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Title: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: orangewedge99 on Jul 03, 2017, 17:07
Here's some recent footage off instagram. They played this track at the Decibel Open Air Festival aswell:

https://instagram.com/p/BWBVqyyAoCS/
https://instagram.com/p/BWDYY4tAYRr/

Hopefully there is something new coming from the brothers!  8)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Jul 03, 2017, 19:12
free yourself. free me. DANCE!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: wrclaguna on Aug 04, 2017, 17:28
33.45 min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry6751jNWFU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry6751jNWFU)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: GLAKO-FAHN on Aug 05, 2017, 03:45
That's nice, thanks!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Aug 06, 2017, 21:22
And on 36:11 there's "Gotta keep on making me high"
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 08, 2017, 16:27
Since this is very likely a new Chems or Chems related track, I hope you guys don't mind if I move this to the Social?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: orangewedge99 on Aug 08, 2017, 16:48
Quote from: Csar on Aug 08, 2017, 16:27

Since this is very likely a new Chems or Chems related track, I hope you guys don't mind if I move this to the Social?


It's such an honor to be part of this Chemmunity. Such an honor to have created a thread which has officially been moved to the Social. *Fist up*
Amazing to be in touch with people that share the same passion for the whole chemical catalogue!  :)

'Free Yourself' & 'Gotta Keep On Making Me High' are absolute bangers!!!!!!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: inchemwetrust on Aug 08, 2017, 18:45
I get the feeling that it slightly reminds me of Snooprah. Just a thought!

Oh and maybe first single from chem 9?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2017, 19:29
Quote from: inchemwetrust on Aug 08, 2017, 18:45

I get the feeling that it slightly reminds me of Snooprah.

Listening to Snooprah now, I hear where you're coming from. Meanwhile I was thinking it reminded me of late 90's orchestral house like Brainbug: Nightmare. (https://youtu.be/_cfXqSiwgOU?t=1m58s)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: whirlygirl on Aug 11, 2017, 13:18
Oh man, you guys! I so needed this right now.  :music :music
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: inchemwetrust on Aug 11, 2017, 22:58
Quote from: Skyscraper on Aug 10, 2017, 19:29

Listening to Snooprah now, I hear where you're coming from. Meanwhile I was thinking it reminded me of late 90's orchestral house like Brainbug: Nightmare. (https://youtu.be/_cfXqSiwgOU?t=1m58s)

Ha! I remember this song! I always wanted to hear this song in a slasher movie. Girl runs into forest by herself,gets picked off by the killer etc.

Free yourself reminds me of a Milan fashion show where tom and ed are on decks while models are walking the runway and marking each other with lipstick and spraying cheap perfume while sammy the salmon is running around firing a glitter gun at everybody.



Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Aug 11, 2017, 23:14
Quote from: inchemwetrust on Aug 11, 2017, 22:58

Free yourself reminds me of a Milan fashion show where tom and ed are on decks while models are walking the runway and marking each other with lipstick and spraying cheap perfume while sammy the salmon is running around firing a glitter gun at everybody.


I would pay $57.75 to attend that show.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Thesouphead on Aug 22, 2017, 20:30
Quote from: inchemwetrust on Aug 11, 2017, 22:58

Ha! I remember this song! I always wanted to hear this song in a slasher movie. Girl runs into forest by herself,gets picked off by the killer etc.

Free yourself reminds me of a Milan fashion show where tom and ed are on decks while models are walking the runway and marking each other with lipstick and spraying cheap perfume while sammy the salmon is running around firing a glitter gun at everybody.






So first listen was on shrooms, then?   Well done. 


Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: wrclaguna on Oct 15, 2017, 16:05
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztq1M-2NX2E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztq1M-2NX2E)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Joslyn on Oct 15, 2017, 18:24
Quote from: wrclaguna on Oct 15, 2017, 16:05

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztq1M-2NX2E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztq1M-2NX2E)

Mmm, so the Brothers are reworking the track like they did with C.H.E.M.I.C.A.L. Unfortunately they are overthinking it imo. As with C.H.E.M.I.C.A.L. I like the earlier draft better. This version sounds like Free yourself mixed with Under the Influence.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: GLAKO-FAHN on Oct 15, 2017, 20:32
Not sure what you mean..? Doesn't sound so reworked to me.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Oct 16, 2017, 08:58
It sounds like a jump cut in the middle, so these may be two different tracks. The second half is identical to what we already heard in previous clips as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on Oct 16, 2017, 21:51
why they make this so short :'(
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Oct 17, 2017, 12:28
Quote from: Csar on Oct 16, 2017, 08:58

It sounds like a jump cut in the middle, so these may be two different tracks.
Agreed. So it cuts at about 0.59. Anyone know what the first 59 seconds are? I don't think we heard it on the Nuits Sonores set did we?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on May 04, 2018, 13:59
If this track doesn't get released in the next month, I'm a Dutchman.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on May 04, 2018, 14:59
Quote from: Skyscraper on May 04, 2018, 13:59

If this track doesn't get released in the next month, I'm a Dutchman.

I'm trying to get them to spit something https://twitter.com/eddychemical/status/992360664646766594
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on May 04, 2018, 15:05
Good man!

Announcement TODAY!??!??!  :o
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on May 04, 2018, 23:46
We need something, anything, if only to reinvigorate the forum.

There is a lot of nasty off topic newsy things to talk about, but to be honest I'm trying my best to not drag that in here.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Joslyn on May 05, 2018, 13:51
Quote from: Skyscraper on May 04, 2018, 13:59

If this track doesn't get released in the next month, I'm a Dutchman.


I'm Dutch. Ain't nothin' wrong with it  8)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on May 05, 2018, 20:44
Quote from: Joslyn on May 05, 2018, 13:51

I'm Dutch. Ain't nothin' wrong with it  8)
You got the best deep-fried food over there. Not lying.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on May 05, 2018, 21:56
And (one of) the best cheese(s):

www.reypenaer.nl (https://www.reypenaer.nl/en/webshop/reypenaer-v-s-o-p)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on May 24, 2018, 15:44
Quote from: Skyscraper on May 04, 2018, 13:59

If this track doesn't get released in the next month, I'm a Dutchman.

You're getting closer to being a dutchman
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Jun 01, 2018, 00:58
Gotta be tomorrow, right? June 1st and it's a Friday. A little less than two weeks from the first gig.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Joslyn on Jun 01, 2018, 06:58
Should I make a package with wooden shoes, cheese and tulips?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Jun 01, 2018, 08:37
Let's give him 3 more days, since he didn't say if by "in the next month" he meant the month of may or during the next 31 days  :D
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Jun 01, 2018, 10:43
Quote from: Ben_j on Jun 01, 2018, 08:37

Quote from: Joslyn on Jun 01, 2018, 06:58

Should I make a package with wooden shoes, cheese and tulips?
Let's give him 3 more days, since he didn't say if by "in the next month" he meant the month of may or during the next 31 days  :D
I  would take a package anyway...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Jun 01, 2018, 22:54
Skyscraper AWOL all of sudden  :)) Although, I admit, I would've sided with your premonition a month ago.

Speaking of cheese, I don't believe I've had dutch cheese. It can't be better than Wisconsin aged cheddar.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Jun 01, 2018, 23:13
Quote from: Bosco on Jun 01, 2018, 22:54

Speaking of cheese, I don't believe I've had dutch cheese. It can't be better than Wisconsin aged cheddar.

But it is.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Jun 01, 2018, 23:42
Quote from: Enjoyed on Jun 01, 2018, 23:13

But it is.

Ugh...You don't even know...

Aren't you a citizen now? Get with the program.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Jun 02, 2018, 00:06
Not yet no. Way to rub it in  :'(

Having had both though, I would definitely choose to eat Dutch gouda.
American cheddar isn't even as good as English cheddar. I have to buy 'Coastal Mature English Cheddar' at $5 for 7oz because nothing out here is sharp mature enough.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Jun 04, 2018, 19:50
Quote from: Bosco on Jun 01, 2018, 00:58

Gotta be tomorrow, right? June 1st and it's a Friday. A little less than two weeks from the first gig.
Het zou moeten zijn.

Quote from: Ben_j on Jun 01, 2018, 08:37

Let's give him 3 more days, since he didn't say if by "in the next month" he meant the month of may or during the next 31 days  :D
Quote from: Bosco on Jun 01, 2018, 22:54

Skyscraper ... I admit, I would've sided with your premonition a month ago.
Bedankt BenJ en Bosco! Helaas, de drie extra dagen hebben me niet geholpen...

Quote from: Joslyn on Jun 01, 2018, 06:58

Should I make a package with wooden shoes, cheese and tulips?
Zeker! En stuur wat Nederlandse ontbijttraktaties zoals hagelslaag.


Quote from: Bosco on Jun 01, 2018, 22:54

Speaking of cheese, I don't believe I've had dutch cheese. It can't be better than Wisconsin aged cheddar.
Quote from: Enjoyed on Jun 02, 2018, 00:06

Having had both though, I would definitely choose to eat Dutch gouda.
American cheddar isn't even as good as English cheddar.
de Fransen maken de beste zachte kaas, de Nederlanders maken de beste harde kaas. Iedereen weet dit!
Ik wed dat iemand hier weet wanneer we nieuwe muziek zullen krijgen. Explud?  :)


Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Jun 04, 2018, 22:41
 :))

I vote for Wolkenkrabber as a permanent fixture.  Skyscraper is mysterious, edgy and cool in that Lou Reed kinda way, but your new Dutch moniker is overflowing with testosterone and balls of steel!

One might say more manly than The Pumisher!


'The Pumisher Vs. Wolkenkrabber', coming to a theatre near you!



Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Jun 05, 2018, 06:28
Quote from: Bosco on Jun 04, 2018, 22:41
Ik wed dat iemand hier weet wanneer we nieuwe muziek zullen krijgen. Explud? 
Мне ничего об этом не известно. Вероятно :)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Jun 05, 2018, 09:07
Hartelijk welkom in de forum, Wolkenkrabber!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Jun 05, 2018, 12:18
Your failure is complete, with a new track being revealed one day after the deadline, and not even being Free Yourself, it's like they're trolling you on purpose :D
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Jun 05, 2018, 12:35
Quote from: Ben_j on Jun 05, 2018, 12:18

Your failure is complete, with a new track being revealed one day after the deadline, and not even being Free Yourself, it's like they're trolling you on purpose :D
With that video snippet, there's no doubt :D
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Jun 05, 2018, 14:02
Quote from: Bosco on Jun 04, 2018, 22:41

'The Pumisher Vs. Wolkenkrabber', coming to a theatre near you!

would pay money to see this, but only if the soundtrack features all new and fully exclusive stuff from
• Chemical Brothers & Richard Ashcroft
• Underworld
• Orbital
• The Prodigy vs. Method Man
• Faith No More & Boo-Yaa Tribe
• Air & Françoise Hardy
• Kraftwerk vs. Björk
• Massive Attack & Stephanie Dosen
• Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man
• Kraftwerk vs. Björk (Alex Gopher Remix)
• Goldfrapp
• Fun Lovin' Criminals
• Fatboy Slim
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Jun 06, 2018, 01:02
and this too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8YZkzfoBZU
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Jun 06, 2018, 05:55
Quote from: Bosco on Jun 06, 2018, 01:02

and this too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8YZkzfoBZU
To be fair I don't hear any difference with the original
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Jun 18, 2018, 12:56
As the DJ Set thread where this track and sample was first spotted is slowly slipping into history, I thought it might be nice to add Diane Di Prima's spoken word poetry thingy to this thread. Jump to 6.21.
Originally spotted by Enjoyed and Bosco, I believe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PvEaSLY5L0


Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Biff on Jun 19, 2018, 13:28
How did they even spot that, that's impressive. I feel like back in the day it's take months before someone finds a sample.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: UltimatePelmeni on Jul 02, 2018, 18:23
Free Yourself is the new Saturate.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Jul 02, 2018, 19:39
I was thinking "Nude Night" on steroids.

