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* Unlike the others, [[wikipedia:Leviathan|Leviathan]] refers to a massive sea monster found in [[wikipedia:Jewish_mythology|Jewish mythology]]. | * Unlike the others, [[wikipedia:Leviathan|Leviathan]] refers to a massive sea monster found in [[wikipedia:Jewish_mythology|Jewish mythology]]. | ||
* Hydrogen, helium, and lithium were the first elements to be "produced" [[wikipedia:Big_Bang_nucleosynthesis|during, and shortly after, the Big Bang.]] All further elements are created during the formation, evolution and death of stars, potentially the "Leviathan" the track title is referring to. | * Hydrogen, helium, and lithium were the first elements to be "produced" [[wikipedia:Big_Bang_nucleosynthesis|during, and shortly after, the Big Bang.]] All further elements are created during the formation, evolution and death of stars, potentially the "Leviathan" the track title is referring to. | ||
| + | * The title of the track can be abbreviated/initialized as "H He Li L", which bears resemblance to the word Hell, the abode of the dead in various cultures and religions. Boards of Canada have used this title trick before - [[Satellite Anthem Icarus]] can be abbreviated as "SAT AN IC". | ||
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| Running time | 4:44 |
| Appears on | Inferno (2026) |
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"Hydrogen Helium Lithium Leviathan" is the third track on Boards of Canada's fifth studio album, Inferno.
Contents
Comments
- Hydrogen, helium, and lithium are the first three elements of the periodic table.
- Unlike the others, Leviathan refers to a massive sea monster found in Jewish mythology.
- Hydrogen, helium, and lithium were the first elements to be "produced" during, and shortly after, the Big Bang. All further elements are created during the formation, evolution and death of stars, potentially the "Leviathan" the track title is referring to.
- The title of the track can be abbreviated/initialized as "H He Li L", which bears resemblance to the word Hell, the abode of the dead in various cultures and religions. Boards of Canada have used this title trick before - Satellite Anthem Icarus can be abbreviated as "SAT AN IC".
Samples / Lyrics
- Starting at 2:58, buried chanting can be heard.
Trivia
Videos
Audio