"Where Is It Going?" is a 2012 single by Orbital, taken from their album Wonky. The track was released as a three track download only single on 28 August 2012. A medley of "Where Is It Going?"[1] and Ian Dury's "Spasticus Autisticus" was performed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony.[2] Orbital performed with the Graeae Theatre Company with John Kelly reprising the Ian Dury performance.[3] The version in the ceremony featured a sample of Professor Stephen Hawking's voice saying "transform our perceptions".[3] Hawking joined the band on stage during the performance and wore their trademark torch glasses.
"Where Is It Going?" | ||||
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Single by Orbital | ||||
from the album Wonky | ||||
Released | 27 August 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Electronica, electro house, big beat | |||
Length | 5:50 3:51 (radio edit) | |||
Label | ACP | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Hartnoll | |||
Producer(s) | P&P Hartnoll | |||
Orbital singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
edit- "Where Is It Going?" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
- "Where Is It Going?" (Live Style Mix) – 8:30
- "Where Is It Going?" (Steve Mac & Phil Hartnoll Dub Mix) –8:19
References
edit- ^ "Video:See Stephen Hawking perform with Orbital at Paralympics Opener". Wired. 31 August 2012.
- ^ Gardner, Lynn (8 February 2012). "No more Teletubbies: Paralympics opening ceremony director speaks". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Orbital perform Ian Dury's 'Spasticus Autisticus' at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony". NME.com. 30 Aug 2012.