I didn't like the DJ version of this track back when we discovered last year. But I was really impressed with the live version. I would probably say it's my favorite of the three newly featured tracks so far.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Aug 10, 2018, 12:49
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h76Gog64Ilc
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 13:14
The waiting is killing me.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 13:21
Quote from: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 13:14

The waiting is killing me.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/tXL4FHPSnVJ0A/giphy.gif)

I Shazamed both Mad As Hell and this track at 00.01 last night, just in case today was the day...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 14:42
Is it just me, or is this feeling like it will be an EP...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: WhiteNoise on Aug 10, 2018, 16:04
Quote from: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 14:42

Is it just me, or is this feeling like it will be an EP...
Just you, but I love that idea. Free Yourself, Mad as Hell, Gotta Keep On, and a mellow track they haven't played live yet. Would be an unbelievably killer package.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 16:06
All the teasing for just an E.P.? There must be an album coming forth or I'm gonna be mad as hell. What are your dreams telling you, Enjoyed?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Aug 10, 2018, 18:29
They've been talking about a new album in interviews though, right ?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 18:33
Quote from: Ben_j on Aug 10, 2018, 18:29

They've been talking about a new album in interviews though, right ?

Yeah. I had forgotten about that.

Something about teasing the next track before we get to hear the full MAH just felt very EP-ish was all.
I guess kind of how Underworld released the Teatime Dub Encounters track pretty quickly in succession. Release, then move to the next. Release, move to the next etc.

I'm sure hoping for an album. I just got a vibe...

No dreams recently to back anything up.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Aug 10, 2018, 19:18
There was this recent italian interview which is mentioned somewhere here on this board and an Instagram post where Tom explicitly wrote "album No 9".
I'd be very surprised if they released an EP next.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 19:27
Yeah, please just ignore my previous comments.

CHEMICAL 9.

It feels so right.

(9 is my all time favourite number, incidentally)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 20:47
Enjoyed you're not the only one who thought about an EP, I've bandied that idea about several times in the past few weeks.

Quote from: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 18:33

Something about teasing the next track before we get to hear the full MAH just felt very EP-ish was all.

Yep, I'm feeling your logic. They teased a track (MAH/EBW12), then didn't release it. They now tease Free Yourself. Images have clearly been sent to the forum relating to both tracks (although the Free Yourself pics have disappeared). And official "Free Yourself" merch is now on the website.

Normally if you are releasing singles you promote one song at a time, rather than muddy the waters by teasing more than one. Unless you are teasing the entire album. But I'll be surprised if that's ready yet, as per the next paragraph:

Regarding the album, Tom did that BBC radio interview (linked somewhere on the forum) back in what, April or May? It suggested the album wasn't as far along as we hoped. So that means releasing some tracks in the mean time to coincide with the festival and indoor gigs.

My guess was: Release EBW12 in all it's full length DJ friendly glory on 12" only. Then a couple of weeks later release the "Free Yourself" EP featuring the three remaining songs (that we've heard) plus a slightly shorter edit of EBW12 (this time called Mad As Hell). Release it on all formats, sell the 12" and CD at the indoor gigs for five or six quid. Time has been 'bought'; release the album in 2019 when you're ready. Tour it through the 2019 festivals and add some more indoor gigs next autumn.

Now Whitenoise disagreeing suggests he may know a little bit more than us, but he can't quite say that. So maybe I'm talking out my ass. But if my logic is flawed, I want to know where.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 21:22
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 20:47

Images have clearly been sent to the forum relating to both tracks (although the Free Yourself pics have disappeared).
I would assume these are just stills taken from the mp4 file that's been used on their homepage.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: WhiteNoise on Aug 10, 2018, 21:40
Quote from: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 21:22

I would assume these are just stills taken from the mp4 file that's been used on their homepage.
Damn it, be more mysterious! Act like we know more things than we do!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 21:47
^ How do you nab those screenshots without "Greetings Chemical Brothers & Sisters" overlayed? (MAH could be nabbed from the YT teaser I guess)
And I don't see any Free Yourself MP4s on their homepage.

ps: Tl;DR for my last post: why tease two different tracks that you haven't released yet?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 22:07
I remember seeing the Free Yourself backgrounds and honestly, they just looked like homemade white text on a black background. I don't think it was the same font as was used on the t-shirt, so I'm assuming it was one of our boys just trying some things out.

Agree with the teasing of two tracks with no release. Imagine if they had teased SIFSD, and Go, and still hadn't announced release dates for either? It's odd. If not still incredibly exciting.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 22:20
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 21:47

^ How do you nab those screenshots without "Greetings Chemical Brothers & Sisters" overlayed? (MAH could be nabbed from the YT teaser I guess)
And I don't see any Free Yourself MP4s on their homepage.

ps: Tl;DR for my last post: why tease two different tracks that you haven't released yet?
Extracted with my firefox browser's site information.
http://www.thechemicalbrothers.com/uploads/hero/video/file1531210310.mp4

Quote from: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 22:07

I remember seeing the Free Yourself backgrounds and honestly, they just looked like homemade white text on a black background. I don't think it was the same font as was used on the t-shirt, so I'm assuming it was one of our boys just trying some things out.
I guess this was nothing more than that.

Quote from: WhiteNoise on Aug 10, 2018, 21:40

Damn it, be more mysterious! Act like we know more things than we do!
Damn, just noticed your post. I guess I p.h.u.k.e.d. up there. Ok, I'm going to try to redeem our mysterious aur(or)a (ha, that's one already):

Watch the skies!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 22:36
Quote from: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 22:07

I remember seeing the Free Yourself backgrounds and honestly, they just looked like homemade white text on a black background. I don't think it was the same font as was used on the t-shirt, so I'm assuming it was one of our boys just trying some things out.
Someone's sent you a PM cos those weren't meant to be seen yet, so there's some "play it down" shizzle going on here.

Quote from: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 22:07

Agree with the teasing of two tracks with no release. Imagine if they had teased SIFSD, and Go, and still hadn't announced release dates for either? It's odd. If not still incredibly exciting.
Yes, so lets not even get hung up on the pix (even though I know what I saw). We have two youtube/social media teaser tracks and zero tracks released.
If not an EP, my other thought is: Double A-side?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 22:41
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 22:36

Someone's sent you a PM cos those weren't meant to be seen yet, so there's some "play it down" shizzle going on here.
Yes, I threatened Enjoyed with big Trump tariffs on his cereal supply if he didn't comply.

Here's another conspiracy theory for you: Tom hijacked the chem bros' hompage and social networks and used them for shameless self-promotion!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: WhiteNoise on Aug 10, 2018, 22:41
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 22:36

Someone's sent you a PM cos those weren't meant to be seen yet, so there's some "play it down" shizzle going on here.
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/022/524/tumblr_o16n2kBlpX1ta3qyvo1_1280.jpg)

HELP TO FREE ME
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 22:54
Ha! Ok it's just a coincidence that a track we've been aware of since 2017 was due to be teased today had seme related images uploaded a few days beforehand. Fine.

But the images don't detract from the fact that we have more than one track teased before release. And I imagine there is a reason for it.

(ps Explud is very quiet at the moment...)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Aug 10, 2018, 23:00
Quote from: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 22:41

Yes, I threatened Enjoyed with big Trump tariffs on his cereal supply if he didn't comply.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/a75ac3f86478b3c7ffc29f1e74f79d53/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 23:00
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 22:54

But the images don't detract from the fact that we have more than one track teased before release. And I imagine there is a reason for it.
And I hope you're right, because, like I said before, the waiting is killing me. And whatever the form, release these three tracks already so that I'm at least able to listen to an entire 2018 live show, I can't hold off much longer.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 23:08
Quote from: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 23:00

And I hope you're right, because, like I said before, the waiting is killing me. And whatever the form, release these three FOUR tracks already so that I'm at least able to listen to an entire 2018 live show, I can't hold off much longer.

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 23:11
What's the fourth one?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 23:18
Quote from: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 23:11

What's the fourth one?

Well these are the four tracks we've heard in DJ sets & live gigs:
1) Mad As Hell (EBW12)
2) Free Yourself
3) Got To Keep On (making me high)
4) Eve Of Destruction
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 10, 2018, 23:22
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 23:18

Well these are the four tracks we've heard in DJ sets & live gigs:
1) Mad As Hell (EBW12)
2) Free Yourself
3) Got To Keep On (making me high)
4) Eve Of Destruction
Duh, right! Thanks, forgot about Eve of Destruction. But the first 3 were featured in full in their shows, so I'd like these first.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Aug 12, 2018, 21:52
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 10, 2018, 22:54
(ps Explud is very quiet at the moment...)
FREE US
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: nekoland on Aug 17, 2018, 11:38
https://twitter.com/ChemBros/status/1030418040079302656
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 17, 2018, 11:44
Yay, breakbeat confirmed! Awesome, that's what I hoped.

Edit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIkR4CoXt4

Interesting sound at the end. Was this in the live recordings as well?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Aug 17, 2018, 12:01
Quote from: Csar on Aug 17, 2018, 11:44
Was this in the live recordings as well?
Yes.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 17, 2018, 12:13
Strong rumours going around that a cover version of this will be on the album:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTmrMnVChjc
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Aug 17, 2018, 12:28
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Aug 17, 2018, 12:13

Strong rumours going around that a cover version of this will be on the album:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz1aZq3axgg

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: UltimatePelmeni on Aug 17, 2018, 15:30
Quote from: Csar on Aug 17, 2018, 11:44
breakbeat confirmed!
YES!
(https://pp.userapi.com/c844416/v844416301/c53f1/_faS-7u92cQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Aug 19, 2018, 10:27
Because of yt's loop function I'm probably responsible for half the views so far. Release it already.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Born In Planet Dust on Aug 20, 2018, 21:00
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Jun 18, 2018, 12:56

As the DJ Set thread where this track and sample was first spotted is slowly slipping into history, I thought it might be nice to add Diane Di Prima's spoken word poetry thingy to this thread. Jump to 6.21.
Originally spotted by Enjoyed and Bosco, I believe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PvEaSLY5L0

I actually hadn't heard this track until now and I was wondering if it was her.  I got hip to her through Coldcut's Re:volution Breezeblock set. 
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Aug 31, 2018, 23:04
It is September in the UK now Free Us already!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Aug 31, 2018, 23:34
My guess would be an announcement mid/late next week.

Definitely getting antsy.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 01, 2018, 08:20
Quote from: Stefan on Aug 31, 2018, 23:04

It is September in the UK now Free Us already!
Yeah, they were like 4 minutes in already, what the heck! :D

I wrecked the loop function on that breakbeat clip so bad, it's not even funny anymore.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Sep 01, 2018, 20:11
i'm with Stefan in this case
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: kosek on Sep 01, 2018, 20:43
Quote from: ThePumisher on Sep 01, 2018, 20:11

i'm with Stefan in this case

https://media.giphy.com/media/KHLFgekYXJfB6/giphy.gif
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: climbatize92 on Sep 05, 2018, 15:15
Instagram post about Paris gig. French writing : 
"Free Yourself avaible soon"

https://twitter.com/ChemBros/status/1037352971477168129
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 05, 2018, 16:19
C'est magnifique! Please, let "soon" be tommorrow!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: patrick on Sep 05, 2018, 19:17
Hey brothers, wil there be a new chemical website too?

