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Revision as of 16:54, 27 September 2012

"Say Nothing"
Song

"Say Nothing" is a song by British recording artist Example, from his upcoming fourth studio album The Evolution of Man. The song was written by Example, John McDaid, and Dirty South, the latter who also produced the song.[2] It was released as the album's lead single on 16 September 2012 in the United Kingdom, entering the UK Singles Chart at #2.

Background and release

"Say Nothing" received its world premier on 30 July 2012 on the Capital FM Breakfast Show. NME confirmed that the single will feature remixes from Roska, TC, BURNS, Foamo and Hardwell. [3] The interview also stated that "Say Nothing" and "Perfect Replacement" (produced by Feed Me) would receive their live debuts in August 2012 at the V Festival.

On 30 July 2012, Example revealed the single artwork via Twitter [4] and confirmed via a comment on Facebook that it features a photo of his younger self, around two years old [5] layered over a photo he took in Austria on an aeroplane. In an interview, he revealed that the original photo won a 'Good Looking Baby' contest in his local paper, and he wanted the single artwork to be different to the popular 'boring' artwork, and just wanted it to look 'cool'.[6]

An iTunes preorder became available on the same day, and a static video with lyrics in the description was uploaded to Example's official YouTube channel.[7]

The remixes were gradually leaked, with one premiere each day from the start of August 2012.

On 1 August 2012, MistaJam premiered the TC remix on 1Xtra [8] and it was uploaded the next day to TC's Soundcloud [9] and the MOSTV YouTube channel.

The Foamo remix was premiered the next day on Radio 1 on Toddla T's show, and was uploaded to YouTube shortly afterwards.[10]

The Hardwell & Dannic remix was premiered on 3 August 2012 on Andi Durrant's Capital FM show [11] and uploaded to the MOSTV YouTube later that day.[12]

The Roska remix was premiered on Example's official YouTube on 4 August 2012.[13]

The official video for Say Nothing was uploaded to Example's YouTube Channel on August 8 2012.[14]

The BURNS remix was uploaded to the official YouTube channel on 14 August 2012 [15] and was released as a separate single on iTunes on the same day as the EP.

The track entered the UK Singles Chart at #2, being kept off the top spot by The Script's "Hall of Fame", which spent a second week at number one.[16]

Reception

The single has received mixed reviews, being criticised for the double negative 'don't speak no more' by Popjustice,[17] but generally getting good reception. Capital FM received many positive tweets from listeners after the world premiere [18] and 4Music expressed their love for it, saying it was 'definitely worth the wait' with a 'humongous guitar riff and big stadium chorus'.[19] Digital Spy rated it four stars, calling it "an electronic anthem that's ready to take over the airwaves" and commenting that it "maintains a sense of depth, proving that despite his questionable celebrity jibes his talent still comes out on top". [20]

Track listing

Digital download[21]
No.TitleLength
1."Say Nothing" (Radio Edit)3:46
2."Say Nothing" (Extended Club Mix)5:45
3."Say Nothing" (Hardwell & Dannic Remix)6:15
4."Say Nothing" (Foamo Remix)5:41
5."Say Nothing" (Roska Remix)3:37
6."Say Nothing" (TC Remix)3:44
Digital download: Say Nothing (BURNS Remix) - Single[22]
No.TitleLength
1."Say Nothing" (BURNS Remix)4:39

Chart performance

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[23] 32
Scotland (OCC)[24] 2
UK Singles (OCC)[25] 2
UK Dance Chart (Official Charts Company)[26] 1

Personnel

Production [27]

References

  1. ^ "Example confirms new single, 'Close Enemies', for debut next week". Digital Spy. 2012-09-18.
  2. ^ "SAY NOTHING (Legal Title)". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Example announces new single details | News". Nme.Com. 2012-07-26. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  4. ^ "Twitter / example: And the artwork for my next". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  5. ^ "Wall Photos". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  6. ^ "Interview #784: Example". I Like Music. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  7. ^ "Example - Say Nothing (Audio Only) (Out 16.09.12)". YouTube. 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  8. ^ "Twitter / example: The @TCDNB remix of #SayNothing". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  9. ^ "Example - Say Nothing - TC remix - radio rip by tcdnb on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  10. ^ "Example - 'Say Nothing' (Foamo Remix) (Out 16.09.12)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  11. ^ "Twitter / AndiDurrant: Tonight 11pm Capital FM:". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  12. ^ "Example - Say Nothing (Hardwell & Dannic Remix) (Ministry of Sound TV)". YouTube. 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  13. ^ "Example - 'Say Nothing' (Roska Remix) (Out 16.09.12)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  14. ^ "Example - 'Say Nothing' (Official Video) (Out 16.09.12)". YouTube. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  15. ^ "Example - 'Say Nothing' (BURNS Remix) (Out 16.09.12)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  16. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles
  17. ^ "Example - 'Say Nothing'". Popjustice. 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  18. ^ "Example's New Single 'Say Nothing' Hailed As "Amazing" After First Play On Capital". Capital FM. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  19. ^ "News - General - First Listen: Example - Say Nothing". 4Music. 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  20. ^ "Example: 'Say Nothing' - Single review". Digital Spy. 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  21. ^ "Say Nothing (Remixes) - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 02 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  22. ^ "Say Nothing (BURNS Remix) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  23. ^ "Chart Track: Week 38, 2012". Irish Singles Chart.
  24. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  26. ^ "2012 Top 40 Dance Singles Archive - 29th September". Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  27. ^ "Twitter / example: Thanks to @dirtysouth for the production, @johnnymcdaid for the music, @grahamcoxon for the guitars & @WezClarke for the mixdown #SayNothing". Twitter. 2012-09-23. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
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