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 one of the many aliases of Pete Namlook. He has been releasing ambient music under this name since the release of an eponymous album in 1993.
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Japanese noise rock, Air is an alias of Koji Kurumatani first released album Wear Off in 1996.
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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.
P.L.A.
Air Lyrics
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Trying to draw
Poor Little Alfie trying to sleep
Trying to sleep
Air's song P.L.A. evokes a sense of melancholy as it tells the story of a young child, Alfie, who is depicted trying to draw and sleep, but is unable to do so. The repetition of the phrases "trying to draw" and "trying to sleep" emphasizes Alfie's struggle, and possibly his frustration with his own limitations. The use of the word "poor" also suggests that Alfie may be facing some sort of hardship, perhaps poverty or illness, that makes his attempts at drawing and sleeping more difficult.
However, the song also has a dreamlike quality to it, with its soothing melody and ethereal vocals. It is as though Alfie's struggles and pains are being viewed through a soft lens, almost as if they are part of a distant, hazy memory. This contrast between the harsh reality of Alfie's situation and the dreamlike quality of the song creates a haunting and introspective atmosphere, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences with struggle and perseverance.
Overall, P.L.A. is a poignant and evocative song that uses simple yet powerful lyrics to convey the struggles and beauty of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Poor Little Alfie trying to draw
A young and perhaps inexperienced person named Alfie is attempting to create something through drawing.
Trying to draw
Alfie is putting forth effort to bring their vision to life through drawing.
Poor Little Alfie trying to sleep
Alfie is having difficulty falling asleep or may be troubled by something that is keeping them awake.
Trying to sleep
Despite their efforts, Alfie is still struggling to find rest and peace in their mind.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT WYATT
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0:46 Afriqiyah cargo A300F 5A-ONS landing at Istanbul
1:01 Emirates A380 A6-EUA landing at Frankfurt
1:34 Oil Spill Response 727 G-OSRA take off at Groningen
2:12 RAF Avia AN-26 YL-RAD take-off at Birmingham
3:04 Cathay Pacific 777-300ER ‘Spirit of Hong Kong’ B-KPB at Frankfurt
4:00 Azerbaijan 767-300 4K-AZ82 take off at Istanbul
4:35 Turkmenistan 777-200LR EZ-A778 landing at Birmingham
5:10 Asiana airlines A380 HL7634 landing at Frankfurt
5:40 Turkish air force C-130 68-01606 take off at Istanbul
6:10 Cathay Pacific A350-900 B-LRX take off at Dublin
7:11 Airbus A300-600ST F-GSTC landing at Hamburg Finkenwerder
7:57 Delta A321 D-AYAQ landing at Hamburg Finkenwerder
8:44 Danish air Transport MD-80 OY-RUE taxi/take off at Groningen
10:13 Airfrance A340-300 F-GLZR landing at Twente
10:48 Cavok air AN-12 UR-CKM take off at Groningen
11:48 Ethiopian airlines A350-900 ET-ATQ at Frankfurt
13:03 Saudi Arabian A320 HZ-ASD take-off at Frankfurt
14:01 Swiss A220 HB-JCA taxi at Zürich
14:35 Iraqi airways A330-200 YI-AQI take-off at Istanbul
15:14 Libyan airlines A320 5A-LAK landing at Istanbul
15:29 Etihad A330-200 A6-EYE take off at Istanbul
16:08 Royal Jordanian cargo A310F JY-AGQ taxi and take off at Maastricht
17:18 Silkway airlines IL-76F 4K-AZ101 take off at Leipzig
18:04 Fedex A300F N680FE take off at Dublin
19:02 TUI 757-200 G-OOBA take off at Birmingham
19:22 Royal Air Force KC-2 ZZ343 landing at Birmingham
