Sebastian and Gilbert were old friends, while Gilbert and Graham met through various parties. The three then began making music under various guises before being joined by Laure and Mimi. The band now play with a live drummer.
The group took their name ‘Crystal Fighters’ from an unfinished opera which Laure’s grandfather had penned during his final months of insanity. Laure came across the manuscript while clearing out the reclusive old man’s remote home in the Basque countryside. She quickly became obsessed by the intriguing scrawls within it and shared it with the others. Captivated by its seemingly prophetic contents, the band took on the name and formed in an attempt to expand upon the wild and deranged spirit of the old man’s writings.
Crystal Fighters’ style is a fusion of genres – fast progressive dance music joined by the melodies and dances of traditional Basque folk, alongside synthesisers, bass-driven wonk-funk, with beats fuelled by early 80s Spanish punk and experimental electronica from bands such as Aviador Dro, Las Vulpes and Dulce Venganza. Basque music informs much of their songwriting: the riff on ‘Champion Sound’ is lifted from the Basque folk piece ‘Sagar Dantza’ and ‘In The Summer’ draws upon music heard at the Carnival of Lantz in Navarroa.
In 2008, popular music-website Palms Out Sounds picked up the track ‘I Love London’ and news of the band's unique sound began to spread. This led to two single releases through record label Kitsuné in 2009. The band had released “Xtatic Truth” via Kitsuné in May 2009. It captured the attention of BBC Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw who made it Single of the Week, a monumental feat for a band’s first single. The group’s second single 'I Love London' was released on Kitsuné in December 2009. The buzz resulted in the band being one of the Top 5 most blogged artists in the world
'Star of Love' is the name of the first album by Crystal Fighters. It was released to critical acclaim in the UK on 4 October 2010 via the band’s own label Zirkulo. The collection of songs explores the themes in singer Laure's grandfather's writings. Themes include the unfathomable mystery of the universe, the turbulent journey towards being at peace with death, the triumph of love, and the omnipotence of the sun. "Star Of Love" is actually an acronym for SOL, the Spanish word for “sun”.
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"Single most exciting live show in dance music" Mixmag
“Crystal Fighters stand out as one of the most interesting prospects by a mile– something genuinely new sounding” NME
"Klaxons move over, this band are brilliant, fantastic live performances infused with the unique instruments creates a brilliant sound" Its All Indie
"Raved-up folktronica and minimal electro pop and veering from Fischerspooner-style euphoria to Animal Collective-toned delicacy” Time Out
“Crystal Fighters’ create carnage at every performance. ” Loud & Quiet
“Forget what you think you know about London’s party scene” FACT
"If these tracks don’t make you want to rip your shirt off and dive into a sweaty sea of beautiful people and glistening gems, I don’t know what will." The Tripwire
In The Summer
Crystal Fighters Lyrics
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como como, yo cama cama
Big or small, I do it all
Little or tall, I do it all allez allez allo alone
it's on, on.
Ebb or flow, I do it all,
High or low, I do it all allez allez allo
In The Summer, say me, something bad baby
Say me suttin bad when the sun shining
Come on
Show me something wrong beybey.
Show me suttin wrong in the summertime
In The Summer summer, saccamma camma to the fama
como como, yo cama cama
Cos it's like a dream
Show me something bad
Show me something wrong in the summer
Cos it's nothing bad everything okay
The world is like a dream in the summertime baby, baby, baby
Everything is like a dream
way the sun is shini-ing
I hear a noise, I put a spell, I put a coin,
In to the wishing well.
You make a point, I make a yell,
I am alive I make a yell into the wishing well.
Wishing a spell into the wishing well
Wish a spell into the wishing well
Til I'm under a spell, under a spell a wicked spell
From Hell
In The Summer summer, saccamma camma to the fama
como como, yo cama cama
The lyrics of Crystal Fighters’ song “In The Summer” is a harmonious combination of English and Spanish, providing the listener with a unique and vibrant listening experience. The song starts with “In The Summer, Summer, Camma Camma to the fama, Como Como, Yo Cama Cama,” which seems to be a playful and nonsensical phrase that creates a festive mood. The lyrics then speak of the performer’s versatility, that they can perform regardless of the size of the audience, and they can adapt to any situation. The verse “Ebb or flow, I do it all, High or low, I do it all allez allez allo allo, hallo,” shows the performer's confidence and readiness to give their all, no matter the circumstance.
