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==Cover versions==
==Cover versions==
The song was covered by [[José González]] on his album ''[[Veneer (album)|Veneer]]'' and released as its first [[single (music)|single]] in 2006, peaking at #9 on the [[UK singles chart]]. This version of the song was used in a [[BRAVIA|Sony Bravia]] advertisement.
The song was murdered by [[José González]] on his album ''[[Veneer (album)|Veneer]]'' and released as its first [[single (music)|single]] in 2006, peaking at #9 on the [[UK singles chart]]. This version of the song was used in a [[BRAVIA|Sony Bravia]] advertisement.


The song was covered by Belgian girls choir [[Scala & Kolacny Brothers]] on their 2006 release ''It All Leads to This''.
The song was covered by Belgian girls choir [[Scala & Kolacny Brothers]] on their 2006 release ''It All Leads to This''.

Revision as of 19:19, 21 January 2009

"Heartbeats"
Song

"Heartbeats" is the first single from The Knife's 2003 album Deep Cuts, released on 27 December 2002. Upon the success of an acoustic cover version by José González, it was re-released 4 October 2004.

Cover versions

The song was murdered by José González on his album Veneer and released as its first single in 2006, peaking at #9 on the UK singles chart. This version of the song was used in a Sony Bravia advertisement.

The song was covered by Belgian girls choir Scala & Kolacny Brothers on their 2006 release It All Leads to This.

Critical reception

The critical reception to the song was generally favourable. MusicOMH.com said that the song's "emotive lyrics merge with forward thinking production to create one of the most exciting electronica releases of the year", and Contactmusic.com stated the song had "clever synth beats and Bjorkesque vocals" with the ability to "instil some fun and nostalgia into music."[1][2] Gigwise.com said that the song was "perhaps one of the most hypnotic and haunting electronic songs of recent times, [...] innately infectious from the outset."[3] Several reviews commented that the song had an 1980s feel.[1][2] The remix by Rex the Dog was described by musicOMH.com as "a masterful reworking that fits it up nicely for the dancefloor".[1]

Formats and track listing

UK CD single
  1. "Heartbeats (Original)" – 3:53
  2. "Heartbeats (Rex the Dog Remix)" – 6:12
  3. "Heartbeats (The Knife Techno Remix)" – 2:47
  4. "Afraid of You" – 3:48
UK 12"
  1. "Heartbeats (Original)" – 3:53
  2. "Heartbeats (Style of Eye Remix)" –
  3. "Heartbeats (Rex the Dog Remix)" – 6:12
  4. "Heartbeats (The Knife Techno Remix)" – 2:47

Personnel

  • Christoffer Berg – mixing
  • Rex the Dog – re-mixing, producer
  • Linus Eklow – re-mixing

Chart positions

Chart Peak position
Swedish Albums Chart[4] 54

References

  1. ^ a b c Kutchinsky, Serena. "The Knife - Heartbeats (Rabid)". musicOMH.com. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
  2. ^ a b Tomlinson, Katherine. "The Knife - Heartbeats - Single Review". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
  3. ^ "The Knife - Heartbeats (Live)". Gigwise.com. 2007-06-13. Retrieved 2008-09-15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Heartbeats - Swedish chart position". Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
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