I/O (song)
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| Single by Peter Gabriel | ||||
| from the album I/O | ||||
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| Genre | Art rock | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Peter Gabriel | |||
| Producer(s) | Peter Gabriel | |||
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"I/O" (typeset as "i/o") is the fourth single and title track of English musician Peter Gabriel's tenth studio album I/O,[1] his first album of original material since 2002's Up, and his first featuring a title track.[2] Two versions of the song have been released: the "Bright-Side Mix" (mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent) and the "Dark-Side Mix" (mixed by Tchad Blake). The cover art for this track features Olafur Eliasson's Colour experiment no. 114.[3]
Recorded at Gabriel's Real World Studios in Wiltshire and the Beehive in London, "i/o" features regulars Tony Levin on bass, David Rhodes on electric guitar, and Manu Katché on drums.[3] Additionally, the track is the first of three on the album to feature the Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa, whose parts were recorded at High Seas Studios.[4] The Soweto Gospel Choir had previously collaborated with Gabriel in 2008 on "Down to Earth" for the WALL·E soundtrack.[5] I/O was released on the Pink Moon, the full moon in April, which occurred on the 6th.[6] Gabriel explained that I/O stands for input/output, which served as a starting point for writing a song about the world's interconnectedness, adding that "if we can see ourselves as better connected, still messed up individuals, but as part of a whole, then maybe there's something to learn."[7]
Personnel[edit]
- Peter Gabriel – lead vocals and backing vocals, piano, synthesizers, rhythm programming, and production
- Tony Levin – bass guitar
- David Rhodes – electric guitar
- Manu Katché – drums
- Katie May – percussions, Rickenbacker guitar, acoustic guitar and additional synths
- Oli Jacobs – rhythm programming and additional synths
- Richard Evans – D whistle
Choir
- Soprano: Linda Sambo, Nobuhle Dhlamini, Phello Jiyane, Victoria Sithole
- Alto: Maserame Ndindwa, Phumla Nkhumeleni, Zanele Ngwenya, Duduzile Ngomane
- Tenor: George Kaudi, Vusimuzi Shabalala, Xolani Ntombela, Victor Makhathini
- Bass: Thabang Mkhwanazi, Goodwill Modawu, Warren Mahlangu, Fanizile Nzuza
- Musical director / vocal arranger: Bongani (Honey) Ncube
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[8] | 70 |
References[edit]
- ^ Irwin, Corey (6 April 2023). "Peter Gabriel Unveils Title Track for Upcoming Album 'i/o'". Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Peter Gabriel: The Making of "i/o"". 4 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ a b "i/o". petergabriel.com. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ Brodsky, Rachel (6 April 2023). "Peter Gabriel Shares New Song "i/o": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Bonner, Michael (6 April 2023). "Hear Peter Gabriel's new track, i/o". UNCUT. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Peter Gabriel: The next song is the title track". Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ Jones, Abby (6 April 2023). "Peter Gabriel Shares New Song "i/o (Bright-Side Mix)"". Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2023.