1. An alterna… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that have used the name Electric Six
1. An alternative rock band from the United States
2. A musical group from South Africa
1. Electric Six is a six-piece Detroit-based rock band consisting of Dick Valentine (vocals), Tait Nucleus? (synthesizers), Johhny Na$hinal (guitar), Da Ve (guitar), Percussion World (drums), and Smorgasboard (bass) who play a mix of rock, funk and disco.
The band's first notorious formation comprised Valentine, Rock and Roll Indian (guitar), Surge Joebot (guitar), Disco (bass, former member of Detroit Cobras), and M (drums). Dick Valentine (real name Tyler Spencer) has always been the primary songwriter (both music and lyrics) of Electric Six, currently and under their former incarnation, when they were known as the Wildbunch. During the band's temporary split at the end of the 1990s, Spencer formed his own band called The Dirty Shame and released one CD entitled Smog Cutter Love Story which featured, among other tracks, a first version of Fire track "Vengeance and Fashion". The band reformed by 2001 to record and release the first release of 'Danger! High Voltage' and record the track 'Dealin' With Death N' Stealin' In The Name Of The Lord' with Troy Gregory for his Sybil album.
Electric Six fuses rock and punk with the laid-back funky rhythms and falsetto vocals of disco, and a distinctly comic touch. However, they tend to reject such genre classifications as disco-metal and disco punk. They formed the band in 1996 and were initially known as The Wildbunch, eventually dropping that name due to pressure from the Bristol trip-hop collection of the same name. Throughout the latter half of the '90s, they played about once a month at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Magic Stick, and the now-defunct Gold Dollar in Detroit, the center of a scene that produced breakout acts like the White Stripes.
Electric Six's 2002 breakout single "Danger! High Voltage" was an infectious dance-rock number, and Jack White from The White Stripes helped sing back up vocals to this track. White has denied this, though Spencer has confirmed it in several interviews. The single reached number 2 on the UK singles chart, and they enjoy icon status in that nation.
Their second single, "Gay Bar", released in 2003, became a hit as well in the UK, reaching #5 in the charts and further aided the group's growth. Curiously, in the American Radio Edit of this track, The words "Nuclear War" are censored with whip-crack sound effects. After fulfilling their recording duties (namely their debut album) three members left in June, leaving Dick Valentine, Tait Nucleus? (synthesizer), and M.
The Colonel (Zach Shipps, guitar, ex-member of Brendan Benson and Mood Elevator), John R Dequindre (guitar and whose stage name is a combination of two Detroit streets) and Frank Lloyd Bonaventure (bass) subsequently joined the group, though they had all been credited on the album and most had been associated with the group for some time. At that time, they were touring in the UK, and they managed to seamlessly replace the members without interrupting the gigs. In time, Johnny Na$hinal joined the group on guitar, Dequindre switched to bass, and Bonaventure switched to law school.
The band's sophomore album, Señor Smoke, was released in the UK on February 14, 2005. Percussion World replaced M on drums around the same time.
The first single from the album put the band at the center of controversy, especially with Queen fans following a cover of the Queen hit song "Radio Ga Ga". The controversial music video shows lead singer Dick Valentine as the ghost of Queen's flamboyant lead singer Freddie Mercury and a backing band of poodles. Queen drummer Roger Taylor, who wrote the song, said that he was "unimpressed" with the video; however, Queen guitarist Brian May reportedly liked it. Electric Six claims they were contractually obligated to commit the song to the album. Issues with Warner Brothers caused a switch to Metropolis Records, who released Señor Smoke in the US.
Switzerland was released in September 2006. A plethora of videos have also been released, and a fan contribution contest led to the video for the single "I Buy the Drugs."
I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being the Master was released in October 2007. Their next album, titled Flashy, was released in October 2008. In October 2009, their sixth album, KILL, was released. The 7th album, Zodiac was released on September 28, 2010, with one tour-exclusive single ("Jam it in the Hole") and the 8th, Heartbeats and Brainwaves, on October 11th 2011.
A double live album is set for release in 2012.
2. Electric Six was a Soweto-based South African combo active in the 1960s and 1970s
Synthesizer
Electric Six Lyrics
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You can go up and down
You can lose what you found
But you can't ignore my techno
You can go west or east
Confess your sins to a priest
You can slay the wicked beast
You can go to the doctor
You can cough in his face
Infect the whole human race
But you can't ignore my techno
You can laugh you can cry
You can live you can die
Spend your days asking why
But you can't ignore my techno
You can trip on my synthesizer
Electronic world for every boy and every girl
You can trip on my synthesizer
In the end technology unto the world will set us free
Be all that you can be
Just as long as you are free
You were blind and now you see
That which is my techno
You can trip on my synthesizer
Electronic world for every boy and every girl
You can trip on my synthesizer
In the end technology unto the world will set us free
You can trip on my
You can trip on my
You can trip on my
You can trip
You can trip
You can trip on my synthesizer
You can trip on my synthesizer
Let's go
The lyrics to Electric Six's song Synthesizer are a playful celebration of technology and its place in our lives. The chorus, "You can trip on my synthesizer, electronic world for every boy and every girl," is a declaration of love for the power of electronic music to bring people together and create a sense of unity. The verses are a series of commands and observations, urging the listener to embrace technology and all that it has to offer.
