Infected Mushroom is known for their consistent sonic evolution exemplified by the following albums: "The Gathering" (1999), "Classical Mushroom" (2000), "B.P. Empire" (2001), "Converting Vegetarians" (2003), "IM the Supervisor" (2004), "Vicious Delicious" (2007), "Legend of the Black Shawarma" (2009), "Army of Mushrooms" (2012)' and "Converting Vegetarians II" (2015)'
Their live shows feature guitars, live drums and vocals, with a multimedia backdrop.
In 1998, Aizen and Duvdevani began playing together. At first they released a few tracks as "Shidapu & Duvdev". These tracks were 'happier' and on the simpler side of trance. Later on, they formed the duo "Infected Mushroom" and started working on their first album. The name "Infected Mushroom" was taken, without permission, from a disbanded (1989 to 1993) punk rock band of that name also of Israeli origin, which Duvdevani knew and saw perform at a concert in Israel.
1999's "The Gathering" was the breakthrough debut album for "Infected Mushroom". The album featured a dark, rhythmic atmosphere exemplified in the song "Psycho", which gathered much acclaim and popularity. This album was one of the first albums to bring Israeli psy-trance to more 'mainstream' audiences, and contributed to the gradually growing popularity of the genre world-wide. The following year, the duo released one of their most well known albums, also being one of the most well known albums in the genre today, "Classical Mushroom". The album showcased a track often cited as their most popular track, "Bust A Move". This album is commonly referred to as the best example of the group's efforts.
"Infected Mushroom's" evolving style has also had its share of critics. 2001's "B.P. Empire" was well-received by many fans and critics alike. Especially renowned is the musical epic "Dancing With Kadafi"; segueing numerous styles of music, most notably through the use of strong middle-eastern style melodies and a classical piece halfway through (which showcased Erez and Amit's piano and violin skills). However, the album was not as popular with mainstream audiences when compared with earlier releases, primarily due to the less accessible melodies in most of the tracks. The album was also seen as a break away from the more traditional styles of psy-trance by many psy-trance purists, who felt that the new territories explored went beyond the bounds of psy-trance but not necessarily in a progressive sense.
The group's most controversial album proved to be "Converting Vegetarians" (2003) which featured 2 discs (also known as 'sides'). The first of the 2 CDs is the inoffensive Trance side, which contains mostly trance-like dancefloor material. The Trance Side is a logical progression of their earlier work (although it is cited by some as less imaginative than their earlier work). The 2nd CD is entitled The Other Side, and it contains mostly genre-bending experimental music - ranging from the R&B inspired title track "Converting Vegetarians" (which was the first true display of Duvdev's characteristic voice) to the more down-tempo laid-back "Elation Station", and also from the electro-pop tracks "Blink" and "Illuminaughty" (with vocals by the well-known UK psytrance vocalist Michele Adamson) to the short and experimental "Shakawkaw" (later expanded to a full length track). The album also contained the track "Ballerium", which was originally recorded as a soundtrack to an up-and-coming internet game and later scrapped by the game designers. The remainder of the CD went on to reveal other musical stylings, including "I Wish", lead by a carefully vocoded vocal line.
The release of "IM The Supervisor" in 2004 (often incorrectly referred to as "I'm the Supervisor"), further surprised listeners with yet another mix of psy-trance with other musical genres. The album was criticized as being too "commercial" by many fans, but became "Infected Mushroom's" best selling album up to that time.
Guitarists Tommy Cunningham and Erez Netz joined in 2004 - Tom plays with "Infected Mushroom" in the United States, while Erez Netz plays the rest of their gigs. Netz is a famous guitarist from Israel, and he opens their live shows with some electric guitar exhibition - playing with his mouth. In December of that year, "Infected Mushroom" moved from their base in Haifa to a new studio in Los Angeles, California.
As of 2007, "Infected Mushroom" have also brought in Brazilian percussionist Rogerio Jardim to play drums and percussion during their shows. Also that year, Infected Mushroom rose to #9 in the influential DJmag Top 100 DJs poll, where they were the highest placed psytrance DJs. This was the first time the category had been created, reflecting psytrance's rising popularity around the world and the pioneering role Infected Mushroom have played in this.
