Nicolas Godin studied architecture at the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Versailles, and Jean-Benoît Dunckel studied mathematics, before forming a band in 1995. Before founding Air (erroneously considered as an acronym of Amour, Imagination, Rêve, which translates to Love, Imagination, Dream), Dunckel and Godin played together in the band Orange with others such as Alex Gopher, Xavier Jamaux and Jean de Reydellet. The former two subsequently contributed to remixes of tracks recorded by Air.
Initially Godin worked alone, recording a demo with members of Funkadelic as his backing band before releasing his first entirely solo effort, "Modular Mix", which featured production by Étienne de Crécy.
Career
After making several remixes for other acts in the first half of the 1990s, Air recorded its first EP, Premiers Symptômes, in 1995. The band released its first album, Moon Safari, in 1998. Its first single, "Sexy Boy", was heavily played on alternative radio stations. The album received universal acclaim and became an international success. In 1999, Air composed the score The Virgin Suicides to Sofia Coppola's debut film of the same name; in 2012, Air wrote its second score to Georges Méliès' Le voyage dans la lune.
Other works
Air has often collaborated with Coppola. Air drummer and former Redd Kross member Brian Reitzell put together the soundtrack to 2003's Lost in Translation, including one original contribution by Air titled "Alone in Kyoto". The soundtrack for Coppola's October 2006 film Marie Antoinette featured a track by Air ("Il Secondo Giorno"). Air wrote and played the music of the album 5:55 by Anglo-French actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg, which was released in August 2006. Air has recorded a DJ mix album, Late Night Tales: Air, for Azuli Records' Late Night Tales series. The release was initially scheduled for October 2005, but was delayed several times. It finally was released, complete with a new sleeve design, in September 2006. Darkel, a solo album by Dunckel, was released that same year.
City Reading (Tre Storie Western) (2003) started as an idea for a collaboration with contemporary Italian writer Alessandro Baricco, known for his unusual characterizations and lyrical, poetic style. Baricco contacted Air in summer 2002 with the idea to marry narration of texts from his book City with live original musical accompaniment. The performance premiered live in November 2002 at Rome's Teatro Valle and was deemed such a success that both parties resolved to make a full studio recording.
Influences and musical style
Air is associated with a variety of musical styles: electronica, space pop, dream pop, progressive rock, downtempo, chillout, trip hop, ambient, electronic pop and space rock. Dunckel grew up listening to both classical and electronic music, especially Kraftwerk. He later took an interest in what he called the "English dark rock" of Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division, while being a fan of David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed. Brian Eno and Cluster were two of the electronic acts who inspired him the most. He cites among his favorite artists: Maurice Ravel for classical music, François de Roubaix for music soundtracks and Siouxsie and the Banshees for pop music. Dunckel shared with Godin a special liking for the music of Michel Legrand, Philip Glass and Grace Jones. During his childhood, Godin was fascinated by the Beatles before later discovering the soul of Sly and the Family Stone. The duo were influenced by progressive rock pioneers Pink Floyd.
Air uses many of its studio instruments (like Moog synthesizers, the Korg MS-20, Wurlitzer and Vocoder) on stage, where their ability to improvise is more clearly highlighted. The band performs the well-known tracks from the albums live as extended or altered versions. Air often collaborates (both in the studio and live) with artists like Beth Hirsch (Moon Safari), Françoise Hardy ("Jeanne"), Jean-Jacques Perrey ("Cosmic Bird"), Gordon Tracks ("Playground Love" and "Easy Going Woman" – Gordon Tracks is a pseudonym of the French singer Thomas Mars from Phoenix), Beck (10 000 Hz Legend) and Jean-Michel Jarre ("Close Your Eyes" from Jarre's Electronica 1: The Time Machine). They also invited Dave Palmer on their 2004 tour and drummer Earl Harvin, Vincent Taurelle and Steve Jones on their 2007 tour.
