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Wikipedia article




"'Granite'" is a song by Australian drum and bass band Pendulum, released as the first single from their second studio album 'In Silico'. It was released through Warner Music UK, and through the band's new Eatstorm imprint with Warner Music Group. The song entered the UK Singles Chart on 11 November 2007, peaking at number 29 on 2 December. The single is supposedly inspired by the likes of video game boss battles, including the theme of various battles against the Mario series' Bowser; it directly samples the beginning of the music from the castle stages in 'Super Mario World'. 'Q' magazine named it 24th in the 50 top records of December 2007. When played in reverse, the main melody changes into the melody used in the end of the song, and vice versa. The song is featured in 'Need for Speed Undercover', and also an ATV game of 'Pure'.

Music video



The music video is centred on the theme of ufology and aliens visiting Earth. The video features "amateur" video footage of various UFO sightings over cities and famous landmarks and monuments, as well as simulated news footage. Some of the UFOs resemble Pendulum's logo on their "In Silico" album and were later seen again in the music video for their other single "The Other Side". Locations include: Rome, Italy; Brussels, Belgium; Barcelona, Spain; Mexico City, Mexico; Paris, France; and London, England. In the last few images of the video a ghostly silhouette of an alien can be seen from an upstairs window.

Chart performance



"Granite" entered the UK Singles Chart on 11 November 2007 at number 48 based solely on downloads from iTunes and 7digital.[http://acharts.us/song/29293 Pendulum - Granite]. acharts. Retrieved 28 July 2008. Following the release of physical formats the song peaked at number 29 on 2 December, making it their second most successful original hit to date at the time  their remix of "Voodoo People" originally by The Prodigy having reached number twenty on 2 October 2005.[http://acharts.us/song/2267 Prodigy - Voodoo People / Out Of Space]. acharts. Retrieved 6 August 2008. This achievement was later surpassed by their next single "Propane Nightmares" which peaked in the charts at number nine. "Granite" remained in the chart for a total of six weeks.

Criticism



The track was criticised by veteran jungle and drum and bass producer, Goldie. YouTube (4 April 2008). Retrieved 23 July 2010.

Track listing



These are the major formats and associated track listings of single releases of "Granite".

'12-inch single'[http://www.discogs.com/release/1203931 "Granite" (12")]. Discogs. Retrieved 16 July 2008.


:A. "Granite" 4:26

:B. "Granite" 4:20

'CD single'[http://www.discogs.com/release/1146195 "Granite" (CD, Single)]. Discogs. Retrieved 2 July 2008.


#"Granite" 4:26

#"Granite" 4:20

'Limited edition 12-inch single'[http://www.discogs.com/release/1121157 "Granite" (12", Ltd, Promo, S/Sided, Etch)]. Discogs. Retrieved 2 July 2008.


:A. "Granite" 4:26

'Promo CD single'[http://www.discogs.com/release/1347998 "Granite" (CD, Single, Promo)]. Discogs. Retrieved 2 July 2008.


#"Granite" 3:45

#"Granite" 4:26

Personnel



The following people contributed to "Granite".[http://www.discogs.com/release/1346158 "In Silico" (CD, Album)]. Discogs. Retrieved 9 July 2008.

*Rob Swire vocals, synthesizer, mixing

*Peredur ap Gwynedd guitars

*Paul Kodish drums

*Gareth McGrillen bass guitar

*Simon Askew mixing

*Dave Bascombe mixing

*John Davis mastering

Charts



Release history



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Category:2007 singles

Category:Songs written by Rob Swire

Category:Pendulum (drum and bass band) songs

Category:2007 songs

Category:Warner Music Group singles

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