Angel

Goldie

About Angel

"Angel" is a song by English musician Goldie released in 1995 as second single from his debut album Timeless. It reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart on 9 September 1995. The song features vocals from Goldie's frequent collaborator Diane Charlemagne. While "Angel" uses time streching sample technique and soul vocals, its remixed version "Saint Angel" is more hardcore techno-influenced. It was released both on "Angel" single and album Timeless.


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2013
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Goldie

Clifford Joseph Price (born 19 September 1965), better known as Goldie, is a British electronic music artist, disc jockey, visual artist and actor. He is well known for his innovations in the jungle and drum and bass music genres, having previously gained exposure for his work as a graffiti artist. His acting credits include the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough, Guy Ritchie's Snatch and the British soap opera EastEnders. He has appeared in a number of celebrity reality television shows including Celebrity Big Brother 2, Strictly Come Dancing and Come Dine with Me. more »

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Written by: CLIFFORD JOSEPH PRICE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Angel" by Goldie belongs to the Drum and Bass genre, which is a type of electronic music that originated in England in the early 1990s.
Album Information
This track is part of the album "Timeless," which is Goldie's debut studio album released on 12th September 1995.
Artist Recognition
Goldie is largely considered a pioneer of Drum and Bass music, and the album "Timeless" is seen as a groundbreaking release in the genre.
Track Features
"Angel" is characterized by fast breakbeats, heavy bass and synth lines, and the atmospheric, ethereal vocals – all typical features of the genre.
Duration
One interesting aspect of "Angel" – and indeed of many songs on "Timeless" – is its length. The track runs for over 12 minutes, which is substantially longer than most popular music tracks.
Collaborations
Along with Goldie, Diane Charlemagne is credited as a performer on the track. Charlemagne's soulful vocals are a distinctive element of the song.
Music Video
The music video for "Angel" features shots of Goldie and a woman representing the angel, as well as montages of urban and natural landscapes.
Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine listed "Timeless" on its "100 Greatest Albums of the Nineties," demonstrating the influence and success of the album that hosts "Angel".
Cultural Impact
As part of the album that brought Drum and Bass to a wider audience, "Angel" helped to pave the way for other artists within the genre.
Technical Achievement
Goldie was praised for his use of 3D sound positioning in the track; listeners with headphones can hear the beats and vocals moving around spatially, giving the music depth and texture.

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