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Wikipedia article
"'Aeon'" is a single by American chamber pop band Antony and the Johnsons, originally released as part of their third studio album 'The Crying Light'. It was released on August 3 (UK/Europe) and August 4 (US) on CD, digital and 7" vinyl as a double A-sided single.
The single features a cover of Beyonc's 2003 chart topping hit "Crazy in Love", a song they had previously covered during their live shows. A video for the cover premiered on August 14, 2009 via Pitchfork.tv[http://pitchfork.com/news/36223-watch-antony-and-the-johnsons-crazy-in-love-video/ Pitchfork: Watch Antony and the Johnsons' "Crazy in Love" Video]. It was directed by Joie Iacono with footage of Pink Lady by James Elaine.
"Aeon" was performed on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' on February 18, 2009. The song was covered by American indie rock band Cold War Kids for their eighth EP 'Tuxedos'.
Track listings
#"Aeon" - 4:35
#"Crazy in Love" (Beyonc cover) - 4:47
Personnel
* Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound
* Mixed by - Bryce Goggin at Trout Recordings
"'Aeon'"
* Bass - Jeff Langston
* Composed and produced by - Antony Hegarty
* Flute - Brian Miller and Keith Bonner
* Guitar - Doug Wieselman
* Harp - Bridget Kibbey
* Piano, voice - Antony Hegarty
* Recorded by - Daniel Bora and Stewart Lerman
* Strings - Julia Kent, Maxim Moston and Rob Moose
"'Crazy In Love'"
* Arranged by - Antony Hegarty, Nico Muhly
* Cello - Julia Kent
* Composed by - Beyonc Knowles, Eugene Record, Richard Harrison and Shawn Carter
* Contrabass - CJ Camerieri
* Harp - Jacqui Kerrod
* Oboe - Alexandra Knoll
* Piano - Nico Muhly
* Recorded by - Bryce Goggin
* Trumpet - CJ Camerieri
* Viola - Alissa Smith
* Violin - Cenovia Cummins and Maxim Moston
* Violin, mandolin and glockenspiel - Rob Moose
* Voice - Antony Hegarty'
References
Category:2009 singles
Category:Antony and the Johnsons songs
Category:Cold War Kids songs
Category:Rough Trade Records singles
Category:2009 songs
Category:Songs written by Anohni
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