Escape Velocity

The Chemical Brothers

About Escape Velocity

"Escape Velocity" is a song by The Chemical Brothers, released as a white label promotional single from their 2010 album Further. The version that appears on the single is different from that found on the album, in that it features no transition out of "Snow" or into "Another World." The song was broadcast in part on Pete Tong's radio show on BBC Radio 1. It was also played before its release in a Chemical Brothers DJ set at Coachella 2009, along with "Don't Think," which was ultimately released as a bonus track on the iTunes edition of Further. It was also used in the videogame Gran Turismo 5. 


Year:
2010
11:57
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I need you to believe in something
I needed to believe something
I need you to believe in something

I needed to believe
I needed to believe

I needed to believe in something
I need you to believe in something
I needed to believe something
I need you to believe in something

I needed to believe
I needed to believe

I needed to believe
I needed to believe

I'm moving in between
Can you feel me in between
I'm moving in between
Can you feel me in between

I needed to believe
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The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture. more »

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Written by: EDMUND JOHN SIMONS, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Escape Velocity" is a track from the Chemical Brothers' seventh studio album, "Further," released in 2010.
Song Format
Unlike traditional songs, "Escape Velocity" does not have lyrics, sticking to the Chemical Brothers' often instrumental style.
Track Length
"Escape Velocity" is the longest track in the album, with a run-time of approximately 12 minutes.
Genre Blend
The song is a mix of electronic dance music genres, featuring elements of techno, house, and acid.
Unique Sound
"Escape Velocity" makes use of a variety of unconventional sounds, including futuristic synths and heavy beats.
Reception
Critics praised the song for its adventurous assembly and intense, immersive vibe.
Visuals
Like all tracks on the "Further" album, "Escape Velocity" was packaged with a corresponding short film by Adam Smith and Marcus Lyall.
Notable Performance
The Chemical Brothers performed "Escape Velocity" during their headlining set at the Glastonbury Festival in 2011.
Astronomical Reference
The song's title, "Escape Velocity," refers to the necessary speed an object must reach to break free from a planet or moon's gravitational pull.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by the works of cutting-edge German electronic music pioneers, like Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream.

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