:music
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 05, 2018, 19:49
Quote from: patrick on Sep 05, 2018, 19:17

Hey brothers, will there be a new chemical website too?

:music
Hi and welcome! We don't know yet. But I could imagine them adapting their theme to the album artwork.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: patrick on Sep 05, 2018, 20:25
Thanks
I read the forum for a while know, but never registered till now...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 05, 2018, 22:35
Quote from: Enjoyed on Aug 31, 2018, 23:34

My guess would be an announcement mid/late next week.

Well... mid week is slowly passing... Tomorrow or Friday feels right.
Though, when do people announce things these days? I remember Friday used to be a definite AVOID for PR blasts due to people being done with their day and ready for the weekend. But... it's 2018. Friday is just 1 of 7 right?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 06, 2018, 10:33
Quote from: Enjoyed on Sep 05, 2018, 22:35

Though, when do people announce things these days? I remember Friday used to be a definite AVOID for PR blasts due to people being done with their day and ready for the weekend.
That changed in 2015. Friday is known as New Music Friday or Global Release Day. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Release_Day)
It used to be Mondays.

So you tend to get people popping up on say, Annie Mac's show on a Thursday night to tell us about their new music. And I think we would know by now if a Chemical Brother was due to appear on a radio show today, so I'm not holding my breath for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 06, 2018, 19:36
If the album ain't coming until next, I am guessing mid to late September.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 06, 2018, 20:52
Next week i guess. Wednesday-thursday - announcement, Friday - release.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: orangewedge99 on Sep 10, 2018, 08:54
Free Yourself is already Shazamble!  :-X

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 10, 2018, 11:13
Quote from: orangewedge99 on Sep 10, 2018, 08:54

Free Yourself is already Shazamble!  :-X
Hmm doesn't work when I Shazam it. I wonder if it depends which territory you are in.
I also can't find it when I search Shazam's website (which ends with /gb). Looks like I might need a proxy to get on to non GB versions of their website.

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 10, 2018, 12:24
It works in my region (see attached). Goes to a youtube live recording for video.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Joslyn on Sep 10, 2018, 20:53
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 10, 2018, 11:13

Hmm doesn't work when I Shazam it. I wonder if it depends which territory you are in.
I also can't find it when I search Shazam's website (which ends with /gb). Looks like I might need a proxy to get on to non GB versions of their website.
Same here. No results on Shazam.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 10, 2018, 20:58
Works for me.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 10, 2018, 21:35
And if you google Shazam in Russia does it take you to a website ending in /RU or something? Is it on there as well?
Also can you people who can shazam this track shazam any of the other new stuff?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 10, 2018, 22:32
No NA Shazaming for me. Tried both teaser videos, for Free Yourself and MAH as well as some live footage.

Which countries/regions are getting it so far?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 11, 2018, 11:22
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 10, 2018, 21:35
And if you google Shazam in Russia does it take you to a website ending in /RU or something?
Yes, redirects to https://www.shazam.com/ru

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 10, 2018, 21:35
Is it on there as well?
Nope, search on site can't find it.

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 10, 2018, 21:35
Also can you people who can shazam this track shazam any of the other new stuff?
Tried also MAH & Keep On - no success.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bouh on Sep 12, 2018, 09:42
My bet on friday 28th, just before the arena tour kicks in.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 13, 2018, 00:08
Quote from: Bouh on Sep 12, 2018, 09:42

My bet on friday 28th, just before the arena tour kicks in.

Yeah, I was thinking the 28th as well. One, being it's just before the tour. Also, since the album is still pretty far out and won't be released until next year, end of September makes more sense.

Orbital's album drops tomorrow and I believe the new Prodigy single will be out this month, September is gonna be a wild month.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 19, 2018, 13:13
Shazam worked for me today on the "breakbeat" teaser but not on the other teaser.
Also worked on the tail end of the Fabrik Madrid 2017 audio, just after the flangey bits. But not on other bits of the track. Shazam can be temperamental though, so maybe someone else will have the opposite experience. No sign of this or anything else new on the Shazam GB website.

*EDIT* actually both teasers are Shazamable now.

(http://i66.tinypic.com/3313tog.jpg)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 25, 2018, 10:17
It's finnaly announced! This friday!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: orangewedge99 on Sep 25, 2018, 10:17
FREE YOURSELF - THIS FRIDAY OUT!!!

https://twitter.com/ChemBros/status/1044528034433421312
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: GLAKO-FAHN on Sep 25, 2018, 11:57
(✿◠‿◠)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 25, 2018, 13:13
Oh hi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9IPZ1iP8kg

I'm assuming the next one will be the full video hopefully.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Sep 25, 2018, 16:03
The Weekend can't be here soon enough :D
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 25, 2018, 16:28
Guy on the 2nd left has drawn the short straw (literally) in the bath to body ratios.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: patrick on Sep 25, 2018, 18:27
Finally!!!! :music :music :music
I'm gonna jump this friday listening to the new track!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: inchemwetrust on Sep 25, 2018, 20:44
Color please? Tired of B&W!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 25, 2018, 21:08
Quote from: inchemwetrust on Sep 25, 2018, 20:44

Color please? Tired of B&W!

Tired of HBHG visuals.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bouh on Sep 26, 2018, 08:35
Quote from: Explud on Sep 25, 2018, 21:08

Tired of HBHG visuals.

You could add to this list : swoon, do it again, believe, saturate...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 26, 2018, 19:08
Quote from: MIKL on Sep 25, 2018, 13:13

Oh hi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9IPZ1iP8kg

I'm assuming the next one will be the full video hopefully.

I like how they used perspectives on these tubs to make them seem smaller/bigger.

Friday can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 00:07
Assuming this track gets released at 00.00.01 on Friday morning, that's 23 hours to go in the UK.
But you know, I was more excited for this track in spring 2017 when we first heard it. Want more than just one track now.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: orangewedge99 on Sep 27, 2018, 05:35
Single Artwork for Tomorrow.

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 27, 2018, 07:11
I'm excited to finally get a polished and finished version of this track. Maybe the album version might be slightly different/edited like other 'big' singles have been in the past. (Depending where it sits in the new album I guess).

I'm predicting I'll listen to this too many times for one week and then put it to bed again until the new album. The bootlegs I regret giving into too much.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Sep 27, 2018, 10:17
I yearn for the days when singles were released in physical form.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 27, 2018, 12:33
Quote from: Stefan on Sep 27, 2018, 10:17

I yearn for the days when singles were released in physical form.

When it made it worthwhile cause you would be excited over the B-sides that came with it too. And that would usually get me by until the main course being the album would come out later.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 27, 2018, 14:42
 :music I am listening to it right now :music
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 14:56
Yeah, it leaked has been released already in some countries. Listening to it too.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: orangewedge99 on Sep 27, 2018, 15:08
How are you already listening to it?? Let me know!!!!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 27, 2018, 15:26
I have it but I'm going to be incredibly and unnecessarily patient and wait until Friday when The Brothers Virgin EMI wanted me to hear it.


Unless you all go ape shit talking about how fantastic it is, then I might be persuaded to dive in early as well.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 27, 2018, 15:26
Oh, and...

(https://pp.userapi.com/c848520/v848520966/89861/6PcAolHlPMU.jpg)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 27, 2018, 15:41
Hey @Enjoyed

IT'S AWESOME!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 15:52
Nit-picking time. The digital echo/reverb on "us" at the end of the track. I don't like it on this or indeed many other electronic tracks that end like that. Surely it must be possible to do a more natural sounding echo/reverb than that, especially if you have an actual studio.

*ducks head, waiting for defenders of that sound to put me straight*
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 27, 2018, 16:01
Well now I'm just straight up intrigued...

Natural sounding reverb is not difficult. Especially with modern convolution techniques. It would therefore be more of a stylistic choice to have it sounding unnatural. Maybe a callback to older techniques? Dang.

Keep telling me things about the track. We'll see how long I can hold out today.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 27, 2018, 16:04
Quote from: MIKL on Sep 27, 2018, 12:33

When it made it worthwhile cause you would be excited over the B-sides that came with it too. And that would usually get me by until the main course being the album would come out later.

Singles with B sides used to keep me going for months. Even, at times, without albums to supplement. I guess we just have to relish in the fact that we were there while they still existed.
Folks born in the echoes the last 20 years probably have no concept of that. Poor buggers.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 16:05
Quote from: Enjoyed on Sep 27, 2018, 16:01


Keep telling me things about the track. We'll see how long I can hold out today.

The cowbell/percussion that comes in following the breakbeats is perfect. Inspired even. I can never get too much cowbell.

Oh also those tiny little backwards noises that sound a bit Star Wars-y to me. Nice.

Hopefully this is a less negative comment from me than the last one.

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 16:14
I think i've heard somewhere the bleep sound from the beginning. Maybe in some DJ-sets...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 27, 2018, 17:09
I do feel the mix/master is a bit too tame. I wish the production was a bit more Music: Response/Come With Us than more Born In The Echoes style. The track itself is great, just wish the mix gave it a little more edge/balls. Things feel to pushed back. I miss when Chems assaulted you. It's not the track. It sounds much better live where they're mixing it live and messing with it. Just needs that little extra edge.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:08
I like the track, but, BUT..

1. Releasing FY, when you playing it live, and when was the livestream? Nothing new.
2. I don't like the manner to release an album version of a track like single with crossfades from another tracks.
3. OVERCOMPRESSED.
4. I hoped this "Do It Again live style" clap will not be in studio version. Crap.
5. Also i thought that pitched harmonizer on vocals is just for fun in live. Crap.
6. I feel some problems in arrangement or mixing, i feel some discomfort at 3:19, strong sequencies, pure bass, and then the drop to the mid ranges of sound. Geez. Unconfortable.
7. Verb-delay on the end? T&E, are you fucking serious?

Feeling dissapointment..
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 19:31
Quote from: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:08

2. I don't like the manner to release an album version of a track like single with crossfades from another tracks.
Can you explain further?

Quote from: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:08

6. ...i feel some discomfort at 3:19, strong sequencies, pure bass, and then the drop to the mid ranges of sound.
Yeah it loses some 'oomph'. Which I guess chimes with what Neorev said.

Quote from: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:08

7. Verb-delay on the end? T&E, are you fucking serious?
Oh you're agreeing with my "nit-pick" post above by the sounds of it.

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:50
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 19:31
Can you explain further?
I don't like when the "full version" of a track in single is just the same from the album, second to second. T&E often do that. It's annoying. Given the fact, the tracks in their albums often have transitions to the other tracks.

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 19:31
Yeah it loses some 'oomph'. Which I guess chimes with what Neorev said.
I guess it is, yeah.

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 19:31
Oh you're agreeing with my "nit-pick" post above by the sounds of it.
Yeah, agree with you, didn't saw it before, sorry.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 20:06
Quote from: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:50

I don't like when the "full version" of a track in single is just the same from the album, second to second. T&E often do that. It's annoying. Given the fact, the tracks in their albums often have transitions to the other tracks.
And how do you know it's identical to the album version, unless you've heard the album?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 20:24
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 20:06

And how do you know it's identical to the album version, unless you've heard the album?
'Cause it's often the true.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 27, 2018, 20:36
Seems like none of you was taught as kids to not look into your stockings before Christmas Eve, now were you?!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 27, 2018, 21:57
I think I agree with all the picky critiques everyone has said and just to add:

The song deserves more of an assaulting underground old school rave vibe cause thats what the song reminded me of.

One thing that bugs me a little is that additional low pitched/male sounding vocal. I liked it without it. Theres something cool about her voice that's lost with that added with the contrast to the music.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 27, 2018, 22:04
Quote from: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:08

I like the track, but, BUT..

