Maurice West - Maniac (official Lyric Video) Instant
: The Official Lyric Video on the Armada Music YouTube channel highlights the iconic "steel town girl" lyrics that have endured for over 40 years.
: The original writers, Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky, initially wrote "Maniac" as a darkly humorous song inspired by the 1980 horror film Maniac and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre . Maurice West - Maniac (Official Lyric Video)
Watch the official lyric video to see how Maurice West brings the classic 80s anthem into the modern era: Maurice West - Maniac (Official Lyric Video) Armada Music TV YouTube• Jun 10, 2022 Maurice West - Maniac (Official Lyric Video) : The Official Lyric Video on the Armada
The "interesting story" behind the version of "Maniac" is deeply rooted in the bizarre history of the 1983 original by Michael Sembello, which West modernized with a high-energy dance production. From Horror to Dance Anthem From Horror to Dance Anthem : His 2022
: His 2022 release blends the 80s retro vibe with modern Big Room elements, a style he describes as making new music sound like it could have been released decades ago.
: When a demo tape was accidentally sent to the producers of the film Flashdance , music supervisor Phil Ramone loved the energy but insisted the "serial killer" lyrics be rewritten to fit a story about a hard-working dancer. Maurice West’s Modern Twist
While Maurice West's version is a peak-time festival track released via Armada Music , the song it covers actually started as a joke about a serial killer.