Planet Funk
Encyclopedia
Planet Funk is an Italian
electronic dance musical ensemble
.
Members are Sergio Della Monica, Alex Neri, Domenico GG Canu, Marco Baroni, Alex Uhlmann and Alessandro Sommella
(the Ghost extra member), in addition to a series of guest singers in collaboration, like Dan Black
, Sally Doherty, Raiz and John Graham
. Alex Uhlmann joined as the band's latest lead singer in November 2010.
, "Chase the Sun", reached number five on the UK Singles Chart
in 2001. The song has enjoyed a rise in popularity ever since Sky Sports
began using it during its coverage of the Professional Darts Corporation's
major tournaments. The crowds in the venues are encouraged to chant and sing along to the song during the commercial breaks of matches, and the song has a cult
following amongst darts fans
. The song is also known to be chanted by supporters at the games of Australian football clubs Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United, as well as being the second half opening theme for the English Football League Championship team, Sheffield Wednesday
. English Championship Football team, Watford F.C.
also use the song for a goal song after they score a goal. English Super League
team Wigan Warriors
are known to use the song following a successful drop-kick. The Melbourne spring racing carnival used the song during promotional TV advertisements during the mid to late 2000s. The song is currently used by the Thai Property Developer Raimonland PLC to promote their Northpoint Development at Wong Amat Beach Pattaya City.
Their second single, "Inside All the People", reached no. 9 in the Italian singles charts, but did better on the European dance charts. Their third single was "Who Said (Stuck In The UK)" which also gained significant commercial success. Their 2007 single release, "Static", appeared on FIFA 08
.
They are also remixers
, with their highest-profile work to date being New Order
's "Waiting for the Sirens' Call
".
In May 2006 they became the first musical group to release a single exclusively as a mobile phone
download, with the release of "Stop Me" on the mobile network 3.
In 2009 they released the single, "Lemonade", which is featured on their album Planet Funk
.
During the autumn 2010 the single “Weightless” is due for release in Europe and the US. The song is a cooperation between Planet funk and the swedish artist Emilia de Poret
.
Their forthcoming album The Great Shake, featuring the new lead singer Alex Uhlmann, is set to release in autumn 2011. The first single, "Another Sunrise" was released in Italy in May 2011.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
electronic dance musical ensemble
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
.
Members are Sergio Della Monica, Alex Neri, Domenico GG Canu, Marco Baroni, Alex Uhlmann and Alessandro Sommella
Alessandro Sommella
Alessandro Sommella is an Italian musician. He studied electric bass, guitar, violin and double bass.He played in London with the band Souled Out producing the album Shine On, and later formed the band Planet Funk with whom he won a gold disc for the album Non Zero Sumness...
(the Ghost extra member), in addition to a series of guest singers in collaboration, like Dan Black
The Servant (band)
The Servant were an English alternative band, formed in London in 1998. They are popular in Britain, France, Italy, as well as other European countries and western Canada....
, Sally Doherty, Raiz and John Graham
John Graham (producer)
John Graham is a British record producer, songwriter, vocalist who is also known under the pseudonyms "Quivver" "Skanna" "Stoneproof" and "Space Manoeuvres". He was a former member of music production team Tilt. More recently, he has recorded and toured with the Welsh electronic group,...
. Alex Uhlmann joined as the band's latest lead singer in November 2010.
Early years
Their first singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "Chase the Sun", reached number five on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in 2001. The song has enjoyed a rise in popularity ever since Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
began using it during its coverage of the Professional Darts Corporation's
Professional Darts Corporation
The Professional Darts Corporation is a professional darts organization, established in the United Kingdom during 1992, when a group of leading professional players split from the British Darts Organisation to form what was initially called the World Darts Council...
major tournaments. The crowds in the venues are encouraged to chant and sing along to the song during the commercial breaks of matches, and the song has a cult
Cult
The word cult in current popular usage usually refers to a group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre. The word originally denoted a system of ritual practices...
following amongst darts fans
Fan (person)
A Fan, sometimes also called aficionado or supporter, is a person with a liking and enthusiasm for something, such as a band or a sports team. Fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom...
. The song is also known to be chanted by supporters at the games of Australian football clubs Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United, as well as being the second half opening theme for the English Football League Championship team, Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
. English Championship Football team, Watford F.C.
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
also use the song for a goal song after they score a goal. English Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
team Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
are known to use the song following a successful drop-kick. The Melbourne spring racing carnival used the song during promotional TV advertisements during the mid to late 2000s. The song is currently used by the Thai Property Developer Raimonland PLC to promote their Northpoint Development at Wong Amat Beach Pattaya City.
Their second single, "Inside All the People", reached no. 9 in the Italian singles charts, but did better on the European dance charts. Their third single was "Who Said (Stuck In The UK)" which also gained significant commercial success. Their 2007 single release, "Static", appeared on FIFA 08
FIFA 08
FIFA 08 is the 2008 installment of EA Sports' series of football video games. Developed by EA Canada, it is published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label. It was released on all popular gaming formats in September 2007 in Europe, Australia, and Asia, and in October 2007 in North...
