Saltwater (Chicane song)

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"Saltwater"
Chicane Saltwater.jpg
Single by Chicane featuring Máire Brennan
from the album Behind the Sun
Released24 May 1999 (1999-05-24)[1]
StudioModena One, Mothership (UK)
GenreTrance
Length
  • 3:29 (original radio edit)
  • 10:03 (original mix)
LabelXtravaganza
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Nick Bracegirdle
  • Ray Hedges
Chicane singles chronology
"Strong in Love"
(1998) 		"Saltwater"
(1999) 		"Don't Give Up"
(2000)
Alternative cover
2012 re-release cover
2012 re-release cover

"Saltwater" is a song by Chicane featuring the vocals of Irish singer Máire Brennan. The track uses parts of Clannad's 1982 hit "Theme from Harry's Game" with both re-recorded and newly written lyrics.

It was released as a single in 1999, reaching the number-six position on the UK Singles Chart and becoming a popular trance track in clubs across Europe. In 2003, the song was used in a national tourism campaign for Ireland and also by Belfast City Council in adverts promoting the city.[2]

Music video[]

"Saltwater"'s music video incorporates images of surfing juxtaposed with the frenzy of a nightclub. The video was filmed in February 1999. The surfing scenes were shot in Woolacombe, North Devon, the location of many beaches that are popular surfer destinations. The club scenes were shot at a studio on Old Street in London as well at the actual Gatecrasher club in Sheffield.[3]

The club was "The Republic, the old venue for Gatecrasher".[4]

Formats and track listings[]

Australia maxi CD single

  1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit)" – 3:29
  2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix)" – 9:49
  3. "Saltwater" (Mothership Mix)" – 3:24
  4. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix)" – 9:08

Germany and UK 2-track cardboard sleeve CD single

  1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit) – 3:29
  2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49

Germany and UK 12-inch vinyl

  1. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49
  2. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix) – 8:45

Europe maxi CD single

  1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit) – 3:29
  2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49
  3. "Saltwater" (Mothership Mix) – 3:24

UK 12-inch vinyl (2005)

  • Side A:
  1. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49
  • Side B:
  1. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix) – 8:45
  2. "Saltwater" (Thrillseekers Mix) – 8:00

UK maxi CD single

  1. "Saltwater" (Original Radio Edit) – 3:29
  2. "Saltwater" (Original Mix) – 9:49
  3. "Saltwater" (Tomski vs. Disco Citizens Remix) – 9:08
  4. "Saltwater" (Paul Thomas Mix)

Charts and certifications[]

References[]

  1. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 24 May, 1999: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 22 May 1999. p. 23. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  2. ^ "SONGS & MUSIC ON TV ADs / COMMERCIALS" and re-issued as a single". www.bittersuiteband.co. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
  3. ^ England, Kelly. "Chicane Saltwater Music Video Shoot Review". www.lifeofamodel.com. Archived from the original on 12 January 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2006.
  4. ^ Nick, Bracegirdle. "The Story Of Chicane 'Saltwater' | The making of a trance anthem". YouTube. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Australian-charts.com – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  6. ^ "Ultratop.be – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  7. ^ "Ultratop.be – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  8. ^ "Ultratop.be – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 16 no. 24. 12 June 1999. p. 8. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Íslenski Listinn (3.6–10.6. 1999)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 11 June 1999. p. 10. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  12. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Saltwater". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 31, 1999" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40
  14. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  15. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater" Canciones Top 50.
  17. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Chicane feat. Maire Brennan – Saltwater". Swiss Singles Chart.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  19. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  20. ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1999" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  21. ^ "Rapports annuels 1999" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  22. ^ "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1999" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  23. ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 1999". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  24. ^ "British single certifications – Chicane – Saltwater". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 September 2020.

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