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.
Right Riot
Air Lyrics
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there's a way.
All roads lead to Rome.
What is our future?
Very often I ask myself
"What can I do?"
Can you picture yourself
in 2010?
Life is full of chances.
コモエスタ 俺がKjだ
このFesta集う精鋭が
巻き起こすどんでん返し
今正に弾丸装填開始
お前らハートに火ともせ
俺がAIRとハードにBeat乗せ
ハンパない音奏でPilot
手上げな皆でRiot!
Sounds great!I feel great!
I feel like a million dollars.
You can't make an omlet
without breaking eggs.
Come on Everybody,
Ready,get set,go!
上昇気流上々Start
Loser,シニシズム I don't care.
メランコリー漂う今かきわけ
進むMy way確かなShine way.
Way to go! 全ては到来
Way to go! 狙いはAlright
Way to go! 甘えはもうない
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Way to go! 全ては到来
Way to go! 狙いはAlright
Way to go! 甘えはもうない
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Right Riot. Breaka leg.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
視線定まるその先に見える
あしたの夜のまた夜の向こう
かえりみすれば月かたむきぬ
今ここにあるリアル感じあう
FullかZeroかだ 結果をつかむ
狭いプライド初めからない
得た傷悔しさ全て飲みこみ
今、共に進む揺るがぬ調べを
Checkしなかっぽじった視野で
Lily da Microphoneと
百歩行った調べ
わかってんだろKids're alright
It's all night
今飛ばせKeep on dive
Show me what you got 鳥達が
はばたいた数だけ俺達は
大地を這うしかないんだぜ
この足でかろやかにFly away
Way to go! 全ては到来
Way to go! 狙いはAlright
Way to go! 甘えはもうない
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Way to go! 全ては到来
Way to go! 狙いはAlright
Way to go! 甘えはもうない
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Right Riot! Right Riot!
Come on Everybody,
Ready,get set,go!
Riot! Riot! Ride out!～
Way to go!
Riot! Riot! Ride out!～
Way to go!
Ride out! Ride out! We are.～
Way to go!
Ride out! Ride out! We are.～
Way to go!
The lyrics to AIR's "Right Riot" are about embracing life and taking chances. The opening lines "Where there's a will, there's a way. All roads lead to Rome" express the idea that if you have determination, you can achieve anything. The singer wonders what the future holds and asks themselves what they can do to make a difference. They then invite the listener to come with them on their journey, encouraging them to take risks and seize opportunities. The chorus encourages the listener to keep moving forward and not to become complacent, using the metaphor "a rolling stone gathers no moss" to emphasize the importance of continued progress.
The verses are primarily in Japanese, but they follow a similar theme to the English chorus. The lines "巻き起こすどんでん返し 今正に弾丸装填開始" roughly translate to "the elites who gather at this festival, start loading bullets for a turnaround". This can be interpreted as rallying the crowd to take action and start a revolution. Additional lines encourage the listener to let their passion ignite and to make some noise, creating a sense of empowerment and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
Where there's a will,
If you have the determination to achieve something,
there's a way.
then you will find the way to make it happen.
All roads lead to Rome.
There are always multiple paths to the same destination.
What is our future?
Reflecting on what lies ahead, uncertain of what will happen.
Very often I ask myself
Frequently pondering,
"What can I do?"
"What actions can I take to make a difference?"
Can you picture yourself
Imagining oneself,
in 2010?
in the future, specifically the year 2010 in this song's context.
Why don't you come with me?
Invitation to join the journey of life.
Life is full of chances.
There are numerous opportunities and risks in life.
コモエスタ 俺がKjだ
The artist introducing himself in Japanese as 'Kj' in a celebrative mood.
このFesta集う精鋭が
The gathering of the best, elite individuals at this festival.
巻き起こすどんでん返し
Bringing about an unexpected turn of events.
今正に弾丸装填開始
Now is the time to prepare oneself for the upcoming battle.
お前らハートに火ともせ
Light up your passionate heart.
俺がAIRとハードにBeat乗せ
The artist, named 'AIR,' puts a sense of tension on the hard beats.
ハンパない音奏でPilot
Playing intense music like a skilled pilot.
