Art Vs Science Magic Fountain [Direct | WORKFLOW]
The song isn’t just a dance track; it’s a modern fable. It tells the story of a protagonist who journeys through a metaphorical wilderness to find a legendary "magic fountain." The lyrics follow a rhythmic, almost hypnotic cadence, describing the fountain as a source of youth, truth, and perhaps most importantly, a "wicked" beat. Success on the Charts
I believe science is more useful and important to society than art.
: It was nominated for Best Independent Release at the 2010 ARIA Music Awards . Art vs Science MAGIC FOUNTAIN
"Magic Fountain" was a massive success in the Australian music scene, earning critical and commercial acclaim:
The Myth and the Machine: Exploring Art vs. Science’s "Magic Fountain" The song isn’t just a dance track; it’s a modern fable
: The song reached #9 in the 2010 Triple J Hottest 100 .
In 2010, the Australian electronic trio released a track that would become an instant festival staple and a defining moment in indie-dance history. "Magic Fountain," the lead single from their debut album The Experiment , is a bizarre, high-energy masterpiece that blends heavy synthesizers with a spoken-word mythological narrative. A Tale of Discovery : It was nominated for Best Independent Release
What makes "Magic Fountain" stand out is its perfect balance of the "Art" (the imaginative storytelling and surreal concept) and the "Science" (the technical precision of the heavy synth-pop production). It captures the band’s signature ability to make something that is both intellectually weird and physically impossible not to dance to.