Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc
Gorillaz is the first virtual band created by Blur’s Damon Albarn and comic illustrator Jamie Hewlett. The animated band consists of four characters: 2D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel.
“Feel Good Inc.” is a psychedelic blend of rock, funk, and hip-hop. Its message critiques the distorted world of pop culture and highlights the importance of self-respect and genuine love.
What is it about?
Gorillaz virtual band composed of four animated musicians – Murdoc Niccals (bass), Stuart “2D” Pot (guitar and vocals), Noodle (lead guitar), and Russel Hobbs (drums).
The band is best known for its eclectic mix of styles, including alternative rock, Britpop, dub, hip hop, and pop music.
Feel Good Inc the sixth track from the Gorillaz album Demon Days, featuring rap verses by hip hop group De La Soul. The song was major success, charting high in most European countries and hitting #2 in England and #1 on the Modern Rock charts for several weeks.
The song’s lyrics are often interpreted as criticism of society’s desire for mindless entertainment and escapism. The line “love is freely turned forever” evokes the idea of an endless cycle of seeking satisfaction from instant gratification, while the reference to “new horizon” suggests that we are often blind to our own problems.
The music video is also well-known for its visual effects and humorous imagery.
Who sings it?
Despite having a touring band and studio musicians, it’s still Damon Albarn that comes up with the music for Gorillaz songs. He puts them into demo form and then they add their parts to it in the studio. This was the case for Feel Good Inc., although they did have a guest rapper on this one, De La Soul.
Noodle didn’t really go into the song making process for this, but she did mention that she and Danger Mouse felt it was empty without someone else to perform on it, hence the addition of De La Soul. She also said that the laugh intro to the song came from a recording of Maseo laughing.
Gorillaz recently performed the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. They were joined by Pusha T and a
holographic Mavis Staples, and the performance is available to watch on CBS’ website.
The song has also appeared in a variety of video games including Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 3 on Wii
and Sing Star Pop! on PlayStation 2, as well as in the 2006 movie Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker.
Why is it so popular?
Gorillaz are a British virtual band created by Damon Albarn of Britpop group Blur and Jamie Hewlett, co-creator
of the comic book Tank Girl. The band consists of four animated members: Stu “2-D” Pott, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs.
The band’s songs are often satirical of pop culture. They have toured the world and featured guest artists such as Snoop Dogg, Kano, and Del the Funky Homosapien.
In 2005, Gorillaz released a single called “Feel Good Inc” featuring hip hop group De La Soul. The song was a huge success and reached high positions on many charts around the world.
‘Feel Good Inc’ is a fun and energetic song with an infectious beat. Its carefree simple vocal arrangement spearheaded by Damon Albarn really transports you into that convertible on a hot summer’s day.
What does it mean?
Gorillaz is an alternative rock band that has been captivating audiences with their unique fusion of music and
visual storytelling One of their most popular and thought-provoking songs is “Feel Good Inc.”
The song’s music video opens with a virtual depiction of a polluted and corrupted city. As the camera zooms in, it reveals an incredibly tall tower. The tower is home to the members of Gorillaz and features a sign that reads “Feel Good Inc.”
Many people interpret the meaning of Feel Good Inc as an admonishment from the band to the citizens of the
city to remain optimistic even as their world falls apart. Others believe that the song is a critique of mass control and the ways in which corporations manipulate the public. The song is also a reference to the darker side of pleasure, including addictions and habits.
