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Wikipedia article"'We Are the People'" is a song by Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun, released as the second single from their debut studio album, 'Walking on a Dream' (2008). It was released in Australia on 20 September 2008 and debuted at number 85 on the ARIA Singles Chart before peaking at number 24 on 12 January 2009. It reached number one in Germany in December 2010. Music videoThe music video for the song, directed by Josh Logue, was shot in Mexico, and was inspired by the ancient Mexican festival Day of the Dead (Da de los Muertos). Locations included the surreal gardens of Sir Edward James at Las Pozas of Xilitla in the state of San Luis Potos, Monterrey, Nuevo Len and Garca, Nuevo Len. The Josh Logue of Mathematics directed music video was nominated for Best Video at the ARIA Music Awards of 2008.ARIA Award previous winners. Usage in mediaThe song has been used in media productions such as advertisements for the Special Broadcasting Service, Vizio televisions, and Idents for Channel V. Since October 2010, the song has been used in the Vodafone TV commercial in Germany. The song was also used in the 2011 films 'The Roommate' and 'Hall Pass', as well as in episode 11 of season 6 of 'Entourage'. Track listings;Australian CD #"We Are the People" 4:34 #"We Are the People (Shazam remix)" 5:44 #"We Are the People (Sam La More remix)" 7:32 #"Walking on a Dream (Neon Neon mix)" 3:50 #"Walking on a Dream (Danger racing remix)" 4:37 ;'UK iTunes EP 1' #"We Are the People" 4:32 #"We Are the People (Burns remix)" 6:52 #"We Are the People (The Golden Filter remix UK edit)" 6:57 #"We Are the People (We Are the Cagedbaby mix UK edit)" 6:56 #"We Are the People (Crazy P remix UK edit)" 6:49 ;'UK iTunes EP 2' #"We Are the People" 4:32 #"We Are the People (Wawa remix) [UK edit]" 6:55 #"We Are the People (The Shapeshifters vocal remix) [UK edit]" 6:47 #"We Are the People (Sam La More remix) [UK edit]" 6:47 #"We Are the People (Shazam remix)" 5:44 #"We Are the People (Style of Eye remix) [UK edit]" 6:58 ChartsWeekly chartsYear-end chartsCertificationsRelease historyReferencesCategory:2008 singles Category:2008 songs Category:Astralwerks singles Category:Capitol Records singles Category:Electronic rock songs Category:EMI Records singles Category:Empire of the Sun (band) songs Category:Music videos shot in Mexico Category:Number-one singles in Germany Category:Songs written by Luke Steele (musician) Category:Songs written by Nick Littlemore | |
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