"funk" = radio "störung" = distortion. Distorted funk indeed.
Rosenheim, Germany's production duo Michael Fakesch and Chris De Luca have an unforgettably unique and recognizable sound. First found on a compilation of their remixes entitled Additional Productions (1999), then on their Appetite for Disctruction (April 2000) full-length debut, Funkstörung's unrivaled vocal-splicing, groove-shredding, taste-proliferating style is equally strong on Vice Versa - their second compilation of remixes to date.
Dosing each of their remixes with an injection of electronic noise, digital soul, and cinematic ambience, Funkstörung are purveyors of futuristic form. Boasting original tracks by A Guy Called Gerald, Jean Michel Jarre, Nils Patter Molvaer, and other internationally known producers, Vice Versa is a hip-hop inflected blend of jazz, electro, and drum'n'bass, brought full-circle by Funkstörung's masterful studio wizardry.
Rare production talents make Funkstörung one of dance music's most in-demand remix outfits out there. Having contributed remixes for artists like Björk, Wu-Tang Clan, and the East Flatbush Project, Funkstörung has always defied musical boundaries by crossing and blending genres to create something entirely their own. On Vice Versa, Fakesch and De Luca seduce their listeners into a near-catatonic, alluringly-hypnotic pleasure state - truly a Funkstörung trademark.
Funkstörung recently announced that they had seperated as a group on their newly-designed website although this can only be good news to fans as both Chris De Luca and Michael Fakesch are now persuing solo careers.
Captured In Tones
Funkstörung Lyrics
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(it's) the sound of my heart
Captured in tone
That sleeps in my soul
It won't let go
Won't let go
Still, still waters run deep
And still that sweet song in my veins
Is keeping me sane
Keeps it all away
Keeps it all away
It won't let go
Please come back
Before some xxx makes me into
That wonderstuff that we are
Now fall apart together in the styles
The changes on the rythmn
So people clap their hand
Bring it back to love
Bring you back to life
(repeat)
Brings you back to love
Brings you back to life
(repeat)
The lyrics to Funkstörung's song Captured In Tones express the idea of being deeply connected to music, to the point where it feels like it's a part of one's soul. The opening lines, "Song that xxx goes on / (it's) the sound of my heart / Captured in tone / That sleeps in my soul / It won't let go / Won't let go," suggest that the music is a constant presence, something that the singer can't shake off. However, it's not a negative thing – rather, the music is a comforting presence that keeps the singer sane: "And still that sweet song in my veins / Is keeping me sane / Keeps it all away / Keeps it all away."
The second half of the song is a plea for someone to come back and make everything right again. The lines "Please come back / Before some xxx makes me into / That wonderstuff that we are / Now fall apart together in the styles / The changes on the rhythm / So people clap their hand" suggest that there's been a split or a falling out, and that the singer is afraid of losing the connection they had with this person. However, the music is still there, and it's powerful enough to bring them back: "Bring it back to love / Bring you back to life." The repeated lines "Brings you back to love / Brings you back to life" reinforce the idea that music has the power to heal, to restore, and to unite.
Overall, the song reflects the profound role that music can play in our lives – as a source of comfort, of healing, and of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Song that xxx goes on
This is a song that is constantly playing and never stops
(it's) the sound of my heart
The song symbolizes the rhythm of the artist's heart
Captured in tone
The song has been recorded in a fixed tone
That sleeps in my soul
The song expresses the hidden emotions within the artist's soul
It won't let go
The emotions and thoughts expressed in the song are too strong to be forgotten
Still, still waters run deep
Things are not always what they seem, and there is always more below the surface
Deeper than we really ever see
There is always something more to discover, even beyond what we think we know
And still that sweet song in my veins
The song is deeply ingrained in the artist's being
Is keeping me sane
The song is a source of comfort and stability for the artist
Keeps it all away
The song helps to keep negative thoughts and emotions at bay
Please come back
The artist is calling out to someone or something to return
Before some xxx makes me into
The artist is afraid of losing their identity or becoming someone else
That wonderstuff that we are
The artist sees themselves and others as unique and special
Now fall apart together in the styles
The artist wants to break down the barriers between themselves and others and create something new
The changes on the rythmn
The artist is open to exploring new sounds and ideas
So people clap their hand
The artist wants their music to be appreciated and understood by others
Bring it back to love
The artist wants their music to be a symbol of love and positivity
Bring you back to life
The artist wants their music to bring people to life and inspire them
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.