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"Electricity" is a song by Australian electronic music group The Avalanches. Produced by group members Robbie Chater and Darren Seltmann, it was issued as a single on 13 September 1999 as the group's first release for Modular Recordings. "Electricity" was later remixed and remastered for inclusion on the group's debut album Since I Left You (2000). The song features prominent samples of "Rapp Dirty" by American musician Blowfly, as well as guest vocals from Australian singers Sally Russell and Antoinette Halloran. Several critics' reviews of the song noted its disco sound and likened it to the work of French electronic music duo Daft Punk. "Electricity" was later re-released as a single on 3 December 2001, with single releases containing remixes of the song by DJ Harvey and DJ Sneak. 


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The Avalanches

The Avalanches are an Australian electronic music group formed in 1997 with mainstays Robbie Chater on keyboards, Tony Diblasi on keyboards, bass, and backing vocals, and Darren Seltmann on vocals and keyboards. They are known for their live and recorded DJ sets and their debut album Since I Left You (2000), which they claim was assembled from approximately 3,500 vinyl samples. The album peaked in the top 10 on the UK Albums Chart in April 2001. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001, the group received nine nominations and won four categories: "Best New Artist – Album" and "Best Dance Release" for Since I Left You, "Best New Artist – Single" for "Frontier Psychiatrist", and "Producer of the Year" for Bobbydazzler (production name for Chater and Seltmann). In Octob… more »

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Written by: DARREN SELTMANN, ROBERT CHATER

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Electricity" is a song from The Avalanches' debut studio album titled "Since I Left You". Released in 2000, the album was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards.
Music Genre
The Avalanches are known for their unique sampling style, and "Electricity" is a great example of that, falling under the electronic music genre. It uses elements from a wide range of musical styles such as hip hop, pop, soul, and disco.
Meaning
The song is about the feeling of euphoria that love can bring, conveyed through its playful and lively sound.
Composition
The ease and fluidity of "Electricity" belie the complexity of its construction. The song is composed of numerous sampled components extracted from other musical works.
Awards
In 2000, "Electricity" was nominated for an ARIA Music Award for Best Dance Release.
Recording
The Avalanches started the recording of the album in 1999 and used a variety of methods to achieve their unique sound, including the use of old vinyl records.
Sampling
"Electricity" contains samples from diverse sources such as "Rapp Dirty" by Blowfly, "Riding High" by Faze-O, and "Love's So Far Away" by Donald Byrds & 125th St, NYC.
Critical Reception
The song has been generally well-received by music critics due to its innovative production, eclectic fusion of genre elements, and its immersive atmosphere.
Music Video
The music video for "Electricity" is also noteworthy. Directed by Blue Source, it features surreal scenarios and a distinctive aesthetic that matches the unique sound of The Avalanches.
Band Members
The song was produced by Robert Chater and Darren Seltmann, the founding members of The Avalanches. The duo hails from Melbourne, Australia.

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