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Muse – Simulation Theory
''Muse – Simulation Theory'' is a concert film by British rock band Muse, based on their 2018 album ''Simulation Theory'' and its supporting tour in 2019. Directed by Lance Drake, it was released on 17 August 2020 in a one-night only worldwide IMAX release, with a download and streaming release on 21 August. The film combines live concert footage from Muse's shows at the O2 Arena in London from 14 to 15 September 2019, which were part of their worldwide Simulation Theory World Tour that took place throughout 2019, with more traditionally filmed scenes that take place in between and during songs, making up the film's narrative. Synopsis Concert footage The film primarily consists of live concert footage of Muse's shows at the London O2 Arena in September 2019, with an overarching narrative tying the songs together. The songs featured in the film primarily focus on songs from the Simulation Theory album, but multiple other songs from previous Muse albums are also included, as w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simulation Theory (album)
''Simulation Theory'' is the eighth studio album by English rock band Muse. It was released on 9 November 2018 through Warner Bros. Records and Helium-3 Helium-3 (3He see also helion) is a light, stable isotope of helium with two protons and one neutron (the most common isotope, helium-4, having two protons and two neutrons in contrast). Other than protium (ordinary hydrogen), helium-3 is the .... Muse co-produced the album with Rich Costey, Mike Elizondo, Shellback (record producer), Shellback, and Timbaland. Following the darker themes of Muse's prior albums, ''Simulation Theory'' incorporates lighter influences from science fiction and 1980s pop culture, with extensive use of synthesisers. The contemporary political climate of the United States informed the lyrics. Rather than working on the album as a whole, Muse focused on recording a single track at a time. Recording began at Associated Independent Recording#AIR Lyndhurst Hall - Hampstead, London (1991-present), AIR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reapers (song)
"Reapers" is a song by English rock band Muse. It was released as the second promotional single from the band's seventh studio album '' Drones'', and was given a 7" single release, as part of Record Store Day 2016, on 16 April 2016 as the fifth and final single from ''Drones''. It peaked at number 75 on the French Singles Chart, 71 on the Swiss Hitparade singles chart, 37 on '' Billboard''s Hot Rock Songs, and became Muse's highest-charting single at the time on ''Billboard''s Mainstream Rock Songs at number 2; it has since been surpassed on the latter chart by "Won't Stand Down," which reached number 1 in May 2022. Release "Reapers" was released a promotional single for ''Drones'' on 29 May 2015. It was released as a Record Store Day 7" picture disc vinyl on 16 April 2016. The A-side consists of the song's album version, while the B-side consists of a live performance at the Gloria Theater in Köln, Germany. The release also includes a fold-your-own paper plane (marketed as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Born (song)
"New Born" is a song by English rock band Muse from their second studio album ''Origin of Symmetry'', released in 2001. It was released as the second single from the album on 4 June 2001. The song proved to be a commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also featured on the '' Hullabaloo'' live DVD. Background and content "New Born" is written in the key of E minor. The song starts out at a relatively fast tempo of 147 bpm, and then increases pace during each verse. The melodic introduction features some modern minimalist style piano work. The song is also recognizable for its distinct guitar riff, which is based on a circle of fifths progression. Regarding the meaning of the song, Matthew Bellamy has said: "It's about a semi-fear of the evolution of technology, and how in reality it's destroying all humanity. My fear is that we can't control it because it's moving faster than we are, so the song's setting myself in a location in the fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assassin (Muse Song)
''Black Holes and Revelations'' is the fourth studio album by English rock band Muse, first released on 3 July 2006 through Warner Bros. Records and Muse's Helium-3 imprint. It was recorded over four months with producer Rich Costey in New York City, London, Milan, and southern France. It saw a change in style for Muse, with influences including Depeche Mode, Millionaire, Lightning Bolt, Sly and the Family Stone, and music from southern Italy. Like their previous albums, it features political and dystopian undertones, with lyrics covering topics such as political corruption, alien invasion, revolution and New World Order conspiracies, as well as more conventional love songs. ''Black Holes and Revelations'' received positive reviews and appeared on many year-end lists. It received a Mercury Prize nomination and later appeared in the 2007 version of ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''. The album entered the charts at number one in five countries, including the United Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm Syndrome (Muse Song)
"Stockholm Syndrome" is a song by the English rock band Muse from their third studio album, ''Absolution''. The song was released as the album's first single on 14 July 2003 and also appears on the ''Absolution'' live DVD. It was released alongside its artwork as a download-only single through the official Muse website. The song's promotional video was included in the " Time Is Running Out" CD single, and was shot using a thermal camera. A different video was made for the song's release in the US, depicting the band playing the song in a fictitious talk show. In March 2005, ''Q'' magazine placed "Stockholm Syndrome" at number 44 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks. Background and composition The main riff is based around the Phrygian Dominant mode of the harmonic minor scale. The verses follow a chromatic chord progression. This progression was originally written for the piano, but later reworked for layered guitars and synths. Lyrics and meaning Stockholm syndrom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starlight (Muse Song)
"Starlight" is a song by English alternative rock band Muse. It was released on 22 August 2006 in the United Kingdom as the second single from their fourth studio album ''Black Holes and Revelations'' (2006). The lyric "''Our hopes and expectations, black holes and revelations''" gives the album its title. The song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also the second single released in the United States, reaching number two on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was first played live during the Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in summer 2006. Composition "Starlight" was written by Muse lead vocalist Matt Bellamy and produced by Rich Costey. Bellamy commented that he first wrote the song on a boat in bad weather. Bassist Chris Wolstenholme commented that it is "a love song about missing someone, friends, family, someone you love". According to the music sheet published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Starlight" is an alternative rock song. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy (Muse Song)
