Themata (song)
"Themata" is a song by Australian rock band Karnivool. It was released in July 2005 as the third and final single from their debut album Themata, following the singles, "L1FEL1KE" and "Roquefort".
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| Single by Karnivool | ||||
| from the album Themata | ||||
| Released | 11 July 2005 | |||
| Genre | Progressive Metal, Alternative Metal | |||
| Length | 5:40 | |||
| Label | MGM Distribution | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Karnivool | |||
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"Themata" is the first song by Karnivool to chart on Triple J's Hottest 100, where it reached #97 in 2005.[1]
The song was covered by Australian Idol contestant Reigan Derry in 2006.[2]
"Themata" was performed by The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps as part of their 2021 Production "LIVE! From The Rose".
Music video
The music video on YouTube for the song was released with the song on 11 June 2005. It was Karnivool's second music video, after the video for L1FEL1KE on YouTube (2003). It was followed by the video for Shutterspeed on YouTube (2005), and then Set Fire to the Hive on YouTube.
The music video features the band playing in a room with red curtains, with the band's trademark, a little bug with what appear to be glass eyes, flying around. Some lyrics of the song flash up on screen and disappear again. The trademark bug is also seen in the video for Shutterspeed, and on the cover of Themata, both album and single. The video is edited down from the song's original length of 5 minutes 40 seconds to 4 minutes 35 seconds. In the part of the song where violins can be heard, three or four people playing violins appear in the room, then disappear again.
Track listing
- Single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Themata" | 5:47 |
| 2. | "Sleeping Satellite" (Tasmin Archer cover; vocals by Mark Hosking) | 4:03 |
- EP
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Themata" (radio edit) | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Themata" (album version) | 5:47 |
| 3. | "Sleeping Satellite" (Tasmin Archer cover; vocals by Mark Hosking) | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Shutterspeed" | 6:34 |
Personnel
- Karnivool
- Ian Kenny – lead vocals
- Drew Goddard – guitar, drums, backing vocals
- Mark Hosking – guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Sleeping Satellite"
- Jon Stockman – bass
- Additional
- Novac Bull – additional vocals
- Leigh Miller – string arrangements
References
- "Hottest 100, 2005". Triple J. Retrieved 11 December 2009.
- "Karnivool launched in limelight with Australian Idol Cover". Metal Underground.com. 4 February 2007. Retrieved 11 December 2009.