Lie Down in Darkness (Moby song)
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"Lie Down in Darkness" is the second official single from electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...

 singer Moby
Moby
Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...

's album Destroyed.
Destroyed.
Destroyed. is the tenth studio album by American electronic artist Moby. It was released on May 13, 2011 by Mute Records. Moby announced the title, track listing, and release date of the album on his website on February 15, 2011...

. The song has been released as a promo CD and a remix bundle on August 15, 2011.

The song has been chosen as a single through voting on Moby's official site, even though it came in third with 8%, a lot less than the first two songs, "After" with 41% and "Blue Moon" with 33%.

Also, the song features vocals from Joy Malcolm, who has since joined him on his 2011 Destroyed Tour, in support for the album.

So far the song has proved to be the most successful single from the album, charting on various dance and electronic tops in UK and in Belgium on the Ultratip chart.

Video

On August 15, the song's video was released exclusively via Wired
Wired (magazine)
Wired is a full-color monthly American magazine and on-line periodical, published since January 1993, that reports on how new and developing technology affects culture, the economy, and politics...

. It was filmed by UK filmmakers Institute for Eyes, who have also directed the documentary Isolation
Isolation (documentary)
- Summary :The atmospheric documentary centers around the life of Stuart Griffiths an ex-Paratrooper, who has since become a renowned social photographer. He journeys through England encountering ex-soldiers, experiencing the physical and emotion scars of life after the Army.The film premières at...

, among others. The video follows an astronaut looking back on his life of space travel, journeying through an architecturally heightened London.

Luke Seomore
Luke Seomore
Luke Seomore is an award-winning English film director, and musician, part of a critically acclaimed filmmaking duo working alongside English director Joseph Bull. They often work together under the name 'Institute for Eyes'. Their work includes music videos, film, television and art installations...

and Joseph Bull, aka Institute For Eyes, said about the idea for the video: “The song has a graceful, very cinematic quality, so the idea of weightlessness quickly began to form. An intense otherworldly journey seemed to mirror the atmosphere of the song. Somesuch and Co helped us to put together a great team to make the video happen; we hope you enjoy it.”

Moby said about the video "It was great working with video directors Institute for Eyes, and I’m really happy with the final result. Their video really enhances the cinematic qualities in the song."

Track listing

  1. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Radio Edit) - 3:31
  2. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Arno Cost Remix) - 7:18
  3. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Bassjackers Remix) - 6:01
  4. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Ben Hoo's Dorian Vibe Remix) - 3:52
  5. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Chris Liebing Remix) - 9:32
  6. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Clouds Remix) - 6:02
  7. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Document One Remix) - 5:37
  8. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Gregor Tresher Remix) - 5:45
  9. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Kasper Bjorke Remix) - 5:03
  10. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Michael Mayer Remix) - 7:37
  11. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Paul Van Dyk Remix) - 9:09
  12. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Photek Remix) - 5:35
  13. "Lie Down in Darkness" (Sei A Remix) - 6:09

Release history

Region Date Format
United Kingdom August 1, 2011 Digital download
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