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Love Illumination

"Love Illumination" is a song by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand. It was released as the second single from the band's fourth studio album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, on 27 June 2013.[1]

"Love Illumination"
Single by Franz Ferdinand
from the album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action
A-side"Right Action"
Released27 June 2013 (2013-06-27)
Recorded2013
StudioSausage (London)
Genre
Length3:44
LabelDomino
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Alex Kapranos
Franz Ferdinand singles chronology
"Right Action"
(2013) 		"Love Illumination"
(2013) 		"Evil Eye"
(2013)
Music video
"Love Illumination" on YouTube

In 2015, an arrangement by Derek Williams of Love Illumination performed by Calma Carmona with the orchestra of Scottish Opera was used under licence by Glenfiddich distillery to promote the relaunch of their 21yo single malt. The video gained more than 1.7 million hits on YouTube.[2][3]

Composition edit

"Love Illumination" features indie rock, dance-rock,[4] new wave,[5] glam rock,[6] and funk.[7] Nick McCarthy stated that he originally thought the guitar riff, conceived by Alex Kapranos, was "too rocky", but later enjoyed playing it. The song was written and recorded during a weekend session at McCarthy's Sausage Studio. About the song's meaning, Kapranos stated:

We all feel as sensitive to satisfaction at times. We can look outside us and see nothing but destruction, avarice, and boredom. So we look to find that love where we can find it. Some people look to Hollywood, some people look to Blackpool and the bright lights of Blackpool. That's probably where I would look.[8]

Critical reception edit

The song's lyrics have been described as "a cheeky testament to their writing abilities".[9]

Music video edit

The music video for the song was released on 24 July 2013 onto the band's Vevo channel on YouTube. It was directed by Tim Saccenti.[10] The video features psychedelic transitions between clips, band members with animal masks and people dancing randomly with some references of Triadisches Ballett from Buahaus.

The video was called "self-consciously odd" by Sarah Bella.[11]

Track listing edit

Digital download
  1. "Love Illumination" (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 3:44
7" (RUG533)
  1. "Right Action" (Alex Kapranos / Nick McCarthy / Robert Hardy) - 3:01
  2. "Love Illumination" (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 3:44
UK digital download
  1. "Right Action" (Kapranos / McCarthy / Hardy) - 3:01
  2. "Love Illumination" (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 3:44
  3. "Right Action" (Live) (Kapranos / McCarthy / Hardy) - 3:05
  4. "Stand on the Horizon" (Live) (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 4:14
  • Live versions taken from Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action deluxe edition bonus disc

Personnel edit

Personnel adapted from the album's liner notes

Charts edit

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[12] 22
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[13] 31
France (SNEP)[14] 148
Portugal (AFP)[15] 49
Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 80

References edit

  1. ^ "Franz Ferdinand Release New Singles 'Right Action' and 'Love Illumination' - Video". Rolling Stone. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  2. ^ (October 21 2015). Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - The Finishing Touch. Vimeo
  3. ^ Spary, Sara. (October 23 2015). Glenfiddich creates visible sound waves in fusion of art and science. Campaign (magazine).
  4. ^ Reilly, Dan (27 June 2013). "Franz Ferdinand Release New Singles 'Right Action' and 'Love Illumination'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  5. ^ "Franz Ferdinand: Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action". 25 August 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Review: 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action' by Franz Ferdinand". 27 August 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Review: Franz Ferdinand - Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Franz Ferdinand - Come Home, Practically All, Is Nearly Forgiven". YouTube. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  9. ^ D'Albert, Finn. "SINGLE REVIEW: Franz Ferdinand - Right Action / Love Illumination". Artrocker.tv. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  10. ^ "Franz Ferdinand - Love Illumination (Official Video)". YouTube. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  11. ^ Bella, Sarah (26 July 2013). "Franz Ferdinand's 'Love Illumination' Video Is Self-Consciously Odd". MusicFeeds.com.au. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  12. ^ "Franz Ferdinand – Love Illumination" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  13. ^ "Franz Ferdinand – Love Illumination" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  14. ^ "Franz Ferdinand – Love Illumination" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  15. ^ "Love Illumination". ACharts. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 38/2013 - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
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