Crystalline

Björk

About Crystalline

"Crystalline" is a song by Icelandic artist Björk, released as the lead single from her eighth album Biophilia. The song was released as a single on 28 June 2011 accompanied by an iPad app developed exclusively for the song. It was afterward released as part of The Crystalline Series alongside the second single from the album, "Cosmogony".


Year:
2014
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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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Björk

Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( /ˈbjɜrk/; [ˈpjœr̥k ˈkvʏðmʏntsˌtoʊhtɪr] ( listen); born 21 November 1965), known simply as Björk, is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her musical style is eclectic and she has achieved recognition in rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical, and folk. more »

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Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir

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12 facts about this song

Artist Information
The song "Crystalline" is written and performed by Icelandic singer, songwriter, and actress Björk.
Album Release
This song was released as the lead single from her eighth studio album, "Biophilia."
Producer
British electronic musician Matthew Herbert co-produced the song.
Record Label
Like most of Björk’s songs, "Crystalline" was released under the One Little Independent Records label.
Song Themes
The song has themes of both science and nature, as Björk connects the structural formation of crystals to human emotions.
Chart Success
"Crystalline" peaked at number eight on the Danish Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Crystalline" was directed by Michel Gondry, a long-time collaborator with Björk. It features a mixture of live action and animation.
Instrumentation
It 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.
Unique Composition
The song changes tempo and genre several times throughout its duration, shifting from an electronic, bass-driven rhythm to a high-speed breakbeat outro.
Biophilia App
As 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.
Critical Reception
Critics 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.
Live Performances
Björk 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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