Evil (Ladytron song)
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"Evil" is the third single from the album Light & Magic
by the electronic music
group Ladytron
. It was released in 2003 and reached a position of #44 on the UK Singles Chart
.
remix of the song, as opposed to the album version. The remix can be found on Ladytron's iTunes
-Exclusive "Remixed & Rare" Light & Magic compilation.
The UK version depicts an elderly man examining a medieval tapestry
concerning a young woman surrounded by demons (the woman is presumed to be a witch). He is shocked to discover the images on the manuscript coming to life. The manuscript pans down to show the woman being abducted by aliens, then feasting with them. Later, she is sentenced to death by a queen on her throne for associating with demons, as the people of the time understand the experience. As the man looks at the final part of the manuscript, the woman is strapped to a chair and lowered into an ocean by a priest
carrying a cross. The band members are present only as demons and nymphs bearing witness to the events taking place.
The US version has no plot, and consists of the members of Ladytron playing the song in front of a white background.
Light & Magic
Light & Magic is the second studio album by English electronic band Ladytron. It was released on 17 September 2002 by Telstar Records in the United Kingdom and by Emperor Norton in the USA. The album was reissued by Nettwerk in January 2011...
by the electronic music
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...
group Ladytron
Ladytron
Ladytron are an English electronic band formed in 1999 in Liverpool, Merseyside. The group consists of Helen Marnie , Mira Aroyo , Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu .Their sound blends electropop with New Wave and shoegazing elements. Ladytron described their sound as "electronic pop"...
. It was released in 2003 and reached a position of #44 on the 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 ...
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CD 1 single
- "Evil" (Radio Edit) – 4:13
- "Oops (Oh My)" – 2:50
- "Evil" (Tony Senghore's Automatic Vocal Remix) – 8:07
CD 2 single
- "Evil" (Axl Of Evil Mix) – 4:07
- "Cracked LCD" – 2:35
- "Evil" (M-Factor Remix) – 7:51
12"
- "Evil" (Tony Senghore's Automatic Vocal Remix) – 8:07
- "Evil" (Axl Of Evil Mix)" – 3:20
- "Evil" (M-Factor Remix) – 7:49
- "Evil" (Ewan Pearson Remix) – 6:46
Music video
Two music videos have been released for "Evil". One was released in the United Kingdom, and the other in the United States. Both feature the Ewan PearsonEwan Pearson
Ewan Pearson is an English electronic music producer/remixer who works under various aliases including Maas, Sulky Pup, Villa America, World of Apples, and Dirtbox. He is also in Partial Arts with Al Usher. He has remixed for artists such as Cortney Tidwell, Seelenluft, Ladytron, Depeche Mode,...
remix of the song, as opposed to the album version. The remix can be found on Ladytron's iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
-Exclusive "Remixed & Rare" Light & Magic compilation.
The UK version depicts an elderly man examining a medieval tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven on a vertical loom, however it can also be woven on a floor loom as well. It is composed of two sets of interlaced threads, those running parallel to the length and those parallel to the width ; the warp threads are set up under tension on a...
concerning a young woman surrounded by demons (the woman is presumed to be a witch). He is shocked to discover the images on the manuscript coming to life. The manuscript pans down to show the woman being abducted by aliens, then feasting with them. Later, she is sentenced to death by a queen on her throne for associating with demons, as the people of the time understand the experience. As the man looks at the final part of the manuscript, the woman is strapped to a chair and lowered into an ocean by a priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
carrying a cross. The band members are present only as demons and nymphs bearing witness to the events taking place.
The US version has no plot, and consists of the members of Ladytron playing the song in front of a white background.