Extraordinary Ways
Encyclopedia
Extraordinary Ways is an album
by Canadian electronic music
project Conjure One
. Released in August 2005, it was the second album
for the project headed by Rhys Fulber
(see 2005 in music
).
and/or CD
formats, and included a number of remixes, listed here in no particular order.
Promotional single only:
released the complete multitracks
to "Face the Music" in a remix competition that ran from December 2005 through January 2006. The winning remix by Erick Muise received inclusion on the promo release of the "Face the Music" single.
This album has been released with the Copy Control
protection system in some regions.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Canadian electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
project Conjure One
Conjure One
Conjure One is a Canadian electronic music project, headed by Rhys Fulber, better known as a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium, as well as other musical groups alongside Bill Leeb.-History:...
. Released in August 2005, it was the second album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
for the project headed by Rhys Fulber
Rhys Fulber
Nowell Rhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He was a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium along with Bill Leeb, and now records on his own under the name Conjure One.- Biography :...
(see 2005 in music
2005 in music
-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
).
Track listing
- "Endless Dream"- 4:30
- lyrics and vocals by Jane, a.k.a. PoeAnn DanielewskiAnne "Annie" Decatur Danielewski , professionally known as Poe, is an American singer and songwriter. She first hit the modern rock charts in the mid-1990s. Poe is the daughter of Polish film director Tad Danielewski and his second wife, Priscilla Machold. She is the sister of author Mark Z....
, music by Fulber.
- lyrics and vocals by Jane, a.k.a. Poe
- "Face the Music" - 4:35
- vocals by Tiff Lacey, lyrics by Peter Wright/Tiff LaceyTiff LaceyTiff Lacey is a singer/songwriter from Crayford, Kent, England, and the vocalist behind many trance and house hits. Except for her vocal abilities, she's also known for the fact that she usually writes lyrics that differ considerably from the standard hooks in the genre.-Singing career:Tiff Lacey...
, music by Fulber.
- vocals by Tiff Lacey, lyrics by Peter Wright/Tiff Lacey
- "Pilgrimage" - 6:48
- vocals by Joanna Stevens (of Solar TwinsSolar Twins (band)Solar Twins are an English electronica duo with Joanna Stevens and David Norland .Solar Twins were signed by Guy Oseary at Maverick Records after playing at Viper Room. They are known for their version of Rock the Casbah, found on the soundtrack to the movie Brokedown Palace...
) and Leah RandiLeah RandiLeah Randi is an American bass player and vocalist. She has recorded or performed live with bands including Abandoned Pools, Front Line Assembly, Paradise Lost, Delerium, Conjure One and Pink.-Career:...
, music by Fulber.
- vocals by Joanna Stevens (of Solar Twins
- "One Word" - 4:40
- lyrics and vocals by Jane, music by Fulber.
- "I Believe" - 6:07 (BuzzcocksBuzzcocksBuzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer–songwriter–guitarist Pete Shelley.They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial...
cover)- lyrics and vocals by ShelleyPete ShelleyPete Shelley is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the leader of Buzzcocks.-Biography:...
, music by Fulber
- lyrics and vocals by Shelley
- "Beyond Being" - 7:07
- vocals by Leah Randi, music by Fulber.
- "Extraordinary Way" - 4:40
- lyrics and vocals by Jane, music by Elliott/Fulber.
- "Dying Light" - 6:45
- vocals by Joanna Stevens, music by Fulber/Stevens.
- "Forever Lost" - 4:46
- vocals by ChemdaChemdaChemda Khalili is a New York-based singer-songwriter. She was born to an Iraqi mother and Iranian father of Jewish descent in Tel Aviv, Israel....
, lyrics by Holmes, music by Fulber.
- vocals by Chemda
- "Into the Escape" - 4:15
- vocals by Chemda, music by Fulber.
iTunes Music Store bonus tracks
- "Extraordinary Way" (Antillas Mix - C1 Radio Edit) - 3:45
Singles
Each single was released in 12"12-inch single
The 12-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality...
and/or CD
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
formats, and included a number of remixes, listed here in no particular order.
"Extraordinary Way" (2005)
12" and CD singles.- Album version
- Antillas remix
- Low End Specialists remix
"Face the Music" (2006)
CD single only.- Redanka remix
- KaskadeKaskadeRyan Raddon , better known by his stage name Kaskade, is an American DJ and record producer. On October 20, 2011, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records Kaskade placed at #30...
club mix - Reloaded mix by Jaded Alliance
Promotional single only:
- Erick Muise remix
Remix contest
ACIDplanet.comACID Pro
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released the complete multitracks
Multitrack recording
Multitrack recording is a method of sound recording that allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources to create a cohesive whole...
to "Face the Music" in a remix competition that ran from December 2005 through January 2006. The winning remix by Erick Muise received inclusion on the promo release of the "Face the Music" single.
Charts
Singles - Billboard (North America)| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Extraordinary Way" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
4 |
| 2006 | "Face the Music" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 2 |
External links
- Conjure One remix contest at ACIDplanet.com
This album has been released with the Copy Control
Copy Control
Copy Control was the generic name of a copy prevention system, used from 2001 until 2006 on several digital audio disc releases by EMI Group and Sony BMG Music Entertainment in several regions...
protection system in some regions.