The Kiss of Dawn

The Kiss of Dawn

Infobox Single
Name = The Kiss of Dawn


Artist = HIM
from Album = Venus Doom
Released = 22 August 2007 (Finland)28 August 2007 (U.S.) 10 September 2007 (Europe)
Format = CD single
Recorded = 2007
Genre = Hard Rock
Producer = HIM
Chart position = *#2 (Finland), #6(Greece), #44 (Germany), #59 (UK)
Last single = "Killing Loneliness"
(2006)
This single = "The Kiss of Dawn"
(2007)
Next single = "Bleed Well"
(2007)|

"The Kiss of Dawn" is a song by the Finnish band HIM, released 10 September 2007. [ [http://www.himonline.tv/ Ħim .†. Ωnline.tv ] ] It is the fourth track and first single from the 2007 album "Venus Doom". Ville Valo has stated that the song was for a close friend who committed suicide soon after the band wrapped the recording sessions for "Dark Light". [ [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1556419/20070405/him___.jhtml H.I.M. Want Bam To Helm New Clip - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News ] ] The song was played at the 7 July 2007 concert at Brussels, Belgium. Sheet music for the song was posted on their official website prior to the release of either single or album, giving fans from the US the chance to submit a video of themselves playing the song from their own perspective. The 3 winning videos will be featured on HIM's upcoming live DVD and the winners will receive a signed copy of the said DVD. [ [http://www.heartagram.com/kissofdawn Kiss of Dawn Contest] ] The single was released on iTunes on 31 July.

Music video

The music video was directed by Meiert Avis, who also directed one of the bands previous videos, "Wings of a Butterfly." HIM started recording the music video on 21 June in the Los Angeles area. [ [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=76010 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - H.I.M. Draws Influences From 'SABBATH, Old-School METALLICA' For New CD ] ] The production team put out a casting call for a "beautiful girl" to perform the lead role in the video. Auditions were held on 19 June. [ [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=74695 Roadrunner Records/Blabbermouth.net "HIM To Film New Video This Month"] ] The music video was released 24 July 2007. A secret code, "Ten Point Six", was included in the video.

Track List

For the UK 7" picture disc #1, UK 2 track CD single and International 2 track CD single:
#"The Kiss of Dawn"
#"Passion's Killing Floor" (Herpé Remix) [ [http://www.hiilihiilesmaa.com/Sivusto/Producer-Musician.html Producer-Musician ] ]

For the UK 7" picture disc #2:
#"The Kiss of Dawn"
#"Love in Cold Blood" (acoustic)

For the International Maxi CD single and International Maxi digital single:
#"The Kiss of Dawn"
#"Passion's Killing Floor" (Herpé remix) [ [http://www.hiilihiilesmaa.com/Sivusto/Producer-Musician.html Producer-Musician ] ]
#"Love in Cold Blood" (acoustic)

Finnish CD single
#"The Kiss of Dawn" (Radio Edit)
#"Venus Doom" (Radio Edit)

U.S. Hot Topic Exclusive single
#"The Kiss of Dawn"
#"The Kiss of Dawn" (Demo)

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