The band achieved international recognition through the inclusion of the track 2Wicky (from A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular) on the soundtrack to Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1996 film Stealing Beauty (Io Ballo da Sola).
The original members of the group were vocalist Liesje Sadonius, keyboardist Frank Duchêne, bass guitarist and programmer Alex Callier, and guitarist Raymond Geerts. Sadonius left Hooverphonic on amicable terms shortly after the release of A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular and was replaced by Geike Arnaert in early 1998. Duchêne left the band after Blue Wonder Power Milk. Arnaert left the band in 2008 and was succeeded by Noémie Wolfs. On March 26, 2015 the band announced that that Noémie Wolfs would be leaving the band "in mutual agreement."
Hooverphonic released their fifth studio album No More Sweet Music in November 2005, featuring four singles: Wake Up, You Hurt Me, Dirty Lenses and We All Float. One year later they released a Best Of album called Singles 96-06. This was their last release under the Sony label.
Hooverphonic released their sixth studio album The President of the LSD Golf Club on 8th October 2007 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Holland, which includes the single Expedition Impossible. European Release January 2008 (although available via mail-order). This was an independent release, recorded at the Willie Nelson studios in the USA.
On October 10, 2008 the management announced that Geike Arnaert would be leaving the band.
After Geike Arnaert and the band parted ways, it took them two years to find a worthy successor to Arnaert. In November 2010 Noémie Wolfs was announced as the new leading lady. A brand new album called The Night Before followed soon after. The new singer was introduced on Belgian television in State Broadcaster VRT's late night show "De Laatste Show" on Thursday November 4th. The title track of the album is their biggest singles' chart success to date. Also, the album soon equaled the success of A Magnificent Tree.
On March 26, 2015 it was announced that Noémie Wolfs would be leaving the band.
Hooverphonic released In Wonderland on March 18, 2016. This release features a number of vocalists including: Emilie Satt, Janie Price (AKA Bird), Felix Howard, Litlo Tinz, Christa Jérôme, and Tjeerd Bomhof.
They were supposed to represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam with their song "Release Me". The event was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hooverphonic was the only Eurovision entrant for 2020 who refused to take part in the "Love Shine a Light" performance, where entrants each contributed sections of the song, although a photograph of Luka Cruysberghs was included with the other participants making a hand heart at the end.
On 9th November 2020, Luka Cruysberghs left the band and, on the same day, Geike Arnaert announced her return. Also on the same day, they released a new version of Mad About You for the song's 20th anniversary.
Discography
• A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular (1996)
• Blue Wonder Power Milk (1998)
• The Magnificent Tree (2000)
• Hooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane (2002)
• Sit Down And Listen To... (2003)
• No More Sweet Music (2005/6)
• Singles 96/06 (2006)
• The President of the LSD Golf Club (2007/2008)
• The Night Before (2010)
• With Orchestra (2012)
• Reflection (2013)
• In Wonderland (2016)
Hooverphonic
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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And I like it
You make my world seem right
You make my darkness bright
You've got this strange effect on me
And I like it
And I like the way you kiss me
Don't know if I should
That's why I feel good
Hooverphonic's song "Hooverphonic" is a love song that expresses the singer's affection towards the individual they are addressing. The lyrics are symbolic and use figurative language to portray how this person has impacted their lives significantly. The opening line "You've got this strange effect on me" describes the hold that this person has over the singer. They are enchanted by their presence and how they make them feel. The singer is unsure if they should reciprocate this person's affections, which is conveyed in the line "Don't know if I should but this feeling it's love and I know it." This line suggests that the singer is conflicted about their emotions, but ultimately they realize that this is love, and that realization makes them feel good.
The chorus "You make my world seem right, You make my darkness bright" is the highlight of the song. It paints an image of how this person brings light and happiness into the singer's otherwise gloomy life. They are the shining light that illuminates the singer's world, and they depend on them to make their life worth living. Overall, the song portrays a sense of vulnerability and dependence on the person the singer is addressing.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got this strange effect on me
Your presence, behavior or words are making me feel or react in an unusual way.
And I like it
I enjoy and appreciate the effect you have on me.
You make my world seem right
You bring a sense of order or clarity to my life and surroundings.
You make my darkness bright
You illuminate or dispel the negative aspects or thoughts in my life and make them more positive.
And I like the way you kiss me
Your physical affection or touch is pleasurable and enjoyable to me.
Don't know if I should
I am unsure if it is appropriate or advisable to feel this way about you.
But this feeling it's love and I know it
Despite my doubts or hesitations, I recognize that this feeling I have for you is love.
That's why I feel good
Being in love with you brings me happiness and contentment.
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rawan Saleh
Prophet six zero zero nine one
This is the flight number of our galactic sun
Prophet six zero zero nine one
Before we start you should know that you're not the only one
Who can hurt me
S-H one zero one five one
This is the serial number of our orbital gun
S-H one zero one five one
You better be sure before you leave me for another one
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
idk
Prophet six zero zero nine one
This is the flight number of our galactic sun
Prophet six zero zero nine one
Before we start you should know that you're not the only one
Who can hurt me
S H one zero one five one
This is the serial number of our orbital gun
S H one zero one five one
You better be sure before you leave me for another one
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one...
‘Aida Farihan
Hooverphonic is more James Bond than James Bond himself
iannjan
If I am James Bond even back then she is definitely my Jedi even now.
hrundr SH
😁
Leon Morrison
And then some sir xx
Ian Booty
James bond now wants to be called Doris.
rhytmicexistance
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Lolamoonlight
When the live it’s better than the studio version the song is a masterpiece
Bernios
Hmmm, the studio version is a totally timeless classic, this is not "bad", but the singer (is she even the same than on the original?) doesn't have a particulary precise pitch and her voice isn't particulary strong either. I guess I keep the original as my standard version.
EdB
I wouldn't agree with "live is better than studio version"but it's great as fck . Love it.
medashen
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