Into the Void (Nine Inch Nails song)
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"Into the Void" is a single by Nine Inch Nails
, released in 2000. The song was the third single from the album The Fragile
, released in 1999. The music video was directed by Walter Stern
and Jeff Richter.
, Skorbut & Kalte Farben and Wormhole.
The song was featured in the movie Final Destination
, being played on the radio in Carter's '68 Camaro SS, before one of the characters is killed. It notably features the lyrics "pictures in my head of my final destination." The song is used to hint that one of the characters is about to die. It's interesting to note that, a fan mentioned in the old "Access" section of the official website that, Trent Reznor mentioned in an interview, that "The Fragile" was no record to be listened to while driving. The character in Final Destination mentioned above, dies while doing so. Reznor simply replied with "No comment."
The song features the same guitar and the bassline as the song "La Mer" also on The Fragile.
. This Australian release does not have a halo number, making it the only commercially-available Nine Inch Nails CD released with that distinction. (The Capital G
single was released to Europe as a non-halo'ed 9" vinyl in June of 2007.) However, a two-track promotional CD for "Into the Void", released only in the United States
, was incorrectly identified as Halo Sixteen. Because it was not a halo release and was only sold in Australia, it is considered a rare release for NIN memorabilia collectors.
The version of "The Perfect Drug" included on this single is slightly longer than the one released on the Lost Highway soundtrack. It fades out at the end instead of ending abruptly. It is the same version found on the We're In This Together PT. 3 single. This track and all of the other tracks on this disc can be found on other halos.
for the song was directed by Walter Stern and Jeff Richter. An alternate version of the video was later released. The video begins with a series of macrophotographic
close-ups of Trent Reznor, including his eyes, hair, and mouth. The video concludes with the Nine Inch Nails band
performing the song in a red room and eventually destroying their equipment and the set itself. Into the Void was nominated for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards
Breakthrough Video
award, but lost out to Björk
's All Is Full of Love
, directed by Chris Cunningham
.
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction...
, released in 2000. The song was the third single from the album The Fragile
The Fragile
In terms of narrative, virtually no references are made to the aspects depicted in The Downward Spiral. Like The Downward Spiral, The Fragile is a concept album, but, as a double album, is nearly twice the length of its predecessor. Reznor's vocals, for the most part, are much more melodic and...
, released in 1999. The music video was directed by Walter Stern
Walter Stern (director)
-Music videos:Stern began his career directing music videos at Control, a small production company based in London.In 1993, he moved to Stigma where he first directed a promo for the band The Prodigy...
and Jeff Richter.
The song
"Into the Void" has been covered by Eric GorfainEric Gorfain
Eric Gorfain is an American violinist and leader of The Section Quartet.He has been classically trained since the age of four and later participated in orchestras throughout his studies at UCLA, where he became symphony concertmaster....
, Skorbut & Kalte Farben and Wormhole.
The song was featured in the movie Final Destination
Final Destination
Final Destination is a 2000 supernatural slasher film written and directed by James Wong. The film was co-written by Glen Morgan and Jeffrey Reddick, both of them having previously worked with Wong in the TV series The X-Files. The film stars Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith and Tony Todd...
, being played on the radio in Carter's '68 Camaro SS, before one of the characters is killed. It notably features the lyrics "pictures in my head of my final destination." The song is used to hint that one of the characters is about to die. It's interesting to note that, a fan mentioned in the old "Access" section of the official website that, Trent Reznor mentioned in an interview, that "The Fragile" was no record to be listened to while driving. The character in Final Destination mentioned above, dies while doing so. Reznor simply replied with "No comment."
The song features the same guitar and the bassline as the song "La Mer" also on The Fragile.
The single
"Into the Void" was released as a single only in AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. This Australian release does not have a halo number, making it the only commercially-available Nine Inch Nails CD released with that distinction. (The Capital G
Capital G
"Capital G" is a single by Nine Inch Nails, the second from their 2007 album Year Zero. A promo CD of the track was released through Interscope Records on April 2, 2007, and a vinyl was later released through What Records on June 11...
single was released to Europe as a non-halo'ed 9" vinyl in June of 2007.) However, a two-track promotional CD for "Into the Void", released only in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, was incorrectly identified as Halo Sixteen. Because it was not a halo release and was only sold in Australia, it is considered a rare release for NIN memorabilia collectors.
The version of "The Perfect Drug" included on this single is slightly longer than the one released on the Lost Highway soundtrack. It fades out at the end instead of ending abruptly. It is the same version found on the We're In This Together PT. 3 single. This track and all of the other tracks on this disc can be found on other halos.
Music video
A music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the song was directed by Walter Stern and Jeff Richter. An alternate version of the video was later released. The video begins with a series of macrophotographic
Macro photography
Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size...
close-ups of Trent Reznor, including his eyes, hair, and mouth. The video concludes with the Nine Inch Nails band
Nine Inch Nails live performances
Nine Inch Nails, an industrial rock band fronted by Trent Reznor, did various live performances throughout the world, including tours in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and China. While Reznor controls the creative and musical direction of Nine Inch Nails in-studio, the...
performing the song in a red room and eventually destroying their equipment and the set itself. Into the Void was nominated for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
An MTV Video Music Award , is an award presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in music videos...
Breakthrough Video
MTV Video Music Award - Breakthrough Video
The MTV Video Music Award for Breakthrough Video was first awarded in 1988, replacing the award for Most Experimental Video. Along with Best Direction in a Video, this award was considered to be one of the most important professional categories at the VMAs, as every once in a while it was even...
award, but lost out to Björk
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...
's All Is Full of Love
All 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...
, directed by Chris Cunningham
Chris Cunningham
Chris Cunningham is an English music video film director and video artist. He was born in Reading, Berkshire in 1970 and grew up in Lakenheath, Suffolk....
.
Track listing
- "Into the Void" – 4:52
- "We're in This TogetherWe're in This Together"We're in This Together" is a 3-disc single by Nine Inch Nails for the song of the same name released in 1999. It is the fifteenth official Nine Inch Nails release and is a single for the album The Fragile....
" – 7:18 - "The Perfect DrugThe Perfect Drug"The Perfect Drug" or ' is a song by Nine Inch Nails. It was written for the David Lynch film Lost Highway and originally appeared on the Lost Highway soundtrack and as a single from the score in 1997...
" – 5:43 - "The New Flesh" – 3:40
Chart positions
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Modern Rock Tracks Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs... |
11 |
| Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
27 |