2. I don't like the manner to release an album version of a track like single with crossfades

Quote from: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 20:24

'Cause it's often the true.
Am I misunderstanding, or have you accidentally admitted that you know this single version is the same as the album version?
If you don't know that's the case, then I'm not sure why this would be a complaint about this single in particular.
I will add that it would be nice if there were some remixes though.

@MIKL, I think the low pitched voice was always there, it's just clearer now. I think that's what Explud was referring to when he said:
"5. Also i thought that pitched harmonizer on vocals is just for fun in live. Crap" in reply #136 on the previous page.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 27, 2018, 22:17
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVjwgCM7/temptation.gif)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 27, 2018, 22:27
Unless the audio quality was poor but the DJ mix version of it didn't have that additional vocal effect? Either way, I don't think they need it. I thought it was a live thing they threw in at the time too.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: WhiteNoise on Sep 28, 2018, 00:39
Very, very, very happy with this tune. The details are great. It sounds a lot like Born in the Echoes tunes, which I'd not be pleased about, but there's a lot of minute changes and details in the song that set apart (and maybe above?) tracks like SIFSD and EML Ritual, which are a lot simpler. Like the way the siren slips out of sync at the end, and how certain synth lines change note patterns subtly, and the wild fills. There's a universe in here. I really love this depth in an otherwise very straightforward dancefloor single.

I'll say more later. My limited goal is to listen to singles minimally so that I'm kinda familiar with the song but I don't really "know" it by the time the album comes out. So I don't know if I'll listen to it again beyond today.

I get what Explud's saying about the intro of the song - it does sound like the start of Surrender (the song) for example, where it could conceivably begin immediately after the end of a track.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 28, 2018, 03:00
And the folks bashing The Prodigy for repeating their sound from The Day Is My Enemy, this sounds like another Born In The Echoes track... and that is not a good thing.

I think what distinguishes the new Prodigy single from their previous albums Invaders Must Die and The Day Is My Enemy is the production, the new single is quite clean and powerful. Awesome low end, less dirty. The production on this new Chems single bugs me. I thought Born In The Echoes sounded too dry and tame, Free Yourself is the same.

I also agree, I don't like the pitch down male vocals either. Should just be the female vocal. That bugged me as well.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: whirlygirl on Sep 28, 2018, 04:30
My first impression is this is such an intriguing track. To be honest I've not listened to much much live clips, so went in not knowing what to expect. It's fresh like that, I guess, haha. As others have mentioned, this is kind of vibing on Born In The Echoes, but I'm not decided yet if that's a positive or negative. Chems don't stagnate. I'm not sold on the vocal as to me they feel a tad bit flat and in such contrast to the textures in those bright bursts of quickly swirling siren-like sounds (my favorite parts of the tune, kind of reminds me of Flashback in a way.) But maybe that contrast is the balance this track is going for. Hmmm. Anyway. Again, first impressions of a rather intriguing track. Happy Friday!!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 28, 2018, 04:48
Quote from: whirlygirl on Sep 28, 2018, 04:30

My first impression is this is such an intriguing track. To be honest I've not listened to much much live clips, so went in not knowing what to expect. It's fresh like that, I guess, haha. As others have mentioned, this is kind of vibing on Born In The Echoes, but I'm not decided yet if that's a positive or negative. Chems don't stagnate. I'm not sold on the vocal as to me they feel a tad bit flat and in such contrast to the textures in those bright bursts of quickly swirling siren-like sounds (my favorite parts of the tune, kind of reminds me of Flashback in a way.) But maybe that contrast is the balance this track is going for. Hmmm. Anyway. Again, first impressions of a rather intriguing track. Happy Friday!!

And for that I kinda wished I heard it now for the first time and my opinion would probably be less picky TBH I don't know. The swirling siren sounds and how they eventually 'sync' out of tune as Whitenoise said I've always liked too. I'm also glad they kept in the the intro build up that random tone that chimes in after the bass line. I liked that nice touch. The rhythm hasn't changed which is good cause that was down pat and gels the track together.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 05:36
so I guess the Annie Mac/ Pete Tong tradition is out the window?

let me go uninstall my RealPlayer...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: inchemwetrust on Sep 28, 2018, 06:08
Dumb question but is FY considered their official first single from the album? Remember when the last album came out and SIFSD was the first track to come out the gate, but then Go was the official first single from the album!

If thats the case, then I'm sure either EOD or GKOMMH will be the single!

Now where was I...

Quote from: WhiteNoise on Sep 28, 2018, 00:39

It sounds a lot like Born in the Echoes tunes,

Quote from: neorev on Sep 28, 2018, 03:00

this sounds like another Born In The Echoes

Quote from: whirlygirl on Sep 28, 2018, 04:30

As others have mentioned, this is kind of vibing on Born In The Echoes,

Ding ding ding! You guys (and girls) beat me to it!

I love the vocals, but i'm just gonna say it but those swirling siren noises just hampers the track alot. The ONLY thing that is saving this track from being less than average is the breakbeat ala Base 6 in the middle of song.

But I'm positive that there's alot left to love on the new album.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 06:12
I guess I'll be the unabashed homer on the forum and say, I really like it! I can't argue with people saying it sounds familiar. Me personally, I get the 'Nude Night' vibe, but more blitz-y.

Did I miss the memo where majority of the forum didn't enjoy Born in the Echos?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Joslyn on Sep 28, 2018, 07:59
Quote from: Explud on Sep 27, 2018, 19:08

2. I don't like the manner to release an album version of a track like single with crossfades from another tracks.

Could this be a mistake from Virgin/EMI, releasing the wrong track like they did with Escape Velocity with the end of Snow mixed in?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: toxic on Sep 28, 2018, 09:01
Nice! I like it! Especially the breakbeat part in the middle.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Sep 28, 2018, 09:13
The released version mix sounds better than the leak. Must have been an audio rip.
Anyway, even though there are no surprises in the final track, I love it and it's nice to finally have the proper studio version of it, after two years of DJ Set rips and then Live rips.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 28, 2018, 10:43
Unless they don't release it on youtube too, I guess I'll have to wait a little longer since I'm not subscribed to any streaming service or amazon etc. nor do I intend to. I don't want to listen to leaks either, so I'm eagerly waiting for the album to hit the shelves soon.

Quote from: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 06:12

I guess I'll be the unabashed homer on the forum and say, I really like it! I can't argue with people saying it sounds familiar. Me personally, I get the 'Nude Night' vibe, but more blitz-y.

Did I miss the memo where majority of the forum didn't enjoy Born in the Echos?
Good question, wondered the same. I definately loved the album.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: sandelic on Sep 28, 2018, 11:15
I'm with Csar, I'll too wait for the album to drop, not gonna listen to leaks and I did my best to ignore most of the live new stuff you guys are posting. I'm not even sure I'll listen to it on YT if they publish it there. I am going for full Chemical experience when they publish the album.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 28, 2018, 11:36
Quote from: whirlygirl on Sep 28, 2018, 04:30

I'm not sold on the vocal as to me they feel a tad bit flat
I've felt like that since the start. I suspect the nature of this spoken vocal sample means the Chems didn't have to pay royalties to Diane Di Prima, so they used her voice. But I wonder if a warmer or more expressive voice might have made this a bit easier on the ears.

Quote from: whirlygirl on Sep 28, 2018, 04:30

swirling siren-like sounds
Thanks Swirlygirl! I think you've coined the correct phrase for that noise: swirling sirens.
[This has now got me randomly thinking of Disco Sirens (https://youtu.be/Jslc9QkKAv8?t=1s) by Midfield General. The female vocal on that track is a bit more expressive.]

Quote from: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 05:36

so I guess the Annie Mac/ Pete Tong tradition is out the window?

let me go uninstall my RealPlayer...
Whoa, easy tiger. Who knows what the future holds?

Quote from: inchemwetrust on Sep 28, 2018, 06:08

Dumb question but is FY considered their official first single from the album? Remember when the last album came out and SIFSD was the first track to come out the gate, but then Go was the official first single from the album!
Well indeed. Perhaps the next track to be released will get the expensive Gondry video and a slew of remixes. And then six months from now we'll get a "proper" music video for Free Yourself a la SIFSD. And the next track may well get a big "Annie Mac" style preview/release.
They haven't released a proper video for this track (yet), just snippets of the live visuals.


Quote from: Joslyn on Sep 28, 2018, 07:59

Could this be a mistake from Virgin/EMI, releasing the wrong track like they did with Escape Velocity with the end of Snow mixed in?
I'm still confused by this discussion. Just me? Are we suggesting that the swooshy noises at the start are from another track on the album? I don't think they are.


Quote from: Csar on Sep 28, 2018, 10:43

Unless they don't release it on youtube too, I guess I'll have to wait a little longer since I'm not subscribed to any streaming service or amazon etc. nor do I intend to.
Spotify is totally free, as long as you don't mind a 30 second advert after every fourth song or something. Go onnn!
As I kinda hinted at in a previous post yesterday (on FB), things seem to be going more towards streaming than buying. The link that opens up in this tweet has three streaming links and just two download links. No sign of FY on Beatport or Juno yet. Is anyone selling it in WAV?

https://twitter.com/ChemBros/status/1045592107707236353

(didn't embed because of an annoying "!" emoji)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 28, 2018, 11:46
Quote from: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 05:36

so I guess the Annie Mac/ Pete Tong tradition is out the window?

let me go uninstall my RealPlayer...

:D :D :D

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 28, 2018, 11:36

Spotify is totally free, as long as you don't mind a 30 second advert after every fourth song or something. Go onnn!
Nah, I kind of don't feel like opening an account there, but thanks for the tip!

I just read on twitter, though, that it also aired on Lauren Laverne's morning show.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000hvz
Is there a way to re-listen to any of those tracks in full?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 28, 2018, 13:22
This is just a guess cause I can't remember the whole BITE promo/publicity trail but were they concentrating more on Apple Beats 1 as a media channel for airplay?  Or were they still doing some BBC stuff too like getting the track on rotation etc? Likely Radio 6 but I know Radio 1 are very Pop at times  for the demographic or if cause they went to Apple Beats they won't be doing a promo mix or anything like that for BBC? Like exclusivity agreements. Or cause the album is not til next year they'll hype it all up closer to the date cause everyone wants everything now and everyones attention spans are beyond short with technology.

I"ll keep an ear out for radio airtime down here. The new release show is Sunday Evening so a chance could get airtime then.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgBj4Ds2W0E

As its been pointed out, theres no video and the single is already out so maybe its a soft release and the official single will be later on.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: GLAKO-FAHN on Sep 28, 2018, 14:21
This track does not feel to me like a Born in the Echoes track. It clearly has a similar mastering mark—but the drum samples reflect their roominess more like a Dig Your Own Hole track. With respect to the attitude, it reminds me of the fun irreverence of 2003 and of C.H.E.M.I.C.A.L. and less like the more ~serious~ tight composition style of Born in the Echoes. And the structure of the songwriting smacks of the bridge-chorus-breakdown pop-song motifs of 1990s Chemical.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 28, 2018, 15:02
I only heard the initial MP3 that was circulating and my opinion was based on that. I'm hoping the FLAC may improve the experience. I have learned that the wrong/low bitrate can suck the life out of a track. There was actually a study about that where really crappy bitrates actually made the song feel more depressing to people. Frigging weird lol.

