Night Boat
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"Night Boat" or " Nightboat " is a song by Duran Duran appearing as track six on their debut album.
when he was waiting for a ride from the nightbus home. It is spooky and atmospheric, unlike most of the other songs on the album. It is instrumental for a little over two minutes. Simon Le Bon recites the beginning of the Queen Mab
speech before singing original lyrics for the rest of the song. Another song (which also focuses heavily on the use of synthesizers) featuring a long intro like this is New Order
's 1983 hit, "Blue Monday
"
. The video is a mini horror film shot on the Caribbean island side of Antigua. A brief bit of dialog before the music starts includes Le Bon's recitation of one of Mercutio's speeches From Romeo and Juliet. The band gathers on a small beach village as the sun is setting, only to be separated and set upon by zombies one by one, until the ragged Nightboat arrives to carry Le Bon away. It is possible that the video is a homage to the Italian horror film Zombi 2, with settings and zombies that look very much like the ones in the film. The video was filmed in May of 1982, several months before Michael Jackson began to work on the video for his song Thriller, which also features zombies.
Also credited:
About the song
The song was originally written by Simon Le BonSimon Le Bon
Simon John Charles Le Bon is an English musician, best known as the lead singer, lyricist and musician of the band Duran Duran and its offshoot, Arcadia.-Early life:...
when he was waiting for a ride from the nightbus home. It is spooky and atmospheric, unlike most of the other songs on the album. It is instrumental for a little over two minutes. Simon Le Bon recites the beginning of the Queen Mab
Queen Mab
Queen Mab is a fairy referred to in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. She also appears in other 17th century literature, and in various guises in later poetry, drama and cinema...
speech before singing original lyrics for the rest of the song. Another song (which also focuses heavily on the use of synthesizers) featuring a long intro like this is New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
's 1983 hit, "Blue Monday
Blue Monday (New Order song)
"Blue Monday" is a single released in 1983 by British band New Order, and later remixed in 1988 and 1995. The song has been widely remixed and covered since its original release, and became a popular anthem in the dance club scene.-Background:...
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Music video
The video for "Nightboat" was directed by longtime music video director Russell MulcahyRussell Mulcahy
Russell Mulcahy is an Australian film director. His work is easily recognized by his use of fast cuts, tracking shots and use of glowing lights.- Music videos :...
. The video is a mini horror film shot on the Caribbean island side of Antigua. A brief bit of dialog before the music starts includes Le Bon's recitation of one of Mercutio's speeches From Romeo and Juliet. The band gathers on a small beach village as the sun is setting, only to be separated and set upon by zombies one by one, until the ragged Nightboat arrives to carry Le Bon away. It is possible that the video is a homage to the Italian horror film Zombi 2, with settings and zombies that look very much like the ones in the film. The video was filmed in May of 1982, several months before Michael Jackson began to work on the video for his song Thriller, which also features zombies.
Other appearances
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- Live at Hammersmith '82!Live at Hammersmith '82!Live at Hammersmith '82! is a live album by the band Duran Duran. Originally recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon on , it was released by EMI Records on as a CD/DVD double pack....
Personnel
Duran Duran are:- Simon Le BonSimon Le BonSimon John Charles Le Bon is an English musician, best known as the lead singer, lyricist and musician of the band Duran Duran and its offshoot, Arcadia.-Early life:...
- vocals - Nick RhodesNick RhodesNick Rhodes is an English musician, is best known as the keyboardist of the pop rock band Duran Duran...
- keyboards - John Taylor - bass guitar
- Roger Taylor - drums
- Andy TaylorAndy Taylor (guitarist)Andy Taylor is an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as a member of Duran Duran and The Power Station....
- guitar
Also credited:
- Colin ThurstonColin ThurstonColin Thurston was a British recording engineer and producer.Born in Singapore, Thurston played in bands in London before he "bluffed his way" into audio engineering...
- producer and engineer