The Space Between Us
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The Space Between Us is the debut solo album by Craig Armstrong, originally released in 1998 on Melankolic Records. Elizabeth Fraser
of The Cocteau Twins contributes vocals to the track "This Love", and The Blue Nile
's Paul Buchanan appears on "Let's go out Tonight". The first track, Weather Storm, is a reworking of a song by the same name which appears on Massive Attack
's 1994 album, Protection
, to which Armstrong contributed. Similarly, "Sly II" is a reworked version of Massive Attack's "Sly", also from Protection. "Balcony Scene" is a reworked version of "Time Stands Still," from the score of Romeo and Juliet; it contains elements of "Kissing You
" by Des'ree Weekes
, as well as a quote from the film.
Elizabeth Fraser
Elizabeth Davidson Fraser is a Scottish singer best known as the vocalist for the pioneer alternative rock group Cocteau Twins...
of The Cocteau Twins contributes vocals to the track "This Love", and The Blue Nile
The Blue Nile
The Blue Nile is an adult alternative/pop band from Glasgow. The music of The Blue Nile is built heavily on synthesizers and electronic instrumentation and percussion, although later works featured acoustic guitar more prominently.-Early years:...
's Paul Buchanan appears on "Let's go out Tonight". The first track, Weather Storm, is a reworking of a song by the same name which appears on Massive Attack
Massive Attack
Massive Attack are an English DJ and trip hop duo from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various session musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be of the trip...
's 1994 album, Protection
Protection (album)
-Sound:Protection was featured in the top ten of Rolling Stone magazine's 'Coolest Albums of All Time List,' calling it "great music for when you're driving around a city at 4 am," due to the 'chill out' nature of the album...
, to which Armstrong contributed. Similarly, "Sly II" is a reworked version of Massive Attack's "Sly", also from Protection. "Balcony Scene" is a reworked version of "Time Stands Still," from the score of Romeo and Juliet; it contains elements of "Kissing You
Kissing You (Des'ree song)
"Kissing You" is a song by British singer Des'ree. It was written by the singer with Timothy Atack for Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. The song was included on the film's soundtrack album and Des'ree's third studio album, Supernatural...
" by Des'ree Weekes
Des'ree
Des'ree is an English pop/soul singer who was popular during the 1990s. She is well known for her hits: "Feel So High", "You Gotta Be", "Life", and "Kissing You"...
, as well as a quote from the film.
Track listing
- "Weather Storm" – 6:03
- "This Love" – 6:26
- "Sly II" – 5:17
- "After the Storm" – 5:08
- "Laura's Theme" – 5:26
- "My Father" – 2:03
- "Balcony Scene (Romeo and Juliet)" – 5:17
- "Rise" – 4:24
- "Glasgow" – 5:19
- "Let's go out Tonight" – 5:58
- "Childhood" – 5:42
- "Hymn" – 1:20