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Bachelorette is track no. 4 on the album “Homogenic” released in 1997. It fits into the album’s concept & theme, being something raw, extrovert, and homologous (in the sense that it includes Björk, her beats and the strings as one). The soundscape is rooted in Icelandic landscapes, and the fusion of nature & electronics, with a thundering volcanic beat, clear & confronting violins and a soaring theatrical vocal performed by Björk herself. The very emotionally charged lyrics are written by Sigurjon Birgir Sigurdsson, aka sjön. Björk explains the songs theme as the character “Isobel” going to the city, she says the song is made as a continuation of the character portrayed in her songs “Isobel” from her album “Post” and “Human Behaviour” from the album “Debut”. The song is produced by Björk herself. Musicians such as Mark Bell, Alec Empire and RZA from The Wu-Tang Clan has remixed the song.

The song was released as the second single from “Homogenic” and peaked the charts in the UK reaching #21.

The Video made for the single is directed by collaborator Michel Gondry, after an idea from Björk. It explores self reference & boundaries between nature & human civilisation. Björk is Isobel, the bachelorette, a girl living in the forest who one day finds a book buried in her garden.
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  • Homogenic
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  • Homogenic Live
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  • Family Tree (Cd6 Greatest Hits)
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  • catdogfishcake

    magical

    Monday evening

  • BrenoLeonardo

    a story in a story in a story [2]

    last week

  • herbivora

    Always has been my favorite Bjork song! Timeless.

    22 days ago

  • VixenRoxu

    I love her music.

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  • ACrackedSmile

    It reminds me of something you'd hear in a musical, or even a theme song to a James Bond movie.

    last month

  • chemzed

    gorgeous instrumentation

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  • sari_kirsty

    Drink me - make me feel real..........

    last month

  • wouwek

    so mighty! what power!

    last month

  • BrenoLeonardo

    Still the best. ♥

    last month

  • Petite_Cherie

    love the little bit of accordion at the end

    last month

  • deadybyebaby

    Can't listen to this song because I love it too much. I only allow myself to listen to it once every 6 years or if there is a special psychotropic occasion.

    last month

  • xperfume

    such a timeless masterpiece

    last month

  • Lancegoride

    in this age of reality show pop hit the masses one hit wonders How can u not love Bjork, this is stuff u can bite into and enjoy to the last drop

    March 2012

  • RbrtsWax88

    One of her best!!

    March 2012

  • NewBornFml

    favorite Bjork song. And the lyrics are beautiful.

    March 2012

  • JeffersonBV

    I'm new to Bjork and holy shit I was not expecting this

    March 2012

  • ChasingTheGhost

    the best.

    February 2012

  • HamoMagicMan

    love it

    February 2012

  • XXXStronger

    a story in a story in a story

    February 2012

  • Agatika

    ohh.. it's been a long time...

    February 2012
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