Terry's productions can be described as a varied collection of samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the more introspective Chicago sound pioneered earlier in the decade, plus plenty of hip-hop attitude and sampling piracy.[citation needed]
Much of Todd Terry's early work in the late 1980s is considered a milestone in the development of both progressive and modern deep house. Todd Terry has been responsible for releasing two of the most respected crossover remixes of the house era: "I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers and "Missing" by Everything But the Girl by the mid 1990s.
Among his fans, Todd Terry is known as Todd the God, God Terry, Todd Godrry, Godd Gerry (or, occasionally, simply God, because he might be a Five Percenter, but this is unconfirmed).
Todd's tracks "Something Goin' On'" and "Keep on Jumpin'" were both UK Top-10 hits as well as Us Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1s, with the vocals provided by Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash. Freestyle diva Shannon was the featured vocalist on the Top Twenty hit "It's over Love" in 1997.
In 1999 Todd Terry released Resolutions, successfully embracing the then-still avant-garde Drum-n-Bass aestethics.
Terry also has several aliases such as Swan Lake, Orange Lemon, Royal House, Amy Studt, Black Riot, CLS, Masters at Work (although this moniker he gave to Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez & "Little" Louie Vega), Dredd Stock, House of Gypsies, Limelife, Hard House, Tyme Forse, Gypsymen.
Todd Terry became one of the best-paid DJs in both Europe and the United States. He normally performs on four turntables, mostly playing his own tracks.
In October 2004, Weekend by the Todd Terry Project appeared in popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on House music radio station SF-UR.
Abduction
Todd Terry Lyrics
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And non believers alike
It all started on the dance floor in Ibiza on one crazy night
I swear I wasn't tripping drunk nor even high
I remember it like it was yesterday those lights in the sky
You may say wait wait something just ain't right
The sky in a room or my friend let me finish the story
You will know the facts very soon
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
The speakers were pumping the people were jumping
needless to say the music was right
Everyone around me had a smile on their face
It felt like it was Christmas morning to be in that place
Crystal balls hanging from the ceiling and everyone was feeling a sense of love spread throughout the room
It was June it was hot it was sexy all sticky and smooth
The kick was knocking paint off the wall but it never stopped my groove
Then suddenly something happened I found myself knocked down to the floor
The building was shaking maybe the earth was quaking but I wanted to be sure
I ran to the door and I pulled it was locked
The people never stopped dancing the music never stopped
I thought did anyone feel what I just felt
Someone call 911 I'm sure we need some help but still they ignored me as if I was a ghost
Was this all in my imagination
Should I just go sit down and chill and in that instant I saw a flash of light now I knew this had to be real
I ran to the window out of curiosity and all I saw were clouds and I thought how could that be
When I came into this place there were no clouds in the sky
My mind start to wonder I was thinking to myself why
Then upon a second look I saw lights down bellow and slowly they got smaller til I couldn't see them anymore
Whats going on I yelled to the crowd and still I got no answer because the music was to loud
And in no time I saw the moon pass us by we were no longer on earth but a million miles in the sky
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
I was dancing in a trance
The lyrics to Todd Terry's "Abduction" tell the story of a strange and surreal experience the artist claims to have had while dancing in Ibiza. Terry sets us up for the story by saying that what he's about to share is true regardless of whether or not the listener actually believes him. He then goes on to describe a night of dancing in a packed club in which everyone seemed to be having the time of their lives. Suddenly, something odd happens, and Terry falls to the floor, feeling like the building is shaking. When he tries to leave, he can't, and he sees that clouds have inexplicably formed inside the room. This is when Terry really starts to question what's happening, and he eventually sees lights outside that seem to be illuminating from far above. The song ends with him realizing that he and everyone else in the club have been lifted off the ground and are floating through space.
The song's narrative is a fascinating one, and it leaves listeners to ponder whether or not Terry's experience was real or if he was "tripping drunk" after all. One common interpretation of the song is that it's meant to be a metaphor for the power of music to transport people to other places and to create a sense of unity and connection. Others have interpreted the abduction story more literally, seeing it as a nod to the popular idea of alien encounters and abductions. Regardless of how one chooses to interpret it, "Abduction" is an intriguing and heady song that will make you want to move your feet.
