"Gained the World" is the second single released from Morcheeba's sixth studio album Dive Deep. It was digitally released on 28 April 2008,[1] while it was physically released in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2008.[2] The song features "bittersweet" vocals of French singer Manda Zamolo.
| "Gained the World" | ||||
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| Single by Morcheeba | ||||
| from the album Dive Deep | ||||
| B-side | "Priceless" | |||
| Released | 28 April 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Length | 2:56 | |||
| Label | Echo, PIAS | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ross Godfrey | |||
| Producer(s) | Paul Godfrey | |||
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| "Gained the World" on YouTube | ||||
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Composition
editThe album producer Paul Godfrey posted his opinion about song on Morcheeba's official website, writing:
It's about succeeding in every way and still feeling like there is something missing. When Manda put her voice to it, it sounded really bittersweet.[3]
Critical reception
editIndieLondon noted that "Gained the World" is "a melody-laden beauty that introduces the listener to the soothing tones of French vocalist Manda for the first time."[4]
Music video
editThe animated music video was directed by Joel Trussell, an American artist who also made the video for "Enjoy the Ride".
Track listing
editThe single was released as an EP containing two remixes and "Priceless" as a B-side that was not included on the album. "Priceless" features performance by Bootie Brown of Pharcyde with Merry Clayton on backing vocals and lead vocals of Judie Tzuke.
- "Gained the World" – 2:56
- "Priceless" – 5:52
- "Gained the World" (Serious Music Remix) – 2:59
- "Enjoy the Ride" (Jason Bentley Mix) – 5:57
References
edit- ^ "Morcheeba - Gained the World - juno download". Retrieved 2008-05-14.
- ^ "New Morcheeba single - Altsounds". Archived from the original on 2008-04-30. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
- ^ Dive Deep Biography
- ^ IndieLondon Dive deep review