Clubbed to Death (instrumental)

"Clubbed to Death" is an instrumental composition by Australian music producer Rob Dougan, originally released on Mo' Wax records in 1995. It featured in the 1997 film Clubbed to Death and was given renewed attention in 1999 due to its inclusion in the film The Matrix. It was re-released with new remixes in 2002.

"Clubbed to Death"
Single by Rob Dougan
from the album Furious Angels
B-side	"Clubbed to Death" (Remixes)
Released	February 1995
Recorded	1994
Genre	Trip hop neo-classical
Length	7:29 (Kurayamino Variation) 7:12 (First Mix) 3:17 (radio edit)
Label	Mo' Wax
Songwriter(s)	Rob Dougan
Producer(s)	Rob Dougan
Rob Dougan singles chronology
"Hard Times" (1994) "Clubbed to Death" (1995) "Furious Angels" (1998)

Release

The subtitle Kurayamino variation is based on the Japanese for "of the darkness" (暗闇 の kurayami no). The song samples "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps.^[1] The short strings introduction is an excerpt from the first movement of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations,^[2] and the piano solo is improvised around Elgar's theme.

Track listing

Clubbed to Death (Compact Disc Experience)

Mo Wax, MW037CD, 1995

1. "The First Mix" — 7:12
2. "Kurayamino Variation" — 7:29
3. "La Funk Mob Variation" — 8:08
4. "Peshay Remix" — 6:06
5. "Spoon Mix" remixed by Carl Craig — 5:55
6. "Clubbed to Death Darkside" remixed by La Funk Mob — 5:05

Clubbed to Death #1

Mo Wax, MW037, 1995

1. "La Funk Mob Variation"
2. "Clubbed to Death Darkside"
3. "The First Mix"

Clubbed to Death #2

Mo Wax, MW037R, 1995

1. "Kurayamino Variation"
2. "Peshay Remix"
3. "Spoon Mix"
4. "Totally Waxed Remix" remixed by Wax Doctor

Charts

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[3]	72

Chart (2002/03)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[3]	92
Ireland (IRMA)[4]	27
UK Dance (OCC)[5]	2
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	24

References

1. Patrin, Nate (5 February 2019). "Loop History: Skull Snaps' "It's A New Day"". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
2. Schwartz, Elizabeth (20 September 2022). "Elgar's Enigma Variations: Mysteries and Music". Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
3. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 86.
4. "Chart Track: Week 26, 2002". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
5. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 12, 2018.

External links

• "Clubbed to Death" at Discogs (list of releases)