Waiting for the Sirens' Call (song)
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"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" is a single released in 2005 by the group New Order
. The third single from the Waiting for the Sirens' Call
album, it was released by London Records
on 26 September 2005.
London eschewed the usual CD single, maxi CD
and DVD
configuration for the single, instead releasing "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" as three separate 7" singles. Each 7" contained a different mix of the single as an A-side. On the B-side, each 7" contained a brand new remix
of a classic New Order single.
Many saw this as a bridging of the Waiting for the Sirens' Call album and the then-forthcoming Singles
compilation.
A CD single for "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" followed the three 7" singles, and was released on October 3, 2005. The two track CD featured full-length mixes of the title track.
In a recent report, New Order frontman Bernard Sumner
has stated that "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" is his favourite New Order song of all time.
The song was added to BBC Radio 2
's A-List and was also playlisted by Xfm London
. It debuted at #21 on the UK Singles Chart
, one position lower than the previous single, "Jetstream
".
photo of a naked Tahitian as she sits in a river and places a flower in her hair in Tahiti
, French Polynesia
, 1954.
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
. The third single from the Waiting for the Sirens' Call
Waiting for the Sirens' Call
-Singles:* "Krafty" * "Jetstream" * "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" * "Guilt Is a Useless Emotion" -Personnel:* Bernard Sumner – vocals, guitars, synthesisers and programming...
album, it was released by London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
on 26 September 2005.
London eschewed the usual CD single, maxi CD
Maxi single
A maxi single or maxi-single is a music single release with more than the usual two tracks of an a-side song and a b-side song.-The first maxi singles:...
and DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
configuration for the single, instead releasing "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" as three separate 7" singles. Each 7" contained a different mix of the single as an A-side. On the B-side, each 7" contained a brand new remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of a classic New Order single.
Many saw this as a bridging of the Waiting for the Sirens' Call album and the then-forthcoming Singles
Singles (New Order album)
-Chart positions:...
compilation.
A CD single for "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" followed the three 7" singles, and was released on October 3, 2005. The two track CD featured full-length mixes of the title track.
In a recent report, New Order frontman Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner , also known as Bernard Dickin, Bernard Dicken and Bernard Albrecht is an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboard player and producer....
has stated that "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" is his favourite New Order song of all time.
The song was added to BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
's A-List and was also playlisted by Xfm London
Xfm London
Xfm London is a commercial radio station in the United Kingdom owned by Global Radio and broadcasts on 104.9 FM in London, on digital radio via 30 DAB multiplexes across the country, Sky, TalkTalk TV and Virgin Media....
. It debuted at #21 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 ...
, one position lower than the previous single, "Jetstream
Jetstream (song)
"Jetstream" is a single by New Order. Released through Warner Music on 16 May 2005, it is the second single to be taken from their album Waiting for the Sirens' Call....
".
Cover
The cover image is an Eliot ElisofonEliot Elisofon
Eliot Elisofon was an influential American documentary photographer and photojournalist, known for his work with Life Magazine. He started working for Life Magazine in 1942 and continued until 1964. Some of his best known works are colour photo essays on Africa, the South Pacific, and other...
photo of a naked Tahitian as she sits in a river and places a flower in her hair in Tahiti
Tahiti
Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous...
, French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia is an overseas country of the French Republic . It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being Tahiti in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory...
, 1954.
- Cover artists: Howard Wakefield, Peter Saville, Eliot Elisofon
- Design studio: Saville Associates
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- "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" (Rich CosteyRich CosteyRich Costey is an American record producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with many bands including Muse, Cave In, Thursday, Franz Ferdinand, Glasvegas, The Mars Volta, Doves, Bloc Party, Ontronik , Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Supergrass, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, Nine...
Radio Edit) – 3:52 - "TemptationTemptation (New Order song)"Temptation" is a stand-alone single released by British band New Order on Factory Records. The single reached #29 on the UK Singles Chart on its release in 1982.-Original release:...
" (Secret MachinesThe Secret MachinesThe Secret Machines are a three-piece American alternative rock band. Originally from Dallas, Texas before moving to New York City, they describe their band as space rock. The original lineup consisted of two brothers, Brandon and Benjamin Curtis, and Josh Garza...
Remix) – 4:37
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- "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" (Band Mix) – 3:53
- "Everything's Gone GreenEverything's Gone Green"Everything's Gone Green" is the third single by the English alternative rock/electronic band New Order. It was released in December 1981 and reached number three on the UK Independent Singles chart, number twenty-nine on the New Zealand RIANZ Singles chart and number thirty-four on the U.S...
" (Cicada Remix) – 4:33
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- "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" (Jacknife LeeJacknife LeeGarret "Jacknife" Lee is an Irish music producer and mixer. He has worked with a variety of artists, including The Cars, U2, R.E.M., Snow Patrol, Bloc Party, AFI, The Hives, Weezer, Vega4 and Editors.-Biography:...
Remix Edit) – 4:11 - "Bizarre Love TriangleBizarre Love Triangle"Bizarre Love Triangle" is a single released in 1986 by the English rock band New Order. A version is included on their album Brotherhood....
" (Richard XRichard XRichard Philips, best known by his stage name Richard X, is a British songwriter and music producer. Gaining attention as a pioneer of the bootleg craze, Richard X has earned success as a producer and remixer. He has helmed hit singles for artists including Annie, Kelis, Liberty X, Rachel Stevens...
Remix Edit) – 4:19
CD: NUOCD15
- "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" (Rich Costey Remix) – 5:39
- "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" (Jacknife Lee Remix) – 6:10
CD: CD-R Promo
- "Bizarre Love Triangle" (Richard X Remix Full Length) – 7:05
- "Everything's Gone Green" (Cicada Remix) – 4:35)
- "Everything's Gone Green" (Martin Buttrich Remix) – 4:56
- "Temptation" (Secret Machines Remix Full Length) – 7:26
- "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" (Jacknife Lee Remix Edit) – 4:11
- Includes exclusive mix by Martin Buttrich (Timo MaasTimo MaasTimo Maas is an electronic music DJ/producer and remixer.-Career:Maas bought his first set of turntables at the age of 17, and played his very first DJ set in 1982 at a party in his friend's home...
' engineer) as well as exclusive full length cuts of two other mixes.
Chart positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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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