All I Need (Air song)
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"All I Need" is a song by French electronic band Air, released as the third single from their 1998 album Moon Safari
. Vocals on the song are provided by Beth Hirsch
, who co-wrote the song along with Air.
. The song's bassline is a reprisal to that heard in another Air song, "Les Professionnels" from their debut EP Premiers Symptômes
. Charlie Porter has described the song as "shockingly successful, with Hirsch bringing gravitas and sincerity, flagging the album with strong emotional pointers in the midst of their musical adventures. If you didn't know, you'd think her words were sampled from a lost jazz classic--that's how good this record sounds".
, and features a young skateboarding couple talking about their mutual affection and their relationship. The couple was a real couple from Ventura, California, but have broken up since.
Mills once stated:
Moon Safari
Moon Safari is the first full-length studio album by the French band Air, released in 1998.On April 14, 2008 Virgin Records released a reissue of Moon Safari to mark the album's 10-year anniversary...
. Vocals on the song are provided by Beth Hirsch
Beth Hirsch
Beth Hirsch is a singer-songwriter from Tampa, Florida, born in . Hirsch is best known for her collaboration with Air on their critically acclaimed album Moon Safari. Her first solo album, Early Days, was released in 1999, followed by Titles & Idols in 2001...
, who co-wrote the song along with Air.
Song information
The vocalist on "All I Need" is American singer Beth HirschBeth Hirsch
Beth Hirsch is a singer-songwriter from Tampa, Florida, born in . Hirsch is best known for her collaboration with Air on their critically acclaimed album Moon Safari. Her first solo album, Early Days, was released in 1999, followed by Titles & Idols in 2001...
. The song's bassline is a reprisal to that heard in another Air song, "Les Professionnels" from their debut EP Premiers Symptômes
Premiers Symptômes
Premiers Symptômes is a collection of early Air singles released between 1995–1997. Premiers Symptômes translates to First Symptoms in English, and is most likely a reference to the Serge Gainsbourg song of the same name...
. Charlie Porter has described the song as "shockingly successful, with Hirsch bringing gravitas and sincerity, flagging the album with strong emotional pointers in the midst of their musical adventures. If you didn't know, you'd think her words were sampled from a lost jazz classic--that's how good this record sounds".
Track listing
UK CD single- "All I Need" (edit) – 4:01
- "Kelly Watch the Stars" (Moog Cookbook Remix) – 5:42
- "Kelly Watch the Stars" (American Girls Remix By Phoenix) – 5:13
Music video
The music video was directed by Mike MillsMike Mills (director)
Michael C. "Mike" Mills is an American film and music video director and graphic designer. He is perhaps best known for his independent films Thumbsucker and Beginners.-Early life:...
, and features a young skateboarding couple talking about their mutual affection and their relationship. The couple was a real couple from Ventura, California, but have broken up since.
Mills once stated: