The genre was called electronic punk, this was also when industrial took over from punk as many were by this time tired of the commercialisation of the genre.
RIP Keith Flint. Keith was a backup dancer. Until he wrote and performed this song. It was his job to get the crowd fired up, so he was literally the fire starter.
They were already successful after a number of big hits in the early 90s. 'Out Of Space', 'Charlie Says' etc. This album was kind of a comeback for them after a couple of quiet years mid-90s. And when they came back with this, it was KABOOOM!
@@gokuzx7r Same here, also Prodigy's music literally only music which always makes me want start dancing, even when dancing is bit painfull to me due lot of old major injuries, literally me laft arm is only major boby part with out constant pains... Luckily you can dance Keith's song while sitting down in chair....
Keith Flint owned a pub ( English countryside )years after this song was a hit. In winter before he lit the fire in the lounge area he would say " not one word! " to the patrons 😂😂😂
Keith Flint looks scary and intimidating, but he was the kindest person anyone could meet he lived in a village he ran a pub locals liked him, every time he lit the fire, anyone said I’m a fire starter had to put money in a box, I think to donate to charity or competition...and he grew vegetables and any extra veg he give out to the elderly. He will always enjoy sadly missed true entertainer. RIP Keith x
The Prodigy were major pioneers in the early UK rave/dance scene. I had the pleasure of seeing them live numerous times in the early 90's. Timeless. Thank you
Spot on. Being a lifelong German clubber myself, I went to Cardiff for studying and have mates in London and Glasgow who I visit regularly (pre pandemic, at least). So, yes, I have a fairly decent understanding of that vibe. Fuck yeah!
Prodigy just kicking it the entire time since day 1. The Weather experience is still one of my faves and has interesting story behind the "Weather forecast" vocal sample 👌
@@babysluss68 And there was no covid and Plandemic. We could go on holidays and parties like normal human beings. Beautiful times that will NEVER come back.
The Prodigy, a band that won over metalheads worldwide. They've hosted a Warriors Dance festival back in 2012 and were in Belgrade. One of the best things I've ever witnessed in my life.
I played in a band in the same circuit as the prodigy and in the beginning they were a bit of a joke.....then things changed they took it up a level and this was simply stunning, unless you were there you just will not get it
The weather experience was always a trippy tune I thought, great tune, that whole album is great - Charly, Out of Space etc. Music for jilted generation and fat of the land always been my favourites too
Apparently Keith had an open fireplace in his pub, he had a charity jar on the bar and made people put a fiver in every time they made a "firestarter" comment when he was lighting the fire. Absolute gentleman who is greatly missed x
Anyone who was a teen or young adult in the 90s had to know about The Prodigy - this song was everywhere for awhile & their song Mindfields was in the first Matrix movie. These guys are legends and ahead of their time, the music feels like it could be brand new even now. I highly recommend listening to more of their music & about the making of the Firestarter track & video. Keith randomly went to a shop and happened to see the starts/stripes shirt and popped it on to do the shoot 😎❤️ he was an amazing person and I cried over a week when I found out he had passed - huge love & respect for this group 🔥🔥🔥
Keith was a local legend in my home town when I was a teen in the 90s. To see how much he was prized find the video of his funeral to see the turn out for it. Rip 🙏
They're their own genre and their style isn't static. 'Diesel Power' has a hip hop feel to it, 'Minefields' is a slower hard bass style, 'Their Law' has strong Rock leanings. It was incredible for the 90s; nothing like it then or since.
This is that good old London sound. Practically its own genre. I listened to this CD a ton as a kid. Breathe and Smack My Bitch Up are pretty good too.
I'll never forget a very serious Kurt Loder on Mtv warning everyone about the content of the 'Smack My Bitch Up' video and that was enough time to hit record on the vcr. Headcannon is the twist in the video inspired countless directors to attempt it in a movie and no one did it better than The Prodigy
Smack my bitch up was banned. You can't find the full video on youtube. And I think vimeo only shows the edited version. Does anyone know where to locate the unrated version?
Maybe he had a nightmare of a world where people are locked up in their houses and countries, restaurants are closed, fun is forbidden, holidays are forbidden.
Your face was priceless 🤣 Peter Kay says in a stand up about Grandads and Grandmas in the future, “ put your Grannies favourite record on Smack my bitch up ( The prodigy) 🤣
@@mathewhardy3080 Well I seen him tell the story on a documentary so I guess he lied bro. My facts are always fun and %100 factual. Have a great day and please keep winning 😀
@@WackyJackyTracky 🤔 Well, you know that I never looked at it like that but your analysis of the shirt in the context of the song is quite interesting. Good job. 👍 could have been intentional or maybe a happy accident either way, thanks for sharing your idea bro.
There are raves around Europe where they have a no phones policy, so you can get as wild as you like and it's all about the music and atmosphere like it was back then.
I've seen Prodigy live many times. My first gig was when I was 16, they never failed to put on a great show. Id class them as Rave. Keith was a gentleman RIP sir
"Breathe" and "Smack my bitch up" are a couple of their best. Also checkout the Chemical Brothers from the same era, "Setting sun" and "let forever be"
Yes I’ve suggested The Chemical Brothers before too! Of course it HAS to be live. Their performance for Right Here, Right Now at Glastonbury (I think that’s the one) is amazing. The light shows they put on are such a spectacle.
