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Open Up (Leftfield song)

January 01, 1970

"Open Up" is a song by British electronic duo Leftfield featuring John Lydon (of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd.). It was released as a single on 1 November 1993 by Hard Hands label. The single reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, number one on the Music Week Dance Singles chart and number 39 in both Australia and New Zealand. NME reported in their 18 September 1993 issue, "This is the record that people have always wanted Lydon to do."[5] In 2014, the same publication ranked "Open Up" at number 444 on their list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".[3] A black-and-white music video was produced to promote the single, directed by British director Lindy Heymann.[6]

"Open Up"
Single by Leftfield featuring John Lydon
from the album Leftism
Released1 November 1993 (1993-11-01)[1]
Genre
Length3:48
LabelHard Hands
Songwriter(s)
  • Leftfield
  • John Lydon
Producer(s)Leftfield
Leftfield singles chronology
"Song of Life"
(1993) 		"Open Up"
(1993) 		"Original"
(1995)
Music video
"Open Up" on YouTube
Alternative Cover
Alternative cover for South African release

"The Dust Brothers Remix" is an early remix by the Chemical Brothers, before they were forced to change to their current name. On later compilations, the remix appears as "The Chemical Brothers Remix" and is over nine minutes in duration (compared to eight minutes as first released). The longer version adds more than a minute of extra material around the 6–7-minute mark. The "I Hate Pink Floyd Mix" and the "Open Dub" were remixed by The Sabres of Paradise. The other 1993 versions are by Leftfield themselves.

Critical reception edit

Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian wrote that Leftfield and Lydon "have produced a surprisingly excellent one-off single. Lydon is in finest misanthropic form, the subject of his ire his adopted home, Hollywood. He has discovered a lower register to offset his nasal bark; this, and LeftField's clattering technomatic beat make him sound positively sinister."[7] In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton described it as "a rather brilliant piece of dance with Lydon's customary snarling vocals adding to the effect quite brilliantly and giving him a bigger hit than PIL have managed since "Rise" made No.11 in 1986."[8] David Bennun from Melody Maker viewed it as "an incongruous but necessary arc of bile jetted in the face of positivity."[9] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "It's surprising to hear what Johnny Rotten can do to a '90s dance track, and impressive too. His classic voice works a thread of hysteria through a basically pumped track from Leftfield. A dark piece, well worth checking."[10]

Andy Beevers from Music Week rated it four out of five, adding, "The end result actually lives up to the hype, with Lydon's revitalised ranting carried along by a thumping trance production. It is certain to be a big specialist seller, and it could cross over if the tiny Hard Hands label plays its cards right."[11] Sherman at the Controls from NME named it The Club Record the World Needs of the Week,[12] while the magazine's Iestyn George named it Punk Rock Single of the Week, declaring it as Leftfield's "finest moment yet."[13] Brad Beatnik from the Record Mirror Dance Update wrote, "This really is a remarkable record. The combination of Leftfield's deep, dubby rhythms and John Lydon's unique, crazed vocals is awesome. Imagine the pummelling insistency of 'Rez' combined with a near psychotic frenzied vocal and you'll be somewhere near the majesty of this track."[14] Another Record Mirror editor, James Hamilton, noted, "Sex Pistol John Lydon quaveringly wails "burn, Hollywood, burn" (among other lyrics) through an actual quite Frankie Goes To Hollywood-like surging chugger".[15]

Track listings edit

  • UK and Australian CD and cassette single[16][17]
  1. "Open Up" (radio edit)
  2. "Open Up" (full vocal mix)
  3. "Open Up" (Dervish Overdrive)
A. "Open Up" (full vocal mix) – 8:46
B. "Open Up" (Dervish Overdrive) – 6:47
  • UK remix 12-inch single[20]
A1. "Open Up" (I Hate Pink Floyd mix)
A2. "Open Up" (open dub)
B1. "Open Up" (The Dust Brothers remix)
  • Swedish CD single[21]
  1. "Open Up" (radio edit)
  2. "Open Up" (full vocal mix)

Charts edit

Chart (1993–1994) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[22] 39
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[23] 32
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[24] 5
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[25] 39
UK Singles (OCC)[26] 13
UK Airplay (Music Week)[27] 25
UK Dance (Music Week)[28] 1
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[29] 10

