Quand Je Ferme les Yeux
Encyclopedia
"Quand Je Ferme les Yeux" (English
: "When I Close My Eyes") is an electronic music
song performed by Belgian
singer Natacha Atlas
and Myra Boyle. It was written by Atlas, Brian Higgins
and Lisa Cowling, and produced by Xenomania
for Atlas' fifth album Something Dangerous
(2003). It was released as a single by Mantra Recordings in 2003.
CD single
(Released 2003; ATLAS #16)
English language
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: "When I Close My Eyes") is an 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...
song performed by Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
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...
and Myra Boyle. It was written by Atlas, Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins (producer)
Brian Thomas Higgins is a British music producer who has written and produced albums and tracks for several highly successful pop music singers and groups, most notably Girls Aloud, through his Xenomania production group...
and Lisa Cowling, and produced by Xenomania
Xenomania
Xenomania is a British songwriting and production team founded by Brian Higgins and based in Kent, England. Formed after Higgins met Miranda Cooper, Xenomania has written and produced for renowned artists such as Cher, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, and Sugababes...
for Atlas' fifth album Something Dangerous
Something Dangerous
Something Dangerous is the fifth album by Belgian world music singer Natacha Atlas. It was released in 2003. The album's title refers to the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the title track includes audio clips of a 2003 anti-war protest march. The French edition of the album features a bonus track - a...
(2003). It was released as a single by Mantra Recordings in 2003.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Quand Je Ferme les Yeux".CD single
(Released 2003; ATLAS #16)
- "Quand Je Ferme les Yeux" (Single edit) – 3:21
- "When I Close My Eyes" (Album version) – 4:31
Personnel
The following people contributed to "Quand Je Ferme les Yeux":- Natacha Atlas, Myra Boyle – vocals
- Xenomania – productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...