
Because I'm out
I know that I am someone
No one said I was, no one said I was, no one said I was
Thrown away, have I been thrown away?
@commonsense7754
Vast is seriously one of the most criminally underrated and unknown bands of all time. Crosby is a genius and these tracks are only getting better with age. Timeless.
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@jessewallace12able
He is mega talented. One of the best musicians ever.
@osker450
Vast music has got me through some dark times
@suhnay
i'm here only cause i love VAST with all my heart
@not_tahabro
Same here
@ealing456
There's no other band quite like VAST. They were one of a kind.
@lukebarnett87
2020 and this is still an absolute banger. Always will be
@lunarvania8073
It also is in 2023 as a Single parent my Son and I are barely getting by. Its almost like the President has "Thrown Away" us.
@gabrielsegura3478
Amazing run in champery