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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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.
Woman
Air Lyrics
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Saturdays, girls
I was never in love, never had the time
In my hustle and hurried world
Laughing my self to sleep, waking up lonely
I needed someone to hold me, oh
It's such a crazy home town
Till you run out of dreams
So you party all night to the music and lights
But you don't what happiness means
I was dancing in the dark with strangers
No love around me
When suddenly you found me, oh
Girl, you're every woman in the world to me
You're my fantasy, you're my reality
Girl, you're every woman in the world to me
You're everything I need, you're everything to me
Oh girl
Everything good, everything fine
That's what you are
So put your hand in mine and together we'll climb
As high as the highest star
I'm living the life time in every minute
That we're together
And I'm staying right here forever, oh
Girl, you're every woman in the world to me
You're my fantasy, you're my reality
Girl, you're every woman in the world to me
You're everything I need, you're everything to me
Oh girl
The lyrics of "Every Woman World" by Air Supply describe the story of a man who was always busy with work and never had time for love. He spent his nights wining and dining, partying and laughing alone in his hustle and hurried world. However, one day he met a woman who changed everything for him. She became his fantasy, his reality, and everything he ever needed. The lyrics express his gratitude that he found her and his unwavering love for her.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe the city where the singer lives, which seems to be a place that can bring you down and take away your dreams. However, he finds solace in partying and dancing among strangers, even though there is no love around him. That's when he meets the woman who becomes his everything, and he finally finds true happiness.
The chorus repeats the same message throughout the song, that the woman he met is every woman in the world to him, his fantasy and reality, and everything he ever needed. The song ends with the affirmation that he will stay right by her side forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "Every Woman World" showcase the transformative power of love and the beauty of finding that one special person who becomes everything to you.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night seems, dinner and wine
I used to lead a life of luxury without truly experiencing love. Every night, I would indulge in a fancy dinner and wine.
Saturdays, girls
On weekends, I would go out and party with different girls, without seeking any emotional connection.
I was never in love, never had the time
I was too busy with my own life, goals and ambitions that I never had the time nor inclination to fall in love.
In my hustle and hurried world
I was living a fast-paced life, always running after something or the other without pausing to reflect on what truly mattered.
Laughing my self to sleep, waking up lonely
Despite appearing happy, deep down, I was lonely and desperate for someone to hold me close.
I needed someone to hold me, oh
I yearned for romantic love and companionship that would fill the void in my heart.
It's such a crazy home town
I grew up in a chaotic and unpredictable place that could leave one feeling drained and hopeless.
It can drag you down
The negative aspects of the city can leave one feeling demotivated and disengaged from life.
Till you run out of dreams
The city can sap one's energy and hope until all their dreams and aspirations are extinguished.
So you party all night to the music and lights
To escape the harsh reality, people indulge in revelry and immerse themselves in the night life of the city.
But you don't what happiness means
Despite the temporary pleasure one may get from the party culture, true happiness is not achieved.
I was dancing in the dark with strangers
I was just another person, blending in with the crowd, dancing and partying with complete strangers, none of whom could truly understand me or my desires.
No love around me
Despite the numerous people around, I could not find anyone who would truly love me or reciprocate my feelings.
When suddenly you found me, oh
I met someone unexpectedly who changed my life for the better by bringing love and companionship that I had always yearned for.
Girl, you're every woman in the world to me
You are the epitome of love and femininity, embodying all the qualities that a man could desire in a partner.
You're my fantasy, you're my reality
You are not just a dream or a figment of my imagination, but a real person who has made all my fantasies come true.
You're everything I need, you're everything to me
You are not just a lover, but a friend, a confidante, and a source of emotional support.
Everything good, everything fine
With you in my life, everything seems perfect, all my troubles fade away, and I feel complete.
That's what you are
You are the source of joy, comfort, and happiness in my life.
So put your hand in mine and together we'll climb
Together, we can face any challenge, overcome any obstacle, and ascend to greater heights in life.
As high as the highest star
We can achieve our wildest dreams and reach the pinnacle of our potential, just like a star shining bright in the sky.
I'm living the life time in every minute
With you, every moment feels like a lifetime, because I am truly present and cherish every second of our time together.
That we're together
Our togetherness is what makes life worth living.
And I'm staying right here forever, oh
My love for you is eternal, and I vow to be with you forever, through thick and thin.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOMINIC ROY KING, FRANK JOHN MUSKER
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