The first verse encourages the listener to dance and move their body, with the line "you can shake it all around." The second verse suggests that no matter where you go or what you do, you can't escape the influence of techno music. The third verse is perhaps the most humorous, with the suggestion that even if you go to the doctor and infect the whole human race with a deadly disease, you still can't ignore my techno. The fourth verse is a more contemplative moment, acknowledging that life is full of joys and sorrows, but ultimately none of it matters as much as the power of electronic music to connect us.
Overall, Synthesizer is a fun and lighthearted song that celebrates the power of technology to bring people together and create a sense of community. Its catchy chorus and upbeat melody make it a popular song for dancing and partying, but its underlying message of unity and acceptance is one that resonates with many people.
Line by Line Meaning
You can shake it all around
You can move your body freely.
You can go up and down
You can experience highs and lows.
You can lose what you found
You can lose what you have gained.
But you can't ignore my techno
But you cannot disregard my electronic music.
You can go west or east
You can travel in any direction.
Confess your sins to a priest
You can ask for forgiveness from a religious leader.
You can slay the wicked beast
You can defeat evil forces.
But you can't ignore my techno
But you cannot disregard my electronic music.
You can go to the doctor
You can seek medical assistance.
You can cough in his face
You have the ability to spread germs.
Infect the whole human race
Your illness can spread to others globally.
But you can't ignore my techno
But you cannot disregard my electronic music.
You can laugh you can cry
You can experience a range of emotions.
You can live you can die
You can experience life and death.
Spend your days asking why
You can spend your entire life questioning things.
But you can't ignore my techno
But you cannot disregard my electronic music.
You can trip on my synthesizer
You can enjoy the electronic sounds produced by my synthesizer.
Electronic world for every boy and every girl
The realm of electronic music is accessible to anyone.
In the end technology unto the world will set us free
Ultimately, technology will emancipate us.
Be all that you can be
Strive for fulfilment.
Just as long as you are free
As long as you are free to do so.
You were blind and now you see
You have gained new insight.
That which is my techno
The electronic music I create and enjoy.
You can trip on my synthesizer
You can enjoy the electronic sounds produced by my synthesizer.
Electronic world for every boy and every girl
The realm of electronic music is accessible to anyone.
In the end technology unto the world will set us free
Ultimately, technology will emancipate us.
You can trip on my
You can enjoy the electronic sounds produced by my music.
You can trip on my
You can enjoy the electronic sounds produced by my music.
You can trip on my
You can enjoy the electronic sounds produced by my music.
You can trip
You can get lost in the electronic beats.
You can trip
You can get lost in the electronic beats.
You can trip on my synthesizer
You can enjoy the electronic sounds produced by my synthesizer.
You can trip on my synthesizer
You can enjoy the electronic sounds produced by my synthesizer.
Let's go
Let's enjoy the electronic music together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY SELPH, CORY MARTIN, JOSEPH FREZZA, STEPHEN NAWARA, TYLER SPENCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Football Stadium Prints
I can't believe I've only just found this tune. It is absolutely EPIC and the video takes it to a whole extra level. Can't get enough.
Gee Willikers
Check out the rest of the album too. It's not bad.
societyinchaos
This is one of few songs that can actually pull me out of a deep Depression, I’m incredibly Thankful for Electric Six - Synthesizer :-)
Guy Perry
societyinchaos I am so glad you can find some respite with the song Synthesizer. If the music could only heal the whole world. Sending you all my best. Yours sincerely, Guy Perry
Tommy Sääf
It's a friday evening. I'm slightly drunk. I turn 52. And this still makes me feel awesome.
OTEN15
Same man my birthday was yesterday too lol and I was listening to this all day on repeat
Guy Perry
@OTEN15 Happy Birthday! Hope the music brought you joy and will keep you young at heart ❤️
Guy Perry
Happy Birthday, Tommy! May you feel awesome for another 52 years, my friend 👍🏻 Stay great!
TrufflePup
Sit back and really think to yourself, why have you chosen to listen to this again, all these years later?
It's because YOU CAN'T IGNORE MY TECHNO!
mosti1987
so true. i'm always tripping on his synthesizer