I literally cannot choose a favourite song, although my favourite album has to be music for the jilted generation. Absolutely love blasting that out in the car on a hot day, windows down, there is absolutely nothing better 🤩
Great reaction, my friend! LOL. It definitely wasn't Rock or Metal, but it pulled influences from Rock, Metal, Punk, and Industrial. This was definitely sample-based, dance-oriented, electronic music, but the specific genre was called "Big Beat" or "Big Beat Techno" and it was also marketed as "Electronica" in the US. The Prodigy had started on the UK Rave scene years earlier and had already had a few hits under their belt, there, but this was their big introduction to the US and we were as shocked as you were, just now. It married the sampled breakbeat approach of Hip-Hop with the grinding atonality of Acid House and the insistent tempos of early Rave/Breaks. They were the "heaviest" of the Big Beat acts. The Chemical Brothers were also great and probably more famous. Instead of Metal, Punk, and Industrial, they mined Rock for its Psych Pop, New Wave, and Britpop influences. Fatboy Slim was the most Pop-oriented (and least overtly Electronic) of these acts. You should also check out: The Prodigy "Charly" The Prodigy "Voodoo People" The Prodigy "Breathe" The Chemical Brothers "Let Forever Be" The Chemical Brothers "Block Rockin' Beats" The Chemical Brothers "Setting Sun" Fatboy Slim "Rockafeller Skank" Fatboy Slim "Praise You" Bonus Big Beats!: The Crystal Method "Busy Child" Lo-Fidelity Allstars "Battle Flag (ft. Pigeonhed)" Propellerheads ""History Repeating (ft. Shirley Bassey)"
They were accepted as "Big beat" but I always considered their soul was still UK rave. I think it was just that their sound just fit the big beat sound which started at the Big beat boutique club( hence the name) in Brighton where Norman cook DJ'ed. But Beat beat music didnt have a set sound apart from 'big beats'.I remember you would never know what was going to be played next. One minute you would be dancing to the Chemical brothers or Bentley Rhythm ace, the next it would be the Beatles, but then it might be Acid Thunder by DJ Fast Eddie, that was why it was so great. Listen to "On the floor of the boutique" mix album Fatboy slim or even " The brothers gonna work it out" mix album by the Chemical brother for good examples of how eclectic Big beat was.
The Prodigy have so many influences that you can't really pidgeonhole them to one style. They started off as a rave act, before gradually evolving into a unique fusion of dance and rock that sounds like nothing else you've ever heard. Their peak, in my opinion, was with their second and third albums, Music for the Jilted Generation, and Fat of the Land. Those albums are where the majority of their most well known, and most recognisable, tracks are from, and to be perfectly honest, there isn't a bad track on either one. Good ones to check out are No Good (Start the Dance), Poison, Their Law, Break and Enter, Voodoo People, and One Love from Jilted Generation, and Breathe, Smack My Bitch Up, Mindfields, Narayan, and Diesel Power from Fat of the Land, which is also where Firestarter is from. Also, I recommend checking out the track No Man Army, which was a B side on the Smack My Bitch Up CD single, and it rocks
The Prodigy is extraordinary. Here in Germany they were booked to metal festivals as well as raves and no matter where they performed, people freaked out. Keith, Liam and Leeroy had created something that until then seemed impossible ... Just imagine Black Sabbath or Iron Maiden playing at a rave ... Rest in Peace Keith... we miss you all...
Always cool to see someone dive into a new weird genre with open arms. The Prodigy was an absolute juggernaut back in the day. Seen them live only once and that was one thing off my bucket list. Madness. RIP Keith.
Dont judge them on 1 song ,listen to the others, I'm sure u will become a fan they were loved all over the world. R.i.P Keith FLINT, your music will live on .
I think it was produced by Boogie Time records In Romford, remember going their as a kid flipping through the vinyls like renegade sound wave and airport 89.
I remember being young and this being announced as number one in the UK charts. Right when the ‘ecstacy and rave music is killing our teenagers’ mentality was rife. The look on my aunties face when this was playing on ‘Top of the Pops’ as my moody, teenage cousin was screaming at her to leave it on the tv 😂
I love The Prodigy and I suggest "Awol (Strike One)", "Invaders Must Die", "Poison", "Warrior's Dance", "Their Law", "Everybody in the Place" and "No Good (Start the Dance)".
Keith only lived down the road from me, used to see him out and about.. a long with the rest of the band, growing up. Makes me proud for an Essex Lad when we produce talent like this.
You need to do The Prodigy’s Smack My B!tch Up. The song and especially its video are genuine works of art. Make sure to watch the video right to the end to blow your mind. NSFW caution, careful if you show the video in the corner, depending on which version you watch.
The Prodigy is a Big Beat group. Big Beat is a genre that became really popular in the UK (90s). Big Beat is a electronic style with alot of (break)beats per minut. The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim & The Chemical Brothers are seen as the best big beat groups. If you want to check more from the Prodigy i suggest: Breathe, Sm*ck My B*tch Up & Out of Space
I've loved this song since the first time I heard it. I don't know why, I just do. And the video was so striking and different compared to all the other videos at the time.
The prodigy were a hardcore gig during the 90s, heavy big beats and amazing tunes to dance to at there concerts, big raves and festivals here in the uk. Now you've discovered the prodigy you won't look back. Prodigy forever!!!
