The first 12" taken out of Kenny Dope's mixing sessions was 'I Wanna Know', with 'The Bomb' as the B-Side. The A-Side, a rework of "Motivation" originally performed by Atmosfear, received a relative success in New York while 'The Bomb' started to be played in Europe.
Against all expectations, 'The Bomb' exploded in the kingdom of Eurodance, shooting up the charts in several countries.
Based on samples of 'Streetplayer' performed by Chicago (2), 'The Bomb' is a metaphoric title. The original 15 minutes long 'Henry Street' mix set the stakes. Presented by the voice of Reverend C.L. Franklin (re-sampled from "Preacherman" by Green Velvet), the sermon leads into a long, repetitive and hypnotic tribal progression (the wick), leading to the core of 'The Bomb'.
The subtitle of the track, 'These Sounds Fall Into My Mind', is modeled upon the actual lyrics of 'Streetplayer': "Street sounds swirling through my mind".
After a settlement for samples clearance which costs 30 000$ to Kenny "Dope", Armand Van Helden re-edited the track to 8:00. A feedback effect in North America later gave "The Bomb" the noble title of 'classic'. A full album, "All In The Mind" and follow-up single "Got Myself Together" ended the project.
Nonetheless, the success of 'The Bomb' was such that it seriously damaged the popularity of Eurodance. Eventually, many artists took the idea back where Kenny "Dope" left it: Etienne De Crécy, Daft Punk and the whole French scene was undoubtedly influenced by it.
The Bomb!
Kenny "Dope" presents The Bucketheads Lyrics
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These sounds fall into my mind
These sounds fall into my mind
* Repeat
The lyrics of "The Bomb!" by Kenny "Dope" presents The Bucketheads capture the essence of what happens when a great beat and a catchy melody come together. The repetition of the phrase "These sounds fall into my mind" emphasizes the importance of music in our lives and how it can transport us to a different dimension. It's almost as if the music is so powerful that it takes on a life of its own and becomes a separate entity entirely.
The lyrics can also be interpreted as a nod to the culture of sampling in music production, as the song heavily features sampled elements of other tracks from various genres. The phrase "These sounds fall into my mind" could be seen as a reference to the process of finding and selecting samples that fit together seamlessly. Essentially, the song is a celebration of the transformative power of music and how it can take us on a journey without ever leaving our minds.
Line by Line Meaning
These sounds fall into my mind
I am entranced by the sounds that I am hearing and they are becoming ingrained in my thoughts.
These sounds fall into my mind
The music that I am listening to is becoming a part of my mental experience and is creating an internal soundtrack of sorts.
Writer(s): David James Wolinski, Carl Kenneth Gonzalez, Daniel Seraphine
Contributed by Levi G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@raprime
The lyrics are actually: "Street sounds swirling through my mind". The original song is from the band called Chicago and it's called "Street player" from 1979
@kaeceijones
Thank you for putting me on the original! 🥰🥰🔥🔥
@roderickvankempen7416
Ur very right sir!
@lucagattamelata8093
Thank you!!! I wanted to find the original one but I couldn't
@johnquist9069
I’m blown away by this
@ginomaybach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeQy-YxGPP4
@horrorfilmscholar
Still vibing to this in 2024. 1995 stands out as the pinnacle year for music, in my opinion. The era spanning from 1992 to 1997 delivered an abundance of musical gold, with DJs showcasing real talent. It's a shame for those who didn't experience it firsthand because it was truly a glorious time.
@user-ni1gq9hg5d
And they did all this on hardware samplers and drum machines not like today where you can do everything with just a few clicks of the mouse on a lap top,,,,it was more difficult/more like 🎨 art.
@naidamar1
Amen brother!
@JohnFigz
Check out this remix https://youtu.be/OTigndKdpQE?feature=shared