The Kiss of Dawn

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“The Kiss of Dawn”
“The Kiss of Dawn” cover
Single by HIM
from the album Venus Doom
Released August 22, 2007 (Finland)

August 28, 2007 (U.S.)

September 10, 2007 (Europe)
Format CD single
Recorded 2007
Genre Alternative rock
Producer HIM
HIM singles chronology
"Killing Loneliness"
(2006)		 "The Kiss of Dawn"
(2007)		 "Bleed Well"
(2007)

"The Kiss of Dawn" is a song by the Finnish band HIM, released September 10, 2007.[1] It is the fourth track and first single from the 2007 album Venus Doom. Ville Valo has stated that the song was for a close friend who committed suicide soon after the band wrapped the recording sessions for Dark Light.[2] The song was played at the July 7, 2007 concert at Brussels, Belgium. Sheet music for the song was posted on their official website prior to the release of either single or album, giving fans from the US the chance to submit a video of themselves playing the song from their own perspective. The 3 winning videos will be featured on HIM's upcoming live DVD and the winners will receive a signed copy of the said DVD.[3] The single was released on iTunes on July 31.

[edit] Music video

The music video was directed by Meiert Avis, who also directed HIM's previous video, "Wings of a Butterfly." HIM started recording the music video on June 21 in the Los Angeles area.[4] The production team put out a casting call for a "beautiful girl" to perform the lead role in the video. Auditions were held on June 19.[5] The music video was released July 24, 2007. A secret code, "Ten Point Six", was included in the video.

[edit] Track List

For the UK 7" picture disc #1, UK 2 track CD single and International 2 track CD single:

  1. "The Kiss of Dawn"
  2. "Passion's Killing Floor" (Herpé Remix)[6]

For the UK 7" picture disc #2:

  1. "The Kiss of Dawn"
  2. "Love in Cold Blood" (acoustic)

For the International Maxi CD single and International Maxi digital single:

  1. "The Kiss of Dawn"
  2. "Passion's Killing Floor" (Herpé remix)[7]
  3. "Love in Cold Blood" (acoustic)

Finnish CD single

  1. "The Kiss of Dawn" (Radio Edit)
  2. "Venus Doom" (Radio Edit)

U.S. Hot Topic Exclusive single

  1. "The Kiss of Dawn"
  2. "The Kiss of Dawn" (Demo)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ħim .†. Ωnline.tv
  2. ^ H.I.M. Want Bam To Helm New Clip - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
  3. ^ Kiss of Dawn Contest
  4. ^ BLABBERMOUTH.NET - H.I.M. Draws Influences From 'SABBATH, Old-School METALLICA' For New CD
  5. ^ Roadrunner Records/Blabbermouth.net "HIM To Film New Video This Month"
  6. ^ Producer-Musician
  7. ^ Producer-Musician
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