2007 was also the year of "Vicious Delicious", possibly the most diverse album up to that point. The album begins with "Becoming Insane", an intense Spanish-guitar-led number, followed by "Artillery", a hip-hop track with vocal contributions by a guest artist. This divergence in genre in just the first two tracks of the album is a clear ultimatum for the critics to 'get with the programme'. Other tracks on the album also feature guest vocalists, along with the guitars and percussion of the newly-inducted Infected Mushrooms.
The much-anticipated 2009 album bore the title "Legend of the Black Shawarma" and featured remixes of "The Doors" classic "Riders On The Storm" and the evergreen Mushrooms number "Bust a Move", which is noticeably enriched by the DJs' well-matured skills. According to Duvdev, the title of the album is taken from a joke shared with an Australian friend who was describing his interest in having an up-close-and-personal experience in a shark cage. Duvdev's reported response was that the friend would look to the shark like a 'black shawarma', an enticing Middle-Eastern delicacy.
Infected Mushroom are currently using Cubase 6 on custom built PC's
Discography
Albums
The Gathering (1999)
Classical Mushroom (2000)
B.P.Empire (2001)
Converting Vegetarians (2003)
IM the Supervisor (2004)
Vicious Delicious (2007)
Legend of the Black Shawarma (2009)
Army of Mushrooms (2012)
Friends on Mushrooms (2015)
Converting Vegetarians II (2015)
Singles/EPs
Intelligate / Small Moves (1999)
Bust a Move (2001)
Classical Mushroom EP (2001)
B.P. Empire (2001)
Birthday (feat. Berry Sakharof) (2002)
Deeply Disturbed (2003)
Songs From The Other Side (2003)
Cities of the Future (2004)
Stretched (2005)
Becoming Insane (2007)
Smashing the Opponent Remixes (2009)
One Day - Single (Infected Mushroom & Matisyahu) (2010)
Killing Time Remixes (2010)
Deck & Sheker (2010)
Pink Nightmares (2011)
I'm Alive (2011)
U R So Fucked (2012)
U R So Smart (2012)
Evilution (2012)
Nation Of Wusses (2012)
Atid Matok (2012)
Friends on Mushrooms, Vol. 1 (2013)
Never Mind (2013)
See Me Now (2013)
Friends on Mushrooms, Vol. 2 (2013)
Friends on Mushrooms, Vol. 3 (2014)
Psycho (Loud & Domestic 2015 Remix) (2015)
Fields of Grey (feat. Sasha Grey) (2015)
Liquid Smoke (2016)
Tracks Released on Compilations
Acid Killer
Angel Jonatan
Anyone Else But Me
Arabian Nights On Mescaline
Baby Killer
Blue Rythmic Night (feat. I.Zen)
Cat On Mushroom
Classical Mushroom
Coolio (Infected Mushroom Remix)
Crazy D
Dainai
Devil rmx
dirty 80s
Doremifas
Double Click
Dream Theatre
Electro Panic
Elm
Eve down
Expose (feat. space cat)
Facing
For The People
Gravity Waves
I See Myself
Intelligate
Into The Matrix
Look At Me
Lo Ra
LSD Story (Infected Mushroom Remix)
Merlin
Millions Of Miles Away (Infected Mushroom Rmx)
Ministry of Angels (feat. yahel)
Montoya
Monster (remix)
Muddy Effect
My Mummy Said
Now Is The Time
One Absolute
Overload
Psycho (Live Mix)
Red Filter
S is Here
Scotch
Smahutta
Small Moves
Symphonatic
The Fly
The Messenger
Tiwanacu
Voices
Where Is S
Wider
9%
B-Sides
Eisen
* With Miki Litvak (ex-Domestic), Oren Kislev and Roy Sasson: Shidapu
* With Talamasca: Magic Mushroom
* With Shiva (DJ Jörg): Shiva Shidapu
Eisen and Duvdevani
* With Space Cat: Cat on Mushroom
* With PsySex: Sex on Mushroom
* With DJ Jörg: Jörg On Mushroom
* With Domestic: Domestic Mushroom
* With Deedrah: Infected Deedrah
* With Hallucinogen and Michele Adamson: Fly Agaric
* With Astrix: Infected Astrix
Other
My Mummy Said (2001)
Outdoor Party Vol III (2001)
Merlin (2002)
Artificial Visualization (2004)
The Doors Remixed (Unreleased LP) (2007)
Sites: YouTube, Facebook and http://Infected-Mushroom.com
Here We Go Go Go
Infected Mushroom Lyrics
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While the currents fast
Gotta leave the past, it′s in the past
Yeah, I won't look back
Strike a match
Watch the flames go higher
We can burn much brighter
What does it take
To leave it all behind?
