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Banquet (song)

April 09, 2024

This article is about the Bloc Party song. For the Joni Mitchell song, see For the Roses.

"Banquet" is a song from British band Bloc Party's debut album Silent Alarm. Originally released on a double A-side single along with "Staying Fat" in May 2004 by Moshi Moshi Records, it was re-released as a regular single in the United Kingdom by Wichita Recordings on 25 April 2005. It was their first single to chart on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks where it came in at number 34,[3] and is often credited as their breakthrough single in North America. It was also featured in the song "Bloc Party" on the Fort Minor Mixtape: We Major. It was ranked No. 31 in NME's top 100 tracks of the decade, and was number 54 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of all time. It peaked at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] In 2011, NME placed it at number 20 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".[5] The song was featured in the 2018/19 video game Life Is Strange 2.

"Banquet"
Single by Bloc Party
from the album Silent Alarm
A-side
  • "Banquet" (7-inch)
  • Other formats
      • Boys Noize Vox Remix (10-inch)
      • "Banquet (Phones Disco Edit)" (12-inch)
B-side"Staying Fat" (7-inch)
Other formats
    • "Tulips (Peel Session)" (Golden Brown 7-inch)
    • Boys Noize Dub Remix (10-inch)
    • "Compliments (Peel Session)" (CD)
    • "Banquet (The Glimmers Version)" (CD)
Released25 April 2005 (2005-04-25)[1]
Recorded2004
Studio
Genre
Length3:21
LabelWichita
Songwriter(s)Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes, Kele Okereke, Matt Tong
Producer(s)
Bloc Party singles chronology
"So Here We Are/Positive Tension"
(2005) 		"Banquet"
(2005) 		"Pioneers"
(2005)

Background and music edit

The song was originally written by Okereke on tour in 2003. Okereke was inspired by Pixies' record Doolittle at the time, specifically the song called "I Bleed", which was later used for the phrasing of "Banquet". Apart from Pixies, Okereke was also inspired by the song "Prince Charming" by Adam and the Ants.[6]

The song is in the key of A♯ minor and in 4/4 time signature. One of the most notable parts of the song is the guitar interplay between Okereke and Lissack, which continues through much of the song.

Meaning edit

The song is about teenage life and contains lines and phrases related to sex.[7] The song also contains contradiction such as "turning away from the light" and "turning into the light". These and other phrases, such as, I'm on fire, reflect the author's feelings of the process of "becoming adult".

Music videos edit

There were two videos for "Banquet". A non-released version contains a recurring theme of hands with the hands pushing around band members Russell Lissack and Gordon Moakes while other hands cover up drummer Matt Tong's head and cast a shadow over frontman Kele Okereke. The hands eventually try to stab all of Bloc Party, set fire to the set and destroy the instruments and amps. Meanwhile, the released version shows the group performing in front of many different people. It is shown in full color and in black and white. The music video has gained around 32 million views on YouTube.

Remixes edit

The song has been remixed 10 times. Its remix by Phones (Paul Epworth) was released as a promotional single for their remix album Silent Alarm Remixed and their EP Bloc Party EP. The songs remix by The Streets had a music video made and was released as one of the b-sides for their single "Two More Years". Its two remixes by Boys Noize were released as a 10" single.

This is a list of all remixes of the song:

  • "Banquet (Phones Disco Edit)"
  • "Banquet (The Streets Mix)"
  • "Banquet (Another Version By The Glimmers)"
  • "Banquet (Boys Noize Vox Mix)"
  • "Banquet (Boys Noize Dub)"
  • "Bloc Party" (Remix of Banquet by Mike Shinoda, Apathy & Tak of S.O.B.)
  • "Banquet (Cornelius Remix)"
  • "Banquet (Black Moustache Remix)"
  • "Banquet (Fake ID's Feast Mix)"
  • "Banquet (Junior Sanchez JR Mix)"

Banquet (Phones Disco Edit) edit

"Banquet (Phones Disco Edit)" was a promotional single by Bloc Party from their first EP "Bloc Party EP", and their remix album "Silent Alarm Remixed". It was originally released as a one sided white label vinyl to promote the "Bloc Party EP", which was limited to 250 copies, but was re-released to promote "Silent Alarm Remixed" with the original version of "Banquet" on side B. This version is still available on the Wichita Recordings website. The remix appeared in the video game Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix.

