In the Heat of the Moment
| "In the Heat of the Moment" | ||||||||||
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| Single by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | ||||||||||
| from the album Chasing Yesterday | ||||||||||
| B-side | "Do the Damage" | |||||||||
| Released | 17 November 2014 | |||||||||
| Format | 7" vinyl, digital download | |||||||||
| Genre | Rock, alternative rock | |||||||||
| Length | 3:29 | |||||||||
| Label | Sour Mash | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | Noel Gallagher | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Noel Gallagher | |||||||||
| Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds singles chronology | ||||||||||
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"In the Heat of the Moment" is a song by the English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Written and produced by eponymous frontman Noel Gallagher, it was released on 17 November 2014 as the first single from the band's second studio album, Chasing Yesterday (2015).
Background
Written and produced by Gallagher, "In the Heat of the Moment" was the last song to be recorded for Chasing Yesterday.[1] It is said to be "inspired by a documentary featuring an astronaut who likened going into space for the first time to 'touching the face of God'".[2] Spin described the track as follows: "[It] is a subtly layered track, but its steady beat imbues it with a certain amount of tension – fitting, since it's about a journey into space – and the few odd bell chimes amid the guitars invoke a subtle sense of otherworldliness."[2] The song was revealed on 13 October 2014, shortly after the initial announcement of the new album and tour dates.[1]
A remix of the song by artist Toydrum is also featured on the cinematic trailer for Assassin's Creed Syndicate.
Music videos
Released on 23 October 2014, the music video for "In the Heat of the Moment" was directed by Ollie Murray.[3] The style of the video has been compared to that of a number of Oasis songs, including "The Shock of the Lightning" by website PopMatters,[3] and the United States version of "Live Forever" by magazine Spin, who described it as a "hazy, washed-out clip".[4]
The B-side, "Do the Damage" also received a music video on 25 November 2014. It sees Noel observing a roller skate rivalry, and features Katrine De Candole who starred in the video for the Oasis song "Lyla".
Critical reception
Spin magazine described it as "hypnotic", "a trip",[2] and compared it to the 1994 Oasis album Definitely Maybe in style.[4]
Track listing
All tracks written by Noel Gallagher.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In the Heat of the Moment" | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Do the Damage" | 3:10 |
Total length: |
6:39 | |
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Charts (2014/15) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] | 12 |
| France (SNEP)[6] | 185 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 71 |
| Scotland (Official Charts Company)[8] | 14 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] | 26 |
References
- 1 2 "Noel Gallagher announces new album 'Chasing Yesterday' and UK tour dates – hear first song now". NME. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Noel Gallagher Hypnotizes 'In The Heat Of The Moment'". Spin. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- 1 2 "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - "In the Heat of the Moment" (video)". PopMatters. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- 1 2 "Noel Gallagher Gets Hazy From the 'Heat of the Moment' in New Video". Spin. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – In The Heat Of The Moment" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – In The Heat Of The Moment" (in French). Les classement single.
- ↑ "Chart Track: Week 10, 2015". Irish Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-11-29 year=2014". Scottish Singles Top 40.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-11-29" UK Singles Chart.