.
They are also remixers
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
, with their highest-profile work to date being New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
's "Waiting for the Sirens' Call
Waiting for the Sirens' Call (song)
"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" is a single released in 2005 by the group New Order. The third single from the Waiting for the Sirens' Call album, it was released by London Records on 26 September 2005....
".
In May 2006 they became the first musical group to release a single exclusively as a mobile phone
Mobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
download, with the release of "Stop Me" on the mobile network 3.
In 2009 they released the single, "Lemonade", which is featured on their album Planet Funk
Planet Funk (album)
Planet Funk is a self-titled compilation album by the electronic group Planet Funk, released by Universal Music in 2009. It contains all 15 of the group's singles, plus three new songs.-Track listing:# "Lemonade" – 3:41#* vocals by Dan Black...
.
During the autumn 2010 the single “Weightless” is due for release in Europe and the US. The song is a cooperation between Planet funk and the swedish artist Emilia de Poret
Emilia de Poret
Emilia de Poret, born on August 10, 1976, in Luleå, Sweden, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She made her debut under the name Lia Andreen with her first single Mistreat Me from the album Back where I belong. The single was released in 2001, and reached 34th place on the Swedish single chart...
.
Their forthcoming album The Great Shake, featuring the new lead singer Alex Uhlmann, is set to release in autumn 2011. The first single, "Another Sunrise" was released in Italy in May 2011.
Discography
- 2002: Non Zero SumnessNon Zero SumnessNon Zero Sumness is the debut album released by Planet Funk.Track 11 has a hidden track, entitled "Rosa Blu", which begins at the 7:05 marker.-Track listing:...
- 2005: The Illogical ConsequenceThe Illogical ConsequenceThe Illogical Consequence is the second album released by Planet Funk. Theg voclas parts was interpreted by John Graham.-Track listing:...
- 2006: Static
- 2009: Planet FunkPlanet Funk (album)Planet Funk is a self-titled compilation album by the electronic group Planet Funk, released by Universal Music in 2009. It contains all 15 of the group's singles, plus three new songs.-Track listing:# "Lemonade" – 3:41#* vocals by Dan Black...
- 2011: The Great Shake
Singles
- 2000 : "Chase the Sun" - #5 UK, #61 GER (2009), #93 SWI, #100 FR
- 2001 : "Inside All the People" - #9 ITA
- 2002 : "Who Said (Stuck in the UK)" - #36 UK
- 2003 : "The Switch" - #19 ITA, #52 UK
- 2003 : "Paraffin"
- 2003 : "One Step Closer" (featuring Simple MindsSimple MindsSimple Minds are a Scottish rock band who achieved worldwide popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The band produced a handful of critically acclaimed albums in the early 1980s and best known for their #1 US, Canada and Netherlands hit single "Don't You ", from the soundtrack of the...
) - 2004 : "Stop Me" - #16 ITA
- 2005 : "Everyday"
- 2005 : "Inhuman Perfection"
- 2006 : "It's Your Time"
- 2007 : "Static"
- 2009 : "Lemonade" - #17 ITA, #1 Malta
- 2009 : "Too Much TV"
- 2011 : "Another Sunrise"
- 2011 : "You Remain"
Videography
- 2000 : "Chase The Sun" - The videoMusic videoA 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...
to this single featured patients in a psychiatric hospital exhibiting a variety of catatonic symptoms. - 2001 : "Inside All The People" - The band in a building observing the city below.
- 2002 : "Who Said (Stuck in the UK)" - The music video featured the singer jumping around in a white room with a band playing behind him, and was colourised in black and white.
- 2003 : "The Switch" - The band in the building of a radio station and a man being chased by police.
- 2003 : "Paraffin"
- 2004 : "Stop Me" - This featured a video shot in GuiyuGuiyuGuiyu is a town on the South China Sea coast, infamous in the global environmentalist community for its reception of E-waste.-Administration:...
, China (which appears to be a major centre for e-waste recycling), with a robot walking around, appearing to be saddened by the destruction of the electronic goods. The video provided a unique insight into the processing of the large amounts of e-waste created in Europe and the USA - 2005 : "Everyday" - An astronaut trying to come back to his past, in a futuristic city.
- 2006 : "It's Your Time"
- 2007 : "Static"
- 2009 : "Lemonade" - The videoMusic videoA 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...
showed two tennis players inside an arena. The video also features members of the group, one of which is spectating the game and lip-synching to Dan Black's vocals. - 2009 : "Too Much TV" - Planet Funk's most recent addition to their video library, Too Much TV follows four different situations in which television affects the way the personas interact with the people around them. Like 'Lemonade', the music video has a 'dark-room-feel' due to the large use of 'chiaro-scuro'. This particular video provides a little twist to the band's cameo; previous music videos may be seen on the TV screens in the music video itself.