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INFLUENCE FOR HALCYON

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:40 pm
by viron2112
I've seen a music video, which I remember Orbital listing as an influence for the song 'Halcyon'.

Its not the voice sample I am looking for, ( I know that ), It is an entirely separate song which was the influence for Halcyon.

I need to know the name and artist of the song, it sounded a lot like Halcyon, with a reverse-vocal sample, and the video was the shadow of a woman dancing around with a hat on.

I would love it if anyone could help.[/b]

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:04 pm
by usernick
Sounds like Opus III's "It's A Fine Day", which also featured Kirsty Hawkshaw (the singer in Halcyon).

The original version of "It's A Fine Day" (an acappella) was sung by Jane with lyrics by Edward Barton.

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:14 pm
by viron2112
No it's not that, its been suggested before. I wish I had remembered the name because it is a great song and I cannot remember the name of it. I think it was late 80's or early 90's.

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:43 pm
by Timbob
well, if it isn't the fine day sample you mean
they also sampled a Yes song in there.

but like you say, based upon a song.. i can't be for sure about that.

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:28 pm
by viron2112
Timbob wrote:well, if it isn't the fine day sample you mean
they also sampled a Yes song in there.

but like you say, based upon a song.. i can't be for sure about that.
Sorry if I confused you.

Orbital did not sample from the song I heard. The song only provided an influence, and it was mentioned in an interview.