Beautiful (Moby song)
Encyclopedia
"Beautiful" is a song by American electronica
musician Moby
, released as the fifth single from his 2005 album Hotel
. It was released only in Mainland Europe on September 12, 2005. Its music video
revolves around a swinger
party featuring patrons in animal costumes
. It managed to chart in Spain
, France
and Germany
, though it had relatively low peaks on both.
The song was also used in the soundtrack of David Frankel's movie The Devil Wears Prada
(2006).
12" vinyl
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
musician Moby
Moby
Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...
, released as the fifth single from his 2005 album Hotel
Hotel (album)
Hotel is the seventh studio album by American electronica musician Moby, first released internationally on March 14, 2005 and then on March 22, 2005 in the United States. Hotel was recorded under the Pacha label and mixed at Moby's apartment, Electric Lady Studios, and Loho Studios in Manhattan,...
. It was released only in Mainland Europe on September 12, 2005. Its music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
revolves around a swinger
Swinging
Swinging or partner swapping is a non-monogamous behavior, in which both partners in a committed relationship agree, as a couple, for both partners to engage in sexual activities with other couples as a recreational or social activity...
party featuring patrons in animal costumes
Fursuit
Fursuits are animal costumes made from various materials. They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Fursuits can be worn for personal enjoyment, work or charity....
. It managed to chart in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, though it had relatively low peaks on both.
The song was also used in the soundtrack of David Frankel's movie The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (film)
The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 comedy-drama film, a loose screen adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name. It stars Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs, a recent college graduate who goes to New York City and gets a job as a co-assistant to powerful and demanding fashion magazine...
(2006).
Track listing
CD (Europe)- "Beautiful" – 3:11
- "Beautiful (F*** Me I'm Famous Remix by David GuettaDavid GuettaPierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
& Joachim Garraud)" – 6:43 - "Beautiful (Benny BenassiBenny BenassiMarco Benassi , better known as Benny Benassi, is a Grammy Award winning Italian disc jockey and record producer of electro house music. He is best known for his 2002 summer club hit "Satisfaction"...
Remix)" – 7:03 - "Beautiful (Sharam Jey Remix)" – 7:11
- "Beautiful (Laurent Konrad Remix)" – 7:14
12" vinyl
- #1
- Mute 12Mute360 (Europe
- "Beautiful (Benny Benassi Remix)" – 7:03
- "Beautiful (Laurent Konrad Remix)" – 7:14
- "Beautiful (Benny Benassi Dub)" – 6:40
- #2
- Mute L12Mute360 (Europe
- "Beautiful (Sharam Jey Remix)" – 7:11
- "Beautiful (F*** Me I'm Famous Remix by David Guetta & Joachim Garraud)" – 6:43
- "Beautiful (Sharam Jey Dub)" – 7:13
Chart positions
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
---|---|
French Singles Chart | 63 |
German Singles Chart | 90 |
Spain Singles Chart | 11 |