Myk Jung: Vocals,
Rascal Nikov : Master Bass, Prog… Read Full Bio ↴THE FAIR SEX is:
Myk Jung: Vocals,
Rascal Nikov : Master Bass, Programming,
Blonder : Guitar,
Moses W. Guitar.
The lineup has been consistent since the band formed a decade ago in Essen Germany, except for the tragic death of their drummer live on stage in 1988. He was never replaced, only by machines. TFS was one of the first bands ever to crossover electronics with guitars back in the mid 1980's. It amuses the band that the current electro industrial genre is stressing the use of mixing electronics and guitars as if a contradiction. As a pioneer of this trend TFS's past decade of work demonstrates how inspiring it has been to work on both sides of the spectrum.
THE FAIR SEX has released three full length records on their first label Roof Music, thereafter signed to Rough Trade where they released five more titles. The band's first North American national release Machine Bites, was a classic anthology of their previous five titles. The single "Not Now, Not Here" was a smash club hit. Alternative Press called the record "a must". Touted as the kings of electro body music and successor to Skinny Puppy , their first U.S. release created a good underground fan base and impact with the media.
Three years in the making Labyrinth is the first rock "cyberopera". This historic release comes with a seven page press kit to guide one through the cyberaction adventure. THE FAIR SEX show their greatest range yet incorporating various genres such as classical and opera. The sixteen song album defines the future of industrial music. Featured singles include "Cyberbite" and "You Know How", both European dance club hits.
Their latest collection of unreleased live and studio material, Fine. We Are Alive, features the smash dance floor single "Outraged And Moved" and the SKINNY PUPPY (live version) of "The House Of Unkinds". TFS has topped the charts with their past releases Labyrinth and Machine Bites, now Fine. We Are Alive will take its place in Electro Industrial history. This album is a must for fans of the the past Skinny Puppy era. The Electro - Industrial changing of the guard is now in The Fair Sex hands. With the success of national club charted singles "Now Now. Not Here", "You Know How", Fine. We Are Alive promises to be a breakout for the band - now entering its next decade!
THE FAIR SEX combines the best of hard electronic dance music with well placed guitar staccatos. Over the years TFS has drawn a strong following throughout Europe and are considered a predominate influence to the Electronic Body Music club scene. TESTIFY is the evil brother of THE FAIR SEX and has had great crossover success with the fans of the Metal - Industrial genre. The music video A.N.G.E.R. was featured on MTV!
After a lengthy absence The Fair Sex return with their first ever double CD retrospective set entitled "The Dark Ages" which includes a best of compilation from the last chance years and two brand new unreleased tracks, "Children of the Revolution" (T Rex) and "Beautiful Nightmare: The Number One".
TFS goes into the studio vault with "Drop Your Anxiety" and brings out new remixes from the past including songs reworked from "Bite Release Bite", "Spell of Joy" and "Labyrinth". These seminal club tracks are destined to be dance floor staples for years to come. Both new The Fair Sex releases take their place as timeless classic albums in the genre.
Equipment - Cubase, Akai S1000, several old TXes, Microwave, Oberheims, Yamaha VL70 virtual, CS1x, Cs2x. The last ones mentioned brought into by digital fidelitys Peavy.
Electronic New Self
The Fair Sex Lyrics
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"Try this - and you want more
Make it dance into your core
Worship the high tech, the program left the mark?!?
In your hands you hold the blackjack - the engines makes you love
You'll get addicted to a love of massive weight
Overwhelming joy alliviates
Electronic relief
Lock into the system A.L.L.I.V.I.A.T.E.
Electronic lust machinery
Jump into the mirth of circuit rage
Life, with cyberblood intensified"
Tancer:
"I, I can't help but try
Cyberbite is behind the mad machine of cheapest dreams
Lies... but I feel so high
I give in with sighs, all this machinery is killing me!"
The Electro Lurch:
"Too much - now you're bent with love
With precious emotions overflowed
Worship your high jump, the cable is your vein
The engine's love is quickly transferred - target is your brain
You'll get addicted to a love of massive weight
Overwhelming joy alliviates
The lack that has been shaped by gaping legs
Electronic relief
Lock into the system A.L.L.I.V.I.A.T.E.
