Hunter (Björk song)
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"Hunter" is a song by Björk
, released in 1998
as the third single
from Homogenic
. The song peaked at number 43 in the UK Singles Chart
and at number 55 on the French Singles Chart
.
The song also appeared on the soundtrack to The X-Files
movie.
, slowly and unwillingly transforms into an animated polar bear
. By the time the video ends, she has shaken off her animal features and become human again before fading back into the white background. The music video was directed by Paul White
.
UK CD2
UK CD3
Remixes
on the their album A Beautiful Lie
. The song was not originally a part of the album, but was recorded and added as a bonus track after the album leaked
several months before it was to be released. Stylistically, the song is identical to the original, the only differences being in the second verse, the line "How Scandinavian of me" being changed to "How American of me," and also the line "You just didn't know me" was added. Björk has been known to add the line "You just didn't know me." to live versions of the song as early as the Homogenic tour. The 30 Seconds to Mars cover peaked at number 29 on the Polish Music Charts
.
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
, released in 1998
1998 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
as the third single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from Homogenic
Homogenic
Homogenic is the fourth studio album by Icelandic musician Björk, released in September 1997. Produced by Björk, Mark Bell, Guy Sigsworth, Howie B and Markus Dravs, it was released on One Little Indian Records...
. The song peaked at number 43 in 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 55 on the French Singles Chart
Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique
The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry...
.
The song also appeared on the soundtrack to The X-Files
The X-Files (film)
The X-Files is a 1998 American science fiction-thriller film written by Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz, and directed by Rob Bowman. It is the first feature film based on The X-Files series created by Carter that revolves around a fictional FBI paranormal investigation unit called the X-Files...
movie.
Music video
In the video, a bald Björk (actually wearing a bald cap) is shown from the shoulders up (as seen on the cover of the single). Over the course of the song, she shakes and convulses, and, with the assistance of computer-generated imageryComputer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...
, slowly and unwillingly transforms into an animated polar bear
Polar Bear
The polar bear is a bear native largely within the Arctic Circle encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. It is the world's largest land carnivore and also the largest bear, together with the omnivorous Kodiak Bear, which is approximately the same size...
. By the time the video ends, she has shaken off her animal features and become human again before fading back into the white background. The music video was directed by Paul White
Paul White
Paul White may refer to:*Paul Dudley White , cardiologist*Paul Frederick White, anaesthesiologist*Paul White , news director of CBS during WWII*Paul White , "Jungle Doctor"...
.
Meaning
According to Björk, the song is about others depending on her:Track listing
UK CD1 / EU CD- "Hunter" (Radio edit) – 3:29
- "All Is Full of LoveAll Is Full of Love"All Is Full of Love" is a song by Björk, released as the fifth and final single from her album Homogenic. The version of the song used in the video is actually the original version of the song, while the version on Homogenic is a remix by Howie B...
" (In Love with FunkstörungFunkstörungFunkstörung is Christian de Luca and Michael Fakesch , a duo of IDM musicians hailing from Rosenheim, Germany...
) – 5:24 - "Hunter" (µ-Ziq Remix) – 7:00
UK CD2
- "Hunter" – 4:12
- "Hunter" (State of Bengal Remix) – 7:47
- "Hunter" (Skothùs Mix) – 9:12
UK CD3
- "Hunter" (Mood Swing Remix) – 3:03
- "So Broken" (DJ Krust Mix) – 8:13
- "Hunter" (Live) – 4:28
Remixes
- Mood Swing Remix
- µ-ziqMike ParadinasMichael Paradinas , who works primarily under the name μ-Ziq in addition to a large number of aliases, is a British musician in the field of electronic music.-History:...
Remix - Skothùs Mix
- State of Bengal Remix
30 Seconds to Mars cover
The song was covered by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
on the their album A Beautiful Lie
A Beautiful Lie
A Beautiful Lie is the second album by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. It was released on August 30, 2005 through Virgin Records and was produced by Josh Abraham. The album produced four singles, "Attack," "The Kill," "From Yesterday," and "A Beautiful Lie"; of which three of those four...
. The song was not originally a part of the album, but was recorded and added as a bonus track after the album leaked
Internet leak
An Internet leak occurs when a party's confidential information is released to the public on the Internet. Various types of information and data can be, and have been, "leaked" to the Internet, the most common being personal information, computer software and source code, and artistic works such...
several months before it was to be released. Stylistically, the song is identical to the original, the only differences being in the second verse, the line "How Scandinavian of me" being changed to "How American of me," and also the line "You just didn't know me" was added. Björk has been known to add the line "You just didn't know me." to live versions of the song as early as the Homogenic tour. The 30 Seconds to Mars cover peaked at number 29 on the Polish Music Charts
Polish Music Charts
The Polish Music Charts are two official album charts and seven singles charts in Poland, provided by ZPAV, the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . The first, the Top 100, is a monthly chart based on data received from the album companies...
.