To Build a Home
The Cinematic Orchestra, Ólafur Arnalds
There is a house built out of stone Wooden floors, walls and window sills Tables and chairs worn by all of the dust This is a place where I don't feel alone ...
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Written by: Jason Angus Stoddart Swinscoe, Patrick Watson, Philip Jonathan France, Stella Page
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RELEASE DETAILS"To Build a Home" was released in November 2007 as part of The Cinematic Orchestra's third studio album titled "Ma Fleur" under the independent record label, Ninja Tune.
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VOCALIST INVOLVEMENTAlthough The Cinematic Orchestra is primarily an instrumental band, they collaborated with Patrick Watson, a Canadian singer-songwriter, who provided the striking vocals for this song.
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SAMPLING POPULARITYThe song has been broadly sampled numerous times in various media, including movies like "The Tree of Life" and "Beatriz at Dinner," TV shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," "Orange is the New Black," and "This Is Us," and in commercials and trailers.
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INSPIRATION BEHIND THE SONGThe album "Ma Fleur" was inspired by the concept of change and transition. "To Build a Home" is a poignant representation of this concept, portraying a man building a home for himself and his love, only to lose everything eventually.
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LYRICAL MEANINGThe lyrics of the song depict the impermanence and fragility of life and love. It explores themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, effectively evoking feelings of sadness and longing in its listeners.
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RECEPTION"To Build A Home" is arguably the most popular song by The Cinematic Orchestra. Despite not charting significantly, its emotional depth and the band's unique blend of electronic and orchestral music have been critically acclaimed.
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VIDEO ACCOMPANIMENTThe official video of "To Build a Home" is a silent narrative that visually supplements the song's themes of love and loss. It tells the story of an elderly man revisiting his old, now vacant home and recounting the memories of his late wife.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESThe song's live performances often feature a full orchestra and choir, highlighting the band's blend of cinematic and orchestral soundscapes.
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SONG LENGTHAt seven minutes and forty-nine seconds, "To Build A Home" is one of the longest tracks on the "Ma Fleur" album.
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MUSICAL STYLE"To Build A Home" is characterized by its minimalist piano, atmospheric orchestral arrangement, and soulful, heartfelt vocals.
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