Electronic lust machinery
Jump into the mirth of circuit rage
Life, with cyberblood intensified"
Tancer:
"I, I can't help but try
Cyberbite is behind the mad machine of cheapest dreams
Lies... but I feel so high
I give in with sighs, all this machinery is killing me!"
The Electro Lurch:
"Plug into the net 'electric heat'
Psychic reprogramming victory
Suck what you can from the machine
Electronic new self!
Lock into the system A.L.L.I.V.I.A.T.E.
Electronic lust machinery
Jump into the mirth of circuit rage
Electronic new self!
Electronic new self!
Electronic new self!
Electronic new self
Electronic new self!"
The song "Electronic New Self" by The Fair Sex is about the addiction to technology, particularly in the realm of sexual pleasure. The first verse, "Try this - and you want more, Make it dance into your core, Worship the high tech, the program left the mark?!? In your hands you hold the blackjack - the engines make you love," suggests that once someone has tasted the pleasures of technology and computerized sexual experiences, they become addicted and crave more. The second verse, "Too much - now you're bent with love, With precious emotions overflowed, Worship your high jump, the cable is your vein, The engine's love is quickly transferred - target is your brain," speaks to the overwhelming power that technology has over the human psyche and the way it replaces genuine human connection with artificial stimulation.
The chorus is split into two segments, one sung by each of the two vocalists. The first is more subdued, with the lyrics "I, I can't help but try, Cyberbite is behind the mad machine of cheapest dreams, Lies... but I feel so high, I give in with sighs, all this machinery is killing me!" indicating a sense of resignation and acceptance of the negative effects that technology can have on one's mental and emotional states. The second segment of the chorus, sung more aggressively, reiterates the theme of addiction, "Lock into the system A.L.L.I.V.I.A.T.E., Electronic lust machinery, Jump into the mirth of circuit rage, Life, with cyberblood intensified."
Overall, "Electronic New Self" explores the theme of the dangerous allure of technology, particularly in the realm of sexual pleasure. It suggests that as technology becomes more prevalent in our lives, we risk losing touch with what makes us human and becoming addicted to the artificial pleasures that it promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Try this - and you want more
Experiment with this and you'll crave for more
Make it dance into your core
Let this upbeat music fill you with energy
Worship the high tech, the program left the mark?!?
Adore the cutting-edge technology, the software that's made its impact
In your hands you hold the blackjack - the engines makes you love
You have the control to bring the music to life, the beats make you fall in love
You'll get addicted to a love of massive weight
You will become addicted to this powerful and intense love
Overwhelming joy alliviates
The sheer pleasure provides relief
The lack that has been shaped by gaping legs
The empty feeling that's been created by your yearning and anticipation
Electronic relief
Electronic music is a source of comfort for you
Lock into the system A.L.L.I.V.I.A.T.E.
Connect to the system that provides escape and reprieve
Electronic lust machinery
The tantalizing electronic music machine
Jump into the mirth of circuit rage
Dive headfirst into the frenzy of electronic music
Life, with cyberblood intensified
Life is electrified, intensified with the essence of technological innovation
I, I can't help but try
I cannot resist giving this a try
Cyberbite is behind the mad machine of cheapest dreams
The addiction is fueled by the promise of a dream world created by technology
Lies... but I feel so high
Even though it may just be wishful thinking, I feel euphoric and elated
I give in with sighs, all this machinery is killing me!
I surrender with a sigh, even though this obsession may eventually consume me
Too much - now you're bent with love
It may be overwhelming, but now you are infatuated with this love
With precious emotions overflowed
The emotions are overflowing with intensity
Worship your high jump, the cable is your vein
Admire the exhilarating leap, the cable is your source of stimulation
The engine's love is quickly transferred - target is your brain
The obsession with the electronic music quickly takes over, taking control of your mind
Plug into the net 'electric heat'
Connect to the network of overwhelming, electric energy
Psychic reprogramming victory
The brain is being reprogrammed with the overwhelming energy of electronic music
Suck what you can from the machine
Absorb every last morsel of this electronic machine's energy
Electronic new self!
Embrace the new self that is born through the power of electronic music
Electronic new self!
Revel in the newfound identity that is shaped by electronic music
Electronic new self!
The new persona defined by the obsession with electronic music
Electronic new self!
The identity defined by the profound influence of electronic music
Electronic new self
The rebirth of a persona shaped by the energy of electronic music
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