Language (song)
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| Format | Digital download | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||||||||
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| Length | 6:08 | |||||||||
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| Producer(s) | Porter Robinson | |||||||||
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"Language" is a song by American electronic music producer and DJ Porter Robinson. The song was uploaded on YouTube by Porter Robinson on March 30, 2012. The song was released in the United States on Big Beat Records as a digital download on April 10, 2012. The song was later released in the United Kingdom in an EP package from Ministry of Sound on August 12, 2012. It debuted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features uncredited vocals from Heather Bright.[1]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Language" was first released on YouTube on August 1, 2012, with a total length of three minutes and thirty-three seconds.[2] The music video portrays a young woman (Susannah Hart Jones)[3] running away from wolf-like creatures and befriending a giant-like creature. As of April 2016, the video has over 7 million views.
In popular media
- "Language" was included as part of the soundtrack to the game Forza Horizon, and is heard in the main menu of the game.
Track listing
| Digital download | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Language" (UK Edit) | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Language" (Extended Mix) | 6:08 |
| 3. | "Language" (Instrumental) | 6:07 |
| 4. | "Language" (Instrumental Edit) | 3:42 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[4][5] | 53 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 63 |
| Scotland (Official Charts Company)[7] | 4 |
| UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[8] | 3 |
| UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[9] | 1 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[10] | 9 |
| US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 7 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[12] | 33 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | April 10, 2012[13][14] | Digital download | Big Beat |
| United Kingdom | August 12, 2012[15] | Ministry of Sound | |
| Australia | September 21, 2012[16] | Ministry of Sound |
References
- ↑ Language feat. Bright Lights - Porter Robinson by Bright Lights on SoundCloud
- ↑ Porter Robinson - Language (Official Video) (Ministry of Sound TV). YouTube
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2993943/
- ↑ ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Wednesday, 19th December 2012".
- ↑ ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Tuesday 19th August 2014".
- ↑ "Top 100 Singles - Week ending 30th August 2012". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2012-08-25". Scottish Singles Top 40.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2012-08-25" UK Dance Chart.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2012-08-25" UK Indie Chart.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2012-08-25" UK Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Porter Robinson – Chart history" Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay for Porter Robinson.
- ↑ "Porter Robinson – Chart history" Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs for Porter Robinson.
- ↑ Language on Beatport
- ↑ Language - Single by Porter Robinson on iTunes (US)
- ↑ Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (UK)
- ↑ Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (AU)