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, released in May 1996. It came in two formats: a regular CD and a 12" vinyl. At the time, the single was intended to promote the forthcoming album '' Signify''. The song is divided into two parts, the second one being an instrumental follow-up. ''Waiting'' is considered the first Porcupine Tree single for its length, since ''

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. Porcupine Tree contributed an edit of "Waiting (Phase Two)" to the soundtrack for

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's movie ''Underground'', whereas the credits erroneously listed "Waiting (Phase One)".

Track listing

CD Version

#"Waiting (Phase One)" - 4:27 #"Waiting (Phase Two)" - 6:19 #"The Sound of No-One Listening" - 8:20

12" vinyl

;Side A #"Waiting (Phase One)" 4:27 #"Waiting (Phase Two)" 6:25 ;Side B #"Colourflow in Mind" 3:52 #"Fuse the Sky" 4:34

Promo CD version

#"Waiting (Phase One)" - 4:27 #"Waiting (Phase Two)" - 6:19 #"Rainy Taxi" - 6:45 C+S pressed a few hundred copies of this three track CD single to promote their subsequently withdrawn release of the "Signify" album. The third track is taken from the "Staircase Infinities" mini album.

Notes

"Waiting (Phase One)" and "Waiting (Phase Two)" both appeared on the album '' Signify''. "The Sound of No-One Listening", "Colourflow in Mind" and "Fuse the Sky" were subsequently released on the compilation album ''Stars Die'' (with the first one being remixed).

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Waiting (Porcupine Tree Song) 1996 singles Porcupine Tree songs 1996 songs Songs written by Steven Wilson