Syntax (band)
| Syntax | |
|---|---|
|
Jan Burton and Mike Tournier | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Electronic music |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Illustrious Records |
| Associated acts | Fluke, 2 Bit Pie |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Mike Tournier Jan Burton |
| Notable instruments | |
| Absynth, Electric guitar | |
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Syntax are an English electronic music group originally formed in 2002 by the musicians Jan Burton (also the band's vocalist) and Mike Tournier (ex-member of the band Fluke). They are best known for the songs "Destiny", "Bliss" and "Pride".
History
After the success of Fluke's album Risotto, Mike Tournier wanted to move to a much darker production style. He left Fluke and founded Syntax with Jan Burton in 2002.
In 2004, Syntax released their debut album Meccano Mind on Illustrious Records. The Japanese edition included three additional tracks, entitled "Sexograph", "Woman", and "Love Song (I Wonder Why)". Meccano Mind is a combination of Burton and Tournier's different influences from rock and dance music.
Three singles were issued: "Pray" (
sample, #28 UK), "Message" and "Bliss" ( sample, #69 UK).
Despite the originality of Meccano Mind, the band suffered poor album sales. In 2004 the group split.
Their music featured on various TV series, film and games like The O.C., Nip/Tuck, The Invisible and DRIV3R, and now the trailer for the 2011 film, "In Time".
Many years after the split, Syntax reformed, citing that "people were asking for more",[1] and are now working on a series of EPs titled Tripolar. Currently, they've finished the first episode, titled Tripolar EP and are working on the second and third episodes. Unlike their first album, their second has been released on their own independent label.
Syntax also plans to release additional material from their first album "Meccano Mind" and have already released three additional tracks: "Little Love (alternative mix)", "Peace Vibration" and "Sensation"
Media usage
Syntax's music has been used and highlighted in several TV series, film and games.
| Song | Production | Type |
|---|---|---|
| "Bliss" | The Invisible | film |
| The Inside | TV series | |
| Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 | game | |
| Queer as Folk U.S. | TV series | |
| Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant | film | |
| Captain America: The Winter Soldier | film | |
| "Destiny" | DRIV3R | game |
| Conviction | TV series | |
| In Time | trailer | |
| "Pride" | The O.C. | TV series |
| Nip/Tuck | TV series | |
| Bones | TV series | |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | TV series | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | TV series | |
| Kitchen Confidential | TV series | |
| Alice Nevers, le juge est une femme | TV series | |
| Wiener Blut – Die 3 von 144 | documentary |
Discography
Albums
- Meccano Mind (2004)
- Tripolar - EP (2012)
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [2] |
FR [3] | |||
| 2003 | "Pray" (with a remix from Junkie XL & Dave London) | 28 | – | |
| 2004 | "Message" | – | – | |
| "Bliss" (with a remix from Felix da Housecat) | 69 | – | ||
| 2011 | "Pride" | – | 20 | |
See also
References
- ↑ "SYNTAX - The Official UK site for electronic band, Syntax.".
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 544. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "Syntax discography". lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 June 2013.