1.) KOMPRESSOR (bo… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) two bands called Kompressor:
1.) KOMPRESSOR (born 1979) is an industrial hip hop artist and the alter-ego of Andreas K. from Washington Court House, Ohio, United States.
2.) KOMPRESSOR is a rock band from Southern Germany, founded in 2020.
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1.) KOMPRESSOR (born 1979) is an industrial hip hop artist and the alter-ego of Andreas K. from Washington Court House, Ohio, United States. KOMPRESSOR later revealed himself to be Drew, the author of the popular Toothpaste For Dinner daily webcomic and blog.[1]
KOMPRESSOR's music is self-described as: "KOMPRESSOR sound is hard and angry, good words used for song and electronic." KOMPRESSOR's work is often viewed as parody, but has also been widely recognized as legitimate and catchy synth-pop in its own right.
History and persona
KOMPRESSOR began in 2000, when Drew began recording songs under the Kompressor name and putting songs, and videos of the songs, up for free download. The songs became popular over the ensuing years, leading to four albums.
KOMPRESSOR is depicted in his albums and videos wearing a strange alien mask, usually with a black leather jacket and black gloves. He proclaims to be from Bremen, Germany, to speak English as a second language, and some of his songs are in German, or have some German lyrics.
Ablums
* "KOMPRESSORMUSIK" (1998)
* WORLD DOMINATION (2001)
* Crush Television (2002)
* UNDERGROUND ARCHIVES (2003)
* DISCIPLINE (2004)
* Discipline Remix CD (2005)
KOMPRESSOR released a cover of the "Tunak Tunak Tun" song by Sikh bhangra singer Daler Mehndi. In KOMPRESSOR's version, the lyrics open with:
KOMPRESSOR crushing American people
KOMPRESSOR driving cars into stores
KOMPRESSOR crushing all of Manhattan
KOMPRESSOR flying plane into building mp3
Eerily, the song was recorded before the September 11, 2001 attacks in which terrorists flew planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. After the attack, KOMPRESSOR replaced those two lines of the song in the web-released video, splicing in an old man playing "It's a Small World After All" on a piano.
Public domain
According to Sharing Machine, all existing KOMPRESSOR lyrics (as of 2005[update]) are available in the public domain. Speaking on behalf of Sharing Machine, KOMPRESSOR's record label, you have permission to post these lyrics anywhere you want. While the music is copyrighted, the actual lyrics for the three KOMPRESSOR albums released in the US are registered as public domain. He has also stated that his music is free to distribute, as long as it is not sold or used for commercial use.
KOMPRESSOR Singularity
KOMPRESSOR, who announced his intentions to revamp his project at the start of 2006, closed his online store at the end of 2005. Prior to closing the online store, he released all songs from WORLD DOMINATION and CRUSH TELEVISION (plus some songs from UNDERGROUND ARCHIVES) for free download.
As of January 1, 2006, KOMPRESSOR's Singularity occurred. While not explicitly stating all music production will cease, his statement on the matter indicates that he will no longer sell music, and he would be selling off his music equipment. Additionally, the old KOMPRESSOR web site is replaced with a discography, yet other pages still exist on the server.
Despite the apparent halt of Andreas K.'s production, KOMPRESSOR's LiveJournal hints at a past project that remains unknown to most, and proceeds to hint at a future project.
Sometime in late 2008 the KompressorMusic.com website was redirected to another website run by Drew, Superpoop. Drew was quoted as saying "You can buy Kompressor MP3s at amazon (drm-free) and there's no need to keep the old site online, so there you have it."
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2.) KOMPRESSOR is a rock band from Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2020. Band members are:
Oliver Zwist (voc/keyb) (Ex-Nu Sports)
Philipp Winzer (bass) (Ex-Nu Sports)
Oliver Meissner (drums/loops) (Ex-Nu Sports)
Crispin Holt (git)
[officialwebsite]https://kompressor.band[/officialwebsite]
https://www.facebook.com/kompressorstuttgart
Skyline
Kompressor Lyrics
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Skyline swaying in the breeze
The skyline set this city alight
Radiate into the night
Light is seen from outer space
UFOs crush human race
Alien rebuild city anew
Skyline big but we must stop
Soon is higher than mountaintop
Tourist leave Colorado swamp
Swing outside of building with rope
The skyline give perspective view
If penny hits skull, it goes right through
Skyline used for postcard front
And sometimes used for tightrope stunt
The song "Skyline" by Kompressor is a reflection on the urban landscape and its significance to cities and their inhabitants. The singer describes the skyline, rising above the trees and swaying in the breeze, as a symbol of the city that sets it alight at night. The song talks about the many ways in which the skyline is perceived and experienced, from the light that it emits seen from outer space to the tourists who leave the Colorado swamp to swing on ropes outside of the buildings.
The song also explores the idea that the skyline is not only a human creation but also something that could potentially be appreciated by other forms of life, including aliens who might rebuild the city anew. In a world where the skyline keeps getting higher and higher, the singer reminds us that we must also consider how we can preserve and protect this iconic cityscape. Ultimately, the skyline is seen as both an object of beauty and a potentially dangerous place for daredevils who might try to tightrope across the tops of the skyscrapers.
Overall, "Skyline" is a thoughtful and reflective meditation on the significance of the urban landscape and how it shapes our lives and perceptions of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The skyline rising over trees
The majestic city skyline towering over the trees
Skyline swaying in the breeze
The magnificent city skyline moving gently with the winds
The skyline set this city alight
The city skyline illuminated by the city's lights
Radiate into the night
The city skyline shines brightly at night
Light is seen from outer space
The city skyline lights are visible even from space
UFOs crush human race
Alien spaceships destroying humanity
Alien rebuild city anew
Alien beings rebuilding the city from scratch
Alien city have skyline, too
The new city created by aliens also has a skyline
Skyline big but we must stop
The city skyline is huge, but we need to preserve it
Soon is higher than mountaintop
The city's skyscrapers will soon be taller than the mountains
Tourist leave Colorado swamp
Tourists leave the mundane life for the city's skyline
Swing outside of building with rope
Thrill-seekers swing on ropes outside city buildings
The skyline give perspective view
The city skyline gives a unique view of the city
If penny hits skull, it goes right through
The city skyline gives a sense of stature and perspective
Skyline used for postcard front
The city skyline is a popular image for postcard fronts
And sometimes used for tightrope stunt
The city skyline is also used for tightrope stunts during shows
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.