Syntax (band)

This article is about Syntax the electronic band. For other uses, see Syntax (disambiguation).

Syntax
Jan Burton and Mike Tournier
Background information
Origin	United Kingdom
Genres	Electronic music
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Illustrious Records
Associated acts	Fluke, 2 Bit Pie
Website	myspace.com/syntaxofficialsite
Members
Mike Tournier Jan Burton
Notable instruments
Absynth, Electric guitar

Syntax is an English electronic music group originally formed in 2002 by the musicians Jan Burton (also the band's vocalist) and Mike Tournier (ex-member of the band Fluke). They are best known for the songs "Destiny", "Bliss" and "Pride".

History

After the success of Fluke's album Risotto, Mike Tournier wanted to move to a much darker production style. He left Fluke and founded Syntax with Jan Burton in 2002.

In 2004, Syntax released their debut album Meccano Mind on Illustrious Records. The Japanese edition included three additional tracks, entitled "Sexograph", "Woman", and "Love Song (I Wonder Why)". Meccano Mind is a combination of Burton and Tournier's different influences from rock and dance music.

Three singles were issued: "Pray" ( sample, #28 UK), "Message" and "Bliss" ( sample, #69 UK).

Despite the originality of Meccano Mind, the band suffered poor album sales, possibly due to a lack of support from their record label and a lack of overall recognition. In 2004 the group split.

Their music featured on various TV series, film and games like The O.C., Nip/Tuck, The Invisible and DRIV3R, and now the trailer for the 2011 film, "In Time".

A few years after split, Syntax reformed and currently they work on their second album. Unlike their first album, their second will be released on an independent label.

Media usage

Syntax's music has been used and highlighted in several TV series, film and games.

Song	Production	Type
"Bliss"	The Invisible	film
	The Inside	TV series
	Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08	game
	Queer as Folk U.S.	TV series
	Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant	film
"Destiny"	DRIV3R	game
	Conviction	TV series
	In Time	trailer
"Pride"	The O.C.	TV series
	Nip/Tuck	TV series
	Bones	TV series
	Law & Order: Criminal Intent	TV series
	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation	TV series
	Kitchen Confidential	TV series

Discography

Albums

• Meccano Mind (2004)

Singles

• "Pray" (#28 UK, 2003) (with a remix from Junkie XL)
• "Message" (2004)
• "Bliss" (#69 UK, 2004) (with a remix from Felix da Housecat)

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See also

• 2 Bit Pie
• Fluke

References

1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 544. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

External links

• Official website
• Syntax, 2 Bit Pie and Fluke Resource / Project Page
• Unofficial Syntax Myspace Page