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| runtime=5:58 ([[Aquarius]], [[MHTRTC]])<br>6:24 ([[Peel Session]])<br>7:43 ([[Warp10]]) | | runtime=5:58 ([[Aquarius]], [[MHTRTC]])<br>6:24 ([[Peel Session]])<br>7:43 ([[Warp10]]) | ||
| appearson=[[Aquarius]]<br>[[Music has the Right to Children]]<br>[[Peel Session]]<br>[[Live @ Warp10]]}} | | appearson=[[Aquarius]]<br>[[Music has the Right to Children]]<br>[[Peel Session]]<br>[[Live @ Warp10]]}} | ||
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*Aquarius contains a sample from the song of the same name on [http://www.discogs.com/release/702474 Galt MacDermot's 1979 soundtrack] for the film "[[wikipedia:Hair (movie)|Hair]]" (the slap bass riff that's present throughout the Boards of Canada version). | *Aquarius contains a sample from the song of the same name on [http://www.discogs.com/release/702474 Galt MacDermot's 1979 soundtrack] for the film "[[wikipedia:Hair (movie)|Hair]]" (the slap bass riff that's present throughout the Boards of Canada version). | ||
*Contains a sample from a sketch in a vintage [[wikipedia:Sesame Street|Sesame Street]] episode (''Orange''). | *Contains a sample from a sketch in a vintage [[wikipedia:Sesame Street|Sesame Street]] episode (''Orange''). | ||
| + | *Contains samples from yet another vintage [[wikipedia:Sesame Street|Sesame Street]] episode (children's laughter and the "yeah, that's right" sample). | ||
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*One number heard throughout the sequence is sixtyten, a reference to the song of the same name on this album but also the brother's own label, Music70. | *One number heard throughout the sequence is sixtyten, a reference to the song of the same name on this album but also the brother's own label, Music70. | ||
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*Has appeared in several forms, notably on the [[Aquarius_(release)|Aquarius 7" Single]] and also on the [[Peel Session]] recordings. This track also appears on [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:5r65mpck9ffo Hexstatic's 2003 "Solid Steel" mix] for the electronic label [[wikipedia:Ninja Tune|Ninja Tune]]. | *Has appeared in several forms, notably on the [[Aquarius_(release)|Aquarius 7" Single]] and also on the [[Peel Session]] recordings. This track also appears on [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:5r65mpck9ffo Hexstatic's 2003 "Solid Steel" mix] for the electronic label [[wikipedia:Ninja Tune|Ninja Tune]]. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 22:34, 17 March 2008
| Aquarius | |
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| Running time | 5:58 (Aquarius, MHTRTC) 6:24 (Peel Session) 7:43 (Warp10) |
| Appears on | Aquarius Music has the Right to Children Peel Session Live @ Warp10 |
Samples/Lyrics
- Aquarius contains a sample from the song of the same name on Galt MacDermot's 1979 soundtrack for the film "Hair" (the slap bass riff that's present throughout the Boards of Canada version).
- Contains a sample from a sketch in a vintage Sesame Street episode (Orange).
- Contains samples from yet another vintage Sesame Street episode (children's laughter and the "yeah, that's right" sample).
Cultural References
- One number heard throughout the sequence is sixtyten, a reference to the song of the same name on this album but also the brother's own label, Music70.
Versions
- Has appeared in several forms, notably on the Aquarius 7" Single and also on the Peel Session recordings. This track also appears on Hexstatic's 2003 "Solid Steel" mix for the electronic label Ninja Tune.
External Links
- The original Aquarius, from the movie "Hair"
- The Sesame Street vignette which contains the Orange sample
- The Sesame Street vignette with the children's laughter and the "yeah, that's right" vocal heard in Aquarius (heard at roughly 10 seconds into the video)
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