Genius (single)
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"Genius" is a song by British Industrial metal
band Pitchshifter
, released in 1997, from their album www.pitchshifter.com
. It is usually considered one of the key songs that helped the band be successful. "Genius" is one of their most recognized songs.
The song was used in the 1998 PlayStation racing video game Test Drive 5
, and is played in the movie Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
, as well as appearing on the movie's soundtrack.
directed by Ben Dempsey & Joe Dempsey, Pitchshifter are performing in a warehouse and are confronted by the Riot Police. Throughout the video, the music appears to deter the police, whilst destroying their helmets. Near the end, a police officer sprays water at the band. The video ends with the police using signal flares. Made in 1997, shot at a disused warehouse in South London, England. Directed by The Dempsey Twins. This music video, later won the Kerrang!
Awards in 1998 for Best Video. The music video was also featured in the intro for Test Drive 5
, but was severely edited to include scenes of cars racing and driving, complete with added noises of car noises and other small features similar to racing.
This one was released by City of Angels Records as a 12".
Other versions were released through Geffen Records as the following
Version 2:
Version 3.
Version 4.
Version 5:
Industrial metal
Industrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and many different types of heavy metal, using repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Founding industrial metal acts include Ministry, Godflesh, and KMFDM.Industrial metal's...
band Pitchshifter
Pitchshifter
Pitchshifter are a British five-piece electronic-metal band from Nottingham, United Kingdom formed in 1989. The band was started by bassist and vocalist Mark Clayden, lead guitarist and programmer Johnny A...
, released in 1997, from their album www.pitchshifter.com
Www.pitchshifter.com
-Personnel:Pitchshifter*J.S. Clayden - lead vocals, beats, riffs and programming*Mark Clayden - bass, sampler*Jim Davies - lead and rhythm guitar*Johnny Carter - lead, rhythm guitar and programming*'D' Walters - live drums, percussionAdditional musicians...
. It is usually considered one of the key songs that helped the band be successful. "Genius" is one of their most recognized songs.
Song information
Musically speaking, "Genius" can be considered a departure from previous songs from the band. It has a rock-influenced sound, with elements of dance music. Vocals also, are cleaner than previous releases.The song was used in the 1998 PlayStation racing video game Test Drive 5
Test Drive 5
Test Drive 5 is a cross-platform racing game, released on the PlayStation and PC in 1998. It is the fifth entry in the Test Drive series of video games.-Tracks:There are 18 tracks in the game, with 17 real-world tracks, plus one fictional circuit....
, and is played in the movie Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is a 1997 American martial arts action film that was the sequel to 1995's Mortal Kombat, and was directed by John R. Leonetti, who had served as the cinematographer for the previous film...
, as well as appearing on the movie's soundtrack.
Music video
In the music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
directed by Ben Dempsey & Joe Dempsey, Pitchshifter are performing in a warehouse and are confronted by the Riot Police. Throughout the video, the music appears to deter the police, whilst destroying their helmets. Near the end, a police officer sprays water at the band. The video ends with the police using signal flares. Made in 1997, shot at a disused warehouse in South London, England. Directed by The Dempsey Twins. This music video, later won the Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
Awards in 1998 for Best Video. The music video was also featured in the intro for Test Drive 5
Test Drive 5
Test Drive 5 is a cross-platform racing game, released on the PlayStation and PC in 1998. It is the fifth entry in the Test Drive series of video games.-Tracks:There are 18 tracks in the game, with 17 real-world tracks, plus one fictional circuit....
, but was severely edited to include scenes of cars racing and driving, complete with added noises of car noises and other small features similar to racing.
Track listing
Version 1.This one was released by City of Angels Records as a 12".
- "Genius (Lunatic Calm Mix)"
- "Genius (Deejay Punk-Roc Vocalicious Mix)"
- "Genius (Whatever Remix)"
Other versions were released through Geffen Records as the following
Version 2:
- "Genius (Lunatic Calm Mix)"
- "Genius (Deejay Punk-Roc Vocaliscious Mix)"
- "Genius (Whatever Mix)"
- "Genius (Luke Vibert Mix)"
- "Genius (LP version)"
Version 3.
- "Genius (edited)"
- "Genius (LP Version)"
Version 4.
- "Genius (Edit)"
- "Floppy Disk"
- "Genius (Luke Vibert Mix)"
- "You Are Free (To Do As We Tell You)"
Version 5:
- "Genius (LP Version)"