Infinity
Guru Josh
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Written by: Paul Dudley Walden
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24 facts about this song
Release Year"Infinity" by Guru Josh was first released in 1989, making it a prominent symbol of late '80s British house music.
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Original AlbumThe song was initially released on the album "Guru Josh," which shared the artist's name.
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Top SpotsThe single managed to reach number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, proving its popularity.
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International Success"Infinity" also had international success, reaching number one on the charts in Belgium and number two in Germany and Spain.
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Multimedia UseThe song was used prominently in a number of commercials and video games throughout the years, granting it a wide audience and lasting relevance.
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Remix VersionA remix of "Infinity," called "Infinity 2008", was made by DJ Klaas and released in 2008. This version even surpassed the original's success, hitting number one in France and the Netherlands.
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Guru JoshThe real name of Guru Josh is Paul Walden. He tragically died in 2015 but has left an enduring legacy in the dance music world, with "Infinity" being his most well-known hit.
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Awards"Infinity" won the Brit Award for Best British Single in 1990, showcasing its impact and wide acceptance.
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Genre"Infinity" is a fantastic example of the genre dubbed 'Acid House,' which mixes elements of Chicago House, psychedelic trance, and techno music.
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Signature SoundThe song is well-known for its use of the saxophone, which differs greatly from the typical electronic sounds found in house music, this helped the song stand out and achieve its iconic status.
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Genre Classification"Infinity" by Guru Josh is classified within the genre of electronic dance music known as acid house.
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Release DateThe original version of the song was released in December 1989.
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Chart PerformanceThe song has achieved considerable success in many countries worldwide. It reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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RemakesThe song has been remade and re-released several times, most notably as "Infinity 2008" which was remixed by Klaas. This version topped the Billboard Dance Airplay chart in the United States in 2009.
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Legacy"Infinity" is considered a classic in the genre of rave music and is often included in various compilations of 90s dance music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Infinity" features a combination of live action and animation. It presents a dystopian future where music is generated by machines.
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Artistic InspirationThe song will always be associated with the "Second Summer of Love", the period in the late 1980s and early 1990s that saw the explosion of rave culture in the UK.
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Song OriginGuru Josh was not a trained musician, and came up with the idea for the song while messing around with a synthesizer and saxophone.
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Death of Guru JoshPaul Walden, better known as Guru Josh, passed away in 2015, but his music, especially "Infinity", continues to influence the contemporary world of dance music.
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Record LabelThe original version of "Infinity" was first released under the record label Deconstruction Records.
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Robotic VoiceThe robotic "infinity" voice clip used throughout the song is one of its most distinctive elements. Text-to-speech technology of the time was utilized to create it.
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Downloading MilestoneAs digital music became more popular, "Infinity 2008" became one of the most downloaded dance tracks in European history.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song "Infinity" has been used in movies and television series, including "Human Traffic" and "Black Mirror".
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Awards"Infinity 2008" won the International Dance Music Award for Best Commercial Dance Track in 2009.
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