Their name came about in 1995 after they dropped their original moniker the Dust Brothers due to the existence of a different band with the same name. In the United States, they have won six Grammy Awards including Best Rock Instrumental Performance, Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronic Album of the year as recently as 2020.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chemical_Brothers
Studio albums
Exit Planet Dust (1995)
Dig Your Own Hole (1997)
Surrender (1999)
Come with Us (2002)
Push the Button (2005)
We Are the Night (2007)
Further (2010)
Born in the Echoes (2015)
No Geography (2019)
For That Beautiful Feeling (2023)
Elektrobank
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics
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Because I've got a few left over here
I've got a band with their own shockin' feel and I'm a foul man
So Irvine, I'll bring it home, one two
I'm gonna have another sound check
And then we're sending for the Chemical Brothers
Y'all wanna hear The Chemical Brothers?
Y'all know that song so I wanna ask you all
Are y'all lookin' for the Chemical Brothers?
Aight, aight, I like that
That's right, we gonna give the Chemical Brothers some funky music
We got the band comin' up here to tune
Hold on tight
Alright check this out
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
The lyrics to The Chemical Brothers's song Elektrobank open with an excited MC hyping up the crowd in anticipation of the band's performance. As the band gets ready to take the stage, he calls out for a sound check and announces the Chemical Brothers, asking if the crowd is ready to hear them. The MC then leads into the main lyrics of the song, repeating the phrase "Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?" several times.
The repetition of this phrase reinforces the futuristic, otherworldly vibe of the song, with the "synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'" described in the lyrics hinting at a type of music that is both artificial and mind-altering. The song builds to a crescendo, with the MC's chanting and the Chemical Brothers' electronic beats coming together to create a sound that is at once exciting and disorienting.
Overall, the lyrics to Elektrobank highlight the Chemical Brothers' ability to create a unique, genre-defying sound. The blend of electronic beats, innovative sound effects, and hypnotic repetition creates a musical landscape that is both futuristic and deeply engaging.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tellin' ya, I cannot wait for this band to come on
I am excited for the band to start playing.
Because I've got a few left over here
I have some extra items with me.
I've got a band with their own shockin' feel and I'm a foul man
I have a band that has a unique and exciting sound, and I am a bold person.
So Irvine, I'll bring it home, one two
I will perform well and bring the show to a close.
I'm gonna have another sound check
I need to do another sound check before the performance.
And then we're sending for the Chemical Brothers
After the sound check, we will bring out the Chemical Brothers to perform.
Y'all wanna hear The Chemical Brothers?
Do you all want to listen to The Chemical Brothers perform?
Alright, alright Chemical Brothers
Okay, okay Chemical Brothers.
Y'all know that song so I wanna ask you all
I assume you all know that song, so let me ask you.
Are y'all lookin' for the Chemical Brothers?
Are you all excited to see the Chemical Brothers?
Aight, aight, I like that
Okay, okay, I approve of that.
That's right, we gonna give the Chemical Brothers some funky music
We will perform some exciting and unique music for the Chemical Brothers.
We got the band comin' up here to tune
The band is coming to the stage to prepare.
Hold on tight
Get ready for an exciting performance.
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Who is dis doin' this synthetic type of alpha beta psychedelic funkin'?
Who is creating this synthetic and trippy music?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edmund John Simons, Erick S Sermon, George Jr. Clinton, Keith Murray, Robert M James, Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands, William Earl Collins
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@ildepa67
25 years and still in my play list ! Masterpiece brothers!
@galvanizedcorpse
WHO'S THIS hulk hogan?
@carthag
fat
@franciscocojulun7513
That's basically art. Not that we don't have that nowadays, but it's harder to find videos which tell a complete story in 5 minutes.
@MotionMcAnixx
Marvel tries - in hours worth of dross
@squ34ky
These days you only have 30 seconds to tell a story. I'm sure in the next decade it's going to be 8.
@animalgeo
Too bad they cut most of the final part with that colossal mass of bass synth. Epic
@hunkyhaggis2161
We don't have art, we have post-modern sh!t.
@dizzlegrizzle1919
there are still many that do this. just because you stopped being able to listen and watch new music does not mean they stopped existing lol. people are too cynical. I am 36 and I jam the old and new
@borispeper5669
To me one of the best music videos of all times. Still get shivers watching it.