1. - Hocus Pocus is a Hip Hop ban… Read Full Bio ↴Various artists named Hocus Pocus.
1. - Hocus Pocus is a Hip Hop band from Nantes, France. Formed in 1995, their music is a mix of all hip-hop true elements with live instrumentation influenced by jazz, soul & funk music.
This band gives positive vibrations, stepping outside the French rap box. The alchemy between the intruments and the main rapper/DJ/band leader 20Syl, results in a appreciable coherence.
The lineup includes muscians Matthieu Lelièvre (on fender rhodes) Hevré Gogard (on bass), and Antoine Saint-Jean (on drums) with DJ Greem and 20Syl (MC), both members of C2C, the DJ crew, 2003-to-2006 DMC World DJ Team Championships winner.
Often compared with The Roots, Their live performance are often showy, mostly when the standard live instruments communicate with the turntables.
Discography
- 18/10/2007 : 15 tilte CD/12" "Place 54"
- 26/12/2006 : "73 Touches", La Réédition
- February 2005 : 13-title CD/12" "73 Touches"
- December 2004 : Maxi Single "On And On part.2"
- June 2002 : 8-title CD "Acoustic Hip Hop Quintet"
- January 2003: Maxi single "Conscient"
- October 2001 : Maxi single "On and on"
- 1998 : Mixtape album "Seconde Formule"
They created On and On Label (ex-Coups2Cross), under wich one you can find C2C (DMC world chmpions in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006), The Procussions.
For more informations please go to
http://www.onandon-records.com/hocuspocus.php
2. - Real Name: Ferry Ridderhof & Peter Garnefski - A duo that produces hardcore music.
Aliases: Boobytrax, Doop, Ferry & Garnefski, Headcracker, Krimson, Madam, Mandroid, Rare Candy, Sebastian Blender, Sponk, Sugar 'N' Spice, Thick Red Spot, Vicious Delicious, Waxattack, X-Orgasmic
Most famous for their Here's Johnny record.
3. - Real Name: Dirk Nuttelmann
Aliases: Dirk Nuttelmann, Penny Lane, Sandy
Releases:Vibrator (12", Maxi, Cle)
4. - Hard rock band formed in 1986, first known as Lust.
Members: John Uhlinger, Ken Kennedy (2), Kurt Menck, Mike Easlo
Had songs feature on some compilations like Nashville Rock, What You Haven't Heard... and Hear Rock City Tennessee Tracks.
73 Touches
Hocus Pocus Lyrics
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Si j'articule, tu comprendras ces mots hélas vrais,
J'parle musique et eux parlent hits.
J'suis sur le beat pour le trip et eux pour le fric,
J'ai ni la carrure, ni les cicatrices d'un 50 Cent,
Ni le dixième de son vécu, mais je distilles ces
Rimes avec la passion qui m'anime
Et pas pour le choix unanime d'un single qui n'a ni Plume ni mélodie,
Juste un slogan de pub
Gravé dans ton crâne comme un bon produit.
J'me lève zic, bouffe zic, bousille mes tympans
De Groover à Voulzy.
J'me couche zic, rêve zic, fusille mes diamants
De QBert à AZ.
[Refrain:]
J'envie ces mains déliées sur les 73 touches
Noires et blanches
J'admire ces vies dédiées,
Miles, Billy Holiday et
Ce timbre étrange.
J'envie ces mains déliées sur les 73 touches
Noires et blanches
J'aimes ces variations cuivrées,
Le swing des ballets,
Le silence.
J'ai mis du bleu dans mes notes.
Jazz et soul on and on, bonne vibe on est comme Tribe :
Honnêtes hommes, loin des thugs, on décolle, sans cône ni alcool,
Ca t'étonne ? Il me faut
Un piano accordé, stylo à ma portée,
Un xylo, des cordes et les notes sur le portée.
Tentation est forte mais tentative avortée,
Bref, restons cartésien
J'suis pas Mozart et ses accords au fond c'est pas les miens,
J'rends à César ce que bon nombre a pillé,
Pitché, pour faire une compo vite pliée...
