He’s put all his cards on the table and thrown caution to the wind more than once for his work. He knows to embrace his perspective and bare himself openly and honestly in his music and his mixes, because audiences can tell real from fake, and he didn’t come all this way to paint by numbers.
As a producer and DJ, he’s drawn to the edge and intersections of house and techno. Raw rhythm and bass under tonal melodies resonates with his version of musical honesty.
His style isn’t built on contrived pop formulas or lyrics about eternal youth. Instead, he starts with time-honored four on the floor, elaborates with thumping bass, builds mood with melodic chords, and garnishes with tribal percussive textures. Equally inspired by the compositions of Duke Ellington, classic Italo-disco, and early Cocoon records, Durante strives to create a body of work as versatile as his experiences.
Radio
Durante Lyrics
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Instant consecration, mind and body fusion
Frontal assault on the seven senses
Orgasmic waste, eccentric and pretentious
KMFDM, doing it again
A treat for the freaks, truth or dare
Are you ready for this? we don't care
Godlike nonsense being thrown at you
We keep simple, tough and outright
Easy to swallow, KMFDM light
KMFDM, doing it again
A treat for the freaks, truth or dare
How low can you go? we don't care
In a world of deceit, open your eyes
What we do for you, so good for you
Don't be afraid and you'll realize
What you do for me, so good for me
One way or another, now or later
Bow down and worship the true creator
Musik ist macht, eine ausgesprocheneVerbindung von Schlau und Dunn.
Geruschschtigen wird unter immensemDruck und Leidenschaft grossteFreude und Vertrauen abgesaugt.
Der Heldenriff ist der Froschfresser.
Der Rhythmus ein schoner Schwan.
Nur die Worte ein Blutegel an deinem gehirn.
Keiner macht fur dich mehr.
Take a good plunge and out from the masses
Bend over backwards and kick some asses
Call 1-800, accept no imitation
KMFDM, one world, one nation
The lyrics to Durante's song "Radio" are highly metaphorical and open to interpretation. The verses describe the sensory overload and overwhelming, almost addictive, experience of listening to the industrial/rock group KMFDM (which is also referenced in the chorus). The lines "blind inspiration" and "total disillusion" perhaps speak to the powerful effect of the music on both the mind and body, causing the listener to lose themselves in the experience. The phrase "mind and body fusion" conveys this idea further, as does the notion of an "orgasmic waste", drawing a parallel between the pleasure of sex and the pleasure of listening to music. The sense of rebellion in the song is also palpable, with lines like "frontal assault on the seven senses" and "deify data, hard but true" suggesting an aggressive, almost confrontational attitude towards mainstream culture and values.
The chorus reinforces this sense of rebellion, urging the listener to join in defiance and embrace their freakishness. Lines like "how low can you go?" and "in a world of deceit, open your eyes" convey a feeling of challenging societal norms and perceptions, while the repeated refrain of "KMFDM, doing it again, a treat for the freaks, truth or dare" seems to emphasize the group's willingness to create music that is edgy and provocative, even if it might not be commercially viable. The final stanza of the song is perhaps the most intriguing, with its mix of German and English lyrics. "Musik ist macht" (music is power) speaks to the ability of music to transform and empower the listener, while the cryptic lines "der Heldenriff ist der Froschfresser" (the hero's riff is the frog-eater) and "der Rhythmus ein schoner Schwan" (the rhythm a beautiful swan) are less clear in meaning, but add to the overall sense of mystique surrounding the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The blind inspiration, total disillusion
A feeling of inspiration and insight coming from the unknown, mixed with a sense of disillusionment and disappointment from the harsh reality
Instant consecration, mind and body fusion
A sudden act of devotion that merges the mind and body into a unified being
Frontal assault on the seven senses
An overpowering attack on all the senses of the body at the same time
Orgasmic waste, eccentric and pretentious
An extravagant and unconventional indulgence that feels like a waste, but brings intense pleasure
KMFDM, doing it again
The band KMFDM repeating their successful formula
A treat for the freaks, truth or dare
An offering for the non-conformists who enjoy challenges and risks
Are you ready for this? we don't care
Asking if the listener is prepared for the experience, but not really caring about their answer
Deify data, hard but true
Worshiping information even if it is difficult to accept
Godlike nonsense being thrown at you
Seemingly divine nonsense information being presented
We keep simple, tough and outright
The band keeps their music straightforward, hard and direct
Easy to swallow, KMFDM light
Their music is easy to digest or understand, without losing their signature sound
How low can you go? we don't care
Challenging the listener to see how far they can go, without really caring about the outcome
In a world of deceit, open your eyes
Encouraging the listener to be aware in a world full of lies
What we do for you, so good for you
Highlighting the positive effects their music can have on the listener
Don't be afraid and you'll realize
Encouraging the listener to face their fears, and discover something new
What you do for me, so good for me
The band is also getting satisfaction from their music, as well as the listener
One way or another, now or later
Implying that the listener will eventually appreciate their music anyway, sooner or later
Bow down and worship the true creator
Asking the listener to pay homage to the real creator of everything
Musik ist macht, eine ausgesprocheneVerbindung von Schlau und Dun
Music is powerful, it connects the smart and the dumb
Geruschschtigen wird unter immensemDruck und Leidenschaft grossteFreude und Vertrauen abgesaugt
Noise is enjoyed under great pressure and passion, which leads to the release of joy and trust
Der Heldenriff ist der Froschfresser
The hero's riff is like a frog-eater, strong and overwhelming
Der Rhythmus ein schoner Schwan
The rhythm is elegant like a swan
Nur die Worte ein Blutegel an deinem Gehirn
Only the words stick to your brain like a leech
Keiner macht fur dich mehr
No one does more for you than KMFDM
Take a good plunge and out from the masses
Urging the listener to take a risk and stand out from the crowd
Bend over backwards and kick some asses
Encouraging the listener to try their best and succeed
Call 1-800, accept no imitation
Using a phone number as a symbol of their authenticity and uniqueness
KMFDM, one world, one nation
Uniting their fans all over the world under one banner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC L MILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
halfbad333
Where can I download?!
Leh Piggeh
I believe this album was an Owsla Nest private release, I can't find it on streaming sites or for purchase :o Such a good album. Challenger is worth a listen too.