The Silence (song)
"The Silence" | ||||
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Single by Alexandra Burke | ||||
from the album Overcome | ||||
Recorded | 2009–10 | |||
Studio |
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Genre | ||||
Length | 3:35 | |||
Label | Syco | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | RedOne | |||
Alexandra Burke singles chronology | ||||
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"The Silence" is a song by
The song garnered positive reviews from
Background and release
After the release and success of the lead single "
Composition and lyrics
"The Silence" is a
Response
Critical reception
"The Silence" garnered positive reviews from
Chart performance
Upon the release of Overcome, "The Silence" debuted on the
Music video
The
Live performances
Burke performed the song for the first time on MTV Push upon the release of Overcome.[23] Burke then performed the song on 3 November 2009 on The Paul O'Grady show, where she gave an interview about her experience on The X Factor and how the lyrics for "The Silence" were conceptualised.[10] Upon the announcement that the song and music video were going to be released, Burke included the song on her set list of the Jingle Bell Ball concerts around the country, where other artists including Nicole Scherzinger, Olly Murs and The Wanted also performed.[24] During the performance at The O2 Arena in London, Burke was moved to tears and apologised to the audience, saying "I'm sorry for getting emotional, but that song means way too much to me."[24] Burke performed the song on the semi-final of the seventh series of The X Factor on 5 December 2010.[citation needed] The song was also included on the set list of Burke's All Night Long Tour (2011).[citation needed]
Track listings
- 2009 standard edition[25]
- "The Silence" – 4:01
- 2010 deluxe edition[26]
- "The Silence" (New Single Mix) – 3:35
- Digital EP
- "The Silence" (Almighty Radio Edit) - 3:44
- "The Silence" (Almighty 12" Mix) - 6:50
- "The Silence" (Almighty 12" Dub) - 6:57
- "The Silence" (Almighty 12" Instrumental) - 6:48
Credits and personnel
"The Silence"
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"The Silence" (New Single Mix)
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"The Silence" (2009) credits adapted from the liner notes of Overcome,[27] and "The Silence" (New Single Mix) (2010) credits adapted from the deluxe edition of Overcome.[28]
Charts
Chart (2009–11) | Peak position |
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CIS (TopHit)[29] | 269 |
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[30] | 26 |
Ireland (IRMA)[31] | 30 |
Scotland (OCC)[32] | 16 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] | 66 |
UK Singles (OCC)[34] | 16 |
References
- ^ Balls, David (19 February 2010). "Alexandra Burke plots 'sexy' music video". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ Copsey, Robert (22 April 2010). "Alexandra Burke reveals video details". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ a b Love, Ryan (25 October 2010). "Burke announces new single details". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- ^ Sky News Sunrise". 1:00 minutes in. Smallworld Cable. Sky News.)
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- ^ a b c d Fox, Al (19 October 2009). "Alexandra Burke Overcome Review". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Overcome (Deluxe Edition) – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Great Britain). Apple. 3 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ Peer International Music Publishing. 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ McAlpine, Fraser (12 December 2010). "Alexandra Burke – 'The Silence'". Radio 1. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ a b c Peter Andre (3 November 2009). "The Paul O'Grady Show". 8. 5 minutes in. Channel 4. Channel 4.
- ^ a b Levine, Nick (21 October 2009). "Alexandra Burke: 'Overcome'". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "UK Singles Chart: CLUK Update (31.10.2009 – Week 43)". Zobbel.de. Official Charts Company. 31 October 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ a b "2010 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive – 18th December 2010". Official Charts Company. 18 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "2010 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive – 25th December 2010". Official Charts Company. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "2010 Top 40 UK Single Downloads Archive – 18th December 2010". Official Charts Company. 18 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "2010 Top 40 UK Single Downloads Archive – 25th December 2010". Official Charts Company. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "2010 Top 40 Scottish Singles Archive – 218th December 2010". Official Charts Company. 18 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "2010 Top 40 Scottish Single Downloads Archive – 25th December 2010". Official Charts Company. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- Chart-Track. Irish Recorded Music Association. 9 December 2010. Archived from the originalon 4 June 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Top 50 Singles, Week Ending 16 December 2010". Chart-Track. Irish Recorded Music Association. 16 December 2010. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Alexandra Burke – The Silence". hiparade.ch (in German). Hung Medien. 12 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Top 50 Singles". Association of Hungarian Record Companies. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- Viacom. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Alexandra Burke gets emotional at the Ball". capital FM. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- Amazon.co.uk. 3 December 2010. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ Overcome (liner notes). Alexandra Burke. Syco Music. 2009. B001NIIUS2.
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- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 49, 2010". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ "Alexandra Burke – The Silence". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2010-12-18.