World (The Price of Love)
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"World" is a 1993 single by New Order
, taken from the album Republic
. Simply listed as "World" on the album, the subtitle "The Price of Love" was added for the single release, as it is repeated during the chorus. A 7:34 dance remix of the track by Perfecto
was included on many releases of the single.
was used for both the original version and an edit of the Perfecto remix of the song. Shot in Cannes
with only 5 long steadicam
shots, the video features the camera slowly journeying from a pier
into an expensive hotel, lingering on the faces of passers-by. It features the band only fleetingly - Peter Hook
sits at a table on the seafront, Bernard Sumner
stands overlooking the sea, and Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert
pose for a photograph outside the Carlton Hotel
. This would be the last time the band would appear in a video until 2005's "Jetstream
".
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
, taken from the album Republic
Republic (album)
Republic is the sixth studio album by New Order. Released in 1993 by London Records, it was their first album released after the demise of Factory Records, and their last for eight years....
. Simply listed as "World" on the album, the subtitle "The Price of Love" was added for the single release, as it is repeated during the chorus. A 7:34 dance remix of the track by Perfecto
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
was included on many releases of the single.
Video
The same 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...
was used for both the original version and an edit of the Perfecto remix of the song. Shot in Cannes
Cannes
Cannes is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera, a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. It is a Commune of France in the Alpes-Maritimes department....
with only 5 long steadicam
Steadicam
A Steadicam is a stabilizing mount for a motion picture camera that mechanically isolates it from the operator's movement, allowing a smooth shot even when moving quickly over an uneven surface...
shots, the video features the camera slowly journeying from a pier
Pier
A pier is a raised structure, including bridge and building supports and walkways, over water, typically supported by widely spread piles or pillars...
into an expensive hotel, lingering on the faces of passers-by. It features the band only fleetingly - Peter Hook
Peter Hook
Peter Hook is an English bass player, musician and author.He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until...
sits at a table on the seafront, Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner , also known as Bernard Dickin, Bernard Dicken and Bernard Albrecht is an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboard player and producer....
stands overlooking the sea, and Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert
Gillian Gilbert
Gillian Lesley Gilbert is an English musician, keyboardist, guitarist and singer, best known as a member of New Order and a founding member of The Other Two.-Biography:...
pose for a photograph outside the Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel, Cannes
The InterContinental Carlton Cannes is a 343-room luxury hotel built in 1911, located at 58 La Croisette in Cannes on the French Riviera and listed by the Government of France as a National Historic Building...
. This would be the last time the band would appear in a video until 2005's "Jetstream
Jetstream (song)
"Jetstream" is a single by New Order. Released through Warner Music on 16 May 2005, it is the second single to be taken from their album Waiting for the Sirens' Call....
".
UK CD1 - NUOCD 3
- "World" (Perfecto Edit) – 4:02
- "World" (Radio Edit) – 3:39
- "World" (Perfecto Mix) – 7:33
- "World" (Sexy Disco Dub) – 5:56
UK CD2 - NUCDP 3
- "World" (Brothers in Rhythm Mix) – 8:03
- "World" (Brothers Dubstrumental) – 5:39
- "World" (World in Action Mix) – 5:51
- "World" (Pharmacy Dub) – 7:06
Chart positions
Chart (1993) | Peak Position |
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Australia ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
87 |
German Media Control Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... Singles Chart |
77 |
Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
27 |
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 ... |
13 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
92 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 1 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales Hot Dance Singles Sales Hot Dance Singles Sales is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States, established in 1985. It measures the sale of commercially released singles that deal with dance music and remixes... |
26 |
U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 5 |