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.
Rush And Rush
Air Lyrics
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What you doing with your life?
I'm still tryna get it right
I'm still tryna feel alright
Days keep on passing by
There's no rush, keep it alive
There's no rush, keep it alive
Knowing it all the time
Think it's all black and white
But not till I know what I'm in for
Finding something that'll catch my feet
Finding ways that I can get to sleep
Finding something that'll catch my feet
And I'm in too deep
They keep asking all the time
What you doing with your life?
I'm still tryna get it right
I'm still tryna feel alright
Days keep on passing by
There's no rush, keep it alive
There's no rush, keep it alive
All the signs that I don't read
Am I my own enemy?
Finding answers, can't agree
Maybe I'm just in too deep
Feeling it over take
Is this real or is it fake?
It's something closer, take the bait
If I told you I've been trying to forget
Maybe it's true that I'm wasting my time
Maybe it's true
I find it hard to know
What it means to be me, yeah
Days turn to weeks
And it's harder and harder to see
Finding something that'll catch my feet
Finding ways that I can get to sleep
Finding something that'll catch my feet
And I'm in too deep
They keep asking all the time
What you doing with your life?
I'm still tryna get it right
I'm still tryna feel alright
Days keep on passing by
There's no rush, keep it alive
There's no rush, keep it alive
All the signs that I don't read
Am I my own enemy?
Finding answers, can't agree
Maybe I'm just in too deep
Feeling it over take
Is this real or is it fake?
It's something closer, take the bait
The lyrics to Air's song "Rush And Rush" explore the constant pressure and questioning that the singer faces about their life choices and direction. The repeated line "They keep asking all the time, what you doing with your life?" reflects the external scrutiny and expectation placed upon them. Despite this, the singer acknowledges they are still trying to figure things out and find their own sense of fulfillment and contentment. They express a desire to get it right and feel alright, implying a personal struggle to find a sense of purpose and happiness.
The lyrics also touch upon the passage of time, with the phrase "days keep on passing by." This highlights the sense of urgency and the need to keep moving forward, yet the refrain "there's no rush, keep it alive" suggests a counterpoint – a reminder to take things at their own pace and not succumb to the pressure to have everything figured out. The singer recognizes the importance of staying true to themselves and following what they truly long for, even if it may not fit into society's black-and-white expectations.
Furthermore, the lyrics delve into the internal conflicts and uncertainties that the singer grapples with. They question whether they are their own worst enemy, unsure of how to interpret the signs and find the answers they seek. The line "maybe I'm just in too deep" suggests a feeling of being overwhelmed or stuck in their current circumstances. There is a struggle to differentiate between what is real and what is fake, and a sense of longing for something more tangible and meaningful.
In summary, "Rush And Rush" is a contemplative song that explores the pressures, uncertainties, and desire for self-discovery faced by the singer. It reflects the struggle to find a sense of purpose and fulfillment amidst external expectations and internal conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
They keep asking all the time
People constantly inquire about my life
What you doing with your life?
They want to know how I spend my time
I'm still tryna get it right
I am still striving for perfection
I'm still tryna feel alright
I am still searching for contentment
Days keep on passing by
Time continues to move forward
There's no rush, keep it alive
There is no need to hurry, just keep going
Knowing it all the time
Being aware of this fact constantly
Going with what I long for
Pursuing my desires
Think it's all black and white
Believing everything is straightforward
But not till I know what I'm in for
Except until I fully understand the consequences
Finding something that'll catch my feet
Seeking something that stirs my passion
Finding ways that I can get to sleep
Exploring methods to find peace and rest
And I'm in too deep
And I am heavily invested
All the signs that I don't read
All the indications I fail to perceive
Am I my own enemy?
Am I sabotaging myself?
Finding answers, can't agree
Seeking solutions but unable to reach a consensus
Maybe I'm just in too deep
Perhaps I am too emotionally overwhelmed
Feeling it overtake
Sensing it overpower me
Is this real or is it fake?
Questioning the authenticity of my experiences
It's something closer, take the bait
It is something nearby, seize the opportunity
If I told you I've been trying to forget
If I confess that I have been attempting to erase
Maybe it's true that I'm wasting my time
Perhaps it is valid that I am using my time ineffectively
Maybe it's true
Maybe it is the reality
I find it hard to know
I struggle to comprehend
What it means to be me, yeah
The significance of my own identity
Days turn to weeks
Days transform into weeks
And it's harder and harder to see
And it becomes increasingly difficult to perceive
Finding something that'll catch my feet
Searching for something that will captivate me
Finding ways that I can get to sleep
Discovering techniques to fall asleep
And I'm in too deep
And I am too emotionally invested
They keep asking all the time
People continue to inquire incessantly
What you doing with your life?
What are you doing with your existence?
I'm still tryna get it right
I am still striving for perfection
I'm still tryna feel alright
I am still searching for contentment
Days keep on passing by
Time continues to move forward
There's no rush, keep it alive
There is no need to hurry, just keep going
All the signs that I don't read
All the indications I fail to perceive
Am I my own enemy?
Am I sabotaging myself?
Finding answers, can't agree
Seeking solutions but unable to reach a consensus
Maybe I'm just in too deep
Perhaps I am too emotionally overwhelmed
Feeling it overtake
Sensing it overpower me
Is this real or is it fake?
Questioning the authenticity of my experiences
It's something closer, take the bait
It is something nearby, seize the opportunity
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Adam Adrian, Dan Follant, Peter Feys
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
松田兄弟
うわ〜なんて懐かしいんだ〜‼︎
久しぶりに聞けて元気になりました🔥
minoruthird
AIRは政治的メッセージをパンクサウンドに乗せて歌うからカッコいい！！
minoruthird
@Wentworth Miller Michael Scofield 公明党というか創価学会信者でしょ？
そこはあれけどさ(>_<)
景山裕也
めっちゃ大好きー♪
F A
カッコよすぎて、ド・ストライク。
彼を上回るセンスのいい人はいない。
cafe soma
sanoさん好きだったなー。懐かしい。
aya sadakane
かっこいいいいいいいいい！
Kento HIRAMATSU
カッケー！
Jon Of Me
Do you have any air albums? If so could you upload it?
あきのりんご
(e)ですね！また車谷さんにはAIRやってほしいです。それにしても「気はたしかか〜」の前の部分の英語？の歌詞何て歌ってるの？