"Slow" is a song by English rock band Black Midi, released in 2021 as the second single from their second studio album, Cavalcade. The song's narrative is that of an idealistic revolutionary being shot after a coup d'etat.[3]
| "Slow (Loud)" | ||||
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| Single by Black Midi | ||||
| from the album Cavalcade | ||||
| Released | 28 April 2021 | |||
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| Length | 5:36 | |||
| Label | Rough Trade | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Geordie Greep, Cameron Picton, Morgan Simpson | |||
| Producer(s) | Black Midi, John "Spud" Murphy | |||
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| "Slow" on YouTube | ||||
The song was released as a single on 28 April 2021, with a different mix, under the name "Slow (Loud)" and a music video directed by Gustaf Holtenäs. The band would later partner with Holtenäs again on the music video for "Welcome to Hell." The single's cover art is a collage based on The Day Dream.
Composition
editDescribed by Guitar.com as "borne by a sludgy probing bassline and surging to cacophonous summits", "Slow" is one of two songs on Cavalcade sung by bassist Cameron Picton.[4]
According to guitarist Geordie Greep, parts of the song are based on an octatonic scale often used by Olivier Messiaen and Igor Stravinsky.[5]
Critical reception
editPitchfork's review of Cavalcade stated that "Slow" was "among the best in the black midi catalog."[6]
Personnel
edit- Cameron Picton - Vocals, Rickenbacker 4003, Upright Bass, Fender Jazzmaster
- Morgan Simpson - Maxwin Funky 405 Kit, Percussion (Bongos, Shaker, Tambourine), Tuned Kick, Roto-Toms
- Geordie Greep - Yamaha SA6O, Epiphone Masterbilt Nylon Guitar, Fender Mustang, Gibson SG, National Resophonic Guitar, Hammond Organ, Roland Jupiter 8
- Seth Evans - Bechstein Grand Piano
- Kaidi Akinnibi - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
- Joe Bristow - Trombone
References
edit- ^ Ferris, Robin. "Black Midi's weird and wonderful reign continues on Cavalcade". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Grech, Aaron. "Black Midi Shares Animated New Music Video For "Slow," Announces Fall 2021 North American Tour". Mxdwn.
- ^ Arnone, Joey. "black midi Share Video for New Single "Slow," Announce Fall 2021 North American Tour". Under the Radar. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Black Midi – Cavalcade review: challenging, varied and virtuosic". Guitar.com | All Things Guitar. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (25 May 2021). "black midi's Music Embraces the Extremes". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Cush, Andy. "Black Midi: Cavalcade". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 July 2024.