Line by Line Meaning
The story you're about to hear is true to all who believe
This story is meant to be believed by everyone, regardless of whether they are a believer or a non-believer.
And non believers alike
Non-believers are included in the target audience for this story.
It all started on the dance floor in Ibiza on one crazy night
The events of this story began on a wild night at a dance club in Ibiza.
I swear I wasn't tripping drunk nor even high
The person telling the story wants to emphasize that they were completely sober and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
I remember it like it was yesterday those lights in the sky
The person telling the story has a clear and vivid memory of seeing strange lights in the sky.
You may say wait wait something just ain't right
The listener may be skeptical or doubtful of the story being told, so the storyteller acknowledges this and invites them to keep listening.
The sky in a room or my friend let me finish the story
The listener may have interrupted the storyteller, so they ask for a chance to explain what they saw and experienced.
You will know the facts very soon
The storyteller promises to provide more information and evidence to support their story.
The speakers were pumping the people were jumping
The music was loud and energizing, and everyone was dancing to it.
needless to say the music was right
It's not surprising that the music was enjoyable given the festive environment and the level of excitement in the room.
Everyone around me had a smile on their face
The atmosphere was fun and happy, and everyone was enjoying themselves.
It felt like it was Christmas morning to be in that place
The mood was so festive and joyful that it felt like being at a holiday celebration.
Crystal balls hanging from the ceiling and everyone was feeling a sense of love spread throughout the room
There were decorations in the club that added to the ambiance and contributed to the overall feeling of happiness and love among the patrons.
It was June it was hot it was sexy all sticky and smooth
The night was sultry and exciting, and the atmosphere was sensuous and smooth.
The kick was knocking paint off the wall but it never stopped my groove
The bass from the music was so powerful that it literally shook the walls, but the storyteller was still enjoying themselves and dancing.
Then suddenly something happened I found myself knocked down to the floor
Something unexpected occurred that caused the storyteller to fall down.
The building was shaking maybe the earth was quaking but I wanted to be sure
The storyteller was unsure of what was happening and trying to determine if it was just the building or if there was an earthquake occurring.
I ran to the door and I pulled it was locked
The storyteller attempted to leave the building but found that they were unable to because the door was locked.
The people never stopped dancing the music never stopped
Despite the strange occurrence, the other patrons of the club continued dancing and the music continued playing.
I thought did anyone feel what I just felt
The storyteller wondered if anyone else was experiencing the same thing they were.
Someone call 911 I'm sure we need some help but still they ignored me as if I was a ghost
The storyteller attempted to get help from others but was ignored and felt invisible or ignored.
Was this all in my imagination
The storyteller began to question whether what they experienced was real, or just a figment of their imagination.
Should I just go sit down and chill and in that instant I saw a flash of light now I knew this had to be real
The storyteller debated whether they should just try to relax and forget about what happened, but then saw something that confirmed that it was real.
I ran to the window out of curiosity and all I saw were clouds and I thought how could that be
The storyteller was intrigued by what they saw and went to the window to investigate, but saw only clouds and was confused by this.
When I came into this place there were no clouds in the sky
The storyteller recalls that when they first arrived at the club, there were no clouds visible in the sky.
My mind start to wonder I was thinking to myself why
The storyteller's mind was racing with questions and they began to wonder why they were seeing clouds in a place where there were none before.
Then upon a second look I saw lights down bellow and slowly they got smaller til I couldn't see them anymore
After a closer inspection, the storyteller noticed lights below them and watched as they disappeared into the distance.
Whats going on I yelled to the crowd and still I got no answer because the music was to loud
The storyteller attempted to get answers from the other patrons, but was unable to due to the loud music.
And in no time I saw the moon pass us by we were no longer on earth but a million miles in the sky
The storyteller noticed that they were no longer on Earth and had been transported to space, far above the planet's surface.
I was dancing in a trance
Throughout the entire experience, the storyteller remained in a state of trance-like dancing.
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Written by: Roland Clark, Todd Terry
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