The Court (song)

"The Court" is a song by English musician Peter Gabriel. A version of the song mixed by Tchad Blake, titled the "Dark-Side Mix", was released on 5 February 2023.[1] Much like "Panopticom", the single's release date was chosen to coincide with a full moon.[2] The song's "free-form, impressionistic lyric that connected to justice" concerns the balance between the necessity of the legal system and the abuse of power that happens within it.[3]

"The Court"
Single by Peter Gabriel
from the album I/O
Released5 February 2023 (Dark Side Mix)
20 February 2023 (Bright Side Mix and In-Side Mix)
StudioReal World Studios (Wiltshire)
The Beehive (London)
British Grove Studios (London)
Length4:20
LabelReal World, EMI (UK/Japan), Republic (United States/Canada)
Songwriter(s)Peter Gabriel
Producer(s)Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel singles chronology
"Panopticom"
(2023)		 "The Court"
(2023)		 "Playing for Time"
(2023)

Versions of the song entitled the "Bright-Side Mix" (done by Mark "Spike" Stent) and the "In-Side Mix" were released.[4] The single's cover art features the photograph "Lifting the Curse" by Tim Shaw.[5]

Personnel
  • Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, backing vocals, piano, synthesizer, rhythm programming, orchestral arrangement
  • Manu Katché – drums
  • Tony Levin – bass guitar
  • David Rhodes – guitar, backing vocals
  • Brian Eno – synthesizer, percussion
  • Katie May – percussion
  • Melanie Gabriel – backing vocals
  • Richard Chapell – rhythm programming
Orchestra
  • Orchestral arrangement and conducting: John Metcalfe
  • Orchestra leader: Everton Nelson
  • Violins: Natalia Bonner, Martin Burgess, Louisa Fuller, Richard George, Clare Hayes, Marianne Haynes, Ian Humphries, Charles Mutter, Everton Nelson, Odile Ollagnon, Cathy Thompson, Debbie Widdup
  • Violas: Fiona Bonds, Peter Lale, Rachel Roberts, Bruce White
  • Cellos: Chris Allen, Ian Burdge, Caroline Dale, William Shofield, Tony Woolard, Chris Worsey
  • Double bass: Chris Laurence, Lucy Shaw, Stacey Watton
  • Flute: Eliza Marshall
  • Trumpet: Andrew Crowley
  • Bass trombone: Richard Henry
  • Tenor trombone: Tracy Holloway, Andy Wood
  • Euphonium: Andy Wood
  • Tuba: David Powell

Charts
Chart performance for "The Court"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[6] 59

References
  1. Benitez-Eves, Tina (6 February 2023). "Peter Gabriel Unveils 'Dark-Side' Version of New Single "The Court"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  2. Shutler, Ali (5 February 2023). "Peter Gabriel releases new song "The Court" about "unfair" justice system". NME. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  3. Young, Andy (5 February 2023). "Peter Gabriel Reveals "The Court" from Upcoming Album i/o". Consequence. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  4. Rettig, James (5 February 2023). "Peter Gabriel Shares New Song "The Court"". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. "The Court". PeterGabriel.com. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
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