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Various alternative versions of the song have been produced: remixes by [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] bassist [[Jeordie White|Twiggy Ramirez]] and producer [[Dave Sardy]] &ndash; the "It's the Gibb" remix &ndash; and [[Electronic music|electronic]] band [[The Prodigy]] will be featured on the CD single and the second digital bundle;<ref name="official"/> the ''[[A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble Exploding In Your Mind: Volume 1|A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble]]'' remix, by [[The Future Sound of London|Amorphous Androgynous]], will be released on the 12" vinyl and second digital bundle versions;<ref name="official"/> and [[The Chemical Brothers]] remix previously featured as the B-side to "[[The Shock of the Lightning]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.oasisinet.com/NewsArticle.aspx?n=667 |title=The Shock of the Lightning - Out Now! |date=2008-09-28 |accessdate=2009-02-08 |publisher=[[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] }}</ref> In his tour blog, "Tales from the Middle of Nowhere", Gallagher described the 22-minute ''A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble'' remix as "A staggering piece of music. Monumental even."<ref name="official"/>
Various alternative versions of the song have been produced: remixes by [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] bassist [[Jeordie White|Twiggy Ramirez]] and producer [[Dave Sardy]] &ndash; the "It's the Gibb" remix &ndash; and [[Electronic music|electronic]] band [[The Prodigy]] will be featured on the CD single and the second digital bundle;<ref name="official"/> the ''[[A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble Exploding In Your Mind: Volume 1|A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble]]'' remix, by [[The Future Sound of London|Amorphous Androgynous]], will be released on the 12" vinyl and second digital bundle versions;<ref name="official"/> and [[The Chemical Brothers]] remix previously featured as the B-side to "[[The Shock of the Lightning]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.oasisinet.com/NewsArticle.aspx?n=667 |title=The Shock of the Lightning - Out Now! |date=2008-09-28 |accessdate=2009-02-08 |publisher=[[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] }}</ref> In his tour blog, "Tales from the Middle of Nowhere", Gallagher described the 22-minute ''A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble'' remix as "A staggering piece of music. Monumental even."<ref name="official"/>


The intro of the song shares a similarity with [[The Doors]]' "[[The Crystal Ship]]",<ref>http://www.motiontruzzi.org/index.php?post/2008/10/04/Similarity</ref> and has been cited as Noel Gallagher's most recent and best attempt to emulate the atmosphere of the Beatles song "[[Tomorrow Never Knows|Tomorrow Never Knows]]," most notably through the heavily compressed drum-rhythm.
The intro of the song shares a similarity with [[The Doors]]' "[[The Crystal Ship]]",<ref>http://www.motiontruzzi.org/index.php?post/2008/10/04/Similarity</ref> The heavily compressed drum-rhythm also bears a strong resemblance the Beatles song "[[Tomorrow Never Knows|Tomorrow Never Knows]]".


An exerpt of the b-side song "Those Swollen Hand Blues" appears at the end of "Mucky Fingers", second track of Oasis' 2005 album ''[[Don't Believe the Truth]]''.
An exerpt of the b-side song "Those Swollen Hand Blues" appears at the end of "Mucky Fingers", second track of Oasis' 2005 album ''[[Don't Believe the Truth]]''.

Revision as of 01:02, 15 March 2009

"Falling Down"
Song

"Falling Down" is a song by English rock band Oasis, featured on their 2008 seventh studio album Dig Out Your Soul. Written and sung by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher, it was released as the third single from the album on 9 March 2009, with the digital release ocurring a day earlier.[1]

Various alternative versions of the song have been produced: remixes by Marilyn Manson bassist Twiggy Ramirez and producer Dave Sardy – the "It's the Gibb" remix – and electronic band The Prodigy will be featured on the CD single and the second digital bundle;[1] the A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble remix, by Amorphous Androgynous, will be released on the 12" vinyl and second digital bundle versions;[1] and The Chemical Brothers remix previously featured as the B-side to "The Shock of the Lightning".[2] In his tour blog, "Tales from the Middle of Nowhere", Gallagher described the 22-minute A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble remix as "A staggering piece of music. Monumental even."[1]

The intro of the song shares a similarity with The Doors' "The Crystal Ship",[3] The heavily compressed drum-rhythm also bears a strong resemblance the Beatles song "Tomorrow Never Knows".

An exerpt of the b-side song "Those Swollen Hand Blues" appears at the end of "Mucky Fingers", second track of Oasis' 2005 album Don't Believe the Truth.

Music video

The video has been somewhat controversial, with the members of Oasis refusing to shake hands with an apparent Royal Lady. The video depicts a woman who is supposed to be part of the Royal Family who enjoys parties, one night stands and drugs. When she meets the band in the video, the members refuse to shake her hand because of the way she hides her party lifestyle. When the 'Princess' offers her hand to Noel Gallagher he is seen to say "Nah" and turns away in disdain. Prince Charles appears at the conclusion of the video.

Track listing

All songs written by Noel Gallagher.

CD single
  1. "Falling Down" (album version) – 4:27
  2. "Those Swollen Hand Blues" – 3:20
  3. "Falling Down" (The Gibb Mix) – 5:12
  4. "Falling Down" (The Prodigy version) – 4:32
7" vinyl
  1. "Falling Down" (album version) – 4:27
  2. "Those Swollen Hand Blues"
12" vinyl
  1. "Falling Down" (Amorphous Androgynous A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble remix) - 22:27
Digital bundle 1
  1. "Falling Down" (album version) – 4:27
  2. "Those Swollen Hand Blues"
  3. "Falling Down" (demo)
Digital bundle 2
  1. "Falling Down" ((The Gibb Mix))
  2. "Falling Down" (The Prodigy version)
  3. "Falling Down" (Amorphous Androgynous A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble remix) 22:27

Charts

Chart (2008) Peak
position
Canadian Singles Chart[4] 45
Dutch Singles Chart[5] 71
Irish Singles Chart[6] 26
Italian Singles Chart[7] 19
Swedish Singles Chart[8] 26

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Falling Down - All the details." Oasis. 2009-02-06. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  2. ^ "The Shock of the Lightning - Out Now!". Oasis. 2008-09-28. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  3. ^ http://www.motiontruzzi.org/index.php?post/2008/10/04/Similarity
  4. ^ "Oasis > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  5. ^ "Discografie Oasis" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  6. ^ "Discography Oasis". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  7. ^ "Discography Oasis". italiancharts.com. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
  8. ^ "Discography Oasis". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
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