The chorus of the song calls for something bad or wrong to happen. The words “Say me suttin bad when the sun shining, Show me something wrong beybey, Show me suttin wrong in the summertime” might seem unusual since summer is often associated with happiness and good times. However, the singer invites bad or wrong things to happen in the summertime, possibly indicating a desire for change and something new. The second verse speaks about how everything is like a dream in the summertime- the world, the sunshine, and everything else. The performer mentions putting a coin in the wishing well, hoping for a spell to under a wicked spell from hell.
Overall, the lyrics of “In The Summer” are poetic and open to interpretation. Still, they seem to revolve around the themes of versatility, celebration, and a desire for change while enjoying the dreamlike beauty of summertime.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer, camma camma to the fama
In the summertime, everything seems to come more easily and naturally.
como como, yo cama cama
I take everything in stride and do what needs to be done.
Big or small, I do it all
I am capable and willing to handle any task, no matter how difficult or mundane.
Little or tall, I do it all allez allez allo alone
I can handle anything independently, whether I am small or tall.
it's on, on.
I am ready for anything that comes my way in the summertime.
Ebb or flow, I do it all,
I am able to adapt to any situation, whether favorable or unfavorable.
High or low, I do it all allez allez allo
I am able to work through any circumstance, whether it be good times or bad.
allo, hallo,
I am ready and waiting for whatever happens in the summertime.
In The Summer, say me, something bad baby
In the summertime, there is a desire to experience the full range of human emotion, even if it means feeling something negative.
Say me suttin bad when the sun shining
I want to experience negativity even when everything seems perfect and the sun is shining.
Come on
I am ready and willing to experience whatever negativity or challenges come my way in the summertime.
Show me something wrong beybey.
I am open to experiencing negative emotions, even if it means seeking them out in order to feel something different.
Show me suttin wrong in the summertime
I am open to experiencing negative emotions, even during a time of year when things are typically bright and happy.
Cos it's like a dream
Summer can feel surreal and otherworldly, as if one is living in a dream world.
Show me something bad
I am interested in experiencing the full range of human emotion, including negative emotions, in order to fully embrace life.
Cos it's nothing bad everything okay
Despite the desire to experience negativity, there is an acceptance that everything is ultimately okay and will work itself out.
The world is like a dream in the summertime baby, baby, baby
The world can feel magical and unreal in the summertime, like one is living in a dream.
Everything is like a dream
The summertime can feel surreal and fantastical, as if it is all a dream.
way the sun is shini-ing
The way the sun shines in the summertime contributes to the overall dreamlike quality of the season.
I hear a noise, I put a spell, I put a coin,
There is a desire to make wishes and cast spells in order to make the most of the summertime.
In to the wishing well.
There is a belief that wishes and spells will be more effective if they are made into a magical wishing well.
You make a point, I make a yell,
Communication is key in the summertime, even if it means raising one's voice to be heard over the noise.
I am alive I make a yell into the wishing well.
One feels alive and full of energy in the summertime, and is willing to make noise and cast spells to make their desires come true.
Wishing a spell into the wishing well
Beliefs in the supernatural and manifestation are strong in the summertime, and there is a desire to use magic to create a better reality.
Wish a spell into the wishing well
There is an insistence on using magic in order to make the most of the summertime and fulfill one's desires.
Til I'm under a spell, under a spell a wicked spell
One feels completely entranced and caught up in the magic of the summertime, even if that means falling under the influence of a more malevolent spell or force.
From Hell
The darker side of magic and the supernatural is fully embraced in order to make the most of the summertime.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILBERT VIERICH, GRAHAM DICKSON, GRAHAM WINSLOW DICKSON, SEBASTIAN ROBERT LLOYD PRINGLE
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@franciscocebrian5576
I discovered your song in PES 2012, in the PESEDIT Patch, one of the most famous patches in the game, and now I'm an addict. The game is for PS3, PS2 -?- and PC, I don't know if also WII, and I play from Spain. Thanks.
@raffidervishalidovic
I've been looking for this song for years, 2022 today I just found this treasure.
@wilbalright3664
💌
@daddymoon666
These guys are in a whole different class all together with their sound and I love their unique beautiful sound...contagious, uplifting, soothing, refreshing and inspiring....
@benjabear4102
It's been 10 years since I've heard this song. Time flies so fucking fast
@Enochulate88
Same bro
@Enochulate88
It was a different version for me tho. Was in highscool
@Mayo201991
Omg it's been just over 10 years since I had this downloaded on my ipod. I loved Crystal Fighters then when I was 19 years old. 'Follow' was my favourite song!
@buhkitch
I loved Crystal Fighters when I first heard them last year, and I keep coming back. They're such a refreshing mix of old and new, and I love their addictive hooks! One of my favorites.
@semihs5554
So soothing i love this song