Confusion (New Order song)
"Confusion" is a single released by British group New Order in August 1983 with the catalogue number FAC 93.[3][note 1] It was the follow-up to their massive club hit "Blue Monday" and is unique for having both Peter Hook and Bernard Sumner playing bass guitars on it. The song is produced by influential New York DJ Arthur Baker. As a result it was recorded in New York, a rarity for the band. Three remixes served as B-sides on the initial 12" release: "Confused Beats", "Confusion Instrumental" and "Confusion Rough Mix".
Music video
The video for the single features live footage of the band in concert, intercut with images of nightlife in New York City, specifically at the "Fun House", and producer Arthur Baker at work.
Other versions
An edit of the Rough Mix represents the single on the 2005 compilation Singles. A re-recorded "Confusion" as well as the original "Confusion Instrumental" appear on the group's 1987 Substance release. The track reappeared on the 1995 remix collection The Rest of New Order as an acid techno remix by Pump Panel, which was notably used in 1998 as part of the soundtrack for the film Blade. The Pump Panel remix features as samples on the tracks "Play it Louder" by Randy Katana and "Phatt Bass" by Warp Bros and Aquagen.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Arthur Baker, Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner; except where indicated.
1. |
"Confusion" |
8:12 |
2. |
"Confused Beats" |
5:19 |
3. |
"Confusion Instrumental" |
7:38 |
4. |
"Confusion" (Rough Mix) |
8:04 |
1. |
"Confusion" (Alternative Mix) |
5:30 |
2. |
"Confusion" (Essential Mix) |
5:10 |
3. |
"Confusion" (Trip 1-Ambient Confusion) |
3:40 |
4. |
"Confusion" (a cappella) |
1:17 |
5. |
"Confusion" (Con-om-fus-ars-ion Mix) |
7:05 |
6. |
"Confusion" (Ooh-Wee Dub) |
6:50 |
1. |
"Confusion" (Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix) |
10:11 |
2. |
"Confusion" (Pump Panel Flotation Mix) |
9:15 |
1. |
"Confusion" (Koma and Bones Edit) |
3:45 |
2. |
"Confusion" (Arthur Baker 2002 Edit) |
3:09 |
3. |
"Confusion" (Electroclash Edit) |
3:40 |
4. |
"Confusion" (Outputs Nu-Rocktro Edit) |
3:41 |
5. |
"Confusion" (Asto Dazed Edit) |
4:22 |
1. |
"Blue Monday" (So Hot Mix) | Gilbert, Hook, Morris, Sumner |
7:47 |
2. |
"Confusion" (Acid House Mix) | |
5:54 |
Chart positions
- [A] – Whacked Records re-release
References
- ↑ Howard, David N. (2004). Sonic Alchemy: Visionary Music Producers and Their Maverick Recordings (1st ed.). Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-634-05560-7.
- ↑ ASCAP entry
- ↑ New Order - Confusion at discogs.com Retrieved 6 August 2009.
- ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, NSW, Australia: Australian Chart Book. p. 215. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
Notes
- ↑ The catalogue number given here is for the UK version. For other countries, see New Order - Confusion at discogs.com Retrieved 6 August 2009
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