"The Beach" is a song by French recording duo Miss Kittin & The Hacker from their debut album '' First Album'' (2001). Produced by the duo, it was released as the album's fourth and final single in 2003.

Writing and inspiration

Lyrically, "The Beach" was written as a phone message from an old friend on vacation.

Composition

"The Beach" samples the 1983 song " I Want You" by Gary Low.

Critical reception

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", yet "it's not overly disco and ends up being the more human side of that sound".

Music video

Andre Garça directed a music video for "The Beach".

Track listing

# "The Beach" – 4:41 # "Upstart" –

Charts

Song usage

"The Beach" was included on the compilation album ''Where Is Here'' by Mental Groove Records.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beach, The 2001 songs 2003 singles Miss Kittin songs Songs written by Miss Kittin Songs written by The Hacker Songs about beaches