Update: Nope, it's a legit 320kbps I had.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Sep 28, 2018, 15:04
I really like the track!
Yes, it may be a bit "tame", but it's fun and would feel right at home on any dancefloor. I'm really looking forward to hear it live next weekend ;D
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 28, 2018, 15:10
Free Yourself sounds like EML Ritual/C.H.E.M.I.C.A.L. mixed with the melody of Saturate and the breakdown of Base 6 with the production of the Born In The Echoes album.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 28, 2018, 15:23
Just for Bosco & Csar:

https://twitter.com/ChemBros/status/1045691992590684160

(Do ANY tweets embed any more? No emojis!)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Mippio on Sep 28, 2018, 16:15
bonjour chems people

hate to be a hater, but i found this track bang average :( apart from the little breakbeaty part in the middle (which is great and should be the whole track tbh) the rest of left me really cold.

uninspired cliche vocal
ploddy dull bassline
overly polite drums
no excitement
bit of a cheesy vibe

wheres the transcendence? the psychedelia? the 'oh my god, how did they get there' feeling?1?!?

such a shame as i really liked BITE and C.H.E.M.I.C.A.L.

im filing this with Go and Midnight Madness under 'chemical cheese'.

sorry if a bit harsh but apart from the video (which is great) this track isn't for me....

there's a good track in there if they dropped the vocal, rolled out the little acidy arpegiated synth at the start/end a bit more, dropped the big cheesy bassline and worked the whole groove around the breakbeaty bit and gave the drums a bit more bombast!

roll on 5th October!

mips x
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: WhiteNoise on Sep 28, 2018, 17:06
Quote from: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 06:12

I guess I'll be the unabashed homer on the forum and say, I really like it! I can't argue with people saying it sounds familiar. Me personally, I get the 'Nude Night' vibe, but more blitz-y.

Did I miss the memo where majority of the forum didn't enjoy Born in the Echos?
It's not bad, but I won't hesitate to say it's my least favorite Chems album.

What we've heard so far feels like BITE 2.0 - in a good way. Similar sound signatures (I'll put a finger on what they are sometime!) but... better. More detailed. More cut loose. More wild. More doing what the Chems are good at.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: neorev on Sep 28, 2018, 19:20
Quote from: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 06:12

I guess I'll be the unabashed homer on the forum and say, I really like it! I can't argue with people saying it sounds familiar. Me personally, I get the 'Nude Night' vibe, but more blitz-y.

Did I miss the memo where majority of the forum didn't enjoy Born in the Echos?

It's definitely toward the bottom of my Chem Bros album list...

01 Surrender
02 Dig Your Own Hole
03 Exit Planet Dust
04 We Are The Night
05 Further
06 Come With Us
07 Born In The Echoes
08 Push The Button
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: androidgeoff on Sep 28, 2018, 19:40
Good "Single" version of the song. I would not be surprised to hear a dub version a la Go.

The breaks part of the song was pretty damn cool

Feels like Direct Buki's more accepted sister
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: androidgeoff on Sep 28, 2018, 19:42
late to the party on lots of stuff i bet but this is def the album version, not even the single version, because of the lead in on the track
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: GLAKO-FAHN on Sep 28, 2018, 23:28
Quote from: neorev on Sep 28, 2018, 19:20

01 Surrender
02 Dig Your Own Hole
03 Exit Planet Dust
04 We Are The Night
05 Further
06 Come With Us
07 Born In The Echoes
08 Push The Button

Ah, we're playing this game now..?  ;D
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Sep 28, 2018, 23:51
Quote from: sandelic on Sep 28, 2018, 11:15

I'm with Csar, I'll too wait for the album to drop, not gonna listen to leaks and I did my best to ignore most of the live new stuff you guys are posting. I'm not even sure I'll listen to it on YT if they publish it there. I am going for full Chemical experience when they publish the album.

abstinence makes the heart grow fonder  O:-)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: whirlygirl on Sep 29, 2018, 00:07
Quote from: Mippio on Sep 28, 2018, 16:15

bonjour chems people

hate to be a hater, but i found this track bang average :( apart from the little breakbeaty part in the middle (which is great and should be the whole track tbh) the rest of left me really cold.

uninspired cliche vocal
ploddy dull bassline
overly polite drums
no excitement
bit of a cheesy vibe

wheres the transcendence? the psychedelia? the 'oh my god, how did they get there' feeling?1?!?

such a shame as i really liked BITE and C.H.E.M.I.C.A.L.

im filing this with Go and Midnight Madness under 'chemical cheese'.

sorry if a bit harsh but apart from the video (which is great) this track isn't for me....

there's a good track in there if they dropped the vocal, rolled out the little acidy arpegiated synth at the start/end a bit more, dropped the big cheesy bassline and worked the whole groove around the breakbeaty bit and gave the drums a bit more bombast!

roll on 5th October!

mips x

It is a bit harsh, but I find I agree with some of these sentiments. Though I do still find this an intriguing track - as that was my first impression.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 29, 2018, 00:50
I genuinely liked this upon first discovery years ago now even when we weren't sure and only had a feeling it was new chems track they were dropping in there DJ Sets. It would be one of the favourite tracks you'd hear out for when they continued to DJ and wanted to hear more of it.

I instantly was drawn to it cause I still think this has the chems blueprint of the delicate hippie free love culture female vocals with some old skool feeling breakbeats and synth sounds. Clashing those 2 styles together is what they do best and are known for. In a way for me its the contrast and clash of these what I like about it. Like its mashed together, it fits well but you can tell them apart still if makes sense. Much like the swirling sirens and other synth sounds that sound like they are running off the tracks towards the end. The clash of cultures coming together.

Even with the original vocal sample, they still paid tribute to it in their own way as the meaning behind it is more of a call to arms protest on society as a whole not a fun, warm and fuzzy poetic vocal.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 29, 2018, 02:12
Just listened about 30 minutes ago, then read through everything you all wrote. I'll try to keep it brief.

I love it. Since I first heard the track in those DJ sets way back when, it felt familiar, like I had already fallen in love with it. It's simple, in terms of its structure and arguably it's production (mastering) but what I find interesting is how they use digital production and frequency effects to create the rawer feeling of the track. There's no wildly distorting synth line, but the delay-panned sirens sound wild despite that, and although they feel like they hit a ceiling of sorts, to me that increases the sense of wild WITHIN... if that makes any sense.
The bass sweeps during the section from 2:03 to 2:33 are another good example. Clean, for all intents and purposes, but the filter sweeping is kind of wildly sloppy, jumping up in frequency at sharp angles rather than smoothly. It's contained, but it feels like it's trying to break free, and I'm a big fan of that.

During the first listen, through my lil' bluetooth speakers, the vocals did sound a little flat at times, which I couldn't decide if I liked or not. The juxtaposition against the music is striking, and definitely deliberate, and I felt myself warming towards it as the track went on. Then I listened through my studio headphones and suddenly, with the rest of the track built around it, the vocals, and specifically their flatness, sit so nicely on top of everything. For me at least.

The breakbeat section is perfection. Let's just move on. Though I do want to say that the little samples, drum rolls, squelches, bleeps, and fills throughout those bars put a huge smile on my face.

The pitched down vocal also works much better through headphones. The slight delay, and being panned to the left side against a doubled up original vocal on the right is definitely a weird choice, but again, I feel like it sits into that world of trying to break out from the inside, a la the sentiment of the lyrics. I will say though, that the pitched down DANCE before the first drop is rubbish. Really unnecessary and definitely my least favourite thing about the track. If that wasn't there I think I'd be completely sold. The rest of the pitched down vocals I like though, especially that they come in later in the song as a kind of variation on the theme.

I also agree with those of you saying it feels more like a development of the BITE sound. It definitely would not fit on that album and the shift to more digital effects, filtering and general experimentation is I think what was kind of started with BITE, albeit in a very safe way, whereas here (and hopefully with the rest of the album) it feels like they used those textures as a starting point and then tried to see where they could push them. I definitely agree with Whitenoise about those hidden depths too. So many little nuances to unpick and appreciate on multiple listens.
The flanging drum fills are very early-2000s BT and I really like them being peppered into the track in places.

So yeah. Overall super happy. I don't think I'm going to limit myself on listens. I just want to enjoy it. And if we have 3 months to wait, that enjoyment is definitely going to roll right back around with even more momentum (especially with a busy few months ahead of me, personally).
I'm pumped. I love it. It's coming. Chemical 9. I'm going to go Free Myself again.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: whirlygirl on Sep 29, 2018, 04:12
Really dig reading all of your feedback, everyone. Especially the 'brief' posts ;) ❤️
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Sep 29, 2018, 15:55
The track is growing on me, it's pure fun to listen to!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 30, 2018, 07:07
Diane Di Prima is still alive. Do you think she's heard the track?

I kept telling my wife she was surely dead (after she criticised The Chems for riding on her coattails by relying on her sample) but Google says no. Would they have reached out d'you think?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 30, 2018, 08:30
Hm, why would she be critizising the chems, though?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Sep 30, 2018, 09:17
Happy to report the chems are still getting some airplay love with the most popular alternative national radio station in Australia on the new release show I mentioned. It was the first track played on the show! See the link below as proof on playlist when played. you can probably listen back somewhere later on when program finishes if needed to:

http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/kingsmill/2018/10300602
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 30, 2018, 09:29
Quote from: Csar on Sep 30, 2018, 08:30

Hm, why would she be critizising the chems, though?

She was appropriately reprimanded. Don't you worry.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 30, 2018, 09:58
Quote from: Enjoyed on Sep 30, 2018, 09:29

She was appropriately reprimanded. Don't you worry.
Stop teasing! This made me even more curious. Is there a link to an interview or something? People are so thin skinned sometimes. I guess it would be an honor for me if I was sampled. But maybe it's about money once again?!?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 30, 2018, 12:15
Quote from: MIKL on Sep 30, 2018, 09:17

Happy to report the chems are still getting some airplay love with the most popular alternative national radio station in Australia on the new release show
And in case any of you missed the non-embedded tweet I put on the previous page, Annie Mac played it as "Hottest Record In The World" on Friday. As soon as her show finished at 9pm, the next DJ played it as his first track. I guess this track is more 'club' and less radio friendly than say, Go. So perhaps it makes sense that it got played on the Friday dance show, rather than the more general Mon-Thu show.

Quote from: Csar on Sep 30, 2018, 09:58

Stop teasing! This made me even more curious. Is there a link to an interview or something?

I'm prepared to suggest that there is no link, Enjoyed is winding you up. I suspect he put the bit about assuming she'd be dead, then thought it would be fun to suggest the Chems had her "put to sleep".
@Enjoyed I asked Ed the same question you have just posed, the first time he tweeted #FreeYourself from RAR studios, but alas no reply from him. I wonder if she even knows she's been sampled...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Sep 30, 2018, 14:13
Tune
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Sep 30, 2018, 17:50
Quote from: Csar on Sep 30, 2018, 09:58

Stop teasing! This made me even more curious. Is there a link to an interview or something? People are so thin skinned sometimes. I guess it would be an honor for me if I was sampled. But maybe it's about money once again?!?

There's been a little bit of a misunderstanding here. My WIFE said that the Chems were relying heavily on the sample, not Diane. It was my wife that was reprimanded due to her lack her faith in The Brothers' vision! I don't think Diane has said anything, not that I've seen.