The song "73 Touches" by French hip-hop group Hocus Pocus is a reflection on the power of music and the dedication required to master an instrument. The lyrics express a sense of awe and admiration for those who have honed their craft and created lasting music. The singer, who identifies as a musician himself, acknowledges that he does not have the same credentials or experience as the musical greats he looks up to, but he still strives to create and express himself through his own music.
The opening lines of the song describe the singer's approach to music-making as "abstrait" or abstract. He creates music that resonates with the particles of the universe, which is a metaphor for the way that music can connect people and things on a deep level. Despite the intrinsic value of this creative process, the singer notes that many people in the music industry are focused on commercial success and creating hit songs. He contrasts his own motivations, which are centered around personal expression and passion for music.
The chorus of the song celebrates the piano, which has 73 keys. The singer envies those who can play this instrument skillfully, and he admires the great jazz and soul musicians who have dedicated their lives to music. He is drawn to the emotional power of the music these artists create, as well as the technical skill required to bring it to life. Ultimately, the song celebrates the inherent value of music and the way it can inspire and connect people.
Line by Line Meaning
J'fais un truc abstrait qui fait vibrer les particules,
I create abstract things that make particles vibrate,
Si j'articule, tu comprendras ces mots hélas vrais,
If I explain, you will understand these unfortunately true words,
J'parle musique et eux parlent hits.
I talk about music and they talk about hits.
J'suis sur le beat pour le trip et eux pour le fric,
I'm in it for the beat and the trip, while they're in it for the money.
J'ai ni la carrure, ni les cicatrices d'un 50 Cent,
I don't have the build or scars of a 50 Cent.
Ni le dixième de son vécu, mais je distilles ces
Not even a tenth of his experience, but I distill these
Rimes avec la passion qui m'anime
Rhymes with the passion that drives me
Et pas pour le choix unanime d'un single qui n'a ni
And not for the unanimous choice of a single that has neither
Plume ni mélodie,
Feather nor melody,
Juste un slogan de pub
Just a slogan for an ad
Gravé dans ton crâne comme un bon produit.
Etched into your brain like a good product.
J'me lève zic, bouffe zic, bousille mes tympans
I wake up with music, eat music, destroy my eardrums
De Groover à Voulzy.
From Groover to Voulzy.
J'me couche zic, rêve zic, fusille mes diamants
I go to sleep with music, dream music, ruin my diamonds
De QBert à AZ.
From QBert to AZ.
[Refrain:]
[Chorus:]
J'envie ces mains déliées sur les 73 touches
I envy those nimble fingers on the 73 keys
Noires et blanches
Black and white
J'admire ces vies dédiées,
I admire those dedicated lives,
Miles, Billy Holiday et
Miles, Billy Holiday and
Ce timbre étrange.
That strange timbre.
J'aime ces variations cuivrées,
I love those coppery variations,
Le swing des ballets,
The ballet swing,
Le silence.
The silence.
J'ai mis du bleu dans mes notes.
I put blue into my notes.
Jazz et soul on and on, bonne vibe on est comme Tribe :
Jazz and soul on and on, good vibe we're like Tribe:
Honnêtes hommes, loin des thugs, on décolle, sans cône ni alcool,
Honest men, far from thugs, we take off, without cones or alcohol,
Ca t'étonne ? Il me faut
Surprised? I need
Un piano accordé, stylo à ma portée,
A tuned piano, pen within my reach,
Un xylo, des cordes et les notes sur le portée.
A xylophone, some strings and the notes on the staff.
J'en rêve, pianissimo forte, là j'commence à douter.
I dream of it, soft and loud, but now I begin to doubt.
Tentation est forte mais tentative avortée,
The temptation is strong but the attempt is aborted,
Bref, restons cartésien
In short, let's remain Cartesian
J'suis pas Mozart et ses accords au fond c'est pas les miens,
I'm not Mozart and his chords are not mine,
J'rends à César ce que bon nombre a pillé,
I give back to Caesar what many have pillaged,
Pitché, pour faire une compo vite pliée...
Pitched, to quickly fold a composition...
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