If you want to start reacting to more club/rave music like this then I would suggest Chemical Brothers - Block Rocking Beats, Faithless - Insomnia, 808 State - Pacific State and Underworld - Born Slippy for starters, these are the types of big dance records that made it to the mainstream and everyone loved at the time
Early prodigy for the win. All their work was great but it's a good idea to hear where they came from. Each album was an evolution of their style. No good (start the dance) was my jam back in school lol.
The sound of The Prodigy is pretty unique, it's basically a genre on is own, but, it was highly influenced by the techno and rave scene movement of th '90s, damn, they are basically THE SCENE of the Rave parties!!
Others may refer to Prodigy as "EDM" or various other sub-categories of what is essentially "Dance Techno" but if you were to label them, the proper label is "Industrial Techno". while Daft Punk was Dance Techno (now labelled EDM), Prodigy was Industrial Techno you could dance to. #ripkeithflint
EDM wasn't a thing in the UK in 1996 when Firestarter came out. Apparently the term was first used by a British producer in the 1980's but Americans ran with it much later. Listen to interviews with Liam Howlett, I doubt he's ever claimed to be EDM. The Prodigy were just Dance Music although..... I did see them a few times live at big Raves. I saw them at Tribal Gathering in 1995 before Breathe and Firestarter were even a thing ;o)
EDM? Shit no. Don't do that. You can't pigeon hole The Prodigy at all, let alone putting them in EDM. I first heard them in '93. Even the last album is different, yet instantly recognisable as The Prodigy. You can't put any of it in a Genre. The influences are so varied, have a listen the The Dirtchamber Sessions to get an idea. Not many people can pull off that kind of eclectic taste.
Er.. yes.. as a blanket term EDM does cover a lot of variations of electronic music guys... not all of them but given the prodigy’s impact and origins in rave culture I’m gonna go ahead and back the EDM usage. But y’all are more than welcome to whip out your overly niche outrage condoms and whack off into them if you like.
@@thescourgeofathousan I'm British, 40+, and I grew up with the Prodigy from Experience. I've bought every album (and most special editions) since. I have MFtJG's album art inked on me. I've been a fan for the better part of 2 and a half decades. There's only 2 band I'll call my self a fan of (The other being Strapping Young Lad) EDM my fucking arse. Even the term "Electronic Music" struggles to contain The Prodigy, given the heavy use of live drummers and guitarists and heavy rock/punk influences. They are The Prodigy. Each tune different, yet instantly recognisable as The Prodigy. No need for pigeon holing.
The Prodigy Smack my b up reaction ruclips.net/video/LEIxvZt-Jw4/видео.html
You need to get into other types of music besides soul or rap music brah ...There's a big world out there then black music
The genre was called electronic punk, this was also when industrial took over from punk as many were by this time tired of the commercialisation of the genre.
it is called Hardcore
this is breakbeat music man,and they are the kings and pioneers of it, get on it
@@pjczuba breakbeat/big beat
RIP Keith Flint. Keith was a backup dancer. Until he wrote and performed this song. It was his job to get the crowd fired up, so he was literally the fire starter.
I was truly gutted the pain he must have been going through. Saw them few times at Reading and Glastonbury
Really. I never knew that was the background for the song. RIP
no he weren't, who told you that?
I read about him being really nice and supportive of James Blunt when other music artists were talking bad about him... To his face!
They were already successful after a number of big hits in the early 90s. 'Out Of Space', 'Charlie Says' etc. This album was kind of a comeback for them after a couple of quiet years mid-90s. And when they came back with this, it was KABOOOM!
1 second into the song and millions of hard core music fans know what's Coming..a banging track
Turn the bass up and go 🤘
I still get full body “rushes” EVERY single time I hear that first bar......
@@gokuzx7r Same here, also Prodigy's music literally only music which always makes me want start dancing, even when dancing is bit painfull to me due lot of old major injuries, literally me laft arm is only major boby part with out constant pains... Luckily you can dance Keith's song while sitting down in chair....
Crazy that we've been hearing this song for 25 years. Still doesn't sound dated. Still makes me crank the volume up and smile. RIP Keith.
this dude wasn't prepared for what his ears heard lol
still sounds fresh to this day!!! you're totally right. 🔥
Clearly sounds from the 90s
Even still in 2024 brother✊🏾🐜
Keith Flint owned a pub ( English countryside )years after this song was a hit.
In winter before he lit the fire in the lounge area he would say " not one word! " to the patrons 😂😂😂
I like the story but is it true?
@@danielbyrne5402 It is.
@@danielbyrne5402 True. I was going to post this but I figured someone would have beaten me to it
This, my friend, is a genre we 90s people called "The Prodigy".
Yes! They are their own genre!
Exactly The Prodigy themselves don't consider The Prodigy any music genre
They had their own following, but definitely in the techno/trance genre. I loved when a DJ would fire Prodigy up at the Club.
It wasnt any of those, it was Prodigy Music, as it was mash up of different music genres put together
@@brianbarnett1004 the rock /metal /punk clubs played the prodigy a lot as well, they fit into so many 90s genres except bit pop lmao!
Keith Flint looks scary and intimidating, but he was the kindest person anyone could meet he lived in a village he ran a pub locals liked him, every time he lit the fire, anyone said I’m a fire starter had to put money in a box, I think to donate to charity or competition...and he grew vegetables and any extra veg he give out to the elderly. He will always enjoy sadly missed true entertainer. RIP Keith x
How do you know all that?
