From Out Of Nowhere
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"From Out of Nowhere" was the first track off Faith No More
's third studio album The Real Thing
. It was also the first single to be released off it and to feature Mike Patton
on vocals. It was first released on August 30, 1989 and reached #23 on the UK singles chart
. However, it never became as popular as "Epic
", which peaked at #25 in the same charts, despite the former song peaking higher.
The band has been quoted saying regarding the video that "[They] didn't know what we were doing".
. It seems to be a subtle parody of glam metal bands at the time.
There are two very different versions of this video. When you play both versions next to each other you will find that some shots are different. Some of the videos found on the internet are the 'second version' videos.
The first version features Mike Patton in camouflage shorts, a black undershirt, and sunglasses. Words come across a few times during the video on the screen. And there are a few shots of exteriors at the beginning and end.
In the second version Patton is wearing spandex shorts and a black and blue coat. Billy Gould is using a different bass, and there are many more exterior shots, as well as more words going across the screen. Only a few shots are kept from the first version, being some of the shots of Mike Bordin
. This latter version was used on the video releases.
Rising Sun
Reissue
† Recorded in Norwich, 1990. Broadcast by The BBC Radio 1 "Rockshow", March 2, 1990. The profanity is obscured and the songs fade out.
Faith No More
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...
's third studio album The Real Thing
The Real Thing (Faith No More album)
The Real Thing is the third studio album by the American rock band Faith No More. It was first released through Slash Records on June 20, 1989. It was the first release by the band not to feature vocalist Chuck Mosley, instead the album featured Mike Patton from the experimental band Mr. Bungle...
. It was also the first single to be released off it and to feature Mike Patton
Mike Patton
Michael Allan "Mike" Patton is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and actor, best known as the lead singer of the metal/experimental rock band Faith No More. He has also sung for Mr...
on vocals. It was first released on August 30, 1989 and reached #23 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 ...
. However, it never became as popular as "Epic
Epic (song)
-American release:This version was released in America as a "Slash sticker" labelled 7" and as a cassette with a "Burning Splash" sleeve.-Australian release:The 7" and cassette versions of this release only had tracks 1 & 2, unlike the 12" which featured all 3....
", which peaked at #25 in the same charts, despite the former song peaking higher.
The band has been quoted saying regarding the video that "[They] didn't know what we were doing".
Music video
The music video was purposely tongue-in-cheekTongue-in-cheek
Tongue-in-cheek is a phrase used as a figure of speech to imply that a statement or other production is humorously intended and it should not be taken at face value. The facial expression typically indicates that one is joking or making a mental effort. In the past, it may also have indicated...
. It seems to be a subtle parody of glam metal bands at the time.
There are two very different versions of this video. When you play both versions next to each other you will find that some shots are different. Some of the videos found on the internet are the 'second version' videos.
The first version features Mike Patton in camouflage shorts, a black undershirt, and sunglasses. Words come across a few times during the video on the screen. And there are a few shots of exteriors at the beginning and end.
In the second version Patton is wearing spandex shorts and a black and blue coat. Billy Gould is using a different bass, and there are many more exterior shots, as well as more words going across the screen. Only a few shots are kept from the first version, being some of the shots of Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left...
. This latter version was used on the video releases.
Track lists
Burning Splashes- "From Out of Nowhere" – 3:23
- "The Cowboy Song" – 5:12
- "The Grade" – 2:03
Rising Sun
- "From Out of Nowhere" – 3:23
- "Edge of the World" – 4:10
- "From Out of Nowhere" (Live at BrixtonYou Fat Bastards: Live at the Brixton Academy-Personnel:Faith no More*Mike Patton – vocals*Jim Martin – guitar*Billy Gould – bass*Roddy Bottum – keyboards*Mike Bordin – drumsProduction*Matt Wallace – mixing, producer on "The Grade" and "The Cowboy Song"*Jessica Barford – producer...
) – 3:24
Reissue
- "From Out of Nowhere" (Extended Remix)
- "Woodpecker from Mars" (Live †)
- "The Real Thing" (Live †)
- "Epic" (Live †)
† Recorded in Norwich, 1990. Broadcast by The BBC Radio 1 "Rockshow", March 2, 1990. The profanity is obscured and the songs fade out.
Release history
| Country | Date | Version |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
Original | |
| Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
September 30, 1990 | |
| Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting... |
May 2, 1990 | Reissue |
Covers
- The Finnish band ApocalypticaApocalypticaApocalyptica is a band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso and drummer Mikko Sirén...
covered this song on their second album, Inquisition SymphonyInquisition Symphony (album)Inquisition Symphony is the second studio album by the Finnish metal band Apocalyptica. The album branches from their previous effort, containing only four Metallica covers. The remainder of the compositions are by Faith No More, Pantera, and Sepultura, as well as three originals by Apocalyptica...
. - It was also covered by German power metalPower metalPower metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band HelloweenHelloweenHelloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
in 1998 for their cover album Metal JukeboxMetal Jukebox-Personnel:*Andi Deris - vocals*Michael Weikath - guitar*Roland Grapow - guitar*Markus Grosskopf - bass*Uli Kusch - drums...
, and was featured in the single for their cover of ABBAABBAABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
's "Lay All Your Love On Me". - The Danish metal band, Raunchy covered this song on their 2007 album Velvet Noise ExtendedVelvet Noise ExtendedVelvet Noise Extended is re-release of Danish band Raunchy's debut album, released in 2001.-Track listing:# "Twelve Feet Tall"# "Bleeding"# "Drive"# "Tonight"# "Leech"# "My Game"# "Crack of Dawn"# "Out of Sight"# "This Is Not an Exit"...
. - Californian thrash metalThrash metalThrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band Five Finger Death PunchFive Finger Death PunchFive Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2005, the group's name is derived from classic oriental martial arts cinema. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory, guitarist Caleb Bingham, bassist Matt Snell,...
covered the song for the European Special Edition of their debut album, The Way of the FistThe Way of the FistThe Way of the Fist is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch, released on July 31, 2007. The album sold 3,800 copies in its first week of release The Way of the Fist made its Billboard 200 debut on August 18, 2007 at #199 and peaked at #107...
. - French spaceSpace rockSpace rock is a subgenre of rock music; the term originally referred to a group of early, mostly British, 1970s progressive and psychedelic rock bands such as Hawkwind and Pink Floyd, characterised by slow, lengthy instrumental passages dominated by electric organs, synthesizers, experimental...
/progressiveProgressive rockProgressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
rock band Black Noodle Project covered the song on their 2010 album "Ready To Go".