Dead Star/In Your World
"Dead Star" and "In Your World" are songs by English rock band Muse. Written for and included in a live form on their 2002 compilation album Hullabaloo Soundtrack, the songs were released as a double A-side single to promote the album, and as an EP in Japan and France. The single reached number thirteen on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
"Dead Star" | ||||
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Single by Muse | ||||
from the album Hullabaloo Soundtrack | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 17 June 2002[1] | |||
Studio | Sawmills (Fowey) | |||
Genre | Alternative metal | |||
Length | 3:40 | |||
Label | Taste | |||
Songwriter(s) | Matt Bellamy | |||
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Muse singles chronology | ||||
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"In Your World" | ||||
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Single by Muse | ||||
from the album Hullabaloo Soundtrack | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 17 June 2002[1] | |||
Studio |
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Genre | ||||
Length | 2:36 | |||
Label | Taste | |||
Songwriter(s) | Matt Bellamy | |||
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Muse singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
A video for "In Your World" was also produced, included on the double A-side, which consisted of a live performance and was directed by Matt Askem. The video is considerably shorter than the audio-only live album version, with running times of 2:35 and 3:12 respectively. The video for "Dead Star" shows the band practising in a dark basement and was directed by Tim Qualtrough and Tom Kirk. It has a running time of 3:40, again shorter than the audio-only live album version which has a running time of 4:12. It was recorded in Winston Churchill's house in Brighton.
Other usage in the media
The song was used in the British Soap Opera Emmerdale in September 2006, in which character Cain Dingle leaves the village with Sadie King whilst escaping from the police. The song was used multiple times in scenes, including when Cain blows up his car, and drives into the quarry.
Live Performances
"Dead Star" was only consistently performed in 2001 and 2002, but has made occasional appearances on all of the band's tours since it originally debuted, with the exception of the Simulation Theory World Tour.
"In Your World" has not been performed since 2002.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Dead Star" | 3:40 |
2. | "In Your World" | 2:35 |
No. | Title | Notes | Length |
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1. | "Dead Star" | 3:40 | |
2. | "In Your World" | 2:35 | |
3. | "Futurism" | Originally released as a bonus track on the Japanese version of Origin of Symmetry | 3:27 |
4. | "Dead Star" (video) |
No. | Title | Notes | Length |
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1. | "In Your World" | 2:35 | |
2. | "Dead Star" | 3:40 | |
3. | "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" | Frankie Valli cover | 3:30 |
4. | "In Your World" (video) |
No. | Title | Notes | Length |
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1. | "Dead Star" | 3:40 | |
2. | "In Your World" | 2:35 | |
3. | "Futurism" | 3:27 | |
4. | "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" | 3:30 | |
5. | "Dead Star" (instrumental) | It doesn't appear on the reissue of the French EP | 3:40 |
6. | "Dead Star" (video) | ||
7. | "In Your World" (video) |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Dead Star" | 3:40 |
2. | "In Your World" | 2:35 |
3. | "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" | 3:30 |
4. | "In Your World" (live) | 3:10 |
5. | "Dead Star" (live) | 4:11 |
Charts
Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] | 53 |
France (SNEP)[4] | 76 |
Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 32 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] | 69 |
Scotland (OCC)[7] | 14 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 13 |
UK Indie (OCC)[9] | 2 |
References
- "New Releases – For Week Starting 17 June 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 15 June 2002. p. 31. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Muse | Full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20, no. 28. 6 July 2002. p. 15. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Muse – Dead Star / In Your World" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography Muse". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Muse – Dead Star / In Your World" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Muse: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 August 2021.