@@jackroberts8640 - How do you not know this?
@@jackroberts8640 Everyone who I know who had dealings with Keith tells stories like this. Some people get to be legends in their own lifetimes.
@@waynefeller8824 It's almost like some people don't have access to magazines, newspapers, the internet, social media...
Keith was a lovely guy, rip Keith
The Prodigy were major pioneers in the early UK rave/dance scene. I had the pleasure of seeing them live numerous times in the early 90's. Timeless. Thank you
That's so awesome, they are one of my favorites still, but I never got a chance to see them live.
Saw them at Coachella in 2002. Danced our butts off! Amazing!
Early 90s..people were free and could party, no quarantine and Plandemic. Same as 2010. I miss those times.
My ex girlfriend's dad used to drive them in black cabs in the UK
And an inspiration to Grime beats, hip hop at 140 BPM.
"Is this a metal band?" No, no it is not. It's The Prodigy.
and the drums are good too! 8 )
Industrial music.
Just as welcome headlining a rave as they are headlining a metal show!
back in 1996, this single was so successful, it brought all nine their previous singles back in the UK Singles Chart.
RAVE IN PEACE KEEF!
I remember that! Similar thing happened with Oasis too around that time
Fat of the land is one of the best albums ever
They were some great times..
Respectfully, I prefer Music For the Jilted Generation.@@scottcarson3059
One real meaning of....'never judge a book by its cover'.....he was a gentle and caring soul.
I'm 65yr old gran who used to sing and dance with my grandchildren to this. I Still Love It!
That's awesome ! I love that :)
You are obviously the best gran ever!!
My mum is 73 and these guys have been her favourite band since they first showed up.
@@Sinvisigoth Legend.
cool lady!
Prodigy are legendary... RIP Keith Flint ❤️ such a lovely bloke
He was the kindest ,loveliest guy too
I’m sure he’s watching and jammin’ Knowing his music is still appreciated and loved 🥀
@@Freckles0948 He died a couple of years ago
@@GodParticleZero they mean _watching from heaven_ (or whatever spiritual realm they believe)
@@GodParticleZero Him and the singer of Linkin Park. Insane they're both gone so extremely young.
No kidding, this gave me the chills. This fella was unique.
I never feel as British as when this song is on. Their song, Breathe, makes me all hype 🤭
Spot on. Being a lifelong German clubber myself, I went to Cardiff for studying and have mates in London and Glasgow who I visit regularly (pre pandemic, at least). So, yes, I have a fairly decent understanding of that vibe. Fuck yeah!
Prodigy just kicking it the entire time since day 1. The Weather experience is still one of my faves and has interesting story behind the "Weather forecast" vocal sample 👌
When he said “you got to be so thin tho” I’m creasin🤣🤣
One of the greatest live bands I ever saw. Incredible.
@@joba4848 great weren't they, sqw then on the Jilted tour they were awesome.
‘No good’ is still my favourite. RIP Keith. So lucky having been a teen in the 90’s ♥️
The Prodigy made electronic music with a punk attitude, there's not much music out there like them
And played instruments as well, not many electro groups did that
Can we include Portion Control, DAF, Nitzer Ebb, Front 242, Babyland in that list?
Definitely Babyland "Mask" 😎
This is BREAKBEAT cabrón!!!!!!
part of the whole house genre in the UK
Such a sweet, gentle soul, he was. Always made sure the disabled kids got in the front row so they could see the show.
And as a wheelchair user, I massively appreciated this. He'd also come down and say hi during the gig.
Init I've got autism and the prodigy inspired me so much and made me want to form a band
Are really thats so nice of him x
Personally Keef was more like an angel, than horned devil
You need to check out "Breathe" next. Trust me you've never heard anyone get so excited about an egg sale.
lmao, its after easter and Keith wanted half price chocs like the rest of us do
@@babysluss68 And there was no covid and Plandemic. We could go on holidays and parties like normal human beings. Beautiful times that will NEVER come back.
right?
@@pereiraplaza222 I had a lovely trip to costa del kitchen yesterday 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for this, now I can never un-hear that
I love how overwhelmed you are with what used to be our normal 🥸
The Prodigy, a band that won over metalheads worldwide. They've hosted a Warriors Dance festival back in 2012 and were in Belgrade. One of the best things I've ever witnessed in my life.
2014.. Sonisphere... UK...Knebworth....2hrs of pure Prodigy filth, metalheads losing it....
They killed Download 2006
@@DustyDigits Jesus, was that 2006? We couldn't get even near the tent.
@@mairelordan4539 I was in there. It was incredible. One of the best shows I've ever seen.
Bro, they were huge in Serbia/Yugoslavia lot of people born in late 70s early 80s loved them
They were huge. Culturally this was important. It changed things. They became mainstream and this was Number One for weeks. Quite an achievement.
You are so correct when you say this changed things! Important cultural moment in the UK for sure 👍🏼
Charlie Says: BANG ON!
I played in a band in the same circuit as the prodigy and in the beginning they were a bit of a joke.....then things changed they took it up a level and this was simply stunning, unless you were there you just will not get it
They are still huge,their music is still popular with the young..
And they followed it up with 2 more great hits, although Orion wasn’t as successful as Firestarter and Breathe it still got top 20 I think, maybe 14
Next Prodigy song should be Breathe ... that and Firestarter were back to back massive hits
Breathe was my introduction to the group, and them I heard Smack my Bitch up.