We'll see it happen
One step at a time
Here we go, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And we're never slowing down, darling
Here we go, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
We got lost until we′re found, darling
Here we go
Feel the blood
Rushing through my veins
Got some brand new wings
No, we won′t go back
What does it take
To make our dreams collide?
The smallest change
Can make you feel alive
Here we go, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And we're never slowing down, darling
Here we go, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
We got lost until we′re found, darling
Here we go
What it take to feel this alive?
Everyday, we're going to try
What it take to feel this alive?
Chase down our fears till they′re forced to hide
What it take to feel this alive?
Everyday, we're going to try
Here we go, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And we′re never slowing down, darling
Here we go, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And we're never slowing down
No, we're never slowing down
We got lost until we′re found
No, we′re never slowing down, darling
Here we go
The lyrics of the song "Here We Go Go Go" by Infected Mushroom are about moving forward and not looking back. The song talks about diving into the future while leaving the past behind, striking a match, and watching the flames go higher, meaning that life can be brighter if one doesn't look back. The singer states that they won't go back and from there, they wonder what it would take to leave the past behind and start anew. The song has a positive and upbeat mood, with the singer urging the listener to keep moving forward.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about feeling the blood rushing through their veins and having brand new wings. The smallest change can make one feel alive, and the singer encourages the listener to chase down their fears until they're forced to hide. The phrase "Here we go" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of moving forward and not giving up.
Overall, the song is a call to action, encouraging listeners to embrace change and chase their dreams. It is a reminder that life is about taking risks and trying new things. The upbeat tempo and positive lyrics make it a great song to listen to when feeling optimistic about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Diving in
Starting something new, taking a risk
While the currents fast
Despite challenges and obstacles on the way
Gotta leave the past, it's in the past
Moving on and leaving past failures behind
Yeah, I won't look back
Not letting past mistakes affect the present
Strike a match
Lighting a fire within oneself
Watch the flames go higher
Feeling empowered and motivated
We can burn much brighter
Reaching greater heights if we keep moving forward
If we don’t look back
Not getting distracted by past failures
What does it take
Reflecting on what is required to succeed
To leave it all behind?
Leaving everything that holds one back
We'll see it happen
Believing in success despite doubts
One step at a time
Taking small steps forward
Here we go, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Starting the journey with high energy and enthusiasm
And we're never slowing down, darling
Continuing to push forward no matter what
We got lost until we’re found, darling
Discovering one's purpose and passion
Feel the blood
Feeling energized and motivated
Rushing through my veins
Feeling alive and invigorated
Got some brand new wings
Having new opportunities and potentials
No, we won’t go back
Pushing past the comfort zone and not looking back
What does it take
Reflecting on what is needed for success
To make our dreams collide?
Overcoming obstacles and making our dreams a reality
The smallest change
Small changes can make big impacts
Can make you feel alive
Empowering us to feel alive and invigorated
What it take to feel this alive?
Reflecting on what it takes to feel truly alive
Everyday, we're going to try
Making a habit to work towards feeling fulfilled and invigorated
Chase down our fears till they’re forced to hide
Conquering one's fears to achieve success
Here we go
Start of a new journey
And we're never slowing down, darling
Continuing to push forward with determination
No, we’re never slowing down
Never letting setbacks slow down the pursuit of success
We got lost until we’re found
Every struggle leads to growth and ultimately finding success
Here we go
Beginning a new quest
Writer(s): Amit Duvdevani, Erez Eisen
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PlainStrider55
Holy sh*t!! So good
Leo Kun
Classic IM