Panopticom

"Panopticom" is a song by English musician Peter Gabriel. It is set to be released on Gabriel's upcoming album I/O, his first album of original material since 2002's Up, and is his first single since 2022's "Here It Is". Two versions of the song have been released: the "Bright Side Mix" (mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent) on January 6, 2023, and the "Dark Side Mix" (mixed by Tchad Blake) on January 21. The cover (for both versions) features David Spriggs' Red Gravity as the cover art.[2] Recorded at Gabriel's Real World Studios in Wiltshire and the Beehive in London, "Panopticom" features frequent collaborators Tony Levin on bass, David Rhodes on guitar, Manu Katché on drums, and Brian Eno on synthesizer and bells. Additionally, Ríoghnach Connolly (of folk duo The Breath) contributes backing vocals. The single was released on the first full moon of the year. Gabriel has stated that additional tracks from the album will also be released on full moons and receive both "bright side" and "dark side" mixes by Stent and Blake, respectively.[3]

Not to be confused with Panopticon.

"Panopticom"
Single by Peter Gabriel
from the album I/O
Released6 January 2023 (Bright Side Mix)
21 January 2023 (Dark Side Mix and In-Side Mix)
StudioReal World (Wiltshire)
The Beehive (London)
GenreArt rock[1]
Length5:13
LabelReal World, EMI (UK/Japan), Republic (United States/Canada)
Songwriter(s)Peter Gabriel
Producer(s)Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel singles chronology
"Here It Is"
(2022)		 "Panopticom"
(2023)		 "The Court"
(2023)

Of the origin of the song, Gabriel stated:

The first song is based on an idea I have been working on to initiate the creation of an infinitely expandable accessible data globe: the Panopticom. We are beginning to connect a like-minded group of people who might be able to bring this to life, to allow the world to see itself better and understand more of what’s really going on.[4]

Additionally, Gabriel cited research group Forensic Architecture, investigative journalism group Bellingcat, and the non-profit human rights organization WITNESS (co-founded by Gabriel) as inspirations.[2]

Personnel
  • Peter Gabriel – lead and backing vocals, synthesizers, rhythm programming, production
  • Tony Levin – bass guitar
  • David Rhodes – electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Manu Katché – drums
  • Brian Eno – synthesizer, bells
  • Katie May – acoustic guitar
  • Richard Chappell – rhythm programming
  • Oli Jacobs – rhythm programming, synthesizers
  • Ríoghnach Connolly – backing vocals[5]

Charts
Chart performance for "Panopticom"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canadian Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[6] 45
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[7] 19
US Rock Digital Songs (Billboard)[8] 12

References
  1. Gleadow, Ewan (9 January 2023). "Peter Gabriel - Panopticom Review". Cult Following. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  2. Bonner, Michael (6 January 2023). "Hear Peter Gabriel's new track, "Panopticom"". Uncut. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  3. Jones, Damian (6 January 2023). "Peter Gabriel shares rousing new single 'Panopticom' from forthcoming album 'i/o'". NME. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  4. Hussey, Allison (6 January 2023). "Peter Gabriel Shares New Song "Panopticom": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  5. "New song from Peter Gabriel! – SuperDeluxeEdition". 6 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  6. "Peter Gabriel Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  7. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  8. "Peter Gabriel Chart History". Billboard Rock Digital Songs. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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