Heartbeat

Wire

About Heartbeat

"Heartbeat" is a song written by Colin Newman and originally recorded and released in 1978 by the English rock band Wire on their second album Chairs Missing. Guest Kate Lukas played flute on the track. The song was not uncommon as either an opener or a closer of Wire's live sets at the time. Producer Mike Thorne has called it the band's "first overt love song".


Year:
1981
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I feel icy
I feel cold
I feel old
Is there something here
behind me?
I'm sublime
I'm sublime
I'm sublime
I'm sublime
I'm sublime
I'm sublime
I'm sublime
I'm sublime

I feel empty
I feel dark
I remark
I am mesmerized
By my own beat
Like a heartbeat
Like a heartbeat
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A wire is a single, usually cylindrical, flexible strand or rod of metal. Wires are used to bear mechanical loads and to carry electricity and telecommunications signals. Wire is commonly formed by drawing the metal through a hole in a die or draw plate. Standard sizes are determined by various wire gauges. The term wire is also used more loosely to refer to a bundle of such strands, as in 'multistranded wire', which is more correctly termed a wire rope in mechanics, or a cable in electricity. more »

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Written by: COLIN JOHN NEWMAN

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15 facts about this song

Background
"Heartbeat" is a song by the English rock band Wire, featured on their second studio album, Chairs Missing.
Release Date
The album, including the song "Heartbeat," was released on 20 August 1978.
Genre
'Heartbeat' is an important entry in the post-punk genre, pushing the boundaries of rock music to make it darker, more experimental and less commercial.
Songwriters
The song, as with the rest of the album, was written by Colin Newman, Graham Lewis, Bruce Gilbert, and Robert Gotobed.
Producer
Mike Thorne, who had previously worked with several punk and new wave artists, produced the song, bringing an innovative and experimental edge to it.
Song Length
"Heartbeat" is 3 minutes and 16 seconds long, making it one of the more compact songs on Chairs Missing.
Lyricism
The song's lyrics are poetic and cryptic, drawing listeners into a world that is both familiar and strange.
Legacy
"Heartbeat" has been praised for its innovative use of sonic textures and its evocative power. It is both a staple of Wire's live sets and a fan favorite.
Inspiration
The Throbbing tribal rhythm of the track is suggestive of the song's title, lending a physiological undertone to the song.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised Heartbeat as a definitive example of Wire's blending of punk ethos with a willingness to experiment and push boundaries.
Musical Style
Underlying the song is Wire's unique musical approach. Instead of relying on constant riffing common amongst contemporary punk bands, Wire structured their songs more abstractly, utilizing a variety of compositional techniques.
Album Influence
Along with the rest of the album, 'Heartbeat' marked a departure from the band's punk roots and signified a transition toward more experimental soundscapes.
Cover Versions
Notable cover versions of 'Heartbeat' include one by alternative rock artist Robert Pollard on his 2005 album 'Waved Out'.
Rerelease Version
A re-recorded version of ‘Heartbeat' was included in the 1989 album 'It's Beginning To And Back Again'.
Live Performances
Despite its intricate studio production, 'Heartbeat' has been a common feature in Wire's live sets, demonstrating the band's knack for translating their complex recordings to a live setting.

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