# Syntax (band)

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This article is about Syntax the electronic band. For other uses, see [Syntax (disambiguation)](/source/Syntax_(disambiguation)).

**Syntax** was an [English](/source/England) [electronic music](/source/Electronic_music) [group](/source/Musical_ensemble) originally formed in 2000 by the musicians [Jan Burton](/source/Jan_Burton) (also the band's vocalist) and [Mike Tournier](/source/Mike_Tournier) (ex-member of the band [Fluke](/source/Fluke_(band))). They are best known for the songs "Destiny", "Bliss" and "Pride".

## History

After the success of [Fluke](/source/Fluke_(band))'s [album](/source/Album) *[Risotto](/source/Risotto_(album))*, Mike Tournier wanted to move to a much darker production style. He left Fluke and founded Syntax with [Jan Burton](/source/Jan_Burton) in 2000.

In 2003, Syntax released their debut album *Meccano Mind* on Illustrious Records. *Meccano Mind* is a combination of Burton and Tournier's different influences from [rock](/source/Rock_music) and [dance music](/source/Dance_music). Three singles were issued: "Pray", "Message" and "Bliss" (#69 UK). The Japanese edition included three additional tracks, entitled "Sexograph", "Woman", and "Love Song (I Wonder Why)". Despite the originality of *Meccano Mind*, the band suffered from poor album sales and the group split in 2004.

Their music has been featured on various TV series, films and video games like *[The O.C.](/source/The_O.C.)*, *[Nip/Tuck](/source/Nip/Tuck)*, *[The Invisible](/source/The_Invisible_(2007_film))* and *[DRIV3R](/source/DRIV3R)*.

Many years after the split, Syntax reformed, citing that "people were asking for more",[1] and began working on a series of EPs titled *Tripolar*. The first episode had been completed while work continued on the second and third episodes. Unlike their first album, their second has been released on their own [independent](/source/Indie_label) [label](/source/Record_label).

in 2012, Syntax released additional material from their first album *Meccano Mind* and have released three additional tracks: "Little Love (alternative mix)", "Peace Vibration" and "Sensation".

## Media usage

Syntax's music has been used and highlighted in several TV series, film and video games. [citation needed]

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 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 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 ' TV series Kitchen Confidential TV series Alice Nevers, le juge est une femme TV series Wiener Blut – Die 3 von 144 documentary

## Discography

### Albums

- *Meccano Mind* (2003)
- *Tripolar - EP* (2012)

### Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album UK [2] FR [3] 2003 "Pray" (with a remix from Junkie XL & Dave London) 28 – 2004 "Message" – – "Bliss" (with a remix from Felix da Housecat) 69 – 2011 "Pride" – 20

## See also

- [2 Bit Pie](/source/2_Bit_Pie)
- [Fluke](/source/Fluke_(band))

## References

1. ["SYNTAX – The Official UK site for electronic band, Syntax."](https://web.archive.org/web/20171028163124/http://www.syntax.uk.com/syntax/our-new-website/). Archived from [the original](http://www.syntax.uk.com/syntax/our-new-website/) on 2017-10-28.

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

1. ["Syntax discography"](https://lescharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Syntax). *lescharts.com*. Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 June 2013.

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