Mad Cyril

"Mad Cyril" is the title of a 1988 song by the British band Happy Mondays. It appeared on the album "Bummed".

Musical Themes & Influences

Musically the song is distinguished by the repetitive, rolling drum pattern, prominent keyboard flourishes, and funk-influenced bass & electric guitar.The song is an example of the Happy Mondays bridging of house music with 1960s psychedelia and 1970s funk. The keyboard and drum patterns are influenced heavily by house, whilst the repetitive nature of the music suggests psychedelia.

amples

The song samples dialogue from the 1970 film Performance, including lines such as "We've been courteous," "I like that, turn it up" and "It was Mad Cyril."

Trivia

Mad Cyril, an indie rock band from Frinton-on-Sea were named after the track. They were well known within the Essex indie scene of the early nineties.