Perkins and Stevens left the band in 2000, and Felton left in 2004. Stevens released a solo album under the name Roj, and Felton formed the group Seeland with Billy Bainbridge from Plone. After the January 2011 death of Trish Keenan, James Cargill is the only current member of the band.
The band has released five albums in their career: "The Noise Made by People" (2000), "Haha Sound" (2003), "Tender Buttons" (2005), "Broadcast and The Focus Group Investigate Witch Cults of the Radio Age" (2009, with The Focus Group) and "Berberian Sound Studio" (2013), the soundtrack to the film of the same name. Cargill has stated that plans for an album featuring Keenan's final recordings is in the works.
The band's first releases were singles released on Wurlitzer Jukebox Records ( "Accidentals" ) and Duophonic Records ("The Book Lovers") in the mid-1990s. "The Book Lovers" was also featured on the soundtrack of the film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. They attracted the attention of Warp Records, who compiled the singles in 1997 on "Work and Non Work".
The band was chosen by Matt Groening to perform at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival he curated in May 2010 in Minehead, Somerset, England.
The band's style is a mixture of electronic sounds and Keenan's 1960s-influenced vocals. It is heavily influenced by the 1960s influenced American psychedelic group The United States of America, using many of the same electronic effects. It was also reminiscent of Stereolab. However, despite the similar musical pedigree, Broadcast's music is often darker and edgier in sound – with amorphous samples and analogue dissonance giving it a retro-futuristic sci-fi edge.
On January 14th, 2011, Trish Keenan died from complications caused by pneumonia.
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3.) Broadcast was a Finnish pop rock group founded in 1980 by i.a. Edu Kettunen, Kim Lönnholm and Esa Kaartamo.
Michael a Grammar
Broadcast Lyrics
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Wake up we're going back to chelmsley wood
Michael Michael Michael
My feet are dancing can you see them
Michael Michael Michael
I'll change my hair but inside I'll stay the same
Michael Michael Michael
I'll draw my lips around my lipstick
My feet are dancing so much and I hate that
My feet are dancing so much
Ah see if you're feeling like you're looking for a chance to let go
And if you're feeling like you're looking for that change then let go
Let go let go let go
Michael Michael Michael
Come on your father was a teddy boy
Michael Michael Michael
There's nothing written on your fingernails
Michael Michael Michael
You said remind me not to be myself
Michael Michael Michael
This is not your saw tooth wave
Ah see if you're feeling like you're looking for a chance to let go
And if you're feeling like you're looking for that change then let go
Let go let go let go
My feet are dancing so much and I hate that
My feet are dancing so much
My feet are dancing so much and I hate that
My feet are dancing so much
Ah see if you're feeling like you're looking for a chance to let go
And if you're feeling like you're looking for that change then let go
Let go let go let go
Michael Michael Michael
Today the old height rise is coming down
Michael Michael Michael
This is not your saw tooth wave
The song "Michael a Grammar" by the British indie rock band Broadcast is a study about the artist's change and growth, yet their fear of losing their identity in the process. The title of the song is a tribute to Michael Head, a Liverpudlian musician, who led two bands, Shack and The Pale Fountains. The song begins with a call for Michael, emphasizing his name three times, to wake up, suggesting the excitement of the change that the artist is on the verge. The lyrics refer to Michael's origin, where "Come on your father was a teddy boy" speaks of his father being a member of a 1950s British teenage subculture who were into rock and roll music, fashion, and lifestyle.
Further on, Michael is advised to be his authentic self and not to lose it, "You said remind me not to be myself." The artist reflects on his fear of losing himself as he changes and states "I'll change my hair but inside I'll stay the same." The song emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's identity while accepting the change that comes with life.
The repeated line "My feet are dancing so much, and I hate that" indicates internal conflict, as the artist is bursting with excitement but also feels uneasy about the transition. The song ends on a positive note with "The old high-rise is coming down, this is not your sawtooth wave," indicating that there is hope for change and a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
Michael Michael Michael
The repetition of Michael's name, emphasizing his significance.
Wake up we're going back to chelmsley wood
Waking Michael up and returning to their past.
My feet are dancing can you see them
Feeling excited and happy while dancing.
I'll change my hair but inside I'll stay the same
Not letting physical changes alter one's true identity.
I'll draw my lips around my lipstick
Applying lipstick perfectly on the lips.
Ah see if you're feeling like you're looking for a chance to let go
And if you're feeling like you're looking for that change then let go
Let go let go let go
Encouraging Michael to let go of his worries and embrace change.
Come on your father was a teddy boy
Reminding Michael of his heritage and family history.
There's nothing written on your fingernails
There are no inherent signs of Michael's character or history on his fingernails.
You said remind me not to be myself
A reminder to stay true to oneself, despite the temptation to change.
This is not your saw tooth wave
This situation is not what was expected or desired, like a saw tooth wave.
Today the old height rise is coming down
The destruction of one's past and the arrival of something new.
My feet are dancing so much and I hate that
Feeling conflicted about the excitement and happiness that dancing brings.
My feet are dancing so much
A repetition of the above line.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: JAMES CARGILL, PATRICIA KEENAN
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