I expect, as Wolken said, that she has no idea about it. Though, maybe a friend of a son or daughter of someone she knows has a friend that likes electronic music and maybe the message is on its way to her? Who knows.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Sep 30, 2018, 21:45
Oh gee, yeah, now I see it :D.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Oct 01, 2018, 19:27
Quote from: Csar on Sep 28, 2018, 10:43

Unless they don't release it on youtube too, I guess I'll have to wait a little longer

I'm guessing everyone has heard the 'studio' version by now. May as well stick it on the thread anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXGhHv7Q4Rk
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Oct 04, 2018, 08:24
Is it confirmed that the vocals are Aurora? Or just Aurora "only" on The Eve Of Destruction?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Oct 04, 2018, 09:44
Quote from: ThePumisher on Oct 04, 2018, 08:24

Is it confirmed that the vocals are Aurora? Or just Aurora "only" on The Eve Of Destruction?
No, it's a sample
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Oct 06, 2018, 14:33
Can everyone see this video or is it blocked for some of you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkHZB-o603w

Cause it's the official chems YT channel which I'd like to replace with Wolkenkrabber's to get some more views there.. but it might be region-blocked.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: sandelic on Oct 06, 2018, 20:25
Not available, it says
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Oct 06, 2018, 22:20
I'm curious if the reason why there is no immediate corresponding music video for this single, is that they may do another visual experience like 'Further'.

The new live visuals have been pretty high quality on these last few tours. And while one might argue it's no different from the quality/production of new visuals from the 'Born in the Echoes' tour, something feels more in sync about these newer ones.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Oct 07, 2018, 02:33
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 28, 2018, 11:36

No sign of FY on Beatport or Juno yet. Is anyone selling it in WAV?
They are now. Well Juno are, but only as of today/yesterday (depending on your time zone), here's a Juno link. (https://www.junodownload.com/products/the-chemical-brothers-free-yourself/3921536-02/)
This delay surprises me as FY is kind of a clubby track, so surely DJ's would want to get their hands on it ASAP. They might also be part a dwindling number of demographics (besides hardcore fans) who would actually buy the track rather than stream it.

While I'm here, another thought about selling music in a streaming age. Sell the stems for people to remix themselves. It's already been done, albeit not fully broken down into all the parts. See here. (https://www.junodownload.com/products/new-order-complete-music/3096789-02/) Well, just a thought.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: whirlygirl on Oct 07, 2018, 05:29
Surprised me to hear The Chems on the radio tonight! (On KCRW) :D The hubs and I were driving with my mom to her place, and we had the radio on instead of listening through our playlists (as we usually do). Free Yourself! So glad to hear it!!

Me and Stash simultaneously and happily surprised: oh shit it's the Chems!

I have to say this song has unfolded a bit, and it has quite grown on me.

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Oct 08, 2018, 07:11
Seems like they've done a 'radio edit' for this track as its slightly different. The beginning and end are tighter and get to the point more as the middle part which is what a usual radio edit is I guess.

I think I like it better but then I guess maybe they drew it out a bit more for the release so DJs can mix it in.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on Oct 12, 2018, 03:09
Hype :music
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Oct 25, 2018, 11:40
https://youtu.be/HxmVaWDssMo

Free Yourself video incoming !
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: wrclaguna on Oct 25, 2018, 11:44
Quote from: Ben_j on Oct 25, 2018, 11:40

https://youtu.be/HxmVaWDssMo

Free Yourself video incoming !



;)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: nekoland on Oct 25, 2018, 12:21
The prequel of SIFSD
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Oct 25, 2018, 12:59
Quote from: nekoland on Oct 25, 2018, 12:21

The prequel of SIFSD
Or the sequel to Believe ? Maybe a missing link between the two !
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: sandelic on Oct 25, 2018, 13:14
Well, they took it down really fast, it says 'video not available'
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ford on Oct 25, 2018, 13:26
Back up.

https://youtu.be/EPclubERbco


Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: whirlygirl on Oct 25, 2018, 13:51
The Chems are such teases! :D Come on, I wanna see the whole video, hahaha!

I do love that this little teaser was the first thing staring at me when I opened Facecrack this morning. Truly a welcome change from... the current state of everything. Ready to be free.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: wrclaguna on Oct 25, 2018, 13:56
The first link was a different version   :-X
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: inchemwetrust on Oct 25, 2018, 16:08
Quote from: wrclaguna on Oct 25, 2018, 13:56

The first link was a different version   :-X

There's 2?

A little haunting when that robot comes out when the music kicks in. Good stuff! Vid reminds me of that will Smith movie, Kraftwerk robots, etc.

Prediction time: T and E in security uniforms!

Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ford on Oct 25, 2018, 16:13
Reminds me of that lady robot in the most recent season of Silicon Valley.

What was different with the first version uploaded?
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: WhiteNoise on Oct 25, 2018, 17:16
Love Wide Open on the car radio at the start
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Oct 25, 2018, 19:37
News of Underworld's "DRIFT every Thursday from 1st November" and news of a new Chems video today. Two thumbs up!

I can only guess that releasing videos after releasing the track is a deliberate ploy to keep the track bubbling rather than to fire it into into the charts (which don't mean much these days). I can't imagine that Universal would keep forgetting to organise the video in time for the songs release.

Quote from: WhiteNoise on Oct 25, 2018, 17:16

Love Wide Open on the car radio at the start
Good spot.

Quote from: inchemwetrust on Oct 25, 2018, 16:08

A little haunting when that robot comes out when the music kicks in.
Nice syncing of the first phaser noise to the lid off, and the second phaser (almost) to the sit up.

Quote from: inchemwetrust on Oct 25, 2018, 16:08

Prediction time: T and E in security uniforms!
I was hoping to see them on the picket line. "Wankers". Ha!
Was looking for clues in the car reg; R008 might have got me interested if the 8 had been a 9.

"Roboforce AI Labour Solutions". Well not quite as original as the Cola advert in OOC, but perhaps we'll look back on this video in 15 years time with the same persepective as we did with OOC when the Kendall Jenner/Pepsi advert came out.

Am liking the going-off-duty security guard saying: "Wish me luck...me bike", then walking away to show egg down the back of his uniform. Dom & Nic like to put a bit of thought in.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Oct 25, 2018, 21:41
Quote from: inchemwetrust on Oct 25, 2018, 16:08

Prediction time: T and E in security uniforms!
T&E among the protesters with "Fuck Brexit" signs
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: MIKL on Oct 26, 2018, 04:25
Do you think the face of the robot is someone in particular? Or am I reading into it too much too early?

Its not like its a young, flawless generic mannequin looking face.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Oct 26, 2018, 06:06
I'm super pumped for this. But. I have to say, the constant teasing of everything is kind of getting a bit much. Especially with the MAH teases having never actually resulted in anything.
It's cool, and I'm excited, but I would have been equally, if not more, excited if they had just suddenly released a whole video. Currently, I simply find myself being reminded about 'the wait'. Waiting for September, waiting for the full FY release after the two visual clips, waiting until next year for the album that's apparently mixed already.

I dunno. It just kind of screams 'put something out to hold people over!" instead of "put something cool out!".
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Oct 27, 2018, 09:19
Quote from: inchemwetrust on Oct 25, 2018, 16:08

Prediction time: T and E in security uniforms!
got two predictions

1 - they appear as a wallpaper on a computerscreen like in Believe (bonus prediction: it's the same wallpaper like in believe)
2 - every robot has a different face and theres a scene where you can see a lot of robots, and one of them is ed and one is tom (bonus prediction 2: somewhere in the background of that scene theres a robot with the face of the one-eyed girl from the The Test video (which, as you all know, is also directed by dom'n'nic))
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Post by: Csar on Oct 27, 2018, 15:23
Quote from: ThePumisher on Oct 27, 2018, 09:19

got two predictions

1 - they appear as a wallpaper on a computerscreen like in Believe (bonus prediction: it's the same wallpaper like in believe)
2 - every robot has a different face and theres a scene where you can see a lot of robots, and one of them is ed and one is tom (bonus prediction 2: somewhere in the background of that scene theres a robot with the face of the one-eyed girl from the The Test video (which, as you all know, is also directed by dom'n'nic))
Love your second suggestion. T & E as KI-robot faces with George and Mildred ruling them all.
Quote from: Enjoyed on Oct 26, 2018, 06:06



I'm super pumped for this. But. I have to say, the constant teasing of everything is kind of getting a bit much. Especially with the MAH teases having never actually resulted in anything.
It's cool, and I'm excited, but I would have been equally, if not more, excited if they had just suddenly released a whole video. Currently, I simply find myself being reminded about 'the wait'. Waiting for September, waiting for the full FY release after the two visual clips, waiting until next year for the album that's apparently mixed already.

I dunno. It just kind of screams 'put something out to hold people over!" instead of "put something cool out!".
I totally feel you, my brother. I was going to write a similar comment the other day but ultimately refrained (because I was already a negative dick in the Prodigy threat). This time around this sort of marketing strategy seems a bit random and awkward. Perhaps it was meant to create some awareness for their live shows, to get a better momentum for bookings and stuff?
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Post by: kosek on Oct 27, 2018, 16:16
Quote from: Csar on Oct 27, 2018, 15:23
(because I was already a negative dick in the Prodigy threat).

Completely justified.
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Post by: Explud on Nov 01, 2018, 10:27
So, a week has passed. So where is the video?
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 01, 2018, 11:01
Quote from: Explud on Nov 01, 2018, 10:27

So, a week has passed. So where is the video?
Yes, where is it Explud? I thought you would tell us!

Tomorrow is New Release Friday. Maybe they'll apply that approach to the video...
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Post by: Joslyn on Nov 01, 2018, 13:11
Quote from: Ben_j on Oct 25, 2018, 12:59

Or the sequel to Believe ? Maybe a missing link between the two !

That's what jumped out on me first time I saw the tease.
Who directed the video?
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Post by: Explud on Nov 01, 2018, 13:56
Quote from: Joslyn on Nov 01, 2018, 13:11

That's what jumped out on me first time I saw the tease.
Who directed the video?
Dom & Nic, "Believe" is also was directed by them.
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Post by: androidgeoff on Nov 06, 2018, 19:42
guys I have the video, delivered by some guy named Ned Simpson.

The robot lady plugs her brain into the Matrix, but it is really the 1st iteration, where everything is a Utopia and no pain can be felt.

As she realizes the world is not fulfilling, she disengages and returns to the real world.

Except that she finds herself in the Escape Velocity music video and converses with the Come With Us talking head, who turns out to be the Architect. With all his ergo jargon, she eventually realizes that existence is only to dance. However, she never actually got that firmware update and cannot dance, leading to an eternal hell.

The cameo is that Tom and Ed are on all of the TV screens screaming "F*** YOU"
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Post by: Explud on Nov 07, 2018, 12:29
androidgeoff, seems legit.

But honestly, it's stupid. They have promoted a teaser for video and made a such delay for release.
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Post by: Ben_j on Nov 07, 2018, 13:00
So, where's the video ? Do we have to wait another month to see it ?
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Post by: androidgeoff on Nov 07, 2018, 16:48
Quote from: Ben_j on Nov 07, 2018, 13:00

So, where's the video ? Do we have to wait another month to see it ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqRvYBBdsyg
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Post by: Enjoyed on Nov 07, 2018, 17:48
Quote from: Explud on Nov 07, 2018, 12:29

But honestly, it's stupid. They have promoted a teaser for video and made a such delay for release.
Quote from: Enjoyed on Oct 26, 2018, 06:06

I have to say, the constant teasing of everything is kind of getting a bit much.

