Phat Planet

Leftfield

About Phat Planet

"Phat Planet" is a song by the English electronic group Leftfield, taken from their album Rhythm and Stealth, released in 1999. It is built on an insistent, two-note bassline, and the heavily distorted vocal of "Phat. Planet.", spoken by Barnes. It was not released as a single, but was used on the Surfer advert for Guinness.


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Leftfield

Leftfield is a British electronic band formed in 1989 in London, England. From 1989 to 2012, Leftfield was a duo of artists and record producers that consisted of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley (formerly of The Rivals, A Man Called Adam and the Brand New Heavies). In January 2010, Barnes resurrected the band name and having toured the world for a couple of years is now writing new material for a third album. Daley has declined to be involved and is focusing upon his solo career. more »

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Written by: BARNES, DALEY

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Genre
"Phat Planet" is an electronic music piece created by Leftfield, an English duo consisting of Paul Daley and Neil Barnes. The song falls under the genre of progressive house and breakbeat.
Album placement
"Phat Planet" is a track off of Leftfield's second album, "Rhythm and Stealth," which was released in 1999.
Commercial Success
Even though "Phat Planet" was never released as a single, it is still well-known within Leftfield's discography and widely recognised by electronic music fans around the world.
Iconic Sound
Known for its iconic drum beat and bass line, "Phat Planet" has secured a significant place in the world of electronic music.
Guinness Advert
"Phat Planet", most famously associated with the Guinness beer advert "Surfer," directed by Jonathan Glazer. The ad won multiple awards and raised the song's profile.
Award Nomination
Despite not winning, "Rhythm and Stealth," the album which contains "Phat Planet," was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2000.
Remix Version
"Phat Planet" also had its own remix version called "Phat Planet (Dave Clarke Remix)," which was quite popular within the EDM community.
Media Placement
The track was featured in various media outlets including films like "Go" and "The Beach," and in video games like "Wipeout 3."
Live Performances
Even after Leftfield initially disbanded in 2002, "Phat Planet" continued to be a popular choice in their setlists during their reunion tours.
Continued Influence
The influence of "Phat Planet" has endured well into the twenty-first century, with the track being sampled and referenced by countless other DJs and producers.

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