References edit

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 30 October 1993. p. 27. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music: Progressive house".
  3. ^ a b Barker, Emily (31 January 2014). "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time – 500–401". NME. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  4. ^ a b Bryans, Chris (2015). "Leftfield-Lydon - "Open Up". In Dimery, Robert (ed.). 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die. New York: Universe. p. 700.
  5. ^ "1993 Chronology". Fodderstompf. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Lindy Heymann". mvdbase.com. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  7. ^ Sullivan, Caroline (29 October 1993). "Music: Bush becomes lush - Rock/pop". The Guardian.
  8. ^ Masterton, James (7 November 1993). "Week Ending November 13th 1993". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  9. ^ Bennun, David (21 January 1995). "Albums". Melody Maker. p. 34. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  10. ^ "New Grooves" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 3. 15 January 1994. p. 11. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  11. ^ Beevers, Andy (30 October 1993). "Market Preview: Dance" (PDF). Music Week. p. 19. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  12. ^ Sherman at the Controls (9 October 1993). "Groovecheck". NME. p. 23. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  13. ^ George, Iestyn (23 October 1993). "Singles". NME. p. 24. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  14. ^ Beatnik, Brad (16 October 1993). "Hot Vinyl: Tune of the Week" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 6. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  15. ^ Hamilton, James (23 October 1993). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  16. ^ CD formats:
    • Open Up (UK CD single liner notes). Leftfield. Hard Hands. 1993. HAND 009CD.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    • Open Up (Australian CD single liner notes). Leftfield. Liberation Records, Hard Hands. 1993. D11631.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  17. ^ Cassette formats:
    • Open Up (UK cassette single sleeve). Leftfield. Hard Hands. 1993. HAND 009MC.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    • Open Up (Australian cassette single sleeve). Leftfield. Liberation Records, Hard Hands. 1993. C11631.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. ^ Open Up (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Leftfield. Hard Hands. 1993. HAND 009T.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  19. ^ Open Up (German 12-inch single vinyl disc). Leftfield. Logic Records, BMG. 1993. LOC 118.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  20. ^ Open Up (UK remix 12-inch single sleeve). Leftfield. Hard Hands. 1993. HAND 009R.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ Open Up (Swedish CD single liner notes). Leftfield. Cheiron Records. 1993. CHINCD9.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  22. ^ "Leftfield / Lydon – Open Up". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  23. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 47. 20 November 1993. p. 19. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  24. ^ "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 10. 5 March 1994. p. 13. Retrieved 13 July 2021. See LW column.
  25. ^ "Leftfield / Lydon – Open Up". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  26. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  27. ^ "The Airplay Chart" (PDF). Music Week. 27 November 1993. p. 32. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  28. ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 13 November 1993. p. 26. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  29. ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 30 October 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 12 May 2023.

