Breathe (Kylie Minogue song)
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"Breathe" is a song by Australian recording artist and songwriter Kylie Minogue
, for her sixth studio album Impossible Princess
(1997). The single was written by Minogue, Dave Ball and Ingo Vauk and produced by them. It was taken as the last commercial single by her then record label Deconstruction Records
until she parted with the record label.
Musically, the song is a low-tempo electronic
song, which features trip-hop and small dance
styles. "Breathe" had received mixed reviews from music critics. Many did enjoy its small styles of electronic music. Commercially, the single had received moderate success worldwide. The song reached in the top twenty in the United Kingdom and reached the top forty in Australia. A music video was released through the single.
. It was written by Minogue, Dave Ball and Ingo Vauk and produced by them as well as writing. A music video was released for the single, featuring Minogue ina room of spiralling effects, as she flys threw the room and so on. In 2011, Minogue sang an acoustic version while on her 2011 tour Aphrodite World Tour. It had also garned mixed reviews from music critics.
. The song became Minogue's twenty-eighth consecutive top forty single when it debuted at number fourteen on the singles chart
, and spent a total of four weeks in the top seventy-five.
Outside of the UK, the song was also a modest success. It reached number one in Israel
and number three in Russia
. However, airplay
was limited. In Australia
, the song was released on 9 March 1998, it debuted at number twenty-three on the singles chart and stayed in the ARIA Top 50 for 13 weeks.
The song was also performed on:
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
, for her sixth studio album Impossible Princess
Impossible Princess
Impossible Princess is the sixth studio album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It was released in Japan on 1 November 1997 by BMG Records, Australia on 12 January 1998 by Mushroom Records and 23 March 1998 in Europe by Deconstruction Records to mixed reviews. The album was produced by...
(1997). The single was written by Minogue, Dave Ball and Ingo Vauk and produced by them. It was taken as the last commercial single by her then record label Deconstruction Records
Deconstruction Records
Deconstruction Records is a record label founded in 1987 by Pete Hadfield and Keith Blackhurst in the United Kingdom. Distribution was via label deals with Parlophone Records, for acts such as K-Klass and Bassheads), and RCA Records for everybody else....
until she parted with the record label.
Musically, the song is a low-tempo electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
song, which features trip-hop and small dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
styles. "Breathe" had received mixed reviews from music critics. Many did enjoy its small styles of electronic music. Commercially, the single had received moderate success worldwide. The song reached in the top twenty in the United Kingdom and reached the top forty in Australia. A music video was released through the single.
Background
The song was released as the last commercial single worldwide by her record label Deconstruction RecordsDeconstruction Records
Deconstruction Records is a record label founded in 1987 by Pete Hadfield and Keith Blackhurst in the United Kingdom. Distribution was via label deals with Parlophone Records, for acts such as K-Klass and Bassheads), and RCA Records for everybody else....
. It was written by Minogue, Dave Ball and Ingo Vauk and produced by them as well as writing. A music video was released for the single, featuring Minogue ina room of spiralling effects, as she flys threw the room and so on. In 2011, Minogue sang an acoustic version while on her 2011 tour Aphrodite World Tour. It had also garned mixed reviews from music critics.
Chart performance
In February 1998, "Breathe" was released in the United KingdomUnited 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...
. The song became Minogue's twenty-eighth consecutive top forty single when it debuted at number fourteen on the singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, and spent a total of four weeks in the top seventy-five.
Outside of the UK, the song was also a modest success. It reached number one in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and number three in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. However, airplay
Airplay (song)
Airplay is a term used in the radio broadcasting industry to state how frequently a song is being played on over-the-air radio stations. For example, a song which is being played several times every day would be classed as receiving a large amount of airplay...
was limited. In 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...
, the song was released on 9 March 1998, it debuted at number twenty-three on the singles chart and stayed in the ARIA Top 50 for 13 weeks.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Breathe".- "CD Single #1"
- "Breathe" (Radio edit) — 3:39
- "Breathe" (Tee's Freeze mix) — 6:59
- "Breathe" (Nalin & Kane remix) — 10:11
- "Breathe" (Album mix) — 4:38
- "CD Single #2"
- "Breathe" (Radio edit) — 3:39
- "Breathe" (Sash!Sash!SASH! is a German DJ / producer team, fronted by Sascha Lappessen , who works in the recording studio with Ralf Kappmeier and Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke. They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and earned more than 65 Gold and Platinum awards.-History:Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke,...
Club mix) — 5:20 - "Breathe" (Tee's Radio edit) — 3:29
- "Did It Again" music video — 4:15
- "Cassette tape"
- "Breathe" (Radio edit) — 3:39
- "Breathe" (Sash! Club mix edit) — 3:43
Live performances
Kylie performed the song on the following concert tours:- Intimate and Live Tour
The song was also performed on:
- Money Can't BuyMoney Can't BuyMoney Can't Buy was a one-off, invitation only concert in support of Kylie Minogue's 2003 album, Body Language held at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. This event cost £1 million to stage and tickets were not available for sale...
2003 TV Concert
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Israel Singles Chart Galgalatz Galgalatz is a popular Israeli radio station operated by Israel Defense Forces Radio. This is the second of two Israel Defense Forces-operated stations, while the first one is Israel Defense Forces Radio/Galatz. The station was established in 1993 and broadcasts primarily nonstop pop music and... |
1 |
| Russian Singles Chart Russian Music Charts The Russian Music Charts are Russian music industry standard popularity rankings compiled weekly by 2M and Tophit . Albums and tracks rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through retail data captured electronically each week from Russian music retailers... |
3 |
| Greek International Singles Chart IFPI Greece International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of... |
9 |
| South African Singles Chart Recording Industry of South Africa The Recording Industry of South Africa is a trade association that represents the collective interests of producers of music sound recordings, major and independent record labels in South Africa. Formerly known as the Association of the South African Music Industry it was established in the 1970s... |
9 |
| Slovenian Singles Chart | 11 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 13 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
14 |
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 23 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
72 |
External links
- Kylie Minogue — official web site.