Fucking loved breathe!
@@mikeyb1159 I totally cranked and still crank up that song Breathe!
Awesome video too!✌❤🎶😁
So was Charly
The weather experience was always a trippy tune I thought, great tune, that whole album is great - Charly, Out of Space etc. Music for jilted generation and fat of the land always been my favourites too
Apparently Keith had an open fireplace in his pub, he had a charity jar on the bar and made people put a fiver in every time they made a "firestarter" comment when he was lighting the fire. Absolute gentleman who is greatly missed x
What a lovely story of this kind man. Thanks for sharing.
He did own a pub in Bocking Essex, the fire story is 100% true
What did he do with the money?
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 He gave it to charity avey !!
The genius of Liam Howlett was that he made his own genre. He brought together, rave, rap and metal and reggae.
That's the beauty of music in the early to mid-90s. Everybody did their own thing and didn't fit easily into labels and categories. I miss those days.
Agreed, and me too.
"Break and Enter" is their magnum opus
Aye, I feel like nowadays all sounds the same... there's no variety left in the top 20 :-(
Keith Flint looks like a hell raiser, but irl he was a super chill guy. No one else had their sound and we went mad for it in the uk
Most alternative people are, they just like their own style.
Keith loved to spend his spare time tending to the roses in his garden.
Anyone who was a teen or young adult in the 90s had to know about The Prodigy - this song was everywhere for awhile & their song Mindfields was in the first Matrix movie. These guys are legends and ahead of their time, the music feels like it could be brand new even now. I highly recommend listening to more of their music & about the making of the Firestarter track & video. Keith randomly went to a shop and happened to see the starts/stripes shirt and popped it on to do the shoot 😎❤️ he was an amazing person and I cried over a week when I found out he had passed - huge love & respect for this group 🔥🔥🔥
Beautifully put 👌👍👍
Love all their work. I was stopped from going to a concert the year before he passed. Still hurts now.
I was 10 when this album released. The 90s was pure gold.
The most metal band to not play metal. Legends.
Your beard is glorious. Have a lovely day.
Agree. Up there with The KLF
Keith was a local legend in my home town when I was a teen in the 90s. To see how much he was prized find the video of his funeral to see the turn out for it. Rip 🙏
They're their own genre and their style isn't static. 'Diesel Power' has a hip hop feel to it, 'Minefields' is a slower hard bass style, 'Their Law' has strong Rock leanings. It was incredible for the 90s; nothing like it then or since.
Used to play The Fat of the Land
just to sleep in my teenage. narayan and mindfields really did the trick for me :)
A agree, this is not a genre... its The Prodigy. There's no need for tags but i call it Rave Punk.
This is that good old London sound. Practically its own genre. I listened to this CD a ton as a kid.
Breathe and Smack My Bitch Up are pretty good too.
Smack my bitch up also happens to have the greatest music video ever (non edited version)
Great sounds 👍
You just mentioning Smack My Bitch Up, brings Will and Grace back to my mind, such a funny episode lol
I'll never forget a very serious Kurt Loder on Mtv warning everyone about the content of the 'Smack My Bitch Up' video and that was enough time to hit record on the vcr.
Headcannon is the twist in the video inspired countless directors to attempt it in a movie and no one did it better than The Prodigy
Smack my bitch up was banned. You can't find the full video on youtube. And I think vimeo only shows the edited version. Does anyone know where to locate the unrated version?
Rest easy in Heaven Keith Flint❤️ sadly he committed suicide 😢
Maybe he had a nightmare of a world where people are locked up in their houses and countries, restaurants are closed, fun is forbidden, holidays are forbidden.
@@pereiraplaza222 maybe he didn't, it was before the pandemic.
@@pereiraplaza222 maybe it was worse than that
From things I've heard it was related to a break up with a Woman :-(
@@pereiraplaza222 I am glad I had my fill - long before the lock-down. I don't miss any of it.
Your face was priceless 🤣 Peter Kay says in a stand up about Grandads and Grandmas in the future, “ put your Grannies favourite record on Smack my bitch up ( The prodigy) 🤣
Haha! Yes! 🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Already told my friends that for my 70th we're gonna have a medley of 90s gangsta rap we went clubbing to as my party entry music!
I remember jokingly asking my oatrner what would be our wedding song and he hits out with Smack my bitch up 🤣🤣🤣
When a song leaves you lost for words, it's done its job.
Fun Fact: The dude picked up that stars and stripes shirt at a thrift store on the way to shooting the music video.
@@mathewhardy3080 Well I seen him tell the story on a documentary so I guess he lied bro. My facts are always fun and %100 factual. Have a great day and please keep winning 😀
thought it was intentionally standing for the USA being a fire-starter in the world
@@WackyJackyTracky 🤔 Well, you know that I never looked at it like that but your analysis of the shirt in the context of the song is quite interesting. Good job. 👍 could have been intentional or maybe a happy accident either way, thanks for sharing your idea bro.
Crazy 90's. Some other stand outs Leftfield "Open Up". Faithless "Insomnia".
Edwyn Collins "A Girl like you. "
Gotta add Underworld's Born Slippy to that list, I reckon.
@@beanbeanster7219 one of the high water marks of the era IMO. Like Firestarter, that intro is unmistakable and immediately reconizable.
