Blind (song)
Encyclopedia
"Blind" is a song written and recorded by American
nu metal
band Korn
for their self-titled debut album
. It was released as the album's first single
in August 1994.
has written with his former bandmate from Sexart
, guitarist Ryan Shuck
. The fact that Korn has used this song on the album without crediting Shuck almost led to a case in court, but Shuck was later credited on the Greatest Hits Vol.1 compilation album when the song was used on that record.
The bass coda at the end of the song quotes Cypress Hill
's song "Lick a Shot". This was not mentioned in the song's credits.
Side A:
Side B:
, Canada
and Australia
, and as a limited edition 10" vinyl single in the United Kingdom
. It charted on the Canadian alternative chart, the RPM
Alternative 30, in November 1995.
" was used to open. However, "Blind" was used for the encore. The song is well-known for its intense performances. Former guitarist Brian "Head" Welch
has covered the song live, with Welch playing guitar and singing lead vocals.
When performed live, the main riff of the song is played as the outro instead of the bass coda that is on the recorded version.
Recently at shows such as the Download Festival
, the song has opened the show as a new mix, with a much shorter intro.
. Korn is seen performing in front of an energetic crowd in a small stage room. A large "Korn" flag can be seen on the back of the stage. There are also clips of the band hanging out. The video was released in January 1995.
atmosphere, and the version that appeared on band's debut album featured a hip-hop stylized bridge.
100 Greatest Guitar Tracks Ever! (March 2005): 93. - Korn - Blind
100 Greatest Singles Of All Time (December 14, 2002): 10. - Korn - Blind
, where the duo comment on the video's lack of originality, however they commented that the song sounded "kinda cool". The song itself was used as the ending theme for the U.S. release of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
, as well as in the 2000 film Charlie's Angels
, directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol
, who has directed several Korn videos. This song was also featured in the 2k Sports
video game NHL 2k8. The song is also featured on the tracklist for Madden NFL 10
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
nu metal
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
band Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
for their self-titled debut album
Korn (album)
Korn is the self-titled debut album by American nu metal band Korn, released on October 4, 1994, through Immortal/Epic Records. Before recording the album, the band played several gigs in an attempt to promote themselves. They were approached by Immortal/Epic Records after a performance at...
. It was released as the album's first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in August 1994.
Concept
Music and structure
It is one of the songs Jonathan DavisJonathan Davis
Jonathan Houseman Davis is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn. Davis was ranked 16th on Hit Parader 's list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists".-Early life:...
has written with his former bandmate from Sexart
Sexart
Sex Art was an American alternative metal band that formed c. 1989. They are best known for being the band that Jonathan Davis was in, before being found by Korn's guitarists while Sex Art was performing in a bar in Bakersfield, California. David DeRoo played bass, Ray "Chaka" Solis, Ryan Shuck...
, guitarist Ryan Shuck
Ryan Shuck
Ryan Christopher Shuck , better known as Ryan Shuck, is the rhythm guitarist for alternative rock band Orgy and rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of alternative rock band Dead By Sunrise. He also has a side project with fellow Orgy member Amir Derakh called Julien-K...
. The fact that Korn has used this song on the album without crediting Shuck almost led to a case in court, but Shuck was later credited on the Greatest Hits Vol.1 compilation album when the song was used on that record.
The bass coda at the end of the song quotes Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
's song "Lick a Shot". This was not mentioned in the song's credits.
UK Single
- 10" KORN1
Side A:
- "Blind" – 4:18
Side B:
- "Fake (Album Version) - 4:51
- "Sean Olson (Radio Edit) - 4:45
Australian Radio Promo
- CD5"CD singleA CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
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- "Blind" – 4:18
Chart performance
The song was released as a promotional single in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and as a limited edition 10" vinyl single in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. It charted on the Canadian alternative chart, the RPM
RPM (magazine)
RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...
Alternative 30, in November 1995.
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Alternative 30 (RPM RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... ) |
15 |
Live performance
The song was used as the opening for all of Korn's shows, up until the release of Issues, where the single "Falling Away from MeFalling Away From Me
"Falling Away from Me" is a song by American nu metal band Korn. It was released as the first single from their fourth album Issues, where it appeared in an episode of Comedy Central's animated series, South Park, entitled "Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery"...
" was used to open. However, "Blind" was used for the encore. The song is well-known for its intense performances. Former guitarist Brian "Head" Welch
Brian Welch
Brian Phillip Welch , better known as Head, is an American musician best known as the former guitarist and co-founder of the nu metal band Korn...
has covered the song live, with Welch playing guitar and singing lead vocals.
When performed live, the main riff of the song is played as the outro instead of the bass coda that is on the recorded version.
Recently at shows such as the Download Festival
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
, the song has opened the show as a new mix, with a much shorter intro.
Music video
The music video was directed by Joseph McGinty NicholMcG
Joseph McGinty Nichol , better known as McG, is an American director and producer of film and television, as well as a former record producer....
. Korn is seen performing in front of an energetic crowd in a small stage room. A large "Korn" flag can be seen on the back of the stage. There are also clips of the band hanging out. The video was released in January 1995.
Demo version
The first version of this song had been recorded on the band's demo tape entitled Neidermeyer's Mind, released in 1993. There is a slight difference between these versions, as the primal version had a more heavy-metalHeavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
atmosphere, and the version that appeared on band's debut album featured a hip-hop stylized bridge.
Q magazine
100 Songs That Changed The World (January 2003): 88. - Korn - Blind100 Greatest Guitar Tracks Ever! (March 2005): 93. - Korn - Blind
Kerrang!
666 Songs You Must Own (contemporary metal): 2. - Korn - Blind100 Greatest Singles Of All Time (December 14, 2002): 10. - Korn - Blind
Appearances in media
The music video was featured in an episode of Beavis and Butt-headBeavis and Butt-Head
Beavis and Butt-head is an American animated television series created by Mike Judge. The series originated from Frog Baseball, a 1992 short film by Judge. After seeing the short, MTV signed Judge to develop the concept. Beavis and Butt-head originally aired from March 8, 1993 to November 28, 1997...
, where the duo comment on the video's lack of originality, however they commented that the song sounded "kinda cool". The song itself was used as the ending theme for the U.S. release of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, known as in Japan and Australia, is a 1994 Japanese animated film adaptation of the Street Fighter II fighting games written by Kenichi Imai, directed by Gisaburō Sugii and animated by Group TAC. The film, originally released in Japan on August 8, 1994, has...
, as well as in the 2000 film Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels (film)
Charlie's Angels is a 2000 American action comedy film directed by McG, starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu as three women working for a private investigation agency...
, directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol
McG
Joseph McGinty Nichol , better known as McG, is an American director and producer of film and television, as well as a former record producer....
, who has directed several Korn videos. This song was also featured in the 2k Sports
2K Sports
2K Sports is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. It comprises a single development studio, Visual Concepts, which was purchased from Sega in the year 2005. 2K Sports mainly develops and publishes American sports video games such as NBA 2K series...
video game NHL 2k8. The song is also featured on the tracklist for Madden NFL 10
Madden NFL 10
For the tenth installment in the Madden series, see Madden 64Madden NFL 10 is an American football video game based on the National Football League that was published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the 21st annual installment in the Madden NFL video game franchise...
.
Remixes
| Version | Release appearance |
|---|---|
| LukHash Remix | LukHash official website |