"One Brief Moment" is an ethnic electronica

Ethnic electronica

Ethnic Electronica combines elements of Electronic and World Music and was developed in the 1990s. The term Ethnic Electronica appears in music zines, in online music-related forums and blogs, and also in a title of a 2003 compilation "Another Life: A Journey Into Ethnic Electronica"...

 song performed by Belgian

Belgium

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 singer Natacha Atlas

Natacha Atlas

Natacha Atlas is a Belgian singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western electronic music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" . Her music has been influenced by many styles including Arabic, hip hop, drum 'n' bass and reggae.Atlas began her career as part of...

. The song was written by Atlas and David Arnold

David Arnold

David Arnold is an English film composer best known for scoring five James Bond films, the 1994 film Stargate, the 1996 film Independence Day, and the television series Little Britain.-Film and television career:...

 and produced by Arnold for the Atlas' third album Gedida

Gedida

Gedida is the third album by Belgian singer Natacha Atlas. It was released by Mantra Records on March 9, 1999. In the Middle East the album was released under the title Guzouri with an alternate track listing.-Track listing:...

(1999). It was released as a single

Single (music)

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 on April 19, 1999 in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "One Brief Moment".

French CD single

(Released on April 1999)

1. "One Brief Moment" (Edit) – 4:05
2. "You Only Live Twice" – 4:37
3. "One Brief Moment" (French Radio remix)

CD single

(MNT42CD; Released on 19 April 1999)

1. "One Brief Moment" (Edit) – 4:05
2. "You Only Live Twice" – 4:37
3. "One Brief Moment" (Klute mix) – 6:04

7-inch vinyl single

(Released on April 1999)

1. "One Brief Moment" (Edit) – 4:05
2. "You Only Live Twice" – 4:37

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
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 ...	125

Credits and personnel

The following people contributed to "One Brief Moment":

• Natacha Atlas – lead vocals
• David Arnold – keyboards
  Keyboard instrument
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  , percussion, guitar
  Guitar
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  , programming
  Programming (music)
  Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
  
  , string arrangements
• Nicholas Arnold – conducting
  Conducting
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• David White – mixing
  Audio mixing (recorded music)
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External links

• Official website