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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]]}}   
 
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==Samples/Lyrics==
  
 
*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'').
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*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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==Cultural References==
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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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==Versions==
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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]].
*Contains samples from yet another vintage [[wikipedia:Sesame Street|Sesame Street]] episode (children's laughter and the "yeah, that's right" vocal).
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Revision as of 22:34, 17 March 2008

Aquarius
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


External Links

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