"Ovule" is a song by Icelandic musician Björk, released on 14 September 2022 as the second single from her tenth studio album Fossora. The song was written and produced by Björk,[1] who also arranged the trombones and timpani.[2]
| "Ovule" | ||||
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| Single by Björk | ||||
| from the album Fossora | ||||
| Released | 14 September 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | One Little Independent | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Björk | |||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Björk singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ovule" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editBjörk announced the song's release date on her social media on 14 September 2022, describing it as "a meditation about us as lovers walking around this world."[3] Featuring trombone played by Bergur Þórisson and timpani by Soraya Nayyar (with both parts arranged by Björk), the track contains elements of jazz and reggaeton.[4] The track also features percussion from Reykjavík trio Sideproject who were instructed to "channel the lurid sounds of Star Wars' Mos Eisley cantina band."[5]
Music video
editThe music video was also released on 14 September 2022, and was directed by Nick Knight,[1] whom Björk worked with for the music video of her song "Pagan Poetry" video in 2001 and the Homogenic album cover in 1997.[6]
Track listings
editDigital download[7]
- Ovule – 3:38
Digital download - Sega Bodega Remix[8]
- Ovule (Sega Bodega Remix) [with Shygirl] – 3:44
Personnel
editCredits taken from Fossora's official website:[1]
- Björk – vocals, production, beat, arrangements
- Soraya Nayyar – timpani
- Bergur Þorrison – trombone
- Sideproject – percussion
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[9] | 39 |
Notes
edit- ^[a] Credited as an additional producer.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ovule". Fossora. One Little Independent. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ "Bjork Releases New Single "Ovule": Listen". Stereogum. 14 September 2022. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (14 September 2022). "Listen to Björk's meditative new love song, 'Ovule'". NME. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (14 September 2022). "Björk – "Ovule"". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (20 September 2022). "Björk: Mother, Daughter, Force of Nature". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (14 September 2022). "Watch Björk's Majestic Video for New Song "Ovule"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ Ovule, 14 September 2022, retrieved 19 January 2023
- ^ Ovule (Sega Bodega Remix), 20 January 2023, retrieved 19 January 2023
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
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