"Conflicted" is a song by American composer, songwriter, musician, and music producer Kitt Wakeley, from his 2021 album Symphony of Sinners & Saints. The song was produced by Wakeley and Tre Nagella, and features Joe Satriani on guitar.[1] Released in February, 2021, as the lead single from the album, "Conflicted" charted at #18 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Chart.[2]
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| Single by Kitt Wakeley | ||||
| from the album Symphony of Sinners & Saints | ||||
| Released | 26 February 2021 | |||
| Recorded | Abbey Road Studio | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | Studio Seven Media | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kitt Wakeley | |||
| Producer(s) | Kitt Wakeley, Tre Nagella | |||
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| "Conflicted" on YouTube | ||||
The single was recorded at Abbey Road Studio and features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Voices, conducted by Cliff Masterson.[3]
When asked by Ultimate Classic Rock about playing on Wakeley's single, Satriani said, "Playing guitar on Kitt's new album has been a fun, exhilarating experience, and a musical challenge, too. Kitt's huge, cinematic sound makes each one of his songs a powerful sonic journey. I'm so happy I was able contribute to this stellar album."[4]
"Conflicted" received favorable reviews, with Metal Talk writing, "An incredibly potent mix of heavy rock rhythms juxtaposed with a classical orchestra and choir, this is cinematic music at its most powerful and thrilling."[5]
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| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[2] | 18 |
| US Hard Rock Digital Sales (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[7] | 6 |
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References edit
- ^ "Hear Joe Satriani shred over an orchestra as he joins forces with composer Kitt Wakeley - Conflicted comes ahead of Wakeley's upcoming album, Symphony of Sinners and Saints, out May 21 by Sam Roche". Guitar World. March 4, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs". Billboard. March 13, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "KITT WAKELEY – NEW SINGLE FEATURING JOE SATRIANI, AND FORTHCOMING ALBUM". Velvet Thunder. March 29, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Hear Joe Satriani on Kitt Wakeley's New Orchestral-Rock Song by Ryan Reed". Ultimate Classic Rock. February 25, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE / KITT WAKELEY RELEASES 'CONFLICTED' WITH JOE SATRIANI". Metal Talk. February 26, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales". Billboard. March 13, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Kitt Wakeley's Single, "Conflicted" featuring Joe Satriani Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Songs Sales Chart, No. 6 on Rock Digital Song Sales, and No. 18 on Hot Hard Rock Songs - page 80". Rock and Blues International. April 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.