Horizontal (song)
| "Horizontal" | ||||
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| Song by Bee Gees from the album Horizontal | ||||
| Released | February 1968 | |||
| Recorded |
4 September, 28 October 1967 IBC Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Gospel | |||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
| Label |
Polydor (United Kingdom) Atco (United States) | |||
| Writer | Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb | |||
| Producer | Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees | |||
| Horizontal track listing | ||||
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"Horizontal" is a ballad recorded by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb in 1967 and released as the last track on the album of the same name in early 1968. Barry Gibb sings lead on the verses while Robin Gibb sings lead on the refrain.
Background and recording
Robin Gibb': '...a very interesting track because it's mysterious and can't really be classified [as] any kind of style except probably psychedelic, It had a dream effect to it, [taking] people to a different level, rather than any kind of musical classification. I like the haunting melody ideas that go on behind the vocals. A lot of artists today just use one voice and a backing, but they never play around either with the harmonies or the background vocals, which I kinda miss. It's a dimension that technology [can't provide]. That's why a lot of older records actually appeal to young people, because there's an emotion in them which they don't hear on newer records... It's not meant to be a down song. It's the end of sorrow, the end of bad stuff. It does have a positive message somewhere in there. I just love the atmosphere of the whole song."[1]
The song was recorded in September 7 and October 28 with "Lemons Never Forget".[2]
Personnel
- Barry Gibb — lead vocal
- Robin Gibb — lead vocal
- Maurice Gibb — piano, mellotron, bass
- Vince Melouney — lead guitar
References
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