手上げな皆でRiot!
Everyone raise their hands to create a riot, a sense of disturbance and rebellion.
Sounds great!I feel great!
Excitement and enthusiasm are in the air.
I feel like a million dollars.
Feeling extremely confident and successful.
You can't make an omlet
Sometimes, creating something new requires making sacrifices,
without breaking eggs.
even if those sacrifices involve destroying some existing things.
Come on Everybody,
Encouraging everyone to participate and join in,
Ready,get set,go!
It's time to start taking action and moving forward.
上昇気流上々Start
Starting with an excellent upward momentum.
Loser,シニシズム I don't care.
Ignoring pessimistic people or ideas that lead to failure.
メランコリー漂う今かきわけ
Breaking through the melancholy that surrounds us now.
進むMy way確かなShine way.
Advancing and following a shining, clear path towards our goals.
Way to go! 全ては到来
Congratulations! Everything has arrived, and success is within reach.
Way to go! 狙いはAlright
Way to go! Our goals are on point and deserve congratulations.
Way to go! 甘えはもうない
Way to go! There is no more time for indulging or taking it easy.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
If one is constantly on the move, they won't have time for unnecessary things to collect or slow them down.
Right Riot. Breaka leg.
Let's create a noise, a fuss, a riot, while wishing others the best of luck.
視線定まるその先に見える
Gazing intently to see what lies beyond.
あしたの夜のまた夜の向こう
Looking towards the night beyond tomorrow's night.
かえりみすれば月かたむきぬ
If one were to look back, the moon would have tilted or fallen.
今ここにあるリアル感じあう
Feeling the reality that is right in front of us right now.
FullかZeroかだ 結果をつかむ
Whether full or empty, one must seize the results.
狭いプライド初めからない
Not having narrow pride, from the very beginning of whatever is being pursued.
得た傷悔しさ全て飲みこみ
Accepting all of the pain and regret that comes along with success.
今、共に進む揺るがぬ調べを
Now, following an unshakable melody while moving forward together.
Checkしなかっぽじった視野で
Checking with a wide point of view that is not narrow in focus.
Lily da Microphoneと
Referring to a female singer, Lily and her talents with the microphone.
百歩行った調べ
Following a melody that has been traveled a hundred stops.
わかってんだろKids're alright
Knowing and understanding that the kids are alright.
It's all night
We're in it for the long haul, all night.
今飛ばせKeep on dive
Now, let's fly and dive further and further.
Show me what you got 鳥達が
Show me what you are capable of doing, like the birds.
はばたいた数だけ俺達は
Just like the number of times the birds flap their wings, we too can continue to move forward.
大地を這うしかないんだぜ
We have no other choice but to crawl upon the ground and move forward towards our goals.
Riot! Riot! Ride out!～
Creating a disturbance and rebellion while setting out to begin the journey forward.
Way to go!
Congratulations! Great job! Keep moving forward.
Ride out! Ride out! We are.～
Moving forward together, towards our collective goal.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FURUYA KENJI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-be9hk8gn5e
時代がかってるなぁ、なんて言うか良いよねこの頃の音楽
@rock-t2359
この頃のストリートカルチャーよかったな！
@hk-rm2oz
Kjのカリスマ感がハンパないな。
今裏原で同じことやってこんな光景を作れる人どれだけいるだろうか。
@punkpizza
この裏原感たまらんね
この時代に戻りたい
@masnem1111
戻ろう
@searchanddestroy1996
ドラえもんにでも相談するしかねーな
@takanori0609
@@user-tg2tw3qo3x ファストファッション化学繊維ばかりだから実際に火を放ったら有害物質発生していろいろと問題が起きそう😂
良い子のみんなはリサイクルに出しましょう♻️
@blitzand
@@takanori0609
糞コメしてんじゃねえよZ世代の糞がき
@JunE27Riot
Kjの客演した曲の中では隠れた神曲だよね。
車谷の7弦ギターといいベースといいいいバンドだったよな〜
Air復活しないかなー
@user-pe9ye7wl2o
AIRのは暗ーい曲が好きなんだけど、こういう系も良いよね。
後ろのテクテク歩くの楽しそう、混ざりたい。