I Want More (Faithless song)
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"I Want More" is a song recorded by UK dance group Faithless
, released as a single on 23 August 2004. It features a vocal sample
from the singer and pianist Nina Simone
(from "Tell Me More and More and Then Some" on the 1965 album Pastel Blues
). Also sampled in the intro and outro is an excerpt from Pink Floyd
’s Run, from the 1970s album
The Dark Side of the Moon
.
The album version, featured on No Roots
, was released on 7 June 2004 and was split into two parts. The second most closely resembles the later-released single, with vocals from Maxi Jazz
and Nina Simone
. The first part features vocals from LSK
who collaborated with Faithless for many tracks on the album. The single was released progressively as a 3-part set in the Netherlands with releases coming on 23 August, 6 September, and 20 September 2004.
Each single cover image was a section of 'Arkadia Last Resort' by Jess Collins
.
The music video features excerpts from the documentary A State of Mind
.
Faithless
Faithless were a British electronica band consisting of Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss and Rollo. The group is best known for their dance songs . Faithless recorded six albums. During their career they sold over 15 million records worldwide...
, released as a single on 23 August 2004. It features a vocal sample
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
from the singer and pianist Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon , better known by her stage name Nina Simone , was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music...
(from "Tell Me More and More and Then Some" on the 1965 album Pastel Blues
Pastel Blues
Pastel Blues is a studio album by singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone . It was recorded in 1964 and 1965 in New York City and released in 1965 by Philips Records...
). Also sampled in the intro and outro is an excerpt from Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
’s Run, from the 1970s album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
The Dark Side of the Moon
The Dark Side of the Moon
The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in March 1973. It built on ideas explored in the band's earlier recordings and live shows, but lacks the extended instrumental excursions that characterised their work following the departure...
.
The album version, featured on No Roots
No Roots
No Roots is the fourth album by British electronic music act Faithless, released in 2004. It reached number one on the UK Albums Chart that year, giving them their first number one album in their career. It features vocals from vocalist LSK, and the late Nina Simone.-Track listing:-Samples:...
, was released on 7 June 2004 and was split into two parts. The second most closely resembles the later-released single, with vocals from Maxi Jazz
Maxi Jazz
Maxwell Alexander Fraser , better known as Maxi Jazz, is an English rapper. He is best known as the lead vocalist of British band Faithless.- Biography :...
and Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon , better known by her stage name Nina Simone , was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music...
. The first part features vocals from LSK
LSK
LSK is an English singer, songwriter and record producer based in Leeds who uses a mix of reggae, punk rock and Hip Hop. He originated the style that has been compared to The Streets, which is mentioned in a song on his second album Outlaw...
who collaborated with Faithless for many tracks on the album. The single was released progressively as a 3-part set in the Netherlands with releases coming on 23 August, 6 September, and 20 September 2004.
Each single cover image was a section of 'Arkadia Last Resort' by Jess Collins
Jess Collins
Jess Collins , simply known today as Jess, was an American visual artist.- Biography :Jess was born Burgess Franklin Collins in Long Beach, California. He was drafted into the military and worked on the production of plutonium for the Manhattan Project...
.
The music video features excerpts from the documentary A State of Mind
A State of Mind
A State of Mind is a 2004 documentary film directed by Daniel Gordon and produced by Nicholas Bonner. The film follows two North Korean child gymnasts and their families for over eight months during training for the 2003 Pyongyang mass games...
.
Sample
UK / EU Enhanced CD Single
- I Want More (Single version) - 3:31
- I Want More (Beginerz mix) - 7:50
- I Want More (Filterheads Mix) - 7:35
- I Want More (Faithless main mix) - 7:29
- I Want More (Video)
UK 12" release
- I Want More (Faithless Main Mix) - 07:28
- I Want More (Beginerz Remix) - 07:52
Netherlands Release 1 - CD
- I Want More (Radio Version) - 03:32
- I Want More (Beginerz Remix) - 07:52
- I Want More (Filterheadz Remix) - 07:36
- I Want More (Faithless Main Mix) - 07:28
Netherlands Release 2 - DVD
- I Want More (Clip) [Video Version] - 03:04
- I Want More Part I (Live @ BNN Popsecret 2004) - 03:31
- God Is A DJ (Live @ BNN Popsecret 2004) - 03:48
- We Come 1 (Live @ BNN Popsecret 2004) - 03:30
Netherlands Release 3 - CD
- I Want More (Single Version) - 03:32
- Insomnia (Live @ Lowlands 2004) - 05:56
- Bring My Family Back (Live @ Lowlands 2004) - 04:45
- Mass Destruction (Live @ Lowlands 2004) - 04:19