Gained the World
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| Single by Morcheeba from the album Dive Deep |
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| B-side | "Priceless" | ||||
| Released | April 28, 2008 (digital download) May 26, 2008 |
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| Format | Digital download, CD single | ||||
| Recorded | 2007 | ||||
| Genre | Electronic, Indie | ||||
| Length | 2:56 | ||||
| Label | Echo, PIAS | ||||
| Writer(s) | Ross Godfrey | ||||
| Producer | Paul Godfrey | ||||
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"Gained the World" is the second single released from Morcheeba's sixth studio album Dive Deep. It was digitally released on April 28, 2008[1], while it was physically released in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2008.[2] The song features "bittersweet" vocals of French singer Manda.
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[edit] About the song
Album's producer Paul Godfrey posted his opinion about song on Morcheeba's official website saying:
| “ | It’s about succeeding in every way and still feeling like there is something missing. When Manda put her voice to it, it sounded really bittersweet.[3] | ” |
[edit] Critical reception
While reviewing the album, many critics praised the song for its laidback and smooth tempo.
IndieLondon noted that "Gained the World" is "...a melody-laden beauty that introduces the listener to the soothing tones of French vocalist Manda for the first time."[4]
[edit] Music video
The animated music video was directed by Joel Trussell, an American artist who also made the video for "Enjoy the Ride".
[edit] Single EP
The single was released as an EP containing two remixes and "Priceless" as a B-side that isn't on the album. "Priceless" features a performance by Bootie Brown of Pharcyde and the distinctive voice of Merry Clayton on backing vocals, whilst Judie Tzuke takes the lead.
- "Gained the World" – 2:56
- "Priceless" – 05:52
- "Gained the World" (Serious Music Remix) – 02:59
- "Enjoy the Ride" (Jason Bentley Mix) – 5:57
[edit] References
- ^ "Morcheeba - Gained the World - juno download". Retrieved on 2008-05-14.
- ^ "New Morcheeba single - Altsounds". Retrieved on 2008-05-14.
- ^ Dive Deep Biography
- ^ IndieLondon Dive deep review
