The End Is the Beginning Is the End
Smashing Pumpkins
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Release Information"The End Is the Beginning Is The End" is a song by American rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. It was released as a single in 1997.
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Movie ConnectionThe song was released as part of the soundtrack to the 1997 film "Batman & Robin".
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Track CompositionThe song is known for its haunting, electronic-infused sound, and dark, introspective lyrics. It's a departure from the band's traditionally guitar-heavy, alternative rock sound.
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Awards and NominationsThe song won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1998, beating out strong competitors including Metallica and Creed.
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Band LineupThe lineup for The Smashing Pumpkins at the time of the song’s release included Billy Corgan, James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, and Jimmy Chamberlin.
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Alternative VersionThere is an alternate version of the song titled "The Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning" that was also released on the Batman & Robin soundtrack and has been featured in other media, including the 2009 "Watchmen" movie trailer.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The End Is the Beginning Is The End" was directed by Joel Schumacher, the director of "Batman & Robin". It features footage from the film intercut with shots of the band playing in a post-apocalyptic Gotham City.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite being widely praised by critics and fans, the song did not perform as well commercially. It peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Billy Corgan's ViewsCorgan reportedly dislikes the song, but felt compelled to release it due to contractual obligations.
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Live PerformancesDespite winning a Grammy, "The End Is the Beginning Is The End" has been performed live by the band only a handful of times.
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