The Prodigy first emerged in the underground rave scene in the early 1990s and achieved popularity and worldwide recognition with UK number one singles such as "Firestarter" and "Breathe", both singles coming from their UK and US chart topping album The Fat of the Land (1997). A third single from the album, “Smack My Bitch Up”, was also successful. They earned titles like "the premiere dance act for the alternative masses" and "the Godfathers of Rave", and remain one of the most successful electronic acts of all time. They have sold an estimated 25 million records worldwide, and won numerous music awards during their career, including two Brit Awards for Best British Dance Act, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and received two Grammy Award nominations.
The Prodigy were founded in Braintree, Essex, in 1990 by keyboardist and songwriter Liam Howlett. He had taken piano lessons in his youth and gained the ability to play difficult passages in just a few run-throughs. After he decided to pursue a music career, Howlett met dancer and vocalist Keith Flint in mid-1989 at a rave at which Howlett was DJing. After Flint requested Howlett make a mix tape for him, Howlett obliged, returning a cassette several days later with a collection of his own songs on the other side. Howlett had scratched the word "Prodigy" onto the cassette, the same name as the Moog Prodigy analogue synthesiser, and Howlett's moniker. The tape was well-received by Flint and keyboardist Leeroy Thornhill who developed new dance sequences to the music and suggested to Howlett they begin a group together. They were soon joined by MC and vocalist Maxim, then known as Maxim Reality, and female dancer and vocalist Sharky, a friend of Flint's. Together they became the first line-up of the Prodigy.
On 4 March 2019, Keith Flint was found dead at his home in Essex, just weeks after playing six live dates in Australia and New Zealand. On 5 March, the band announced on Twitter that "all forthcoming concerts in 2019 would be canceled, effective immediately".
Following Flint's death, fans began using the Twitter hashtag "Firestarter4Number1" on various social media platforms to get "Firestarter" to top the British singles charts again. This was done out of respect for Keith Flint and to raise awareness of suicide among men.
On 20 August 2019, one day before his 48th birthday, Liam Howlett posted on the band's official Instagram page, saying he is "back in the studio making noise [...] brand new Prodigy tunes are gonna roll", referring to his intention to keep on releasing music under the Prodigy moniker.
Along with the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, the Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s. The Prodigy, however, is not considered entirely representative of the genre as their production "often reflected the more intelligent edge of trip-hop, and rarely broke into the mindless arena of true big beat" according to AllMusic. The Prodigy are also considered alternative dance, techno, electronica, breakbeat hardcore, and rave.
Liam Howlett cited early electro as a big influence, mentioning tunes like "Clear" by American music group Cybotron and "Al Naafiysh" by Hashim. Liam Howlett also cited The Bomb Squad, Public Enemy, and Rage Against the Machine as influences.
Mindfields
The Prodigy Lyrics
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Open up your head feel the shell shock!
This is dangerous,
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
This is dangerous,
Open up your head feel the shell shock!
This is dangerous,
Open up your head feel the shell shock!
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
This is dangerous,
Open up your head feel the shell shock!
This is dangerous,
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
So watch your head rock!
This is dangerous,
Open up your head feel the shell shock!
This is dangerous,
Open up your head feel the shell shock!
This is dangerous,
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
This is dangerous,
Open up your head feel the shell shock!
This is dangerous,
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
OOCHA!
OOCHA!
Ha ha ha, I walk through mindfields!
OOCHA!
OOCHA!
OOCHA...
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
OOCHA!
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
OOCHA!
The Prodigy's song "Mindfields" is a high-energy, fast-paced track that explores the themes of danger and uncertainty. The lyrics repeat the phrase "This is dangerous" throughout the song, inviting listeners to open up their minds and embrace the risk of exploring new ideas and experiences. The idea of "walking through mindfields" suggests a journey into uncharted territory, where the potential for danger is high but the rewards of discovery are great.
The repeated phrase "Open up your head, feel the shell shock" suggests that this journey may be overwhelming and disorienting, but it also implies that there is a deeper understanding waiting to be discovered below the surface. The song creates a sense of urgency and exhilaration, encouraging listeners to embrace the danger and uncertainty of the journey.
Overall, "Mindfields" is a song about taking risks and pushing boundaries. It challenges listeners to open their minds and explore new possibilities, even if it means confronting danger and uncertainty along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
This is dangerous,
The situation is hazardous and may put someone at risk.
Open up your head feel the shell shock!
Be prepared for a jarring experience that may leave a lasting impression on your mind.
I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!
I am navigating a maze of unpredictable and potentially explosive mental territory, so be cautious.
So watch your head rock!
Pay attention and stay alert to avoid any sudden harm or danger.
OOCHA!
An exclamation expressing excitement or a sudden change in emotion.
Ha ha ha, I walk through mindfields!
I am confident and unafraid despite the risks associated with my mental journey.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LIAM HOWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Present 🙌 This beat never and never will get old everrr 😎
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The always ready ✋🏴☠️🔥
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Me, Im an auld fart 60
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Hell yeah!
@ethan0kaplan
Fun fact: this album is actually the reason people started creating and selling bigger and bigger speakers. Before then, there was no need.
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😂
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I went out and bought a REL subwoofer just for these tracks 👍
@jcraig1701
For decades now its been my goto subwoofer check album