Chemical Brothers deserve a mention.
Girl Like you is a great song!
"The female of the species is more deadly than the male" can't recall who sang it but It stuck with me.
The 90's were glorious! I miss raves.
next ones at witton park then zn, not sure if pier on pier will go ahead :(
@@babysluss68 herb farm in October 👍
There are raves around Europe where they have a no phones policy, so you can get as wild as you like and it's all about the music and atmosphere like it was back then.
The best thing is this guy used to take his granny to the bingo. Kieth you’re missed bro!
I've seen Prodigy live many times. My first gig was when I was 16, they never failed to put on a great show. Id class them as Rave. Keith was a gentleman RIP sir
The genre is called "Prodigy". They created this genre. It was never done before or replicated ever since.
Greetings from Portugal my friend 🇵🇹
Rave/techno/house. DJs mixed up this song in the clubs. The point was to dance like a maniac. Uncontrollable.
"Breathe" and "Smack my bitch up" are a couple of their best. Also checkout the Chemical Brothers from the same era, "Setting sun" and "let forever be"
Yes I’ve suggested The Chemical Brothers before too! Of course it HAS to be live. Their performance for Right Here, Right Now at Glastonbury (I think that’s the one) is amazing. The light shows they put on are such a spectacle.
They had tons of absolute gems before that album came out with all its controversies.
The whole of the album Fat of the land is fantastic.
When I see smack my bitch up why do I say it in a northern accent in my head
In the 90s and 00s these guys' songs were all over the club scene. The place would erupt when that drop hit
Dave Grohl... "i would never have liked to follow the Prodigy live"... Awesome live act... 👍
"This is trippy"
Well, you might want to try some of their earlier work...
The Prodigy are primarily a rave band. No Good (Start The Dance) is my personal favourite of theirs.
F'em and their law...
Voodoo people or Charlie for me
@@Beefy2203 plus one on Voodoo people. 😍
I just said the same thing! No good was a game changer.
I literally cannot choose a favourite song, although my favourite album has to be music for the jilted generation. Absolutely love blasting that out in the car on a hot day, windows down, there is absolutely nothing better 🤩
'out of space' 'poison' no good' 'charly' their earlier tracks were their best imo,some great memories to go with these songs :D
Also Your Love, Voodoo People, One Love, Wind It Up were bangers
Out of space makes me want to be high so bad every time I hear it haha
This was BIG in the U.K.
That my friend is The Prodigy. Just listen to the beats. One of the greatest things to come out of the 90’s 🇬🇧🎶
You're not wrong.
Welcome to electropunk rave. The 90's also gave us grunge, goth and emo to explore the darker side.
Oh man. This brings back teenaged memories
You're just a child, I was in my early 20s😂go on say it I'm an old fart! Good Times friend 😂✌️👍🍻🍻
@@martindunstan8043 you’re like my sister’s age so I won’t hold it against you 😂
@@TerBear1985 👏👏🍻🍻👍
@@martindunstan8043 Same here bro I was 20 when this came out. Great memories 😁
Great reaction, my friend! LOL. It definitely wasn't Rock or Metal, but it pulled influences from Rock, Metal, Punk, and Industrial. This was definitely sample-based, dance-oriented, electronic music, but the specific genre was called "Big Beat" or "Big Beat Techno" and it was also marketed as "Electronica" in the US. The Prodigy had started on the UK Rave scene years earlier and had already had a few hits under their belt, there, but this was their big introduction to the US and we were as shocked as you were, just now. It married the sampled breakbeat approach of Hip-Hop with the grinding atonality of Acid House and the insistent tempos of early Rave/Breaks. They were the "heaviest" of the Big Beat acts. The Chemical Brothers were also great and probably more famous. Instead of Metal, Punk, and Industrial, they mined Rock for its Psych Pop, New Wave, and Britpop influences. Fatboy Slim was the most Pop-oriented (and least overtly Electronic) of these acts.
You should also check out:
The Prodigy "Charly"
The Prodigy "Voodoo People"
The Prodigy "Breathe"
The Chemical Brothers "Let Forever Be"
The Chemical Brothers "Block Rockin' Beats"
The Chemical Brothers "Setting Sun"
Fatboy Slim "Rockafeller Skank"
Fatboy Slim "Praise You"
Bonus Big Beats!:
The Crystal Method "Busy Child"
Lo-Fidelity Allstars "Battle Flag (ft. Pigeonhed)"
Propellerheads ""History Repeating (ft. Shirley Bassey)"
They were accepted as "Big beat" but I always considered their soul was still UK rave. I think it was just that their sound just fit the big beat sound which started at the Big beat boutique club( hence the name) in Brighton where Norman cook DJ'ed. But Beat beat music didnt have a set sound apart from 'big beats'.I remember you would never know what was going to be played next. One minute you would be dancing to the Chemical brothers or Bentley Rhythm ace, the next it would be the Beatles, but then it might be Acid Thunder by DJ Fast Eddie, that was why it was so great. Listen to "On the floor of the boutique" mix album Fatboy slim or even " The brothers gonna work it out" mix album by the Chemical brother for good examples of how eclectic Big beat was.
Breakbeat?!
@@annother3350 very true!