Studio albums
Moon Safari (1998)
10 000 Hz Legend (2001)
Talkie Walkie (2004)
Pocket Symphony (2007)
Love 2 (2009)
Le voyage dans la lune (2012)
Soundtrack albums
The Virgin Suicides (2000)
Music for Museum (2014)
Extended plays
Premiers Symptômes (1997)
Collaborative albums
City Reading (Tre Storie Western) (2003)
Mix and remix albums
Everybody Hertz (2002)
Late Night Tales (2006)
Compilation albums
Twentyears (2016)
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Air is a late 90s Indonesian Pop band that became popular with their "Bintang" song.
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Air was a jazz trio with its roots steeped in Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), and was formed originally in 1971. The jazz trio Air formed from within the Muhal Richard Abrams Sextet, which was active on the Chicago scene contemporaneously with the birth and growth of the AACM and groups such as the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Henry Threadgill on reeds, hubcaphone, and percussion; Fred Hopkins on bass, and Steve McCall on drums formed the trio when Threadgill was commissioned by Columbia College to score and adapt Scott Joplin's work for a performance honoring Joplin's centenary (Joplin's birth has been established now as sometime in 1868) and a rebirth of interest in the noted ragtime composer. All three men were Air signs in the zodiac, and so adopted the name.
They performed first around Chicago, while maintaining residency with Muhal Abrams group, which also featured Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre and Wallace McMillan, both reed players. The Air "brand" remained a side project until all three reunited in New York in 1975, and began recording under that name for India Navigation, Nessa, Black Saint, and Novus. The trio broke up when Steve McCall left in the early 1980s, and when Pheroan Aklaff joined in 1982, they recorded as New Air, and recorded several albums under that name, including Air Show No. 1 in 1986, which featured Cassandra Wilson on vocals. Andrew Cyrille ultimately replaced akLaff before the band eventually was superceded by the burgeoning careers of its members: Threadgill with his groups Sextett and Very Very Circus, and Hopkins as the go-to bassist for Threadgill, David Murray, and Hamiet Bluiett. McCall's health forced his retirement from touring around 1980, and the dynamic drummer and effusive and gracious man who was a cofounder of the AACM with Muhal Abrams and Fred Anderson, died of a stroke in 1989.
This Air is listed as Air (4) on Discogs and is also been identified on last.fm as Air (Fred Hopkins, Steve McCall, Henry Threadgill) and Air with Fred Hopkins, Steve Mccall, Henry Threadgill (sic: McCall's name misspelt), and possibly also other alternative spellings of the group's name exist.
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Air was a psychedelic folk rock band featuring Googie and Tom Coppola, John Siegler and Mark Rosengarden. They released their first self titled album in 1971.
Good To See You
Air Lyrics
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Ich hab keine Zeit für sie (Aufjeden)
Rauche einen GPS, mit Bratans auf ein Videodreh (Ey, du bist wieder von ganz vorne, ne)
Liebe, Gin und Juice, Ay
Alle Hater Lowkey, Light Skin und Duraq
Wir pumpen Wu-Tang
Guck sie weint, weil sie wieder mich sieht
Wie ich mit einer andern Bitch, in ihrem Bett lieg
