Saltwater (Chicane song)

"Saltwater"
Single by Chicane featuring Máire Brennan
from the album Behind the Sun
Released	24 May 1999
Format	CD, 12"
Recorded	Modena One, Mothership Studios UK
Genre	Trance
Length	10:03 (Original Mix)
Label	Xtravaganza
Writer(s)	Nick Bracegirdle, Ciarán Brennan and Pól Brennan, Máire Brennan (English-Irish translation).
Producer	Nick Bracegirdle, Ray Hedges
Chicane chronology
"Strong in Love" (1998) "Saltwater" (1999) "Don't Give Up" (2000)

"Saltwater" is a song by Chicane featuring the vocals of Irish singer Máire Brennan. The track uses parts of Clannad's 1982 hit "Theme From Harry's Game" with both re-recorded and newly-written lyrics.

It was released as a single in 1999, reaching the #6 position on the UK Singles Chart and becoming a popular dance track in clubs across Europe. In 2003 the song was used in a national tourism campaign for Ireland and also by Belfast City Council in adverts promoting the city.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings for "Saltwater":

Australia Maxi CD Single

1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit)" – 3:29
2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix)" – 9:49
3. "Saltwater" (Mothership Mix)" – 3:24
4. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix)" – 9:08

Germany & UK 2-Track Cardboard Sleeve CD Single

1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit) – 3:29
2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49

Germany & UK 12" Vinyl

1. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49
2. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix) – 8:45

Europe Maxi CD Single

1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit) – 3:29
2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49
3. "Saltwater" (Mothership Mix) – 3:24

UK 12" Vinyl (2005)

• Side A:

1. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49

• Side B:

1. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix) – 8:45
2. "Saltwater" (Thrillseekers Mix) – 8:00

UK Maxi CD Single

1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit) – 3:29
2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49
3. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix) – 9:08

Music video

The "Saltwater" music video, incorporating images of surfing juxtaposed with the frenzy of a nightclub, was filmed in February. The surfing scenes were shot along the Cornwall coastline, the location of many beaches that are popular surfer destinations. The club scenes were shot at a studio on Old Street in London as well at the actual Gatecrasher club in Sheffield.

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart	31
Belgium Singles Chart (Flanders)	5
Belgium Singles Chart (Wallonia)	24
Irish Singles Chart	14
Spain Singles Chart	19
Germany Singles Chart	16
Netherlands	23
Switzerland Singles Chart	32
UK Singles Chart	6