Lifeforms (single)
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"Lifeforms" is the second single from The Future Sound of London
's 1994 album Lifeforms
. Vocals on the single were performed by Elizabeth Fraser
of the Cocteau Twins
.
The original version of "Lifeforms" from the album of the same name is present as "Path 3", while the album track "Life Form Ends" from the album can be heard in somewhat remixed form as "Path 5". The piano-led "Path 4", meanwhile, was edited for radio and video appearances of the single.
The Future Sound of London
The Future Sound of London is a prolific British electronic music band composed of Garry Cobain and Brian Dougans. The duo are often credited with pushing the boundaries of electronic music experimentation and of pioneering a new era of dance music...
's 1994 album Lifeforms
Lifeforms
Lifeforms is a 1994 double album by experimental electronica group The Future Sound of London. With time, it has become their best-known album and is considered to be an important and influential classic of avante garde electronic music.-The album:...
. Vocals on the single were performed by Elizabeth Fraser
Elizabeth Fraser
Elizabeth Davidson Fraser is a Scottish singer best known as the vocalist for the pioneer alternative rock group Cocteau Twins...
of the Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for innovative instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals...
.
The original version of "Lifeforms" from the album of the same name is present as "Path 3", while the album track "Life Form Ends" from the album can be heard in somewhat remixed form as "Path 5". The piano-led "Path 4", meanwhile, was edited for radio and video appearances of the single.
Track listing
- "Lifeforms (Path 1)" (4:43)
- "Lifeforms (Path 2)" (6:49)
- "Lifeforms (Path 3)" (5:24)
- "Lifeforms (Path 4)" (9:03)
- "Lifeforms (Path 5)" (6:02)
- "Lifeforms (Path 6)" (2:48)
- "Lifeforms (Path 7)" (4:02)
Audio
Chart Position
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
#14 |
Crew
- Vocals by Elizabeth Fraser.
- Written by The Future Sound of London and Elizabeth Fraser.
- Tablatronics by Talvin SinghTalvin SinghTalvin Singh Matharoo , is a producer and composer and tabla player, known for creating an innovative fusion of Indian classical music and drum and bass...
.