19:48 Saudia cargo 747-8F HZ-AI4 landing at Frankfurt
20:33 Uzbekistan 767-300 UK67003 taxi Frankfurt
21:12 Volga Dnepr RA-82044 landing at Leipzig
21:30 Meraj A300 EP-SIF take off at Istanbul
22:05 KLM 747-400 PH-BFF landing at Twente
22:30 Lufthansa 747-8 D-ABYT landing at Frankfurt
22:58 Luftwaffe A400M 54+04 low approach at Leipzig
23:35 Emirates A380 A6-EUX landing at Birmingham
24:30 Condor 767-300 D-ABUM ‘retro livery’ take off at Frankfurt
24:56 Westjet 737-700 C-GVWJ take off at Dublin
26:03 South African A340-600 ZS-SNA landing at Frankfurt
26:36 Oil Spill Response 727 G-OSRA landing at Groningen
27:17 BRA Avro RJ85 SE-DJN take off at Groningen
27:43 Corendon 737-800 PH-CDH taxi at Maastricht
28:21 ATAirlines MD-80 EP-TAP take off at Istanbul
29:00 Windrose A321 UR-WRI take off at Istanbul
29:39 Cavok air AN-12 UR-CKM landing at Groningen
30:07 Montenegro airlines 737-500 9H-OME take off at Frankfurt
30:53 Atlas Air 747-400 N464MC landing at Groningen
31:35 Edelweiss A340-300 HB-JMG take off at Zürich
32:17 Vietnam airlines A350-900 VN-A897 at Frankfurt
33:42 Royal Jordanian cargo A310F JY-AGQ landing at Maastricht
34:00 DHL 757-200F D-ALEK touch and go at Leipzig
34:50 Lufthansa 747-8 D-ABYA ‘new livery’ landing at Frankfurt
35:20 Delta 757-200 N723TW landing at Dublin
35:44 Danish air Transport MD-80 OY-RUE landing at Groningen
36:06 Airbus A300-600ST F-GSTD take-off at Hamburg Finkenwerder
36:32 Fedex ATR-72F EI-FXK take off at Hamburg
37:30 Turkish Air Force Transall C-160D 69-029 take off at Istanbul
38:12 Libyan airlines A330-200 5A-LAT take off at Istanbul
38:52 Atlas air 747-400 N464MC take off at Groningen
39:35 Privilege style 757-200 EC-HDS landing at Frankfurt
40:04 Thomas Cook A321 G-TCDC take off at Birmingham
40:47 PIA 777-200 AP-BGL landing at Birmingham
41:28 Swiss A340-300 HB-JMD take off at Zürich
42:07 FlyEgypt 7370800 SU-TMK landing at Leipzig
42:43 Royal Jordanian 787-8 JY-BAG landing at Frankfurt
43:23 Indigo A320NEO D-AVVM landing at Hamburg Finkenwerder
44:09 Qeshm air A300 EP-FQN take-off at Istanbul
44:50 Iran Airtour MD-83 EP-MDD take off at Istanbul
45:45 Aer Lingus A330-200 EI-DAA take off at Dublin
46:58 Lufthansa 747-8 D-ABYA low approach at Frankfurt
48:05 Aerotrans cargo 747-400F ER-JAI landing at Maastricht
50:28 BRA Avro RJ85 SE-DJN landing at Groningen
51:30 State of Kuwait A340-500 9K-GBA landing at Istanbul
51:45 Lufthansa cargo MD-11F D-ALCF
52:44 Uzbekistan 757-200 UK75702 take off at Istanbul
53:17 China airlines 777-300ER ‘Boeing livery’ B-18007 landing at Frankfurt
53:43 Qatar airways 787-8 A7-BCH landing at Dublin
54:07 South African A340-600 ZS-SND take off at Frankfurt
54:44 Air India 787-8 VT-ANX landing
55:16 Turkish stars C-130 take off at Istanbul
55:35 Turkey Government A330-200 TC-TUR landing at Istanbul
56:01 British airways 767-300 G-BNWX landing at Frankfurt
56:30 Emirates 777-300ER A6-ECY take off at Istanbul
57:13 Qatar cargo 747-8F A7-BGA landing at Frankfurt
57:44 KLM A330-200 PH-AOD go around at Groningen
58:37 Mahan air A340-600 EP-MMR take off at Istanbul
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I love to see how many babies, toddlers and kids this video is calming and inspiring. Includes my 2-year-old girl. The wholesome side of the internet. Happy plane watching everyone.
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Haha, I love that too! Apparently so many kids watching this video, makes me happy to hear! :)
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The only way we can get my 15 month old daughter to sleep is by playing her videos of airplanes landing and taking off until she conks out. So, thank you for posting this!
@mylosairplanefan
Haha, that's so nice to hear Kellie! Thank you and you daughter for watching!