"The Beach" is a song by French recording duo Miss Kittin & The Hacker from their debut album First Album (2001). Produced by the duo, it was released as the album's fourth and final single in 2003.
| "The Beach" | ||||
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| Song by Miss Kittin & The Hacker | ||||
| from the album First Album | ||||
| Released | 2003 | |||
| Length | 4:41 | |||
| Label | Mental Groove Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Caroline Hervé, Michel Amato | |||
| Producer(s) | Caroline Hervé, Michel Amato | |||
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| "The Beach" on YouTube | ||||
Writing and inspiration
editLyrically, "The Beach" was written as a phone message from an old friend on vacation.[1]
Composition
edit"The Beach" samples the 1983 song "I Want You" by Gary Low.[2]
Critical reception
editPatrick of Gullbuy commented that Miss Kittin is "no Donna Summer", yet "it's not overly disco and ends up being the more human side of that sound".[1]
Music video
editAndre Garça directed a music video for "The Beach".[3]
Track listing
edit- "The Beach" – 4:41
- "Upstart" –
Charts
edit| Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Dance Chart[4] | 23 |
Song usage
edit"The Beach" was included on the compilation album Where Is Here by Mental Groove Records.[1][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Patrick (2004-03-23). "Miss Kittin and The Hacker The Beach gullbuy review". Gullbuy. Carl Thien. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ Gill, Michael F. (2007-01-26). "#033: Dancing Therapy (A Mix) - Beatz By The Pound". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ Cenacarioca (2008-09-08). "THE BEACH - Miss Kittin & The Hacker (original house music)". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ "Miss Kittin - The Beach" (in French). Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "Various Artists - Whereishere (DLP)". Mental Groove Records. Retrieved 2010-07-19.