:'(
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Post by: Explud on Nov 07, 2018, 18:15
Maybe it's still rendering..
It feels like all teasers are made before the material is completely finished.
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Post by: ThePumisher on Nov 07, 2018, 22:02
Quote from: androidgeoff on Nov 07, 2018, 16:48

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqRvYBBdsyg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaG5SAw1n0c
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Post by: WhiteNoise on Nov 08, 2018, 00:06
Quote from: Explud on Nov 07, 2018, 18:15
Maybe it's still rendering..
Hahahaha
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Post by: Explud on Nov 09, 2018, 13:05
Two weeks passed and nothing...
Meh
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Post by: androidgeoff on Nov 10, 2018, 03:34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWs3fs9nnzc

it's out
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Post by: Bouh on Nov 10, 2018, 09:44
I have to say I am a bit skeptical about the way they promote this new album  ??? :
- EBW 12 video snippet early june but no track in sight so far
- anticipated european tour with no album release at the end
- tease of the new FY video 2 weeks ago, still nothing

Sounds a bit messy to me ;D
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 10, 2018, 11:35
Quote from: androidgeoff on Nov 10, 2018, 03:34

it's out

Sure is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PhzruJwfkQ
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Post by: MIKL on Nov 10, 2018, 12:58
It'd be a nice surprise if the the new tracks we've heard so far end up sounding different on the album which would make a good excuse but as I type this I realised the album has already apparently been mixed.
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Post by: Bosco on Nov 10, 2018, 20:17
Well, if they had any reservations of releasing a single on physical format, and it getting a relitively boost from the Holiday rush, Record Store Day Black Friday would be the day to do it. But I would suspect we would have heard about that already, if something like that was planned.

As for finally getting this single out, I don't know what the plan is. I just know with Christmas looming, this time of the year is a poor time to release music, unless you're a household name.

I remember Sneaker predicting a 2019 album release back in the early months of this year. It looks like his hunch is dead on. I wonder how he came to that conclusion being that at that time, it felt like momentum was on 2018's side.
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Post by: sneakerbeater on Nov 10, 2018, 22:31
Looking at their touring plans for this year was where i got my prediction from. A standalone UK show in October just screamed of there there was still work to be done on the album. If the album was to have been released in 2018 then chances are there would have been a UK tour in December.

If you want another prediction, the album will be called 'free yourself'

Still not long to wait now!
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Post by: Bosco on Nov 10, 2018, 23:39
Right, but at that time there was a lot of open time on either side of the Ally Pally gig. That open time, could have easily translated into a UK/Europe tour. And then to finish, the traditional shoehorned Brixton gig in December.

I wonder if they originally had plans for this fall, but found out The Prodigy was planning a release at the same time and to avoid competition they delayed.

Good call on album title. I think you'll be correct there too.
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 10, 2018, 23:57
Quote from: Bosco on Nov 10, 2018, 23:39

Right, but at that time there was a lot of open time on either side of the Ally Pally gig. That open time, could have easily translated into a UK/Europe tour. And then to finish, the traditional shoehorned Brixton gig in December.

Ally Pally tends to be one of those venues that artists play when they're not doing a full UK tour. For example New Order played there last night. It's their only UK gig of 2018. The philosphy seems to be: we'll play one (well actually two for the Chems) big gig and people can travel to see us, rather than us touring. They wouldn't play Ally Pally in October and then Brixton in December. Not realistic.

I'm also inclined to agree with the album title prediction. It would explain the projection at the Ally Pally gig. I believe there were some professional camera guys at the venue too, although somehow I completely missed them. I wonder if live footage of the gigs might be released around the same time as the album to promote it (deluxe version of the album: new music + dvd or download of the gig?)

Quote from: Bosco on Nov 10, 2018, 23:39

I wonder if they originally had plans for this fall, but found out The Prodigy was planning a release at the same time and to avoid competition they delayed.
I'm not feeling that. I think it was about finishing the album, and arranging a release date with a big record company.

Quote from: Bosco on Nov 10, 2018, 20:17

As for finally getting this single out, I don't know what the plan is.
Not sure if I'm misunderstanding this. The single is out; just not physically. I wouldn't be surprised if EBW12 is the only physical 'single' release this time round. It'd just be nice to see the FY video! And to to get EBW12/MAH.
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Post by: Bosco on Nov 11, 2018, 00:27
lol, yeah, I had a brain fart.

I guess that's my brain telling the truth of how I feel about the track. I can't believe I already forgot about its digital release.

Then again, everything feels disjointed in the buildup for this new album.
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Post by: sneakerbeater on Nov 11, 2018, 07:49
Quote from: Bosco on Nov 11, 2018, 00:27


Then again, everything feels disjointed in the buildup for this new album.

I'm sure that one of the reasons for touring this summer was to get round Europe and enjoy it one more time whilst it still easy. Before the chaos we are going to be heading into next year.

Let's face it with track like with titles like 'free yourself, 'mad as hell' and 'eve of destruction' this is an album feed on the current political landscape, but the best music is always made when there is something to rise up against.

I'm pretty pumped for this album, I know I'm in the minority but I loved BITE. And I like what i have heard to far of this album. I think they are very much in form at the moment, loving what they do. Maybe the break when Ed was studying has reinvigorated band.

Relax, this is happening!  For me the best time for an album release is this time now, the build up. Enjoy it!
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Post by: Csar on Nov 11, 2018, 11:16
Quote from: Sneaker on Nov 11, 2018, 07:49

I'm pretty pumped for this album, I know I'm in the minority but I loved BITE.
F the haters, yo! They can BITE us!
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Post by: nekoland on Nov 14, 2018, 14:07
its out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wzR_BVFsUU
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Post by: kosek on Nov 14, 2018, 14:13
Well that's a nice cameo :)
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Post by: Csar on Nov 14, 2018, 14:19
Haha, you can always count on Dom and Nick. Solid Tom & Ed cameo as always!
First time I listen to the entire track. Nothing too exciting but nice. I like it.

Music and vocals are a little out of sync though.
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Post by: whirlygirl on Nov 14, 2018, 14:51
The video legitimately freaked me out.  :D Its an uncanny valley sorta thing, hahah!

The teaser clip initially had me feeling the video would be sinister in a Believe sort of way, but in its entirety it took a more fun turn. Robots just want to dance! Dom & Nic do it again!  :music
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 14, 2018, 15:42
Fantastic! Lots of little details going on in the video; I keep wanting to pause it to take it all in.

I'm wondering if they did the robots the same way L3-37 was done in Solo: A Star Wars Story, where Phoebe Waller Bridge wore the android costume and she was digitally erased afterwards.

The bit at 3.20 where you can hear Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge say "they can see my fanny..." (which doesn't mean ass in the UK!) makes me laugh. Taken from this (jump to 7.07)this (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5a24rq).

Also at 4.12 the siren noise being used to alert the security guard is a nice touch.

Quite a big T&E cameo this time. Has anyone got a list of all the Chems video cameos? There are some where I don't know where they are (Galvanize springs to mind).
Also the female "speaking" robot - is that meant to be the face of the woman from the live visuals, or am I reaching?

The noises from 5.35 are kinda ominous.

Quote from: Csar on Nov 14, 2018, 14:19

Music and vocals are a little out of sync though.

Yes, considering they've done a sort of "video edit" of the track, I'm surprised they didn't sync them a bit better.

Overall it's great though. Repeat viewings guaranteed.
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Post by: androidgeoff on Nov 14, 2018, 15:44
(https://i.imgur.com/ZazEzef.png)
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Post by: Mumbo on Nov 14, 2018, 16:28
I love it. Make sure you watch right to the end passed the credits!
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Post by: ThePumisher on Nov 14, 2018, 16:44
OMG, i wasn't prepared for that video  :o
Seems to be the most crazy video of them since Salmon Dance.

I like it

Quote from: ThePumisher on Oct 27, 2018, 09:19

2 - every robot has a different face and theres a scene where you can see a lot of robots, and one of them is ed and one is tom
the oracle from cologne?


Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 14, 2018, 15:42

There are some where I don't know where they are (Galvanize springs to mind).
they're on a poster outside the venue

(https://abload.de/img/chems_galvanize_cameogbea9.jpg)
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Post by: WhiteNoise on Nov 14, 2018, 17:39
Absolutely bonkers I fucking love it. This might actually be my favorite Dom and Nic Chems vid yet.

And the cameo's back!
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Post by: GLAKO-FAHN on Nov 14, 2018, 17:40
that was fun
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Post by: Charco on Nov 14, 2018, 18:22
Spotted a dildo.
Any ideas about why they turn into fruit? Is it referencing something I'm not getting right away?
The guard goes quite still at the end, is that to say he's a robot?
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Post by: Csar on Nov 14, 2018, 18:33
Quote from: Charco on Nov 14, 2018, 18:22

Spotted a dildo.
Any ideas about why they turn into fruit? Is it referencing something I'm not getting right away?
The guard goes quite still at the end, is that to say he's a robot?
No idea why they briefly turn into fruits.. But I love the homage to their previous video Wide Open with these honeycomb shaped arms and legs. Lots to discover indeed.
Have you watched until after the credits? If not, do it and you'll see.
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Post by: ThePumisher on Nov 14, 2018, 19:17
Quote

"The Chemical Brothers' music allows people to get out of their box at a gig or listening to the record – it's a moment of frenzied abandonment to the music. We wanted to capture that feeling in the idea of an oppressed robot workforce suddenly abandoning themselves to music and fun," Dom&Nic said in a statement. "It's robots having fun, robots being silly and robots raving!"

"It's a black comedy and an observation or conversation about the possible future relationship between robots, artificial intelligence and humans," they continued. "Maybe we don't have anything to be scared of, why do we think the worst about AI and humanity?"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-chemical-brothers-free-yourself-video-756080/
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Post by: inchemwetrust on Nov 14, 2018, 19:23
OUTSTANDING
Just brilliant in everything way.

Spoiler
love the robo Ed and Tom with the vintage 90s glasses

Similar to the boxer, love the approaching dread and tense moments when the robos take over.

Should fit in the top 5 vids from the Bros!
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Post by: WhiteNoise on Nov 14, 2018, 20:07
Quote from: Charco on Nov 14, 2018, 18:22

Spotted a dildo.
Ha, where?
Quote from: Charco on Nov 14, 2018, 18:22

Any ideas about why they turn into fruit? Is it referencing something I'm not getting right away?
I think it's just their way of representing robot psychedelics, messing with the graphics chips in their heads for fun.

Or maybe - a reference to Vegetable Vision, Adam Smith's old company name for the visuals he did for The Chemical Brothers?
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Post by: Bosco on Nov 14, 2018, 20:57
I laughed out loud when the headless robot brute had his moment in the dance circle. Excellent visual pairing with the drum roll.

Furthermore, I'm convinced those are all Ed's dance moves. I see a lot of air grabbing.

Fun Stuff. Thanks guys!

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Post by: Csar on Nov 14, 2018, 21:21
Quote from: WhiteNoise on Nov 14, 2018, 20:07

Or maybe - a reference to Vegetable Vision, Adam Smith's old company name for the visuals he did for The Chemical Brothers?
That'd be an awesome explanation!
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Post by: Charco on Nov 15, 2018, 00:19
Quote from: WhiteNoise on Nov 14, 2018, 20:07

Ha, where?I think it's just their way of representing robot psychedelics, messing with the graphics chips in their heads for fun.

Or maybe - a reference to Vegetable Vision, Adam Smith's old company name for the visuals he did for The Chemical Brothers?

There's a box of things/parts that gets knocked over and a dildo (robo-penile attachment?) falls with a wobble.
I like either of those explanations, unfortunately my first thought was 'lemon party?' which goes to show I spend too much time on the internet.
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 15, 2018, 01:00
Quote from: Charco on Nov 15, 2018, 00:19

There's a box of things/parts that gets knocked over and a dildo (robo-penile attachment?) falls with a wobble.

Oh at 2.54. I think there are two of them. All I noticed were the face masks (!). Maybe you're right.
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Post by: Bosco on Nov 15, 2018, 05:16
Upon further review, the dildos are encased with silicone titties (not masks^).

