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“Blue Monday” is a dance pop song recorded and originally released as a single in 1983 by British band New Order, and later remixed for further releases in 1988 and 1995.
At nearly 7 and a half minutes in length, “Blue Monday” is one of the longest tracks ever to chart in the UK. It is recognised as the biggest selling 12” single of all time, but as Factory Records were not members of the British Phonographic Industry association, it was not eligible for an official gold disc. However, the Official UK Chart Company (UK Singles Chart) has estimated its total UK sales at over one million. In the all-time UK best-selling singles chart, published in 2002, “Blue Monday” came 76th.
The song begins with a distinctive semiquaver kick drum intro. Gillian Gilbert eventually fades in a sequencer melody. According to band interviews in NewOrderStory, she did so at the wrong time, so the melody is out of sync with the beat; however, the band considered it to be a happy accident that contributed to the track’s charm. The verse section features the song’s signature throbbing synth bass line, played by a Moog Source, overlaid with Peter Hook’s bass guitar leads. The synth bass line was sequenced on a Powertran Sequencer home built by Bernard. Bernard Sumner delivers the lyrics in a deadpan manner. “Blue Monday” is an atypical hit song in that it does not feature a standard verse-chorus structure. After a lengthy introduction, the first and second verses are contiguous and are separated from the third verse only by a brief series of sound effects. A short breakdown section follows the third verse, which leads to an extended outro.
At nearly 7 and a half minutes in length, “Blue Monday” is one of the longest tracks ever to chart in the UK. It is recognised as the biggest selling 12” single of all time, but as Factory Records were not members of the British Phonographic Industry association, it was not eligible for an official gold disc. However, the Official UK Chart Company (UK Singles Chart) has estimated its total UK sales at over one million. In the all-time UK best-selling singles chart, published in 2002, “Blue Monday” came 76th.
The song begins with a distinctive semiquaver kick drum intro. Gillian Gilbert eventually fades in a sequencer melody. According to band interviews in NewOrderStory, she did so at the wrong time, so the melody is out of sync with the beat; however, the band considered it to be a happy accident that contributed to the track’s charm. The verse section features the song’s signature throbbing synth bass line, played by a Moog Source, overlaid with Peter Hook’s bass guitar leads. The synth bass line was sequenced on a Powertran Sequencer home built by Bernard. Bernard Sumner delivers the lyrics in a deadpan manner. “Blue Monday” is an atypical hit song in that it does not feature a standard verse-chorus structure. After a lengthy introduction, the first and second verses are contiguous and are separated from the third verse only by a brief series of sound effects. A short breakdown section follows the third verse, which leads to an extended outro.
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designory wrote:
never ever gets old
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ximoun123109 wrote:
electronic pop..still amazing!
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postpunknewwave wrote:
One of the best records ever, definitely.
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neshitoIIDX wrote:
anthem
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marcysFM wrote:
Now I stand here waiting...
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Musiclov86 wrote:
"How does it feel, to treat me like you do..."
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Deefoxy wrote:
Blue monday, hahaha... Matches my mood for the day perfectly.
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cherrybomb66 wrote:
jajaja
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IAJP wrote:
love the intro to this track where the synth is quietly introduced...still a fucking naughty tune, after all these years
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jennica_med_c wrote:
Classic bassline, classic synth! Fantastic track. Don't need anymore covers though..
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brooklynboy99 wrote:
Ah from the old days of the Dance Hall.....how can you not dance to this?
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vanmena wrote:
Blue Monday, dancei muuuuito!!!!!
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adolfo1945 wrote:
New Order ......THE BEST.
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steve__ wrote:
Fucking love this, sounds awesome with stereo cranked up full.
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retroguy wrote:
These guys were so ahead of their time that some are still trying to catch up. Does it need to be remixed again? No. Does it need a cover version? Hell no. Does this rank up there as one of the all time classic retro epics of our time? Abso -freakin-lutely.
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LastSerge wrote:
one of the top 5 five songs ever
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kikote242 wrote:
Forever song its great
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Leowilly wrote:
IT'S CLASSIC!!!
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Kazuul wrote:
<3
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dariush417 wrote:
Ach "cudowne lata"...80'-te....!!!! Pamiec ludzka...
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