Awesome suggestions here 😎🙌🔥
The Chemical Brothers "Galvanize"
when this came on in the club, everyone went wild! great memories, one of the best:)
Prodigy are the sound to my youth, i don't usually cry when celebs die but i shed a tear for Keith Flint, Amy Winehouse and David Bowie ♡♡♡
I STILL have that song on my playlist 🤩and the most British-sounding “detonater”
The Prodigy have so many influences that you can't really pidgeonhole them to one style. They started off as a rave act, before gradually evolving into a unique fusion of dance and rock that sounds like nothing else you've ever heard. Their peak, in my opinion, was with their second and third albums, Music for the Jilted Generation, and Fat of the Land. Those albums are where the majority of their most well known, and most recognisable, tracks are from, and to be perfectly honest, there isn't a bad track on either one. Good ones to check out are No Good (Start the Dance), Poison, Their Law, Break and Enter, Voodoo People, and One Love from Jilted Generation, and Breathe, Smack My Bitch Up, Mindfields, Narayan, and Diesel Power from Fat of the Land, which is also where Firestarter is from. Also, I recommend checking out the track No Man Army, which was a B side on the Smack My Bitch Up CD single, and it rocks
Well that saved me a lot of typing! LOL!
One Man Army is superior to No Man Army, which just isn't as powerful without the vocals.
I feel like I should be in a techno club with glow sticks and people taking Ecstasy. Lol
The good 'ole days!
Exactly .....TRIP HOP TECHNO....1997 TO 1999......CHANGED MYSIC FOREVER
Exactly what I felt going to a few raves except we weren't doing ecstacy 😎
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Been in that place a few times seeing The Prodigy live. Best times of my life. Here is one I was at. ruclips.net/video/u1He02N1Y1s/видео.html
Their previous album to this one... Music for the Jilted Generation is soooo good.
My fave of theirs. And I was listening to them from the start.
The Prodigy is extraordinary. Here in Germany they were booked to metal festivals as well as raves and no matter where they performed, people freaked out. Keith, Liam and Leeroy had created something that until then seemed impossible ... Just imagine Black Sabbath or Iron Maiden playing at a rave ... Rest in Peace Keith... we miss you all...
Always cool to see someone dive into a new weird genre with open arms. The Prodigy was an absolute juggernaut back in the day. Seen them live only once and that was one thing off my bucket list. Madness. RIP Keith.
Hearing this live was absolutely sick. Such an amazing experience!
Ah.. brilliant ..Keith RIP 🙏 xx
Wicked! I saw them live in concert twice, front row both times.They created their own genre in the 90s #RIPkeithflint
Dont judge them on 1 song ,listen to the others, I'm sure u will become a fan they were loved all over the world. R.i.P Keith FLINT, your music will live on .
Not everyone is going to be into them
I didn't say everyone would, but I can see your boring ,and I'm wide awake
@@michaelwythe7522 I’m boring enough for you to respond 🙄
Still one of the most played songs on the radio in the UK, it's timeless, I'm surprised some people have never heard it.
The 90s were amazing..best music of any generation.
It needs to be played loud. They have some awesome songs
They don't have any non awesome tracks. Not from the 90s anyway. He should react to Charlie said lol
i'm not even into house-but love this song
Please do "Charly" and "out of space" and "breathe" all awesome Prodigy tunes! Loving your reactions barbie girl was the funniest one yet! 😂👍
Second this. It's just so good
Charly was closely followed by Romford clone “A Trip to Trumpton”
@@ArthurDaley1 yeah I know I got it on 12" vinyl it's a tune!
I think it was produced by Boogie Time records In Romford, remember going their as a kid flipping through the vinyls like renegade sound wave and airport 89.
I love The Prodigy!!! You know need to listen to Smack my bitch up.
Change my pitch up.
If this video freaked him out ...
That's a trippy video in it's own right.
Remember it was banned?!
The whole back catalogue, just get on it.
Liam Howlett is a legend
We had a ‘joke’ version we would sing that went ‘I’m the car starter, twisted carburettor”
I remember being young and this being announced as number one in the UK charts. Right when the ‘ecstacy and rave music is killing our teenagers’ mentality was rife. The look on my aunties face when this was playing on ‘Top of the Pops’ as my moody, teenage cousin was screaming at her to leave it on the tv 😂
"Out of Space" or "Jericho". People will probably request their most mainstream songs while ignoring the rest of their deep catalog.
Run with the wolves is possibly my favourite.
Out of Space is amazing
And Poison!!
Their Law is awesome too
Voodoo
Dance, techno, electronic, drum and bass.... take your pick. Out of space is one of their earlier songs and worth listening to.
I love The Prodigy and I suggest "Awol (Strike One)", "Invaders Must Die", "Poison", "Warrior's Dance", "Their Law", "Everybody in the Place" and "No Good (Start the Dance)".
I love Warriors Dance!
No good & warriors dance are my all time faves! ;)
Keith only lived down the road from me, used to see him out and about.. a long with the rest of the band, growing up. Makes me proud for an Essex Lad when we produce talent like this.
The smile in your face while you listening to The Prodigy, priceless!