It's the sex robot revolution!
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Post by: ThePumisher on Nov 15, 2018, 08:46
Does the queen brings up the same amount of amusement she does in the Setting Sun video?
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Post by: Explud on Nov 15, 2018, 17:28
Oh, they finished rendering? Cool.
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Post by: ThePumisher on Nov 15, 2018, 18:22
http://feed.laut.de/News/The-Chemical-Brothers-Neues-Video-Free-Yourself-15-11-2018-15333

In this German article they say the video took 8 months in the making
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Post by: Explud on Nov 15, 2018, 18:31
...and almost month to tease
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 16, 2018, 02:05
https://twitter.com/ChemBros/status/1063250836049068032

It's actually Friday the 16th not 15th. I wonder if they'll end up deleting this tweet and leaving a weird gap in my post.

I wasn't expecting a remix of FY. Very acidic though not necessarily an improvement on the original.
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Post by: Bosco on Nov 16, 2018, 02:36
I like what I hear so far. Obviously not exactly new ground, sounding wise, but something to look forward to for tomorrow!
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Post by: WhiteNoise on Nov 16, 2018, 03:21
Paranoid London was a good choice. Very analog.
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Post by: whirlygirl on Nov 16, 2018, 05:09
HAHAHAHA I have not noticed the dildos. Really, dildos? :D hahaha am going to watch the video on my big tv. Because DILDOS!
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Post by: whirlygirl on Nov 16, 2018, 05:49
:D :D
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Post by: Csar on Nov 16, 2018, 09:01
Quote from: whirlygirl on Nov 16, 2018, 05:09

HAHAHAHA I have not noticed the dildos. Really, dildos? :D hahaha am going to watch the video on my big tv. Because DILDOS!
More like Mr. and Lady parts. Available in a all sizes.
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Post by: ThePumisher on Nov 16, 2018, 09:56
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T_1DrnIKoU
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Post by: Csar on Nov 16, 2018, 11:02
When does the intro end?
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 16, 2018, 11:43
^Ha! Anyone tried mixing the looped vocal snippet into the beginning of SIFSD? Sounds like the same groove.
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Post by: ThePumisher on Nov 16, 2018, 14:07
Yeah the remix is pretty average. Nothing can beat the H Foundation Remix of CWU or the Soulwax Remix of HBHG


Discogs listed the H Foundation Remix as a song of their own, and not as a remix => https://www.discogs.com/de/H-Foundation-Passage-1999-2004/release/6565807
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Post by: Enjoyed on Nov 16, 2018, 16:29
Quote from: ThePumisher on Nov 16, 2018, 14:07

Yeah the remix is pretty average. Nothing can beat the H Foundation Remix of CWU or the Soulwax Remix of HBHG
Or the Futureshock remix of Music: Response.

Quote from: ThePumisher on Nov 16, 2018, 14:07

Discogs listed the H Foundation Remix as a song of their own, and not as a remix => https://www.discogs.com/de/H-Foundation-Passage-1999-2004/release/6565807

Interesting! I didn't know they had a compilation of works. I'll have to dig around for that. I still put on their Environments album from time to time. It's got some serious funk.

Unlike this Free Yourself remix. Very dull.
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Post by: Bosco on Nov 16, 2018, 18:58
Yeah, that was a bit disappointing upon first listen. The flavor was there, but it didn't go anywhere.

Quote from: Csar on Nov 16, 2018, 11:02

When does the intro end?

LOL, sums it up.
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 18, 2018, 23:07
I'm not quite sure why the MP3 and FLAC versions of FY are listed as separate entries under the singles in Discogs. Shouldn't they both be under the same master release? Also no one has added the Disappointing-Paranoid-London remix yet.
Under the FLAC listing, I see the lyrics are credited to Diane Di Prima. In which case, following our previous ruminations...perhaps she does know about it.
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Post by: Enjoyed on Nov 18, 2018, 23:40
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 18, 2018, 23:07

I'm not quite sure why the MP3 and FLAC versions of FY are listed as separate entries under the singles in Discogs. Shouldn't they both be under the same master release?

I've stopped trying to figure out how that site operates. Bunch of crazies.
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Post by: LLG on Nov 19, 2018, 01:32
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 18, 2018, 23:07

I'm not quite sure why the MP3 and FLAC versions of FY are listed as separate entries under the singles in Discogs. Shouldn't they both be under the same master release? Also no one has added the Disappointing-Paranoid-London remix yet.
Under the FLAC listing, I see the lyrics are credited to Diane Di Prima. In which case, following our previous ruminations...perhaps she does know about it.
Quote from: Enjoyed on Nov 18, 2018, 23:40

I've stopped trying to figure out how that site operates. Bunch of crazies.
I fixed it: https://www.discogs.com/The-Chemical-Brothers-Free-Yourself/master/1456260
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Post by: satur8 on Nov 19, 2018, 03:48
I enjoy the Paranoid London Remix.
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Post by: MIKL on Nov 20, 2018, 03:59
I get Hey Boy Hey Girl flashbacks when all the robots are dancing in the warehouse with the strobe type lighting in the last half. Possibly intentional as well as they were skeletons.
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Post by: Csar on Nov 24, 2018, 12:36
Ever since the video dropped it has got me thinking how cool it would have been if they had added more layered voices to the free yourself vocal part near the end. In the video it almost sounded like a borg collective type of eerie voices.
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Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Nov 25, 2018, 22:02
Maybe Y'all noticed something in the video credits about the filming location, maybe you didn't. In case you didn't, pause the video at 2.22 and at 4.18. then look at the main picture on Printworks nightclub's (https://www.printworkslondon.co.uk/) website. See any similarity?

Also have a look at Google images (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=the+printworks+london+club&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=vmqf79ZJlIBiTM%252CAAAAAAAAAAABAM%252C_&usg=K_XlOoYLcAYusGpmm21hrFMRpJg2Q%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjXt8yvwfDeAhXID8AKHeumBDEQuqIBMAp6BAgGEAY&biw=1366&bih=613#imgrc=_) including the outside (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x48760320e17dcf07:0x59a1321bada2b317!2m22!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2!1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e115!4s/maps/place/the%2Bprintworks%2Blondon%2Bclub/@51.4963986,-0.0459941,3a,75y,13.56h,90t/data%3D*213m4*211e1*213m2*211seyWzAaGjujXoAVI3Eyf7jw*212e0*214m2*213m1*211s0x48760320e17dcf07:0x59a1321bada2b317!5sthe+printworks+london+club+-+Google+Search&imagekey=!1e2!2seyWzAaGjujXoAVI3Eyf7jw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjXt8yvwfDeAhXID8AKHeumBDEQpx8wCnoECAYQCw)

Printworks used to actually be a newspaper printing works before it became a nightclub. And of course it hosted T&E on the final stop of their 2017 DJ tour last December in London.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Joslyn on Nov 28, 2018, 06:05
Oooh, that's a very nice find.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Feb 16, 2019, 21:41
https://merch.thechemicalbrothers.com/products/bucketheads-black-t-shirt
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Feb 17, 2019, 12:10
Quote from: ThePumisher on Feb 16, 2019, 21:41

https://merch.thechemicalbrothers.com/products/bucketheads-black-t-shirt
Did you just noticed this only now?

I've decided to buy this one with single logo:
Quote from: Explud on Jan 20, 2019, 12:53

Ready!


Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Feb 17, 2019, 13:41
Wasn't that Bucketheads shirt on sale at a reduced price for Black Friday?

Also, am I the only one who associates Bucketheads with this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no1vf854aUc
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Feb 18, 2019, 18:22
Quote from: Explud on Feb 17, 2019, 12:10
Did you just noticed this only now?

Yes  :-[
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Apr 11, 2019, 22:10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVLPU9bnyMY

and some knew about this 5 months ago...
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Apr 11, 2019, 22:39
Quote from: ThePumisher on Apr 11, 2019, 22:10

and some knew about this 5 months ago...
Two years ago! (https://forum.thechembase.com/index.php/topic,709.40.html) (replies #46-49)
Title: Free Yourself "Uncensored" Music Video
Post by: thg on Apr 12, 2019, 04:18
I was searching for "Free Yourself" on Vimeo in order to find any downloadable HD version of the video on someone's portifolio and I found it. So, I started watching it and, for my big surprise, it was some kind of ADULT/NSFW version of it!   :o
I haven't had time to watch it more carefully and discover any other differences but the big turn is on that scene with the robot couple wiggling and shaking in front of each other hahaha!
I was about to post the link here but, unfortunally, the video was taken down from Vimeo yesterday... But not before I managed to download it!  ;D
In light of this situation, I don't think I could upload it anywhere without  getting a copyright strike, so, if you guys want it, I could upload the 2gb original file or a lower resolution copy I've also downloaded.

Take a look  :))
Spoiler
https://i.imgur.com/oaAaAei.gif
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Explud on Apr 12, 2019, 14:05
Quote from: thg on Apr 12, 2019, 04:18

I was searching for "Free Yourself" on Vimeo in order to find any downloadable HD version of the video on someone's portifolio and I found it. So, I started watching it and, for my big surprise, it was some kind of ADULT/NSFW version of it!   :o
I haven't had time to watch it more carefully and discover any other differences but the big turn is on that scene with the robot couple wiggling and shaking in front of each other hahaha!
I was about to post the link here but, unfortunally, the video was taken down from Vimeo yesterday... But not before I managed to download it!  ;D
In light of this situation, I don't think I could upload it anywhere without  getting a copyright strike, so, if you guys want it, I could upload the 2gb original file or a lower resolution copy I've also downloaded.

Take a look  :))
Spoiler
https://i.imgur.com/oaAaAei.gif
Neat!)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Wolkenkrabber on Apr 12, 2019, 14:47
Want to see full alternative edit.  :o
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: thg on Apr 13, 2019, 20:01
Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Apr 12, 2019, 14:47

Want to see full alternative edit.  :o

I could post the download link here but I am not sure about the communiny guidelines regarding this. Could someone clarify me?
Either way, I'll post the link in the Facebook group. Check it out!  ;)
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Bosco on Apr 13, 2019, 20:10
Should probably be on PornHub

didn't Fatboy Slim have an alternative music video for 'Slash Dot Dash'? I see to remember tatas flailing everywhere.

Funny find!
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: 𝒥𝑅𝒮𝒵 on Apr 13, 2019, 20:13
Quote from: Bosco on Apr 13, 2019, 20:10

Should probably be on PornHub

didn't Fatboy Slim have an alternative music video for 'Slash Dot Dash'? I see to remember tatas flailing everywhere.

Funny find!

Don't sure on this but there's couple of alternative videos for "Don't let the man get you down"
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Csar on Jul 13, 2019, 23:45
Not sure if this was posted already: Behind the scenes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBF7oIjasqM
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: ThePumisher on Dec 30, 2020, 11:09
It's creepy when it is not animated  :o


https://youtu.be/fn3KWM1kuAw
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Enjoyed on Dec 31, 2020, 01:37
Pretty sure that is animated. The yellow guy especially looks very smooth and the lighting doesn't seem quite right when he moves... Could be wrong. But would bet money that it's not all real.
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Ben_j on Jan 04, 2021, 09:55
Quote from: Enjoyed on Dec 31, 2020, 01:37

Pretty sure that is animated. The yellow guy especially looks very smooth and the lighting doesn't seem quite right when he moves... Could be wrong. But would bet money that it's not all real.

It is real, it's the Boston Dynamics robots, they can do crazy shit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sBBaNYex3E
Title: Re: Free Yourself (New track)
Post by: Stefan on Jan 16, 2021, 11:02
This is 100% not animated, Boston Dynamics have been making more and more advanced walking robots for years.

Here's an already ten year old video of the predecessor of the yellow robot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNZPRsrwumQ

Also, if there ever will be a robot uprising, it will probably start at their lab:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PaTWufUqqU