''Late September'' is the debut and only
studio album by British
electronic music
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duo
Deepest Blue
Deepest Blue are a British electronic music duo comprising Matt Schwartz and Joel Edwards. They are best known for their UK Top 10 hit singles, " Deepest Blue" (2003) and " Give It Away" (2004).
History
Deepest Blue consists of Joel Edwar ...
. It was released after two UK top ten singles, "
Deepest Blue
Deepest Blue are a British electronic music duo comprising Matt Schwartz and Joel Edwards. They are best known for their UK Top 10 hit singles, " Deepest Blue" (2003) and " Give It Away" (2004).
History
Deepest Blue consists of Joel Edwar ...
", "and
Give It Away", but did not match the success of the singles, peaking at number 22 on the
UK Albums Chart
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and number 13 on
Scottish Albums Chart
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. It did however go on to sell over 70,000 copies in the United Kingdom and was certified Silver.
This album was also released in several countries around the world, including Mexico where it peaked at number 69 on the Albums chart. It was also released in selected
Europe
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an and
Asia
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n countries.
Some editions of the album were released as Limited Edition, including a bonus disc with remixes.
Worldwide, the album's success was limited, going on to sell 300,000 copies, causing the professional split of the band members
Matt Schwartz
Matt Schwartz (born 26 October 1971) is an Israeli-British record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, programmer, sound engineer, mixing engineer and DJ.
Biography and life
Born in Israel, Schwartz came to London in the early 90s. Schwar ...
&
Joel Edwards after being dropped by
Ministry of Sound
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J ...
.
Track listing
International Edition
# "Be Still My Heart" - 5:20
# "Can't Believe" - 4:34
# "
Is It a Sin" - 3:34
# "
Give It Away" - 3:29
# "Turn Out Right" - 4:29
# "
Shooting Star
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* ''Shooting Star'' (2020 film), a 2020 Canadian short film
* ''Shooting Stars'' ( ...
" - 4:14
# "Late September" - 5:36
# "
Deepest Blue
Deepest Blue are a British electronic music duo comprising Matt Schwartz and Joel Edwards. They are best known for their UK Top 10 hit singles, " Deepest Blue" (2003) and " Give It Away" (2004).
History
Deepest Blue consists of Joel Edwar ...
" - 3:26
# "Say Goodbye" - 3:00
# "Spread a Little Love" - 3:53
Special Limited Edition
CD1
as above
CD2
# "Deepest Blue" Original Mix - 6:24
# "Give It Away" Club Mix - 8:17
# "Is It A Sin?" Cicada Stadium Remix - 4:49
# "Shooting Star" Smith & Pledger Remix - 7:35
# "Deepest Blue" Electrique Boutique Vocal Mix - 6:36
# "Give It Away" Michael Woods Remix - 8:40
# "Is It A Sin?" Antillas Remix - 8:45
# "Shooting Star" Full Intention Remix - 8:01
# "Give It Away" Soulside Remix - 4:45
# "Shooting Star" Dirty Remix - 5:56
Credits
* All tracks produced by
Matt Schwartz
Matt Schwartz (born 26 October 1971) is an Israeli-British record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, programmer, sound engineer, mixing engineer and DJ.
Biography and life
Born in Israel, Schwartz came to London in the early 90s. Schwar ...
&
Joel Edwards
* Vocals by Joel Edwards
All Instruments by Deepest Blue (unless is listed above)
* All Performing & Arrangements by
Matt Schwartz
Matt Schwartz (born 26 October 1971) is an Israeli-British record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, programmer, sound engineer, mixing engineer and DJ.
Biography and life
Born in Israel, Schwartz came to London in the early 90s. Schwar ...
All Strings Composed by
Matt Schwartz
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Biography and life
Born in Israel, Schwartz came to London in the early 90s. Schwar ...
* Assisted by Damon Iddins at The Astoria
* Recorded and Mixed at The Astoria & Destined Studios / Soho Recordings Studios
* Published by Warner/Chappell Music/Windswept Music (
London
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) Ltd.
* Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, United States.
* A&R Direction by Ric Salmon8
* Cover Design by
Storm Thorgerson
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and Peter Curzon
* Photography by Rupert Truman
* Additional Photography by Joshua Richey, Dan Abbott and Bill Thorgerson
Artwork by Lee Baker and Joshua Richey
* Band Photography by Lorenzo Agius
"Be Still My Heart"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt SchwartzConducted & Arranged by Simon Hale
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Life
Hale was born in Birmingham, England in 1964, being dually raised there and in South Manchester before moving to London, where he studied popular music at Goldsmiths College, Un ...
Violins by Perry Montague-Manso, Patrick Kiernan, Jackie Shave & Gavyn WrightViola by Bruce WhiteCello by David Daniels
"Can't Believe"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt SchwartzDrums by Darrin Mooney
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Mooney started playing at the age of 12 at school. Throughout his school years, he played in vari ...
"Is It A Sin?"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt Schwartz
"Give It Away"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt Schwartz
"Turn Out Right"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt SchwartzConducted & Arranged by Simon Hale
Simon Hale is a British composer, arranger, and keyboardist.
Life
Hale was born in Birmingham, England in 1964, being dually raised there and in South Manchester before moving to London, where he studied popular music at Goldsmiths College, Un ...
Violins by Perry Montague-Manso, Patrick Kiernan, Jackie Shave & Gavyn WrightViola by Bruce WhiteCello by David Daniels
"Shooting Star"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt SchwartzDrums by Darrin MooneyConducted & Arranged by Simon Hale
Simon Hale is a British composer, arranger, and keyboardist.
Life
Hale was born in Birmingham, England in 1964, being dually raised there and in South Manchester before moving to London, where he studied popular music at Goldsmiths College, Un ...
Violins by Perry Montague-Manso, Patrick Kiernan, Jackie Shave & Gavyn WrightViola by Bruce WhiteCello by David Daniels
"Late September"
Written by Joel Edwards, Matt Schwartz & Jason MilesConducted & Arranged by Simon Hale
Simon Hale is a British composer, arranger, and keyboardist.
Life
Hale was born in Birmingham, England in 1964, being dually raised there and in South Manchester before moving to London, where he studied popular music at Goldsmiths College, Un ...
Violins by Perry Montague-Manso, Patrick Kiernan, Jackie Shave & Gavyn WrightViola by Bruce WhiteCello by David Daniels
"Deepest Blue"
Written by Joel Edwards, Matt Schwartz & Anthony Main
"Say Goodbye"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt Schwartz
"Spread a Little Love"
Written by Joel Edwards & Matt Schwartz
Charts and certifications
Charts
Certifications
References
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2004 debut albums
Ministry of Sound albums