Saltwater (Chicane song)

Infobox Single
Name = Saltwater


Artist = Chicane featuring Maire Brennan
from Album = Behind the Sun
Released = May 24, 1999
Format = CD, 12"
Recorded = Modena One, Mothership Studios UK
Genre = Trance
Length = 10:03 (Original Mix)
Label = Xtravaganza
Writer = Nick Bracegirdle, Maire Brennan
Producer = Nick Bracegirdle, Ray Hedges
Chronology = Chicane
Last single = Strong in Love
(1998)
This single = "Saltwater"
(1999)
Next single = "Don't Give Up"
(2000)

"Saltwater" is a song by Chicane, alias of English producer Nick Bracegirdle, with vocals recorded by Irish Celtic folk singer Maire Brennan. It was released as a single in 1999, reaching the #6 position on the UK Singles Chart and becoming a popular dance track in clubs across Europe. In 2003 the song was used in a national tourism campaign for Ireland [ [http://www.bittersuiteband.com/music_tv-commercials.htm "SONGS & MUSIC ON TV ADs / COMMERCIALS"] . [http://www.bittersuiteband.com/] . Retrieved August 11 2008.] . In 2008 Chicane made a mash-up of "Saltwater" with Natasha Bedingfield's song "I Bruise Easily" [ [http://popdirt.com/chicane-vs-natasha-bedingfield-bruised-water-video/67879/ "Chicane Vs Natasha Bedingfield ‘Bruised Water’ Video"] . [http://www.popdirt.com] . June 28 2008. Retrieved August 11, 2008.] which will be released later in 2008 with Chicane's Best of Album [ [http://www.musicloversgroup.com/chicane-vs-natasha-bedingfield-bruised-water/ "Chicane vs Natasha Bedingfield - Bruised Water Video and Lyrics"] . [http://www.musicloversgroup.com] . July 5, 2008. Retrieved August 11, 2008.] .

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings for "Saltwater" [ [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Chicane "Saltwater discography"] . discogs.com. Retrieved August 11 2008.] :

;Australia Maxi CD Single
#"Saltwater (Original Radio Edit)" — 3:29
#"Saltwater (Original Mix)" — 9:49
#"Saltwater (Mothership Mix)" — 3:24
#"Saltwater (Tomski Vs. Disco Citizens Remix)" — 9:08

;Germany & UK 2-Track Cardboard Sleeve CD Single
#"Saltwater (Original Radio Edit)" — 3:29
#"Saltwater (Original Mix)" — 9:49

;Germany & UK 12" Vinyl
#"Saltwater (Original Mix)" — 9:49
#"Saltwater (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix)" — 8:45

;Europe Maxi CD Single
#"Saltwater (Original Radio Edit)" — 3:29
#"Saltwater (Original Mix)" — 9:49
#"Saltwater (Mothership Mix)" — 3:24

;UK 12" Vinyl (2005)
*Side A:
#"Saltwater (Original Mix)" — 9:49
*Side B:
#"Saltwater (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix)" — 8:45
#"Saltwater (Thrillseekers Mix)" — 8:00

;UK Maxi CD Single
#"Saltwater (Original Radio Edit)" — 3:29
#"Saltwater (Original Mix)" — 9:49
#"Saltwater (Tomski Vs. Disco Citizens Remix)" — 9:08

Music video

The "Saltwater" music video, incorporating images of surfing juxtaposed with the frenzy of a nightclub, was filmed in February. The surfing scenes were shot along the Cornwall coastline, the location of many beaches that are popular surfer destinations. The club scenes were shot at a studio on Old Street as well at the actual Gatecrasher club in Sheffield.cite web | author = England, Kelly | year = | url = http://www.lifeofamodel.com/teknic_chicane.html | title = Chicane Saltwater Music Video Shoot Review | format = | work = | publisher = Lifeofamodel.com | accessdate = 2006-09-01 | accessyear = ]

Charts

"Bruised Water"

Infobox Single
Name = Bruised Water


Artist = Chicane vs. Natasha Bedingfield
from Album =
B-side =
Released = August 25 2008
Format = Digital download
Recorded =
Genre = Pop, Mashup
Length = 3:05
Label = Modena
Writer =
Producer = Chicane
Certification =
Misc =
Chronology = Chicane singles
Last single = "Spirit" (2008)
This single = "Bruised Water" (2008)
Next single = Extra chronology 2
Artist = Natasha Bedingfield singles
Type = singles
Last single = "Pocketful of Sunshine" (2008)
This single = "Bruised Water" (2008)
Next single = "Angel" (2008)

In 2008, Chicane recorded a mashup of Natasha Bedingfield's song, "I Bruise Easily" with his own song, "Saltwater". The song was then named, "Bruised Water".

The mashup performed well in Nightclub's in the United Kingdom and was praised by various DJ's on BBC Radio 1. The song was released on August 25 2008 as a Digital download.

Charts

On August 31 2008, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at #43 and has so far peaked at #42.

Music video

The music video features a man carrying a woman, who appears to have fainted, across the town. He asks the fellow towns people for their help to provide water for her. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kicvXDzirE "'Bruised Water Music Video"] . Youtube. June 26 2008. Retrieved August 11 2008.]

References