Hidden Place

Infobox Single
Name = Hidden Place


Artist = Björk
from Album = Vespertine
Released = August 2001
Format = CD, DVD
Recorded =
Genre = Electronica, IDM
Length = 5:28 (Album Version) , 4:27 (Video Edit) , 4:07 (Radio Edit)
Label = One Little Indian
Writer = Björk
Producer = Björk
Chart position =
* #1 (Spain, Portugal)
* #16 (Canada)
* #20 (France)
* #21 (UK)
Last single = "All Is Full of Love"
(1999)
This single = "Hidden Place"
(2001)
Next single = "Pagan Poetry"
(2001)

"Hidden Place" is a song by singer Björk from her 2001 album "Vespertine".

It introduced the mood of the album well, with minimal soundscapes and quiet, whispery singing. The ascending melody during the chorus of the song borrows from Arnold Schoenberg's piece Verklärte Nacht. The lyrics describe Björk wanting to keep her emotions and relationships to herself. The album version includes a verse that isn't heard on the single or video version of the song.

The song is the first single from the album and is one Björk's few commercial singles available in the U.S. The single peaked at number twenty-one in the UK and number sixteen in Canada.

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by art directors/graphic designers Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak aka M/M (Paris) as well as photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. It featured various fluids flowing in and out of Björk's facial orifices, such as her eyes, nose, and mouth. It was heavily played in the United States.

Track listings

CD1

#"Hidden Place" (Edit) – 4:00
#"Generous Palmstroke" – 4:26
#"Verandi" – 4:28

CD2

#"Hidden Place" (Acapella) – 5:15
#"Mother Heroic" – 2:44
#"Foot Soldier" – 2:35

DVD (UK/US)

#"Hidden Place" (Video) – 4:00
#"Generous Palmstroke" – 4:26
#"Verandi" – 4:28

Versions

* Acapella
* Radio Edit
* Hearts & Bones Mix
* Video Version

Charts

References

External links

* [http://unit.bjork.com/specials/gh/SUB-11/index.htm "Hidden Place" at Björk's official site]