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((Short description|British rap rock band))
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((Infobox musical artist  <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name                = Senser
| image               =
| caption             =
| image_size          =
| background          = group_or_band
| alias               =
| origin              = London, England
| genre               = ((Hlist|[[Rap rock]]|[[rapcore]]|[[alternative rock]]|[[rap metal]]|[[nu metal]]<ref>https://www.soundspheremag.com/reviews/cd/cd-review-senser-how-to-do-battle/</ref>))
| years_active        = Late 1980s–present
| label               = Ultimate, [[A&M Records|A&M]], [[One Little Indian]], Imprint Music
| website             = ((URL|senser.co.uk/))
| current_members     = Heitham Al-Sayed<br/>Kerstin Haigh<br/>Nick Michaelson<br/>James Barrett<br/>John Morgan
| past_members        = Erika Footman<br />Paul Soden<br/>Alan 'Hagos/Haggis' Haggarty<br/>Richard Ford<br/>Timothy Morton<br/>Andy "Awe" Clinton<br/>Steve Morton
))

'''Senser''' are an English [[rap rock]] band, originally formed in South West London from a group of friends in the late 1980s. The initial line-up was called ‘Senser Element’ and consisted of Nick Michaelson (guitar), Kerstin Haigh (vocals), Steve Morton (drums and beatbox), and James Barrett (bass).  The band played in Steve’s front room in his mums flat in [[Wimbledon Park]]. Steve’s mum and dad were classical violinists playing for the [[Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]] but his dad was ejected due to his outspoken and rebellious behavior in rehearsals. Steve’s Dad; Garth, introduced Steve and his friends to the music of jazz legends like [[Miles Davis]], [[Billy Cobham]] and [[Mahavishnu Orchestra]] and psychedelic music from artists like [[Can (band)|Can]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Hawkwind]] and [[Syd Barrett]].

In the 1980’s Steve Morton and James Barrett were also getting immersed in the London Electro scene which brought a fusion of Funk and Hip Hop sounds from New York. Steve also participated in beatbox battles and received respect for his skills at just 14 years old at the London Electro club ‘Spatz’. Early influences like [[Man Parrish]], [[Beastie Boys]], [[N.W.A|N.W.A]], [[West Street Mob]], [[KRS-One]], [[Public Enemy]] added so much to the burgeoning sound of the band. At the same time Nick was honing his guitar skills to bands like [[Slayer]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] and [[Black Sabbath]]. Kerstin had been a busker, singing 70’s rock music, having scoured through her family's vinyl collection of [[Led Zeppelin]], [[The Rolling Stones]], Jimi Hendrix & [[Crosby, Stills & Nash]]. Classical instruments like [[tabla]] and learning [[sitar]], from her travels in India drew her to albums like [[Peter Gabriel|Peter Gabriel’s]] soundtrack album ''[[Passion (Peter Gabriel album)|Passion]]'' and singer [[Sheila Chandra]]. These diverse and juxtaposed elements were being drawn together and the sound of Senser started to form.

Heitham Al-Sayed joined initially as a percussionist. What he really wanted to add was rapping, which was received with a mixed response, but Kerstin was positive that this would create something exciting in the music and Heitham started to write rhymes. The band were in Albert Hall Studios when the steps to creating their first album ''[[Stacked Up]]'' were taken, with an early demo tape recording ''Music for the Mind and Body'' that included songs like; "Journey of Life" and "What’s Going On". 

In 1988 Steve Morton had to leave due to health issues and John Morgan (drums) joined. 

The band met Alan "Hagos/Haggis" Haggarty (engineer, producer, programmer) at the George Robey Pub in North London and liked his psychedelic treatment of the live sound. The band asked him if he wanted to join as a live producer who would bring the sound to the songs that were being written.

The band started to look for a DJ to join and in 1992 they were joined by [[Spiral Tribe]] D.J, Andy Clinton.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (1999) ''The Great Alternative & Indie Discography'', Canongate, ((ISBN|0-86241-913-1)), p. 551</ref> The band toured in support of psychedelic rockers the [[Ozric Tentacles]] in 1992.<ref name="Strong" /> In 1993, the band were signed to Ultimate Records.

