Telecommunication
A Flock of Seagulls
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Ultraviolet Radio light To your solar system On a beam of light This is telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Laser beam Coming through the night To my t.V. Screen To my color eye Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Video screen Silver page With a new calibration For the nuclear age This is telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication Telecommunication
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Written by: Alistair M. Score, Francis Reynolds Maudsley, Michael Score, Paul Reynolds
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Telecommunication" is typically classified as new wave and synth-pop music, reflecting the popular styles of the early 1980s.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Telecommunication" is included in A Flock of Seagulls' self-titled debut studio album, which was released in April 1982.
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Chart Performance"Telecommunication" didn't make a significant dent in the mainstream UK or US charts, but it did become a popular dance track in club settings.
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Influence and Cultural Impact"Telecommunication" is considered to be one of the first songs to combine guitar elements with synthesizers, helping pave the way for future electronic and alternative music.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Telecommunication" reflect the technology boom of the 1980s - during this era, the concept of communication was transforming rapidly with the introduction of computers, cable television and satellite broadcasts.
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Band Members' ContributionMike Score, the band’s frontman and keyboardist, wrote the majority of the song while the other members of the band, including his brother Ali Score, Frank Maudsley, and Paul Reynolds also contributed to the song.
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Song RecognitionWhile the primary attention was on the band's hit "I Ran (So Far Away)", "Telecommunication" remains a fan favorite among A Flock of Seagulls enthusiasts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Telecommunication" features typical 1980's aesthetics and fashion, including bold makeup, large hairstyles, and MTV-style graphic interfaces.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains an integral part of A Flock Of Seagulls’ live performances, even over three decades after its initial release.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Telecommunication" over the years, notably techno-industrial band Front Line Assembly in 1992.
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Song DurationThe song duration is very short; it's less than 3 minutes in length, ending abruptly in comparison to many typical pop songs.
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