Language (Porter Robinson song)
"Language" is a song by American electronic music producer and DJ Porter Robinson. The song was uploaded on YouTube by Porter Robinson on April 1, 2012. The song was released in the United States on Big Beat Records as a digital download on April 10, 2012. The song was later released in the United Kingdom in an EP package from the Ministry of Sound on August 12, 2012. It debuted at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The song features uncredited vocals from Heather Bright.[4] The song received remixes from producers Kayzo together with Gammer, and from Jauz.[5][6][7][8][9]
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Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
Released | April 10, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
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Length | 6:08 3:19 (UK radio edit) | |||
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Producer(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
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Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Language" was first released on YouTube on August 1, 2012, with a total length of three minutes and thirty-three seconds.[10] The music video portrays a young woman (Susannah Hart Jones) running away from wolf-like creatures and befriending a giant-like creature. As of July 2017, the video has over 10.2 million views.
In popular media
- "Language" was included as part of the soundtrack to the game Forza Horizon, and is heard in the main menu of the game. It is also included in Forza Horizon 5 as part of its 10th anniversary update.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Language" (UK Edit) | 3:19 |
2. | "Language" (Extended Mix) | 6:08 |
3. | "Language" (Instrumental) | 6:07 |
4. | "Language" (Instrumental Edit) | 3:42 |
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[11][12] | 53 |
Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 63 |
Scotland (OCC)[14] | 4 |
UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 9 |
UK Dance (OCC)[16] | 3 |
UK Indie (OCC)[17] | 1 |
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 7 |
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[19] | 33 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[20] | Gold | 35,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | April 10, 2012[22][23] | Digital download | Big Beat |
United Kingdom | August 12, 2012[24] | Ministry of Sound | |
Australia | September 21, 2012[25] | Ministry of Sound |
References
- Sachs, Elliot (August 1, 2012). "Porter Robinson – 'Language' (Official Video)". Your EDM. Archived from the original on September 17, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- Dancing Astronaut Staff (January 6, 2020). "Dancing Astronaut's Top 100 Songs of the Decade". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- Jones, Connor. "Jauz Takes On Porter Robinson's 'Language' With DnB Remix". We Got This Covered. Archived from the original on November 22, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- Language feat. Bright Lights - Porter Robinson by Bright Lights on SoundCloud
- "Kayzo & Gammer Share Absolutely Beautiful Hardcore Remix of Porter Robinson's "Language"". Nest HQ. September 14, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- Genosa, Wendel (September 15, 2016). "Kayzo & Gammer's remix of Porter Robinson's "Language" is quite the trip". Earmilk. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- Piedl, Alana (September 15, 2016). "Porter Robinson – Language (Kayzo & Gammer Remix)". EDMTunes. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- Robinson, Rain (September 7, 2016). "Listen To Sick New Remixes Of Porter Robinson's "Language" From Jauz & More". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- Kusnierek, Timmy (September 14, 2016). "Porter Robinson's Biggest Hit Just Got An Insane New Remix You Have To Hear". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- Porter Robinson - Language (Official Video) (Ministry of Sound TV). YouTube
- ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Wednesday, 19th December 2012".
- ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Tuesday 19th August 2014". Archived from the original on June 10, 2015.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography Porter Robinson". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
- "Porter Robinson Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard.
- "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- "British single certifications – Porter Robinson – Language". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- Language on Beatport
- Language - Single by Porter Robinson on iTunes (US)
- Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (UK)
- Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (AU)