The Light (Disturbed song)
Appearance
"The Light" | ||||
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Single by Disturbed | ||||
from the album Immortalized | ||||
Released | October 5, 2015 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal, heavy metal | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | Reprise | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Kevin Churko | |||
Disturbed singles chronology | ||||
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"The Light" is a song by heavy metal band Disturbed, from their sixth album Immortalized. It was released as a single on October 5, 2015. Upon its release, the song was noted by many critics for its uplifting lyrics, unusual within the band's discography[1].
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Light" | 4:16 |
Total length: | 4:16 |
Music video
Directors Culley Bunker and Craig Bernard were tapped to direct the video[2], which features the band performing in front of a burning building, intercut with a sort of a mini-movie about a firefighter who is disfigured in a fire, but then manages to find love with his rehabilitation nurse[3]. The video was published to YouTube on November 20, 2015 and has over 70 million views as of early May 2019.
Personnel
- David Draiman – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Dan Donegan – guitars, bass, EBow, keyboards, backing vocals
- Mike Wengren – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[5] | 18 |
References
- ^ Blabbermouth (2015-11-20). "Video Premiere: DISTURBED's 'The Light'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2015-10-12). "DISTURBED Taps Directors CULLEY BUNKER And CRAIG BERNARD For 'The Light' Video". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ DiVita, Joe. "Disturbed Release Powerful Video for 'The Light'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ "Disturbed Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ "Disturbed Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2016.