Symbols
Frontliner»Hardstyle Top 100: Best Of 2012
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Dutch hardstyle DJ and producer Frontliner (Barry Drooger, born 1984) is we… Read Full Bio ↴Dutch hardstyle DJ and producer Frontliner (Barry Drooger, born 1984) is well known for his versatile approach to the genre. His latest album Producers Mind (2011) is a showcase of versatility and recent monster hits such as ‘Dream Dust’ and Lose ‘The Style’ are direct proof of his skills to both feel and surprise his fans. And while he normally makes his appearance high above the crowd, on just about every known mainstage, he is very much ‘one of the guys’. This fueled thoughts for his 2012 campaign where he experiments with crowd fueled participation into his music, events and artist career. ‘For The People’ has that socialist charm while actually offering his fans and music enthusiast alike a chance to participate in his work as an artist and to even get something in return. Frontliner’s career has been marked with success since he started in 2006, when he (at that time known as ‘Abject’) and Headhunterz joined forces to create two instant hits that were released under the Scantraxx Recordz Label; Scantraxx Rootz (2006) and End of my Existence (2006). From there he build on an impressive discography both as a solo artist and together with various fellow artists who were happy to work with his creative approach. ‘Spacer’ eventually became the most played hardstyle track of 2008 and can still be considered one of the most popular tracks in the genre. Anthem wise Barry has become a popular name: ‘Save Exit Planet’ was the 2010 In Qontrol anthem, ‘Call Of The Visionary’ the theme for Reverze in 2011, ‘Never Come Down’ is the title of the 2012 edition of Emporium Festival and his latest track with Max Enforcer ‘On The Go’ is slowly becoming an anthem on itself. And with al this firework in recent years the magic word for the future can be easily guessed:
“music.”
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Symbols
A building is a symbol
As is the act of destroying it
Symbols are given power by people
On its own, a symbol is meaningless
A building is a symbol
As is the act of destroying it
Symbols are given power by people
On its own, a symbol is meaningless
But with enough people, blowing up a building can change the world
We are with many people and music is our weapon
A building is a symbol
As is the act of destroying it
Symbols are given power by people
On its own, a symbol is meaningless
The song "Symbols" by Frontliner delves into the concept of symbols and their power, both positive and negative. The lyrics suggest that a physical structure, such as a building, can hold symbolism and meaning to people. Similarly, the destruction of such a symbol can also have a profound impact and create a new meaning. However, the power that these symbols possess is not intrinsic, but rather given by the people who assign significance to them.
The artist further emphasizes this idea by stating that, on its own, a symbol is meaningless. It is only through the collective belief and investment of people that a symbol gains significance and influence. This belief can be so strong that the act of destroying a symbol can have far-reaching consequences, even changing the world. It is in this sense that the song suggests that we are with many people and that music is our weapon - a tool that we can use to create new symbols and to challenge or dismantle existing ones.
Overall, the song "Symbols" addresses the power of collective belief and the impact that symbols can have on society. It highlights the importance of recognizing the role that we play in shaping symbols and how we can use this awareness to create positive change.
A building is a symbol
A building can represent something beyond its physical existence
As is the act of destroying it
Destroying a symbol can also destroy what it represents
Symbols are given power by people
The significance of a symbol is determined by the collective perception of a community
On its own, a symbol is meaningless
Without context or interpretation, a symbol has no inherent value
But with enough people, blowing up a building can change the world
The collective action of many individuals can transform the meaning of a symbol
We are with many people and music is our weapon
We are a group that uses music to influence the collective perception of symbols and bring about change
Writer(s): Drooger Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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