==History==
In 1993, Senser released two indie singles on Ultimate – "Eject" and "The Key".<ref name="LarkinHR">((cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=393))</ref>

In March 1994, Senser released their third single, "Switch", which entered the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 39.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Senser's first album, ''Stacked Up'', was released in May 1994,<ref name="LarkinHR"/> and entered the [[UK Albums Chart]] at number 4.<ref name="Official">((Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/29288/senser/|title=SENSER &#124; full Official Chart History &#124; Official Charts Company|website=Officialcharts.com|access-date=21 July 2021))</ref>

At the beginning of 1995, Senser toured the UK supported by [[Skunk Anansie]] before setting off to tour the United States with [[Moby]]. It was during this tour that the band decided to split over musical differences.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Al-Sayed and Morgan left to form a new band with Haggis called [[Lodestar (band)|Lodestar]].<ref name="Strong" /> The remaining members of Senser found a new drummer, Paul Soden, and set about writing Senser's second album.<ref name="LarkinHR"/>

During the spring of 1997, they recorded the second album.  And in the summer of 1997 De-Senser released "Om".

In the summer of 1998, Haigh was able to tour and the band released the second album, ''Asylum''.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Once again musical differences became apparent and in February 1999 the band decided to split.

In 2003, the original line-up reunited originally to perform at one show, but decided to re-form and record again. They released their third studio album ''SCHEMAtic'' in 2004. A concert performance was released in 2006 as ''Live At The Underworld''.

In 2009, they released ''How To Do Battle''.<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/200910/music/reviews/senser-how-to-do-battle |title=Senser – How To Do Battle " Bring the Noise UK |website=Bringthenoiseuk.com |access-date=1 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219022345/http://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/200910/music/reviews/senser-how-to-do-battle |archivedate=19 February 2014 |df=dmy-all ))</ref>

In 2013, they released their fifth album ''To the Capsules'' via [[Pledgemusic]] and toured with Erika Footman on vocals in place of Kerstin Haigh.<ref>((cite web|last=Wincott |first=Mark |url=http://metalmouth.net/2013/08/senser-to-the-capsules/ |title=SENSER – To The Capsules |website=Metalmouth.net |access-date=1 February 2014))</ref>

In 2014, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut ''Stacked Up'', the band re-released the album in expanded edition with a remastered version of the original tracks on the first CD, and bonus tracks from the era (remixes and previously unreleased songs) on the second disc.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.senser.co.uk/senser-merchandise-shop/stacked-up-xx/|title=Stacked Up XX|website=Senser.com))</ref>

==Soundtracks to films==
"The Key" was used as part of the cult extreme 1990s ski film, ''The Tribe''.

Senser's song "States of Mind" from ''[[Stacked Up]]'', was used as the soundtrack to the well-known [[demoscene]] production, ''State of Mind'', by Bomb.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=26 |title=State of Mind by Bomb :: pouët.net |website=Pouet.net |access-date=1 February 2014))</ref>

In 2012, one of their songs was also used in the soundtrack to the film ''[[Learning Hebrew|Learning Hebrew: A Gothsploitation Movie]]''.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.learninghebrew.wibbell.co.uk/ |title=Learning Hebrew: A Gothsploitation Movie |website=Learninghebrew.wibbell.co.uk |access-date=1 February 2014))</ref>

==Discography==
===Albums===
((columns-start))
'''''[[Stacked Up]]''''' (1994) Ultimate/[[A&M Records|A&M]]
[[UK Albums Chart|UK]] No.&nbsp;4<ref name="Strong" />
:# States of Mind
:# The Key
:# Switch
:# Age of Panic
:# What's Going On
:# One Touch One Bounce
:# Stubborn
:# Door Game
:# Peanut Head
:# Peace
:# Eject
:# No Comply
:# Worth

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'''''Asylum''''' (1998) Ultimate
UK No.&nbsp;73<ref name="Strong" />
:# Book of Flies
:# Charming Demons
:# Adrenaline
:# Strange Asylum
:# Burn Out
:# Desensitised
:# Breed
:# Lizard
:# Oyster
:# Weatherman
((columns-end))

'''''Asylum''''' (Limited Edition) (1998) "Senser Vs. De:Senser"
:# Charming Demons (DJ "Awe" mix)
:# Eye Kaleid
:# Tried & Untested
:# Om (Harry Hogg mix)
:# Rows of People
:# Gabba Man