"Mercy" is a song by English rock band Muse from their seventh album, '' Drones''. It was released as the second single from the album on 18 May 2015. Background The song is part of a concept album about "the journey of a human, from their abandonment and loss of hope, to their indoctrination by the system to be a human drone, to their eventual defection from their oppressors". On the band's website, Matt Bellamy stated that " e opening line of 'Mercy' - ''Help me I've fallen on the inside'' - is a reference to the protagonist knowing and recognising that they have lost something, they have lost themselves. This is where they realize they're being overcome by the dark forces that were introduced in 'Psycho. Reception Upon the album's release, the song was met with mixed reactions. Gigwise's Andrew Trendell praised the song as being "heartfelt" and "a pristine stadium gem". In his album review for Consequence of Sound, Collin Brennan, however, was less favourable, criticising that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dig Down
"Dig Down" is a song by English rock band Muse. Produced by the band with Mike Elizondo, it was released as a single on 18 May 2017 and is featured on the band's eighth studio album, '' Simulation Theory''. "Dig Down" debuted at number 94 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. The next week, it peaked at 51 on that chart. Background Muse began teasing the release of a new song in early May 2017, sharing photos and clips from the video. After announcing the track the week before, "Dig Down" was released alongside its music video on 18 May 2017. Speaking about writing the song, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy explained that "I was looking to counteract the current negativity in the world and give inspiration, optimism and hope to people to fight for the causes they believe in – that as individuals we can choose to change the world if we want to". Consequence of Sound's Michelle Geslani described the song as "a stuttering, mostly sparse number with hints of glam rock flare". On the deluxe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madness (Muse Song)
"Madness" is a song by the English rock band Muse. It is the second track and second single from Muse's sixth studio album, ''The 2nd Law'' (2012)'','' released as a download on 20 August 2012. It was written by singer and guitarist Matthew Bellamy and produced by the band. The music video premiered on 5 September 2012. "Madness" spent 19 weeks at number one on ''Billboard''s Alternative Songs chart, becoming the second-longest-running number-one song on the chart. The song earned a nomination in the Best Rock Song category at the 2013 Grammy Awards. Background and writing "Madness" is an electronic rock, synth-pop, soft rock, and R&B song. According to ''NME'', "Madness" draws influences from Queen's "I Want to Break Free", George Michael's "Faith" and some instrumental elements of his other hit "I Want Your Sex". During a preview of ''The 2nd Law'' on French site Jeuxactu, the song was said to resemble Depeche Mode and described as "calm, languid and sweet". Matthew Bellamy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uprising (song)
"Uprising" is a song by the English Rock music, rock band Muse (band), Muse. It was released on 4 August 2009 as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, ''The Resistance (album), The Resistance'' (2009). The song was written by band member Matt Bellamy, produced by the band, and mixed by Spike Stent. "Uprising" peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and peaked in the top 10 in seven countries. It was Music recording sales certification, certified platinum in the United Kingdom, gold in four countries, platinum in three countries, and double-platinum in the United States, making it Muse's best-selling single. Composition "Uprising" was described as an alternative rock and glam rock song. It is composed in the key of D minor with a tempo of 132 beats per minute. Several critics likened it to the Doctor Who theme music, theme music from the science fiction TV show ''Doctor Who''. Release While "United States of Eurasia" was initially th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thought Contagion
"Thought Contagion" is a song by English rock band Muse. It was released as the second single from the band's eighth studio album, ''Simulation Theory'', on 15 February 2018, following "Dig Down", released the previous year. The single debuted at number 76 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart. Writing and recording "Thought Contagion" was released as a single and music video on 15 February 2018. Speaking to ''Rolling Stone'' magazine, Muse front man Matt Bellamy revealed that the song was written in late 2017, explaining that "I came up with the bass line and then I used a theremin, originally, to reatethis lead melody that went over the top." This melody was later changed, with Bellamy noting that "it occurred to me that the theremin melody would be a cool, anthemic sort of vocal part, so assist Chris .html" ;"title="olstenholme/nowiki>">olstenholme/nowiki> and I did about ten passes on that to create this sort of crowd effect on the vocal". Compos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supermassive Black Hole (song)
"Supermassive Black Hole" is a song by English rock band Muse. Written by Muse lead singer and principal songwriter Matt Bellamy, it was released as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, ''Black Holes and Revelations'' (2006), on 19 June 2006, backed with "Crying Shame". The song charted at number four on the UK Singles Chart, the highest singles chart position the band has achieved to date in the United Kingdom. In October 2011, ''NME'' placed it at number 74 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". It was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single. Composition and influences "Supermassive Black Hole" has been described as alternative rock, dance-rock, and funk rock. Bellamy said that the song was "the most different to anything we've ever done." Influences included bands such as the Beatles, and several Belgian bands; Millionaire, dEUS, Evil Superstars and Soulwax. Bellamy said that "these groups were the first to mix R&B rhythms with alternati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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