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"'''Phat Planet'''" is a song by the English electronic group [[Leftfield]], taken from their album [[Rhythm and Stealth]], released in 1999. It is built on an insistent, two-note [[bassline]], and the heavily distorted vocal of "Phat |
"'''Phat Planet'''" is a song by the English electronic group [[Leftfield]], taken from their album ''[[Rhythm and Stealth]]'', released in 1999. It is built on an insistent, two-note [[bassline]], and the heavily distorted vocal of "Phat Planet", spoken by Neil Barnes. It was not released as a [[Single (music)|single]], but was used on the "[[Surfer (advertisement)|Surfer]]" advert for [[Guinness]]. |
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==Appearances and other releases== |
==Appearances and other releases== |
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* An early version of "Phat Planet" [[soundtrack]]s the |
* An early version of "Phat Planet" [[soundtrack]]s the "[[Surfer (advertisement)|Surfer]]" advert for [[Guinness]]. The bassline used in the advert later evolved into "Phat Planet". |
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* It featured in the soundtrack of [[EA Sports]]' ''[[F1 2000 (video game)|F1 2000]]''. |
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* The song was also used as the theme tune to the ''[[Transformers]]'' series ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers|Beast Machines]]''. |
* The song was also used as the theme tune to the ''[[Transformers]]'' series ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers|Beast Machines]]''. |
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* In addition to its release on ''Rhythm and Stealth'', the song is also included on the 2010 [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Entertainment UK]] compilation ''Epic'' and the ''Guinness 250th Anniversary: the TV Ads'' album, where an edited version is found on the said album. |
* In addition to its release on ''Rhythm and Stealth'', the song is also included on the 2010 [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Entertainment UK]] compilation ''Epic'' and the ''Guinness 250th Anniversary: the TV Ads'' album, where an edited version is found on the said album. |
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* German dance act [[Bass Bumpers]] had a UK hit single in 2006 with a mash-up of "Phat Planet" and the [[Baywatch]] theme tune. This new version was entitled "Phat Beach (I'll Be Ready)" (with the group being credited as Naughty Boy on this Ministry |
* German dance act [[Bass Bumpers]] had a UK hit single in 2006 with a mash-up of "Phat Planet" and the ''[[Baywatch]]'' theme tune. This new version was entitled "Phat Beach (I'll Be Ready)" (with the group being credited as Naughty Boy on this Ministry of Sound release) and reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naughty Boy Biography, Discography, Chart History|url=https://top40-charts.com/artist.php?aid=7061|access-date=2021-06-23|website=Top40-Charts.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Record of the Day - In tune. Informed. Indispensable|url=https://www.recordoftheday.com/on-the-move/record/naughty-boy/phat-beach|access-date=2021-06-23|website=www.recordoftheday.com}}</ref> |
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* The song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2008 Arcade Racer [[MotorStorm: Pacific Rift]] |
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* It appeared in ''[[Coronation Street]]'' in April 2023 when Stephen Reid killed Rufus Donahue at his home. |
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{{Leftfield}} |
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Latest revision as of 11:08, 27 October 2023
| "Phat Planet" | |
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| Song by Leftfield | |
| from the album Rhythm and Stealth | |
| Released | 20 September 1999 |
| Recorded | August 1999 |
| Length | 5:24 |
| Label | Hard Hands Higher Ground Sony BMG |
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Daley Neil Barnes |
| Producer(s) | Leftfield |
"Phat Planet" is a song by the English electronic group Leftfield, taken from their album Rhythm and Stealth, released in 1999. It is built on an insistent, two-note bassline, and the heavily distorted vocal of "Phat Planet", spoken by Neil Barnes. It was not released as a single, but was used on the "Surfer" advert for Guinness.
Appearances and other releases
[edit] | This section needs additional citations for verification. (October 2023) |
- An early version of "Phat Planet" soundtracks the "Surfer" advert for Guinness. The bassline used in the advert later evolved into "Phat Planet".
- It featured in the soundtrack of EA Sports' F1 2000.
- The song was also used as the theme tune to the Transformers series Beast Machines.
- In addition to its release on Rhythm and Stealth, the song is also included on the 2010 Sony Music Entertainment UK compilation Epic and the Guinness 250th Anniversary: the TV Ads album, where an edited version is found on the said album.
- German dance act Bass Bumpers had a UK hit single in 2006 with a mash-up of "Phat Planet" and the Baywatch theme tune. This new version was entitled "Phat Beach (I'll Be Ready)" (with the group being credited as Naughty Boy on this Ministry of Sound release) and reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.[1][2]
- The song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2008 Arcade Racer MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
- It appeared in Coronation Street in April 2023 when Stephen Reid killed Rufus Donahue at his home.
References
[edit]- ^ "Naughty Boy Biography, Discography, Chart History". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Record of the Day - In tune. Informed. Indispensable". www.recordoftheday.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.