January 01, 1970
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Open Up is a song by British electronic duo Leftfield featuring John Lydon of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd It was released as a single on 1 November 1993 by Hard Hands label The single reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart number one on the Music Week Dance Singles chart and number 39 in both Australia and New Zealand NME reported in their 18 September 1993 issue This is the record that people have always wanted Lydon to do 5 In 2014 the same publication ranked Open Up at number 444 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time 3 A black and white music video was produced to promote the single directed by British director Lindy Heymann 6 Open Up Single by Leftfield featuring John Lydonfrom the album LeftismReleased1 November 1993 1993 11 01 1 GenreProgressive house 2 alternative dance 3 dance rock 4 electronica 4 Length3 48LabelHard HandsSongwriter s Leftfield John LydonProducer s LeftfieldLeftfield singles chronology Song of Life 1993 Open Up 1993 Original 1995 Music video Open Up on YouTubeAlternative CoverAlternative cover for South African release The Dust Brothers Remix is an early remix by the Chemical Brothers before they were forced to change to their current name On later compilations the remix appears as The Chemical Brothers Remix and is over nine minutes in duration compared to eight minutes as first released The longer version adds more than a minute of extra material around the 6 7 minute mark The I Hate Pink Floyd Mix and the Open Dub were remixed by The Sabres of Paradise The other 1993 versions are by Leftfield themselves Contents 1 Critical reception 2 Track listings 3 Charts 4 ReferencesCritical reception editCaroline Sullivan from The Guardian wrote that Leftfield and Lydon have produced a surprisingly excellent one off single Lydon is in finest misanthropic form the subject of his ire his adopted home Hollywood He has discovered a lower register to offset his nasal bark this and LeftField s clattering technomatic beat make him sound positively sinister 7 In his weekly UK chart commentary James Masterton described it as a rather brilliant piece of dance with Lydon s customary snarling vocals adding to the effect quite brilliantly and giving him a bigger hit than PIL have managed since Rise made No 11 in 1986 8 David Bennun from Melody Maker viewed it as an incongruous but necessary arc of bile jetted in the face of positivity 9 Pan European magazine Music amp Media commented It s surprising to hear what Johnny Rotten can do to a 90s dance track and impressive too His classic voice works a thread of hysteria through a basically pumped track from Leftfield A dark piece well worth checking 10 Andy Beevers from Music Week rated it four out of five adding The end result actually lives up to the hype with Lydon s revitalised ranting carried along by a thumping trance production It is certain to be a big specialist seller and it could cross over if the tiny Hard Hands label plays its cards right 11 Sherman at the Controls from NME named it The Club Record the World Needs of the Week 12 while the magazine s Iestyn George named it Punk Rock Single of the Week declaring it as Leftfield s finest moment yet 13 Brad Beatnik from the Record Mirror Dance Update wrote This really is a remarkable record The combination of Leftfield s deep dubby rhythms and John Lydon s unique crazed vocals is awesome Imagine the pummelling insistency of Rez combined with a near psychotic frenzied vocal and you ll be somewhere near the majesty of this track 14 Another Record Mirror editor James Hamilton noted Sex Pistol John Lydon quaveringly wails burn Hollywood burn among other lyrics through an actual quite Frankie Goes To Hollywood like surging chugger 15 Track listings editUK and Australian CD and cassette single 16 17 Open Up radio edit Open Up full vocal mix Open Up Dervish Overdrive UK and German 12 inch single 18 19 A Open Up full vocal mix 8 46 B Open Up Dervish Overdrive 6 47 UK remix 12 inch single 20 A1 Open Up I Hate Pink Floyd mix A2 Open Up open dub B1 Open Up The Dust Brothers remix Swedish CD single 21 Open Up radio edit Open Up full vocal mix Charts editChart 1993 1994 Peakposition Australia ARIA 22 39 Europe Eurochart Hot 100 23 32 Finland Suomen virallinen lista 24 5 New Zealand Recorded Music NZ 25 39 UK Singles OCC 26 13 UK Airplay Music Week 27 25 UK Dance Music Week 28 1 UK Club Chart Music Week 29 10References edit New Releases Singles PDF Music Week 30 October 1993 p 27 Retrieved 22 June 2021 Ishkur s Guide to Electronic Music Progressive house a b Barker Emily 31 January 2014 The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time 500 401 NME Retrieved 20 August 2020 a b Bryans Chris 2015 Leftfield Lydon Open Up In Dimery Robert ed 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die New York Universe p 700 1993 Chronology Fodderstompf Retrieved 15 August 2017 Lindy Heymann mvdbase com Retrieved 31 January 2017 Sullivan Caroline 29 October 1993 Music Bush becomes lush Rock pop The Guardian Masterton James 7 November 1993 Week Ending November 13th 1993 Chart Watch UK Retrieved 12 September 2021 Bennun David 21 January 1995 Albums Melody Maker p 34 Retrieved 2 December 2023 New Grooves PDF Music amp Media Vol 11 no 3 15 January 1994 p 11 Retrieved 9 March 2021 Beevers Andy 30 October 1993 Market Preview Dance PDF Music Week p 19 Retrieved 4 April 2021 Sherman at the Controls 9 October 1993 Groovecheck NME p 23 Retrieved 23 June 2023 George Iestyn 23 October 1993 Singles NME p 24 Retrieved 5 July 2023 Beatnik Brad 16 October 1993 Hot Vinyl Tune of the Week PDF Music Week in Record Mirror Dance Update Supplemental Insert p 6 Retrieved 4 April 2021 Hamilton James 23 October 1993 Dj directory PDF Music Week in Record Mirror Dance Update Supplemental Insert p 7 Retrieved 4 April 2021 CD formats Open Up UK CD single liner notes Leftfield Hard Hands 1993 HAND 009CD a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media 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LOC 118 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link Open Up UK remix 12 inch single sleeve Leftfield Hard Hands 1993 HAND 009R a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link Open Up Swedish CD single liner notes Leftfield Cheiron Records 1993 CHINCD9 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link Leftfield Lydon Open Up ARIA Top 50 Singles Retrieved 11 September 2019 Eurochart Hot 100 Singles PDF Music amp Media Vol 10 no 47 20 November 1993 p 19 Retrieved 22 June 2021 Top 10 Sales in Europe PDF Music amp Media Vol 11 no 10 5 March 1994 p 13 Retrieved 13 July 2021 See LW column Leftfield Lydon Open Up Top 40 Singles Retrieved 11 September 2019 Official Singles Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company Retrieved 11 September 2019 The Airplay Chart PDF Music Week 27 November 1993 p 32 Retrieved 2 May 2024 Dance Singles PDF Music Week 13 November 1993 p 26 Retrieved 9 April 2021 The RM Club Chart PDF Music Week in Record Mirror Dance Update Supplemental Insert 30 October 1993 p 4 Retrieved 12 May 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Open Up Leftfield song amp oldid 1221987727, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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