1) New York City indie … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five bands called Versus:
1) New York City indie rock favorites Versus evolved from the remnants of Flower, a band led by singer/guitarist Richard Baluyut and singer/bassist Ian James (later to form French). In the final months of Flower's existence, the group was joined by vocalist/guitarist Fontaine Toups, who remained with Baluyut in the short-lived Saturnine before the duo formed Versus (borrowing the name from an LP by Mission of Burma) with Baluyut's brother, Ed. After playing their first shows with a line-up comprising three guitars and a drum machine, Ed Baluyut relocated to the Phillipines, and Toups switched over to bass; upon Ed's return, he assumed drumming duties, and Versus issued its 1992 debut single, "Insomnia." In 1993, the trio issued the stellar EP Let's Electrify!, a taut, melodic collection spotlighting their intricate, dissonant guitar work and odd harmonies. After signing to the Teenbeat label, Versus issued their 1994 full-length debut, The Stars Are Insane (originally titled Meat, Sports and Rock,
three subjects the band ardently supported, much to the dismay of the prevaling indie-scene mentality of the moment). A collection of singles, compilation tracks and demos titled Dead Leaves appeared in 1995, followed in early 1996 by the EP Deep Red. Another Baluyut brother, James, signed on for the 1996 LP Secret Swingers; the album was also Ed's last, with new drummer Patrick Ramos enlisting for 1998's Two Cents Plus Tax. The Afterglow EP followed on Merge Records a year later, and in mid-2000 Versus returned with the EP Shangri-La and the band's fifth studio effort Hurrah.
2) are a power metal band from Mexico, currently signed to Ear Blaster.
VersuS consists of
David Arjona Vocals (lead) (2003-present)
Rach Espinosa Guitars (2003-present)
Germán Encalada Guitars (2003-present)
Roger Contreras Keyboards (2003-present)
Pablo Arjona Bass (2003-present)
Eduardo Pérez Drums (2003-present)
They have 3 recordings already
There first release came in 2004 and was a demo called Lluvia de Espadas. There first full-legth release was recorded in 2006 and is called Puerta de Mar. There most recent offering is Misión Ancestral which is a more mature effort then there previous releases. Expect great things from this band
3) VersuS is a Dutch Rap Duo, existing out of J-$tar & Dj Sam, they haven't yet released any albums but their beats are able to be heard at facebook, still looking for a Recording Studio to tape their first singles, being The Mask, Tha Club, & I'm A Wolf, they are very close to their breakthrough. Myself I am J-$tar, and i'm to damn stoned to go on writing. so any writing mistakes, not my bad;) and yes this is a biography!
Sicerely Yours VersuS, soon to recieve our first album, The State
4) Versus is progressive / alternative rock band from Riga, Latvia. Formed in year 2003 by couple of friends after the ending of bands like No Brain Pinky and Fuse.
Currently the band can be found as Band Versus Music
5) Versus is a punk band from Cologne, Germany. They call their sound "Political pogo punk with bagpipes"
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6) Versus was a popular Christian pop-rock / funk band from Portland Oregon in the late 1980's and early 1990's.
After releasing several independent albums, the band released Stuff That Matters on StarSong Records in 1993. The band broke up shortly after their major label debut to pursue other interests. Notable alumni from the band include: Chris Kent, a popular Nashville studio and touring bass player.
7) Versus was a Finnish pop duo that a had a somewhat big hit in the Finnish radios with the single Hymypoika.
08) VERSUS is a German electro pop/EBM duo consisting of André Steinigen and Markus Krech. Their most recent release was 2010's Different Twilight Places.
Versus - being founded in 2001 with a view to creating music out of their own imagination - is a musically most diverse band from Monestirea (close to Desden / Germany) that is unmistakeably rooted in the electronic sound area. Nevertheless, Versus ignore any kind of pigeonholes and, thus, produce their very own and at the same time quite varied sound. That sound was already most convincing in 2004 at the Europe-wide band contest "Battle Of The Bands" hosted by Sonic Se-ducer. Versus came third place in the jury's voting with their song "Re:Start".
Since 2005 and the one or other change within the band, André Steinigen has been solely responsible for the writing process of the new songs resulting in the increased use of gui-tars and experimental beats. In the course of this, the band has always kept sight of their main aim - creating music to create sensations for all human beings interested in music.
From 2007 on, Versus could post their first official releases. Apart from remixes done for Days Of Fate, Heavy-Current or Universal Poplab, the band has also contributed to various compilations (electropop 4, Dark Allure) in 2010.
