Free tracks can be downloaded at their offical website, www.hypercrush.com.
Early career (2006-2007)
Hyper Crush began with Fontaine and Moronie. Originally, the name of the band was the Bel-Airs, but the name changed along with their style. They sought a female vocalist to go along with Fontaine, and their long-time friend Valentine took the job.
The group first gained widespread exposure through their MySpace page. They began playing shows in Los Angeles and other places in and around California. In late 2007, they released their debut, Mixtape Volume 1, which contained 31 original Hyper Crush songs. Along with the mixtape, they also released independently-made music videos for "The Deloreon" and "Slow Motion".
Both musically and in their appearance, Hyper Crush makes copious references to the decades of the 1950s and 1980s.[citation needed] For example, they have made references to Nintendo, Technicolor, Hypercolor clothing, and Genesis. They even used sounds from Nintendo's Duck Hunt game to begin the song "The Arcade" and music from The Legend of Zelda to end it.
The Arcade (2008)
The Arcade, released on May 1, 2008, was the debut album of Hyper Crush, and the follow-up to Mixtape Volume 1. The album featured 13 songs, 2 of which had been previously released on the mixtape.
At the CD release party hosted by Hyper for the album. party, they also premiered the video for "The Arcade", the title track of the album, although it was not put online and made viewable to the public until June 30.The video was a joint project of Six29 Entertainment and A hill Productions and was directed by Mickey Finnegan.It was Hyper Crush's third video, but the first one to be professionally done.
Signing with Universal Motown
In early November 2008, Hyper Crush signed with Universal Motown. They said in a 2008 interview for BVTV (Bella Vista High School in California) that they had a new album coming out and it was "almost done". They said that since "The Arcade" was independently released, they would re-use about 8 of the songs from The Arcade and the rest of the new album would be new songs. They also stated that they don't have a final name for the new album, then added, perhaps facetiously, that Bella Vista Rocks The Arcade was the working title. In another BVTV interview, in 2009, the band said they were still "mixing down" the album and hoping for a release that summer.
Hyper Crush released the video for "Robo Tech" in late February 2009. This was their fourth video and second video to be professionally done. It was directed by Mickey Finnegan, as was "The Arcade".
The delays in releasing their second album incited the band to release some material through a different channel, and they released their second mixtape on the Internet on June 26, 2009. Valentine spoke about the mixtape:
“ We wanted to make something cool to put out, especially because our album seems like it’s taking long to people... We were like, ‘Okay, it’s hard to put the album out so we’re gonna put out a 21-song mixtape.’ Making new music is important to us and we want to give that to our fans.”
Hyper Crush released the first single off their upcoming album on September 17, 2009, titled "Keep Up". They have also filmed a music video which is yet to be released.
Prelude
Hyper Crush Lyrics
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I jumped so high I touched the clouds
Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
Oah-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
I stretched my hands out to the sky
We danced with monsters through the night
Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
Oah-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
I'm never gonna look back
Woah, never gonna give it up
No, please don't wake me now
Oo-o-o-o-o-o
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
Oo-o-o-o-o-o
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
I howled at the moon with friends
And then the sun came crashing in
Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
Oah-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
But all the possibilities
No limits just epiphanies
Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
Oah-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh-oh
I'm never gonna look back
Woah, never gonna give it up
No, just don't wake me now
Oo-o-o-o-o-o
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
Oo-o-o-o-o-o
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
I hear it calling outside my window
I feel it in my soul (soul)
The stars were burning so bright
The sun was out 'til midnight
I say we lose control (control)
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
Oo-o-o-o-o-o
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be
The best day of my life
Everything is looking up, everybody up now
Oo-o-o-o-o-o
This is gonna be the best day of my l-ii-fe
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
The lyrics to Hyper Crush's song Prelude describe the experience of a dream that is so vivid, it feels like reality. The dreamer recounts jumping so high that they touched the clouds and dancing with monsters through the night. The dreamer expresses their desire to never look back and to never give up their pursuit of their dream. They ask to not be woken up, hoping to continue living in their dream state. The dreamer hears something calling to them outside their window and feels a deep sense of it in their soul.
The song is essentially an ode to chasing one's dreams and following passions. The dream-like state described in the lyrics represents the euphoric feeling of being deeply immersed in one's goals and desires. The dreamer's experience of dancing with monsters through the night might represent the challenges and obstacles that come with chasing one's dreams, while the desire to never look back and never give up represents the unwavering commitment needed to achieve those dreams. The reference to losing control and everything looking up might represent the sense of liberation and freedom that comes with success.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream so big and loud
I had a really inspiring and exciting dream
I jumped so high I touched the clouds
In my dream, I felt like I could achieve anything
I stretched my hands out to the sky
I felt a sense of freedom and unlimited potential
We danced with monsters through the night
In this dream, I faced and overcame my fears
I'm never gonna look back
I'm determined to keep moving forward
Never gonna give it up
I won't let anything stand in my way
No, please don't wake me now
I don't want to lose the excitement and motivation from my dream
This is gonna be the best day of my life
I am optimistic and excited about the future
I howled at the moon with friends
I had a joyful and carefree moment with my loved ones
And then the sun came crashing in
I faced a sudden change or reality, but I'm prepared to handle it
No limits just epiphanies
There are endless possibilities and I am open to new ideas and revelations
I hear it calling outside my window
I feel a sense of purpose and passion in my life
I feel it in my soul (soul)
This excitement and purpose is deeply rooted in my being
The stars were burning so bright
The world seems full of beauty and inspiration
The sun was out 'til midnight
The possibilities for adventure and opportunity seem endless
I say we lose control (control)
I want to fully embrace this sense of excitement and spontaneity
Everything is looking up, everybody up now
Life feels full of possibilities and positivity
This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be
I am affirming my belief in a positive future
The best day of my life
I am excited for all the wonderful opportunities and experiences ahead
My li-i-i-i-i-ii-fe
I am celebrating and embracing my own life and path
Contributed by Leah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.