Play Dead
Björk · 1993
21 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · avant-garde music
Ethereal instrumentation intertwines with haunting vocals, evoking a dreamlike landscape of emotion and introspection.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- haunting vocals with ethereal instrumentation dreamlike landscapes of emotion brief yet immersive listening experience
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Play Dead' was Björk's first solo single following her departure from the Sugarcubes. This period marked her transition into a prominent solo artist, showcasing her distinctive sound that would define her solo career. The track also served as a precursor to her debut album 'Debut', released in 1993, which further established her artistic identity.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronic, avant-garde music
Play Dead is a single by Björk, released in 1993. Ethereal instrumentation intertwines with haunting vocals, evoking a dreamlike landscape of emotion and introspection. 'Play Dead' gained significant attention by being featured in the film 'The Young Americans', contributing to its cinematic atmosphere. It reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and solidified Björk's presence as an innovative artist in the early '90s music scene, influencing future generations of musicians and electronic music producers. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Play Dead sound like?
Ethereal instrumentation intertwines with haunting vocals, evoking a dreamlike landscape of emotion and introspection. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.
What makes Play Dead by Björk notable?
'Play Dead' gained significant attention by being featured in the film 'The Young Americans', contributing to its cinematic atmosphere. It reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and solidified Björk's presence as an innovative artist in the early '90s music scene, influencing future generations of musicians and electronic music producers. Released in 1993, 'Play Dead' was Björk's first solo single following her departure from the Sugarcubes. This period marked her transition into a prominent solo artist, showcasing her distinctive sound that would define her solo career. The track also served as a precursor to her debut album 'Debut', released in 1993, which further established her artistic identity.
Who is Play Dead for?
Play Dead works well if you're into haunting vocals with ethereal instrumentation, dreamlike landscapes of emotion and brief yet immersive listening experience.
How many songs are on Play Dead?
Play Dead has 5 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Play Dead (Tim Simenon 7″ remix) 3:59
- 2 Play Dead (Tim Simenon orchestral mix) Standout 4:01
- 3 Play Dead (Tim Simenon 12″ remix) Standout 5:25
- 4 Play Dead (Tim Simenon instrumental) 3:59
- 5 End Titles / Play Dead (original film mix) Standout 3:51
Release Date
October 11, 1993
Artist Origin
Iceland
Runtime
21 min 16 sec
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