Mit einer andern Bitch, Ja Ja, Ah
Kopf kaputt spende Money für das Kush
Sie ist nice, take a douche
Er ist Dealer und er pusht
In ihrm Arsch ist mein Thumb, Ha, Ha
Mann, ich Trap, wie Forrest Gump
Und ich Smoke Purple Skunk, Bitch
Was ich mache Viel zu krank, mit Homeboys auf nem Videodreh
Du hattest recht, deine Freundin bläst gut
Deine Freundin bläst gut, Du hattest recht
Deine Freundin bläst G-G-Gut
Bibili bibili bu, Ja
Smoke Sativa, Money Kush
Bremse ab Bremse pfutsch
Scheiß auf Tequila, ich smoke lieber Kush
Sie sind keine Tiere, nur weil ich weiß, dass sie in Sekten sind
Peter Piper poppt ihr Pussy Piercing (Wasted Out)
Komme Gar nicht fit auf diesen Day, ich bin okay
Zeig dir wie es geht, mach ein Wheelie, Tony Hawk
Codein und Sprite, kommst du mit?, ich will Ballen
Du bist so wie Michael J, Nase dicht vom Baba Jay
Habe eine Perle da, komm mit mein Schatz
Baby so Charmant, ich mach sie zum Star
Alice ist im Wunderland, sie drippt zu hart
Ich bin mit Bras, wir haben Gras
Birra bin so down, Wegen Weed, ay
Rauche noch ein Joint, presse Replay
Travis Scott, Baby ich fühle die Vibes
Fanta ist lit, Bubble Gum Heiß
Gang Gang, Flex Krank, 2Pac
Nigga, ich chill heute Prinzen Park
Alles ist am Haten, man, die Keule ist zu Grün
Baby ist am glitzern, guck die Schminke, ist zu lit
Eine Bitch, sie schreibt nicht back
Ich hab keine Zeit für sie
Rauche einen GPS, mit Bratans auf ein Videodreh
Liebe, Gin und Juice, Ay
Alle Hater Lowkey, Light Skin und Duraq
Wir pumpen Wu-Tang, Ay
Komme Gar nicht fit auf diesen Day, ich bin okay
Zeig dir wie es geht, mach ein Wheelie, Tony Hawk
Codein und Sprite, kommst du mit?, ich will Ballen
Du bist so wie Michael J, Nase dicht von Baba Jay
Habe eine Perle da, komm mit mein Schatz
Baby so Charmant, ich mach sie zum Star
Alice ist im Wunderland, sie drippt zu hart
Ich bin mit Bras, wir haben Gras
The lyrics of Air's song "Good To See You" depict a narrative of a protagonist who is uninterested in a particular person and is focused on their own lifestyle and experiences. The lyrics convey a sense of nonchalant indifference towards the person trying to contact them, as they proclaim that they do not have time for them. The use of colloquial language and slang, such as "Aufjeden" and "Bratans," adds to the casual and carefree tone of the song.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of partying and indulging in substances, such as gin, juice, and smoking marijuana ("smoke Purple Skunk"). The singer seems to be surrounded by friends and associates who engage in similar behaviors, with references to being on a video shoot with "Homeboys" and pumping music from the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. There is a sense of rebellion and defiance in the lyrics, particularly when the singer mentions being in someone else's bed and causing the person to cry upon seeing them with another woman.
Overall, the lyrics of "Good To See You" portray a lifestyle centered around partying, relationships, and a disregard for societal norms. The song captures a carefree and hedonistic attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Sie schreibt nicht back
She doesn't respond to my messages
Ich hab keine Zeit für sie (Aufjeden)
I don't have time for her
Rauche einen GPS, mit Bratans auf ein Videodreh (Ey, du bist wieder von ganz vorne, ne)
I smoke a joint with my friends while shooting a music video (Hey, you're starting over again, aren't you?)
