5/4

Gorillaz

About 5/4

"5/4" is a song by Gorillaz and is the second track on their 2001 self-titled eponymous debut album. According to the Gorillaz biography Rise of the Ogre, "5/4" was originally intended to follow "Clint Eastwood" as a single, but was instead replaced by "19-2000" at the "last minute." The storyboards Jamie Hewlett had started for the accompanying music video before the switch were later included on the DVD Phase One: Celebrity Take Down. The title is a reference to the 54 time signature of the guitar riff that appears throughout the track. The song was performed live by the band on their first tour, and was subsequently brought back on the Humanz Tour, with Jehnny Beth taking lead vocals. 


Year:
2001
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Magic for me
It good for me underground
Really got me down
It make my heart beat no sound

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Magic's funny
People seem to always walk through you

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Gorillaz

Gorillaz are an English musical and visual project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The project consists of Gorillaz itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters. This band has four animated members: 2D (lead vocalist, keyboard, and melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar and drum machine), Noodle (guitar, keyboard, and occasional vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums and percussion). Their fictional universe is explored through the band's website and music videos, as well as a number of other media, such as short cartoons. The music is a collaboration between various musicians, Albarn being the only permanent musical contributor. Their style is a composition of multiple musical genres, with a large nu… more »

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Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT

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10 facts about this song

Album Association
"5/4" is a track from the Gorillaz's debut album, "Gorillaz" which was released in 2001.
Tune Signature
The title "5/4" refers to the song's time signature - a musical concept that determines the rhythm and pace of a song. In this case, the time signature is unconventional, hence the unique rhythm.
Rejected Single
Originally, this song was intended to be the third single of the album but was replaced by "19-2000."
Guitar Hero Usage
The song "5/4" is featured on the popular guitar simulation game "Guitar Hero 5" as a playable track.
Instrumentation
The song is unique for its use of a melodica, an instrument akin to the harmonica and keyboard, played by Damon Albarn.
Alternate Version
There is also an alternate version of the song, often referred to as "5/4 (Five Four)". This version contains a different chorus.
Music Video
Though it was originally intended to be a single, a full video for "5/4" was never produced. However, a storyboarded animation for a potential music video can be found online.
Genre
The song "5/4" is often categorized under the genre of alternative rock, blending elements of punk, hip hop, and electronica.
Chorus Lead
Unlike most Gorillaz tracks, the chorus of "5/4" is led by the fictional band member '2D', voiced by Damon Albarn.
Tour Performances
During their world tours, "Demon Days" and "Humanz", "5/4" was a regular part of the Gorillaz's setlist and was often used as one of the starting or encore performances.

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