((columns-start))
'''''Parallel Charge''''' (2001) Strike Back
:# Age Of Panic
:# Charming Demons
:# States Of Mind
:# Strange Asylum
:# Switch
:# Breed
:# The Key
:# Adrenalin
:# Eject
:# Lizard
:# Stubborn
:# Book of Flies
:# No Comply
:# Desensitized

((column))
'''''SCHEMAtic''''' (2004) One Little Indian
:# Silent By
:# 101 Infoburner
:# Bulletproof
:# Formula Milk
:# Crucible
:# Return to Zombie Island
:# An Astounding Spectacle
:# Photographed Files
:# Bomb Factories
:# A Conscious War
:# The Brunt
((columns-end))

((columns-start))
'''''How To Do Battle''''' (2009) Imprint
:# Wake Up, You’re On Fire
:# Resistance Now
:# Brightest Rays
:# 2 3 Clear
:# Dictator Bling
:# End Of The World Show
:# Smoking Paranoia
:# Sandhurst in Zero G
:# So Refined
:# Hex
:# Fairytale
:# Lights Out
:# Arturo
:# Blind (iTunes Bonus Track)

((column))
'''''To The Capsules''''' (2013)
:# Devoid
:# Time Travel Scratch 
:# Witch Village
:# Wounded Spectre
:# Break The Order 
:# Alpha Omega 
:# Liquidity 
:# Echelon 
:# Chemtrails 
:# Let There Be War 
((columns-end))

===Singles===
*"Eject" (1993), Ultimate
*"The Key" (1993), Ultimate – [[UK Singles Chart|UK]] #47<ref name="Strong" />
*"Switch" (1994), Ultimate – UK #39<ref name="Strong" />
*"Age of Panic" (1994), Ultimate – UK #52<ref name="Strong" />
*"Charming Demons" (1996), Ultimate – UK #42<ref name="Strong" />
*"Adrenalin" (1998), Ultimate - UK #85
*"Breed" (1998), Ultimate - UK #76
*"Weatherman", Ultimate – promo only
*''De:Senser'' EP (1998), Ultimate
*"The Brunt" (2004), One Little Indian
*"Bulletproof" / "Crucible" (2004), One Little Indian
*"Resistance Now" (2009), Imprint
*''Biting Rhymes'' EP (2011), Imprint – features hiphop covers<ref name=discogs />

===Videos/DVDs===
*''States of Mind'' (1995), Ultimate (VHS)
*''Live at the Underworld'' (2006), Ignite (DVD/CD)

==Members==
===Current===
* '''Heitham Al-Sayed''' (b. 27 February 1971) (vocals/percussion, 1992–1995, 1999–present) He is of Saudi and English parentage; also associated with Fiend and (previously) [[Lodestar (band)|Lodestar]]. 
* '''James Barrett''' (bass, 1990–present)
* '''Kerstin Haigh''' (vocals/flute, 1991–2011, 2013-present)
* '''Nick Michaelson''' (guitar, 1990–present)
* '''John Morgan''' (drums, 1992–1995, 1999–present)

=== Former===
* Steve Morton (song writing, drummer)
* Alan "Hagos/Haggis" Haggarty (sound engineering/programming/producer, 1992–1994, 1999–2004)
* Andy "Awe" Clinton (turntables, 1992–2017)
* Paul Soden (drums, 1995–1999)
* Erika Footman (vocals, 2013)

==References==
((Reflist|refs=<ref name=discogs>((cite web|title=Senser – Biting Rhymes|url=http://www.discogs.com/Senser-Biting-Rhymes/release/3257851|website=Discogs.com|access-date=17 April 2015))</ref>))

==Bibliography==
* [https://www.nytimes.com/1995/03/25/arts/in-performance-pop-014895.html?sec=&spon= In Performance] (New York Times)
* [https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/transglobalunderground/albums/album/123274/review/6067714/international_times?source=transglobalunderground_rssfeed Rolling Stone Magazine - Transglobal Underground review]((dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic))((cbignore|bot=medic))

==External links==
* ((Official website|http://www.senser.co.uk/))

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