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| "Houdini" | ||||
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| Single by Foster the People | ||||
| from the album Torches | ||||
| Released | May 15, 2012 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Indie pop, alternative dance | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Columbia, Startime | |||
| Writer(s) | Mark Foster | |||
| Producer | Rich Costey, Mark Foster | |||
| Foster the People singles chronology | ||||
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"Houdini" is a song by American indie pop group Foster the People from their debut studio album Torches. Written by the group's frontman Mark Foster, the song was first released as a promotional single exclusively in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2011. The song was released as the album's fifth single on May 15, 2012. It is featured on the soundtrack for video game SSX and in the episode "Yes, Then Zero" of Gossip Girl.[1][2] The song appeared in the 2012 film LOL. It also appeared in the TV shows Awkward and Suits.
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Writing and recording [edit]
"Houdini" was written by the group's frontman Mark Foster while he was working as a commercial jingle writer at Mophonics. While showing his then-girlfriend the offices on a so-called "take-your-girlfriend-to-work-day", Foster demonstrated how he wrote songs, putting a simple drum beat and vocal sample together in 10 minutes. Four days later, he revisited the composition and began adding piano chords. Reflecting on the song, he described his then-girlfriend as a "good muse".[3]
Personnel [edit]
- Mark Foster - vocals, piano, synthesizer, percussion, programming
- Gary Grant - trumpet
- Mark Pontius - drums
- Cubbie Fink - bass
Live performances [edit]
The band performed "Houdini", as well as "Pumped Up Kicks", on Saturday Night Live on October 8, 2011, which was hosted by Ben Stiller. American saxophonist Kenny G guested on the performance of "Houdini".[4] Foster the people performed the song on Late Show with David Letterman in October 27, 2011 along with "Pumped Up Kicks", "Helena Beat", "Call It What You Want", "Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)", "I Would Do Anything for You", "Miss You" and "Life On The Nickel"
Music video [edit]
The music video for "Houdini" premiered on YouTube on April 25, 2012. The video follows a story of Foster the People getting crushed by a lighting rig during rehearsal before a concert held the next day. Their manager finds out, and uses his assistants to move their limbs. The manager hires some scientists, who turn the band into robots. The video ends with the band in white clothes, with some dancers, dressed in black, dancing behind them, while the instruments play themselves. James Mackey plays the paramedic in the video. This music video was nominated for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards award for Best Short Form Music Video.
Track listing [edit]
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- Digital download[5]
- "Houdini" – 3:20
Chart performance [edit]
| Chart (2011–12) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Alternative Rock (America's Music Charts)[6] | 7 |
| Japan (Billboard Hot 100)[7] | 70 |
| Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[8] | 98 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] | 37 |
Release history [edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | April 1, 2011[5] | Digital download | Columbia Records |
| United States | May 15, 2012[10] | Alternative radio | Startime International, Columbia Records |
References [edit]
- ^ "SSX Soundtrack To Feature Foster The People, Pretty Lights, The Naked And Famous And Many More". EA News. ea.com. February 7, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ "Gossip Girl Music - Season 5, Episode 1". The CW. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ Graff, Gary (2012-06-12). "Foster the People: Next Album to Be 'Celebratory' With 'More Grit'". Billboard.com. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
- ^ "Saturday Night Live". fosterthepeople.com. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "Houdini - Single by Foster the People". Apple Inc. iTunes UK. April 1, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
- ^ http://canadianrockalt.blogspot.ca/2012/07/alternative-rock-july-17-2012.html
- ^ "Chart Search Results - Japan Hot 100 Singles 2011-11-19". Billboard.biz. Archived from the original on August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Foster The People – Houdini" (in Dutch). Mega Single Top 100. Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Foster the People Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
- ^ "Alternative Radio Adds (May 15, 2012)". Allaccess.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
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