Liebe, Gin und Juice, Ay
I love gin and juice
Alle Hater Lowkey, Light Skin und Duraq
All the haters stay lowkey, light-skinned and wearing durags
Wir pumpen Wu-Tang
We listen to Wu-Tang Clan
Guck sie weint, weil sie wieder mich sieht
Look, she's crying because she sees me again
Wie ich mit einer andern Bitch, in ihrem Bett lieg
How I am lying in her bed with another girl
Ja, sie weint, weil sie mich wieder sieht wie ich
Yes, she cries because she sees me again
Mit einer andern Bitch, Ja Ja, Ah
With another girl, yes yes, ah
Kopf kaputt spende Money für das Kush
My mind is messed up, I spend money on Kush
Sie ist nice, take a douche
She is nice, take a shower
Er ist Dealer und er pusht
He is a dealer and he pushes drugs
In ihrm Arsch ist mein Thumb, Ha, Ha
My thumb is in her ass, haha
Mann, ich Trap, wie Forrest Gump
Man, I trap like Forrest Gump
Und ich Smoke Purple Skunk, Bitch
And I smoke Purple Skunk, bitch
Was ich mache Viel zu krank, mit Homeboys auf nem Videodreh
What I do is too sick, with my homies on a music video shoot
Du hattest recht, deine Freundin bläst gut
You were right, your girlfriend gives good head
Deine Freundin bläst gut, Du hattest recht
Your girlfriend gives good head, you were right
Deine Freundin bläst G-G-Gut
Your girlfriend gives g-g-good head
Bibili bibili bu, Ja
Bibili bibili bu, yeah
Smoke Sativa, Money Kush
Smoke Sativa, Money Kush
Bremse ab Bremse pfutsch
Brake, brake, gone
Scheiß auf Tequila, ich smoke lieber Kush
Fuck Tequila, I'd rather smoke Kush
Sie sind keine Tiere, nur weil ich weiß, dass sie in Sekten sind
They're not animals just because I know they're involved in sects
Peter Piper poppt ihr Pussy Piercing (Wasted Out)
Peter Piper pops her pussy piercing (Wasted out)
Komme Gar nicht fit auf diesen Day, ich bin okay
I don't feel well today, but I'm okay
Zeig dir wie es geht, mach ein Wheelie, Tony Hawk
I'll show you how it's done, do a wheelie like Tony Hawk
Codein und Sprite, kommst du mit?, ich will Ballen
Codeine and Sprite, are you coming? I want to ball
Du bist so wie Michael J, Nase dicht vom Baba Jay
You're like Michael J, nose stuffed from Baba Jay
Habe eine Perle da, komm mit mein Schatz
I have a gem there, come with me, my darling
Baby so Charmant, ich mach sie zum Star
Baby so charming, I'll make her a star
Alice ist im Wunderland, sie drippt zu hart
Alice is in wonderland, she drips too hard
Ich bin mit Bras, wir haben Gras
I am with my friends, we have weed
Birra bin so down, Wegen Weed, ay
Birra, I'm so down because of weed, ay
Rauche noch ein Joint, presse Replay
I'm smoking another joint, press replay
Travis Scott, Baby ich fühle die Vibes
Travis Scott, baby, I feel the vibes
Fanta ist lit, Bubble Gum Heiß
Fanta is lit, Bubble Gum is hot
Gang Gang, Flex Krank, 2Pac
Gang Gang, flex sick, 2Pac
Nigga, ich chill heute Prinzen Park
Nigga, I'm chilling in Prinzen Park today
Alles ist am Haten, man, die Keule ist zu Grün
Everything is hating, man, the joint is too strong
Baby ist am glitzern, guck die Schminke, ist zu lit
Baby is sparkling, look at the makeup, it's too lit
Eine Bitch, sie schreibt nicht back
A bitch, she doesn't reply
Ich hab keine Zeit für sie
I don't have time for her
Rauche einen GPS, mit Bratans auf ein Videodreh
I smoke a joint with my friends while shooting a music video
Liebe, Gin und Juice, Ay
I love gin and juice
Alle Hater Lowkey, Light Skin und Duraq
All the haters stay lowkey, light-skinned and wearing durags
Wir pumpen Wu-Tang, Ay
We listen to Wu-Tang Clan
Komme Gar nicht fit auf diesen Day, ich bin okay
I don't feel well today, but I'm okay
Zeig dir wie es geht, mach ein Wheelie, Tony Hawk
I'll show you how it's done, do a wheelie like Tony Hawk
Codein und Sprite, kommst du mit?, ich will Ballen
Codeine and Sprite, are you coming? I want to ball
Du bist so wie Michael J, Nase dicht von Baba Jay
You're like Michael J, nose stuffed from Baba Jay
Habe eine Perle da, komm mit mein Schatz
I have a gem there, come with me, my darling
Baby so Charmant, ich mach sie zum Star
Baby so charming, I'll make her a star
Alice ist im Wunderland, sie drippt zu hart
Alice is in wonderland, she drips too hard
Ich bin mit Bras, wir haben Gras
I am with my friends, we have weed
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Written by: Wasted Air
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