Track listings edit

Original 12-inch vinyl

  1. "Banquet (Phones Disco Edit)" - 5:25

Re-release 12-inch vinyl

  1. "Banquet (Phones Disco Edit)" - 5:25
  2. "Banquet" - 3:21

Digital download

  1. "Banquet (Phones Disco Edit)" - 5:25

Track listings edit

CD: Wichita / WEBB078SCD (UK)

  1. "Banquet"
  2. "Compliments" (Peel Session) [produced by Miti Adhikari]
  3. "Banquet" (Another Version by The Glimmers)

CD: Wichita / VVR5032983 (European release)

  1. "Banquet"
  2. "Banquet" (Another Version by The Glimmers)
  3. "Banquet" (EP Version)
  4. "Banquet" (Phones Disco Edit)
  5. "Banquet" (Cornelius Remix)
  6. "Banquet" (video)

DVD: Wichita / WEBB078DVD (UK)

  1. "Banquet"
  2. "So Here We Are" (Peel Session)
  3. "Banquet" (Video)
  4. "Little Thoughts" (Video)

7-inch: Wichita / WEBB078S (UK)

  1. "Banquet"
  2. "Tulips" (Peel Session)

Charts edit

Chart (2005) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[8] 15
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 13
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] 34

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[11] Platinum 600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 23 April 2005. p. 25.
  2. ^ "Bloc Party Performing SILENT ALARM In Full For Select U.S. Dates This Fall". BroadwayWorld. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Billboard Singles". All Media Guide / Billboard. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  5. ^ "150 Best Tracks Of The Past 15 Years". Nme.com. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  6. ^ . YouTube. 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  7. ^ Carroll, Grace (31 July 2015). "10 INNOCENT SONGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW WERE ABOUT SEX". Gigwise. Giant Digital. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  10. ^ "Bloc Party Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  11. ^ "British single certifications – Bloc Party – Banquet". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 December 2023.

