P:Machinery
Propaganda
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Genre and Release Date"P:Machinery" is a song by Propaganda, a German synth-pop band. It was released as a single in 1985 and comes under the genre of New Wave and synth-pop music.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Propaganda's debut studio album titled "A Secret Wish" which was released in the same year.
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Acclaim and PopularityIn the same year of its release, "P:Machinery" reached number 50 in the UK Singles Chart and number 10 in the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Track Length and Contributor"P:Machinery" is approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds long. The track was written by Ralf Dörper, a member of the band, and produced by renowned British music producer Trevor Horn.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its heavy use of synthesizers, and synthetic percussions, traditional traits of synth-pop music. It has a steady, dancy beat and a particularly catchy chorus that defines much of the song’s melodic structure.
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Music VideoThe music video for "P:Machinery" features the band members in a dystopian industrial set. Its dark, surrealist approach matches perfectly with the synthetic sound of the music.
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Inspiration"P:Machinery" was reportedly inspired by the political climate and the rise of machinery and technology in society during the 1980s.
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RemixesThe song has been subjected to numerous remixes over the years. It became very popular in dance clubs and its remix version "P:Machinery (Beta)" managed to reach the top 10 US Dance charts.
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LyricsThe lyrics to the song explore themes of power, control, and societal influence, given the historical context of its creation in the politically tense times of the Cold War era.
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LegacyShowcasing their unique fusion of industrial and pop music, "P:Machinery" is one of Propaganda's most well-known tracks and continues to be played in clubs and radio stations, a testament to its timeless appeal.
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