Crystalline
Björk
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Underneath our feet Crystals grow like plants (listen how they grow) I'm blinded by the lights (listen how they glow) In the core of the earth (listen how they grow) Crystalline internal nebula (crystalline) Rocks growing slow-mo (crystalline) I conquer claustrophobia (crystalline) And demand the lights We mimic the openess of the ones we love Dove tail our generosity Equalize the flow With our hearts We chisel quartz To reach love Crystalline internal nebula (crystalline) Rocks growing slow-mo (crystalline) I conquer claustrophobia (crystalline) And demand the lights Internal nebula (crystalline) Rocks growing slow-mo (crystalline) I conquer claustrophobia (crystalline) And demand the lights It's the sparkle you become Conquer anxiety The sparkle you become Conquer anxiety The sparkle you become When you conquer anxiety The sparkle you become When you conquer anxiety
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Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir
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12 facts about this song
Artist InformationThe song "Crystalline" is written and performed by Icelandic singer, songwriter, and actress Björk.
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Album ReleaseThis song was released as the lead single from her eighth studio album, "Biophilia."
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ProducerBritish electronic musician Matthew Herbert co-produced the song.
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Record LabelLike most of Björk’s songs, "Crystalline" was released under the One Little Independent Records label.
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Song ThemesThe song has themes of both science and nature, as Björk connects the structural formation of crystals to human emotions.
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Chart Success"Crystalline" peaked at number eight on the Danish Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Crystalline" was directed by Michel Gondry, a long-time collaborator with Björk. It features a mixture of live action and animation.
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InstrumentationIt involves the usage of a gameleste, a custom-made hybrid between a celesta and a gamelan. This instrument was specifically created for the Biophilia project.
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Unique CompositionThe song changes tempo and genre several times throughout its duration, shifting from an electronic, bass-driven rhythm to a high-speed breakbeat outro.
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Biophilia AppAs part of the Biophilia project, Björk released an educational app which includes a game for "Crystalline." This game uses the song’s structure to teach about music and crystal structures.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its adventurous structure and Björk’s powerful vocals. It was listed as one of the best songs of 2011 by NME and Pitchfork.
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Live PerformancesBjörk has performed the song live at various concerts and festivals, including a notable rendition on the Later... with Jools Holland television show in 2011.
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