External links edit

  • Bloc Party on their hit single 'Banquet' - Behind the Sound on YouTube

April 09, 2024
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This article is about the Bloc Party song For the Joni Mitchell song see For the Roses Banquet is a song from British band Bloc Party s debut album Silent Alarm Originally released on a double A side single along with Staying Fat in May 2004 by Moshi Moshi Records it was re released as a regular single in the United Kingdom by Wichita Recordings on 25 April 2005 It was their first single to chart on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks where it came in at number 34 3 and is often credited as their breakthrough single in North America It was also featured in the song Bloc Party on the Fort Minor Mixtape We Major It was ranked No 31 in NME s top 100 tracks of the decade and was number 54 in Triple J s Hottest 100 of all time It peaked at No 13 on the UK Singles Chart 4 In 2011 NME placed it at number 20 on its list 150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years 5 The song was featured in the 2018 19 video game Life Is Strange 2 Banquet Single by Bloc Partyfrom the album Silent AlarmA side Banquet 7 inch Other formats Boys Noize Vox Remix 10 inch Banquet Phones Disco Edit 12 inch B side Staying Fat 7 inch Other formats Tulips Peel Session Golden Brown 7 inch Boys Noize Dub Remix 10 inch Compliments Peel Session CD Banquet The Glimmers Version CD Released25 April 2005 2005 04 25 1 Recorded2004StudioDeltalab Copenhagen Miloco Hoxton London GenreDance punk 2 Length3 21LabelWichitaSongwriter s Russell Lissack Gordon Moakes Kele Okereke Matt TongProducer s Paul Epworth Bloc PartyBloc Party singles chronology So Here We Are Positive Tension 2005 Banquet 2005 Pioneers 2005 Contents 1 Background and music 2 Meaning 3 Music videos 4 Remixes 5 Banquet Phones Disco Edit 5 1 Track listings 6 Track listings 7 Charts 8 Certifications 9 References 10 External linksBackground and music editThe song was originally written by Okereke on tour in 2003 Okereke was inspired by Pixies record Doolittle at the time specifically the song called I Bleed which was later used for the phrasing of Banquet Apart from Pixies Okereke was also inspired by the song Prince Charming by Adam and the Ants 6 The song is in the key of A minor and in 4 4 time signature One of the most notable parts of the song is the guitar interplay between Okereke and Lissack which continues through much of the song Meaning editThe song is about teenage life and contains lines and phrases related to sex 7 The song also contains contradiction such as turning away from the light and turning into the light These and other phrases such as I m on fire reflect the author s feelings of the process of becoming adult Music videos editThere were two videos for Banquet A non released version contains a recurring theme of hands with the hands pushing around band members Russell Lissack and Gordon Moakes while other hands cover up drummer Matt Tong s head and cast a shadow over frontman Kele Okereke The hands eventually try to stab all of Bloc Party set fire to the set and destroy the instruments and amps Meanwhile the released version shows the group performing in front of many different people It is shown in full color and in black and white The music video has gained around 32 million views on YouTube Remixes editThe song has been remixed 10 times Its remix by Phones Paul Epworth was released as a promotional single for their remix album Silent Alarm Remixed and their EP Bloc Party EP The songs remix by The Streets had a music video made and was released as one of the b sides for their single Two More Years Its two remixes by Boys Noize were released as a 10 single This is a list of all remixes of the song Banquet Phones Disco Edit Banquet The Streets Mix Banquet Another Version By The Glimmers Banquet Boys Noize Vox Mix Banquet Boys Noize Dub Bloc Party Remix of Banquet by Mike Shinoda Apathy amp Tak of S O B Banquet Cornelius Remix Banquet Black Moustache Remix Banquet Fake ID s Feast Mix Banquet Junior Sanchez JR Mix Banquet Phones Disco Edit edit Banquet Phones Disco Edit Single by Bloc Partyfrom the album Silent Alarm Remixed amp Bloc Party EPB side Banquet ReleasedOctober 2004Recorded2004GenreDance punk alternative dance electronicLength5 25LabelWichitaSongwriter s Russell Lissack Gordon Moakes Kele Okereke Matt TongProducer s Paul Epworth Banquet Phones Disco Edit was a promotional single by Bloc Party from their first EP Bloc Party EP and their remix album Silent Alarm Remixed It was originally released as a one sided white label vinyl to promote the Bloc Party EP which was limited to 250 copies but was re released to promote Silent Alarm Remixed with the original version of Banquet on side B This version is still available on the Wichita Recordings website The remix appeared in the video game Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition Remix Track listings edit Original 12 inch vinyl Banquet Phones Disco Edit 5 25Re release 12 inch vinyl Banquet Phones Disco Edit 5 25 Banquet 3 21Digital download Banquet Phones Disco Edit 5 25Track listings editCD Wichita WEBB078SCD UK Banquet Compliments Peel Session produced by Miti Adhikari Banquet Another Version by The Glimmers CD Wichita VVR5032983 European release Banquet Banquet Another Version by The Glimmers Banquet EP Version Banquet Phones Disco Edit Banquet Cornelius Remix Banquet video DVD Wichita WEBB078DVD UK Banquet So Here We Are Peel Session Banquet Video Little Thoughts Video 7 inch Wichita WEBB078S UK Banquet Tulips Peel Session Charts editChart 2005 PeakpositionScotland OCC 8 15UK Singles OCC 9 13US Alternative Airplay Billboard 10 34Certifications editRegion Certification Certified units salesUnited Kingdom BPI 11 Platinum 600 000 Sales streaming figures based on certification alone References edit New Releases Singles Music Week 23 April 2005 p 25 Bloc Party Performing SILENT ALARM In Full For Select U S Dates This Fall BroadwayWorld 25 March 2019 Retrieved 6 November 2019 Billboard Singles All Media Guide Billboard Retrieved 7 March 2010 Official Charts Company Official Charts Company Retrieved 7 March 2010 150 Best Tracks Of The Past 15 Years Nme com 6 October 2011 Retrieved 8 December 2021 Bose BEHIND THE SOUND Banquet by Bloc Party audio news YouTube 8 November 2014 Archived from the original on 3 November 2019 Retrieved 14 January 2018 Carroll Grace 31 July 2015 10 INNOCENT SONGS YOU DIDN T KNOW WERE ABOUT SEX Gigwise Giant Digital Retrieved 18 October 2016 Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company Retrieved 6 July 2023 Official Singles Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company Bloc Party Chart History Alternative Airplay Billboard Retrieved 25 September 2015 British single certifications Bloc Party Banquet British Phonographic Industry Retrieved 1 December 2023 External links editBloc Party on their hit single Banquet Behind the Sound on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Banquet song amp oldid 1187821962, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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