Feeling So Real
Encyclopedia
"Feeling So Real" is a song by American electronica
musician Moby
, released in 1994 as the second single from his renowned studio album Everything Is Wrong
. The single peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart
and at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard
dance charts
.
The song features the phrases "sound system rocking" and "set it up DJ" spoken by Kochie Banton, who also appears in Moby's following single, "Everytime You Touch Me
". The guest vocalist for the song is Rozz Morehead.
The B-side is Moby's take on the Joy Division
classic, "New Dawn Fades". It would later be included on the Joy Division tribute album, and Moby would go on to perform it live with New Order
.
The remix CD contains all the separate parts (vocals, strings, drums, etc.) for "Everytime You Touch Me". Mute and Elektra held a competition where one had to use the parts to create a remix "in any style you want" and mail it in on digital audio tape
(DAT) by November 18, 1994. The winning remixes were included on later singles.
CD2 (UK)
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
musician Moby
Moby
Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...
, released in 1994 as the second single from his renowned studio album Everything Is Wrong
Everything Is Wrong
Everything Is Wrong is the third studio album by American electronica musician Moby, released in 1995. The album was Moby’s first acclaimed electronica album, but true mainstream success did not come about until the release of his 1999 album, Play....
. The single peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
dance charts
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...
.
The song features the phrases "sound system rocking" and "set it up DJ" spoken by Kochie Banton, who also appears in Moby's following single, "Everytime You Touch Me
Everytime You Touch Me
"Everytime You Touch Me" is a song by American electronica musician Moby, released as the third single from his album Everything Is Wrong. The vocals of "Everytime You Touch Me" are performed by Rozz Morehead and Kochie Banton, both of whom appear on Moby's previous single, "Feeling So Real"....
". The guest vocalist for the song is Rozz Morehead.
The B-side is Moby's take on the Joy Division
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis , Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris .Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences...
classic, "New Dawn Fades". It would later be included on the Joy Division tribute album, and Moby would go on to perform it live with New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
.
The remix CD contains all the separate parts (vocals, strings, drums, etc.) for "Everytime You Touch Me". Mute and Elektra held a competition where one had to use the parts to create a remix "in any style you want" and mail it in on digital audio tape
Digital Audio Tape
Digital Audio Tape is a signal recording and playback medium developed by Sony and introduced in 1987. In appearance it is similar to a compact audio cassette, using 4 mm magnetic tape enclosed in a protective shell, but is roughly half the size at 73 mm × 54 mm × 10.5 mm. As...
(DAT) by November 18, 1994. The winning remixes were included on later singles.
Track listing
CD1 (UK)- "Feeling So Real (Original Mix)" - 4:32
- "Feeling So Real (Unashamed Ecstatic Piano Mix)" - 5:59
- "Feeling So Real (Old Skool Mix)" - 5:47
- "New Dawn Fades" - 5:31
CD2 (UK)
- "Feeling So Real (Westbam Mix)" - 5:53; remixed by Westbam
- "Feeling So Real (Ray Keith Jungle Mix)" - 5:01; remixed by Ray Keith
- "Feeling So Real" (Moby's Dub Mix) - 6:46; remixed by Moby
- "Everytime You Touch Me - Parts" - 4:41
Chart positions
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart | 14 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
30 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance 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... |
9 |