Thank you for going different places, that is what makes you so awesome. Smack My Bich Up is another one. 🤩 Your reactions are priceless! ❤️
You need to do The Prodigy’s Smack My B!tch Up. The song and especially its video are genuine works of art. Make sure to watch the video right to the end to blow your mind. NSFW caution, careful if you show the video in the corner, depending on which version you watch.
you're looking for "extended version"
This was around the time, 1996, drum and bass music really came into its own
The Prodigy are one of those rare bands that everyone likes, regardless of what genre of music you're into. Phenomenal band, RIP Keith Flint
never forget seeing them live and we didnt stop dancing for a minute, massive sound rolling over us like black thunder flames. incredible energy
Nice one great song. Thank you. 👍🎶
Keith the singer passed away just a short time ago, they were amazing , big part of my youth ... RIP Keith.🙏
This song firmly resides where techno and punk intersect!
RIP to Keith. The kindest, gentlest man. So sorry he's gone... 🖤🥺
The Prodigy are the hight of total crazy madness and beautiful! Totally club and the E!
The Prodigy is a Big Beat group. Big Beat is a genre that became really popular in the UK (90s). Big Beat is a electronic style with alot of (break)beats per minut. The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim & The Chemical Brothers are seen as the best big beat groups. If you want to check more from the Prodigy i suggest: Breathe, Sm*ck My B*tch Up & Out of Space
"What genre is this?"
"Prodigy"
I've loved this song since the first time I heard it. I don't know why, I just do. And the video was so striking and different compared to all the other videos at the time.
The prodigy were a hardcore gig during the 90s, heavy big beats and amazing tunes to dance to at there concerts, big raves and festivals here in the uk.
Now you've discovered the prodigy you won't look back.
Prodigy forever!!!
26 years late to the party. I'm amazed to see anyone your age don't or ever heard this tune.
Im even more shocked when people dont know Smack my Bitch up. Like have you people never watched Charlies Angels when you were kids?
@@petrinafilip96 poor example I've never seen it I just go to clubs and like decent music.
The look on Jay's face was bewildered and borderline scared on this one. Love Prodigy! RIP Keith
If you want to start reacting to more club/rave music like this then I would suggest Chemical Brothers - Block Rocking Beats, Faithless - Insomnia, 808 State - Pacific State and Underworld - Born Slippy for starters, these are the types of big dance records that made it to the mainstream and everyone loved at the time
You've just taken me back to the best times x
I remember buying the Charlie 12" back in '91.
Loved it then and still now.
Also Massive Attack’s Teardrop, Karma Coma.
Then try Portishead’s Glory box, Finlay Quaye.
Next song by The Prodigy should definitely be "Out of Space"! One of my favoutites for sure!
Early prodigy for the win. All their work was great but it's a good idea to hear where they came from.
Each album was an evolution of their style. No good (start the dance) was my jam back in school lol.
Great juxtaposition.
The sound of The Prodigy is pretty unique, it's basically a genre on is own, but, it was highly influenced by the techno and rave scene movement of th '90s, damn, they are basically THE SCENE of the Rave parties!!
Others may refer to Prodigy as "EDM" or various other sub-categories of what is essentially "Dance Techno" but if you were to label them, the proper label is "Industrial Techno". while Daft Punk was Dance Techno (now labelled EDM), Prodigy was Industrial Techno you could dance to.
#ripkeithflint
EDM wasn't a thing in the UK in 1996 when Firestarter came out. Apparently the term was first used by a British producer in the 1980's but Americans ran with it much later.
Listen to interviews with Liam Howlett, I doubt he's ever claimed to be EDM.
The Prodigy were just Dance Music although..... I did see them a few times live at big Raves. I saw them at Tribal Gathering in 1995 before Breathe and Firestarter were even a thing ;o)
Daft Punk were French House that morphed to pop. Techno is a different genre.
The Prodigy started off as Rave and evolved into Big Beat/Breakbeat with Fat Of The Land
They were an act of their own, back in the days. The drums are like the genre ”drum & bass” but their music somewhat more chaotic. 👍
RIP Keith. You utterly transcended genres. We all miss and appreciate what you did. (A still saddened metalhead)
These guys were the sex pistols of EDM.
Helped create a genre.
Few bands have as significant impact on music as they did.
They changed the game.
Yeah, Fatboy SLim, Mobey, The Chemical Brothers, daft Punk and Prodigy put electronic music mainstream in America around the same time.
EDM??? Seriously....
EDM? Shit no. Don't do that.
You can't pigeon hole The Prodigy at all, let alone putting them in EDM.
I first heard them in '93. Even the last album is different, yet instantly recognisable as The Prodigy. You can't put any of it in a Genre. The influences are so varied, have a listen the The Dirtchamber Sessions to get an idea. Not many people can pull off that kind of eclectic taste.
Er.. yes.. as a blanket term EDM does cover a lot of variations of electronic music guys... not all of them but given the prodigy’s impact and origins in rave culture I’m gonna go ahead and back the EDM usage.
But y’all are more than welcome to whip out your overly niche outrage condoms and whack off into them if you like.
@@thescourgeofathousan I'm British, 40+, and I grew up with the Prodigy from Experience. I've bought every album (and most special editions) since. I have MFtJG's album art inked on me. I've been a fan for the better part of 2 and a half decades. There's only 2 band I'll call my self a fan of (The other being Strapping Young Lad)
EDM my fucking arse.
Even the term "Electronic Music" struggles to contain The Prodigy, given the heavy use of live drummers and guitarists and heavy rock/punk influences. They are The Prodigy. Each tune different, yet instantly recognisable as The Prodigy. No need for pigeon holing.
Rave, rock, dance, punk, drum and bass, nothing like this has ever been heard before or since.
A decade defining song.