Meanwhile, between 2007 and 2009, the band worked at their admittedly third but officially first planned album. And their patience paid off resulting in "Different Twilight Places", a 15 tracks electro pop EBM concept album which combines smoothly most different facets of music and promises the listeners to take them on a very special journey. Since 2010, Versus and Echozone / Bob-Media have teamed up. Therefore, "Different Twilight Places" is going to be released at October 1st, 2010 on Echozone.
They can be found online at http://www.versus-music.de
Shangri-La
Versus Lyrics
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Sitting on the sidelines cuz you can't dance
Buried to the knees
I know the city is vast, it's a parking lot
It's safe in the suburbs but you got caught
Hiding in the trees
You were turning their heads when you were young
And kissing everyone
You were left behind by the boys and girls
Now you're falling off the end of the world
Who's your Shangri-La?
(w/F distant backup:)
You're buried to the knees
And you're hiding in the trees
(F) Holding out for something more
Do you know what you're looking for
(F/R) Holding out for something more
Do you know what you're looking for
(F) Holding out
for something more (R) Who's your Shangri-La
Do you know
what you're looking for And who will set you free?
Holding out
for something more Who's your Shangri-La?
Do you know
what you're looking for Might as well be me
(R) Your high rise utopia
Maybe there's still hope for you
To find you Shangri-La
(w/ F) Or you'll be buried to the knees
And hiding in the trees
The lyrics to Versus's song Shangri-La talks about a teenage groupie seeking true love but is unable to find it. The singer describes this young girl as someone who is always on the sidelines, unable to dance, and is stuck in between the vast, crowded streets of the city and the safe suburban life where she feels caught. She was once popular, turning heads when she was young and kissing everyone with cherry stems on the tip of her tongue. However, she was left behind by the boys and girls, and now she feels like she's falling off the end of the world. The singer asks who her Shangri-La is and wonders who will set her free. The girl is holding out for something more, but the singer questions if she knows what she's looking for.
The chorus repeats the line, "Who's your Shangri-La?" and talks about the girl being buried to the knees and hiding in the trees. The singer suggests that the girl might find her Shangri-La in the high-rise utopia, or she might remain buried to the knees and hiding in the trees. The overall message of the song seems to be that the girl is lost, seeking something more in life, but is unsure of what she wants or where to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Teenage groupie's true romance
A sincere and genuine romantic relationship between a young girl who is a dedicated fan (groupie) and a famous boy.
Sitting on the sidelines cuz you can't dance
Not being able to participate fully while watching others dance and enjoy life.
Buried to the knees
Stuck and unable to move forward, possibly due to being trapped or overwhelmed by one's circumstances.
I know the city is vast, it's a parking lot
The city is a sprawling, overwhelming place that feels empty and lifeless like a parking lot.
It's safe in the suburbs but you got caught
Avoiding the dangers and vices of the city by living in the suburbs but still getting trapped or caught up in problematic situations.
Hiding in the trees
Escaping the stresses of life by seeking refuge in nature or fantasy.
You were turning their heads when you were young
Attracting attention and admiration from others when you were young and carefree.
Cherry stems on the tip of your tongue
Seductively holding cherry stems between your lips/tongue, symbolizing playfulness and flirtation.
And kissing everyone
Experiencing a carefree and flirty life where you kissed many people without serious consequences.
You were left behind by the boys and girls
Being abandoned or overlooked by the people you used to be close with or interested in.
Now you're falling off the end of the world
Feeling like your life is spiraling out of control and nothing makes sense anymore.
Who's your Shangri-La?
Who or what can bring you happiness, peace, or the sense of paradise and completeness that you crave?.
You're buried to the knees
Still being trapped and stuck in your current situation without any hope of escape.
And you're hiding in the trees
Escaping the stresses of reality by seeking refuge in nature, fantasy, or imagination.
Holding out for something more
Waiting patiently for better things in life, avoiding settling for less than what you want or need.
Do you know what you're looking for
Being unsure of what you truly want or need, leading to hesitation or confusion.
Might as well be me
I could be the one who brings you the happiness and fulfillment you seek (Shangri-La).
Your high rise utopia
Your dream of a perfect and lavish life that you hope to attain someday.
Maybe there's still hope for you
Even though things seem bleak, there's still a possibility of a brighter future.
To find your Shangri-La
To attain the paradise or happiness you yearn for.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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