Heartbeat

King Crimson

About Heartbeat

"Heartbeat" is a song by the band King Crimson, released as a single in 1982. In the beginning of the music video there is a stream of faces blending into one another, one of the earliest examples of the dissolving/morphing technique which would later be employed in Godley & Creme's "Cry" and Michael Jackson's "Black or White". The song was later recorded by King Crimson guitarist and singer Adrian Belew for his 1990 solo album, Young Lions.


Year:
1982
3:54
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I need to feel your heartbeat heartbeat
So close, feels like mine
All mine
I need to feel your heartbeat heartbeat
So close it feels like mine
All mine

I remember the feeling
My hands in your hair
Hands in your hair
I remember the feeling
Of the rhythm we made
The rhythm we made
I need to land sometime
Right next to you
Feel your heartbeat heartbeat
Right next to me

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King Crimson

King Crimson are a rock band founded in London in 1968 by members from western England. Widely recognised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history (including jazz and folk music, classical and experimental music, psychedelic rock, hard rock and heavy metal,New Wave, gamelan, electronica and drum and bass). They have been influential on many contemporary musical artists and have gained a large following, despite garnering little radio or music video airplay. more »

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Written by: Adrian Belew, Anthony Charles Levin, Robert Fripp, William Scott Bruford

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Record Details
"Heartbeat" is a song by Adrian Belew and the progressive rock band King Crimson. It was released in May 1982 as part of the band's ninth studio album, "Beat."
Album Theme
The album "Beat" explored the influence of beat writers such as Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, and the song "Heartbeat" was part of this overarching theme.
Songwriter
"Heartbeat" was written by all four members of King Crimson at the time – Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin, and Adrian Belew.
Band Transformation
The song is noteworthy as a sign of a softer, more melodic turn for King Crimson compared to their earlier, often harsher sound.
Musical Style
"Heartbeat" features distinct elements of New Wave which was one of the genre the band explored during its career in the early 1980s.
Belew's Role
Adrian Belew, in addition to co-writing the song, served as the band's lead vocalist during this time. He was also a prolific guitarist.
Release Format
Originally, the song was released as a 7" vinyl single. It was later reissued as part of the CD version of "Beat" released in 2001.
Reception
Despite King Crimson being a band known more for their albums than their singles, "Heartbeat" received significant radio play at the time of its release which boosted its popularity.
Live Performances
Since its release, "Heartbeat" has become a staple of live King Crimson performances, often featured in setlists for concerts and tours.
Belew's View
Adrian Belew has shared that "Heartbeat" is a song that he personally loved very much, and he was particularly pleased with his guitar work on it.

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