Sextonik
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"Sextonik" is a 2008 song recorded by French
singer Mylène Farmer
. It is the fifth single
from her seventh studio album Point de suture
and was released on 31 August 2009. Despite being less successful than Farmer's previous hit singles from the same album, it allowed her to beat her own record for the artist with the most number one hits in France.
From May 2008, Farmer sold at her concerts vibrator
s, first limited to 1,000 copies, and costing 100 euros. The object was presented in a black box-shaped coffin with the inscription "Sextonik"; however, the song was not performed on stage. Many websites, newspapers and radio broadcasts talked about the vibrator.
Then at the concerts in Douai
(Gayant Expo), St. Petersburg and Moscow
, a remix of "Sextonik" by DJ Tomer G was played. The DJ later stated on his own site that his remix was done for a single, thus revealing that "Sextonik" will be the fifth single off the album. On 2 July 2009, the song was officially announced as the next single and it was revealed that it would be released under three formats: CD single, CD maxi, 7" maxi. On 7 July 2009, a promotional digital version was sent to French stations radios. The first promotional CD was sent a few days later, then a second one on 17 July.
It was first announced that the CD single would be released on 24 August, then about one week later, and the other formats were eventually cancelled. The 'Tomer G sextonik radio edit' was available in full on the Internet from 24 July.
As for Farmer's other two singles — "On est tous des imbéciles
" and "L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est...
") —, there was no music video.
.
"" (Télé Moustique), was considered as "an easy wink to the tecktonik" (Cité Gay).
With 4,533 units sold, the single entered at number-one in France on 5 September 2009, becoming Farmer's ninth number-one hit. Then it began to drop rather quickly, spending only three weeks in the top ten. It remained for 19 weeks in the top 50 and 37 weeks in the top 100. The song, however, was poorly played on radios in the country.
The single was a top 25 hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and charted in the top 40 for two weeks. It was unsuccessful in Switzerland where it was ranked in low positions for a sole week.
In Russia, the single went to number 39 on the airplay chart. It even peaked at number twenty on the Saint Petersburgh airplay chart.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
singer Mylène Farmer
Mylène Farmer
Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author....
. It is the fifth single
Single (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...
from her seventh studio album Point de suture
Point de Suture
Point de Suture is the seventh studio album by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer, and her 14th album overall. Preceded by the lead single "Dégénération", it was released digitally on 20 August 2008, then on CD five days later...
and was released on 31 August 2009. Despite being less successful than Farmer's previous hit singles from the same album, it allowed her to beat her own record for the artist with the most number one hits in France.
Background and release
Since the release of the album Point de Suture, the song has been mentioned in media, and particularly Public, as its deals with a sexual issue.From May 2008, Farmer sold at her concerts vibrator
Vibrator (sex toy)
Vibrators are devices for the body and skin, to stimulate the nerves for a relaxing and pleasurable feeling. Some vibrators are designed to ergonomically stimulate erogenous zones for erotic stimulation.-History:...
s, first limited to 1,000 copies, and costing 100 euros. The object was presented in a black box-shaped coffin with the inscription "Sextonik"; however, the song was not performed on stage. Many websites, newspapers and radio broadcasts talked about the vibrator.
Then at the concerts in Douai
Douai
-Main sights:Douai's ornate Gothic style belfry was begun in 1380, on the site of an earlier tower. The 80 m high structure includes an impressive carillon, consisting of 62 bells spanning 5 octaves. The originals, some dating from 1391 were removed in 1917 during World War I by the occupying...
(Gayant Expo), St. Petersburg and Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, a remix of "Sextonik" by DJ Tomer G was played. The DJ later stated on his own site that his remix was done for a single, thus revealing that "Sextonik" will be the fifth single off the album. On 2 July 2009, the song was officially announced as the next single and it was revealed that it would be released under three formats: CD single, CD maxi, 7" maxi. On 7 July 2009, a promotional digital version was sent to French stations radios. The first promotional CD was sent a few days later, then a second one on 17 July.
It was first announced that the CD single would be released on 24 August, then about one week later, and the other formats were eventually cancelled. The 'Tomer G sextonik radio edit' was available in full on the Internet from 24 July.
As for Farmer's other two singles — "On est tous des imbéciles
On est tous des imbéciles
"On est tous des imbéciles" is a 1984 song recorded by French artist Mylène Farmer. It was released in February 1985 as her second single after "Maman a tort" and its English-translated version "My Mum Is Wrong". Although the song was provocative and rather critical of the show business, it was...
" and "L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est...
L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est...
"L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est..." is a 2001 song recorded by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer. It was one of the singles from the album Les Razmokets à Paris , a soundtrack from the movie of the same name...
") —, there was no music video.
Lyrics and music
This is a very upbeat song talking about the science of sex and rejoice and is tribute to the sextoys. It contains several neologisms, including a noun turned in a verb ("J'extase"). During the musical bridge, Farmer is heard moaning in a sexual mannerOrgasm
Orgasm is the peak of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, characterized by an intense sensation of pleasure...
.
Critical reception
The song was not generally well received by media and critics. "Sextonik" was deemed as a song whose "inspiration seems basic" (La Meuse), was ranked "three degrees under "DésenchantéeDésenchantée
"Désenchantée" is a 1991 song recorded by the French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer. First single from her third studio album L'Autre..., it was released on 18 March 1991 and achieved a great success in France, topping the chart for more than two months...
"" (Télé Moustique), was considered as "an easy wink to the tecktonik" (Cité Gay).
With 4,533 units sold, the single entered at number-one in France on 5 September 2009, becoming Farmer's ninth number-one hit. Then it began to drop rather quickly, spending only three weeks in the top ten. It remained for 19 weeks in the top 50 and 37 weeks in the top 100. The song, however, was poorly played on radios in the country.
The single was a top 25 hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and charted in the top 40 for two weeks. It was unsuccessful in Switzerland where it was ranked in low positions for a sole week.
In Russia, the single went to number 39 on the airplay chart. It even peaked at number twenty on the Saint Petersburgh airplay chart.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of single releases of "Sextonik":- CD single
- CD single - Promo
- CD single - Promo - Remix
Personnel and credits
These are the credits and the personnel as they appear on the back of the single:- Mylène Farmer – lyrics
- Laurent Boutonnat – music
- Henry Neu – design
- Isiaka – editions
- Made in the E.U.
Peak positions
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 25 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles | 7 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 77 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 49 |
Sales
| Country | Certification | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | 15,000 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| France, Belgium, Switzerland | July 2009 | Promo CD singles |
| 2 September 2009 | CD single | |
External links
- Mylène Farmer — "Sextonik" All about the song, on Mylene.net