Language (Porter Robinson song)

"Language"
Single by Porter Robinson
Released
  • April 10, 2012 (US)
  • August 12, 2012 (UK)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre
Length 6:08
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Heather Bright
  • Porter Robinson
Producer(s) Porter Robinson
Porter Robinson singles chronology
"The Wildcat"
(2011)		 "Language"
(2012)		 "Easy"
(2013)

"The Wildcat"
(2011)		 "Language"
(2012)		 "Easy"
(2013)
Heather Bright singles chronology
"Don't Blame the Party (Mode)"
(2012) Don't Blame the Party (Mode)2012		 "Language"
(2012) Language2012		 "We Are the Sun"
(2012) We Are the Sun2012

"Language" is a song by American electronic music producer and DJ Porter Robinson. The song was uploaded on YouTube by Porter Robinson on March 30, 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 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.[1] The song received remixes from producer Kayzo (with Gammer) and from Jauz.[2][3][4][5][6]

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.[7] The music video portrays a young woman (Susannah Hart Jones)[8] running away from wolf-like creatures and befriending a giant-like creature. As of July 2017, the video has over 10.2 million views.

  • "Language" was included as part of the soundtrack to the game Forza Horizon, and is heard in the main menu of the game.

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Language" (UK Edit)3:19
2."Language" (Extended Mix)6:08
3."Language" (Instrumental)6:07
4."Language" (Instrumental Edit)3:42

Chart performance

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9][10] 53
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 63
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[12] 4
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[13] 3
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[14] 1
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 9
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[16] 7
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[17] 33

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United States April 10, 2012[18][19] Digital download Big Beat
United Kingdom August 12, 2012[20] Ministry of Sound
Australia September 21, 2012[21] Ministry of Sound

References

  1. ↑ Language feat. Bright Lights - Porter Robinson by Bright Lights on SoundCloud
  2. ↑ "Kayzo & Gammer Share Absolutely Beautiful Hardcore Remix of Porter Robinson's "Language" - NEST HQ". NEST HQ. 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  3. ↑ Genosa, Wendel (2016-09-15). "Kayzo & Gammer's remix of Porter Robinson's "Language" is quite the trip - EARMILK". EARMILK. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  4. ↑ Piedl, Alana (2016-09-15). "Porter Robinson - Language (Kayzo & Gammer Remix) - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  5. ↑ Robinson, Rain (2016-09-07). "Listen To Sick New Remixes Of Porter Robinson's "Language" From Jauz & More". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  6. ↑ Kusnierek, Timmy (2016-09-14). "Porter Robinson's Biggest Hit Just Got An INSANE New Remix You Have To Hear". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  7. ↑ Porter Robinson - Language (Official Video) (Ministry of Sound TV). YouTube
  8. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2993943/
  9. ↑ ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Wednesday, 19th December 2012".
  10. ↑ ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Tuesday 19th August 2014". Archived from the original on 2015-06-10.
  11. ↑ "Top 100 Singles - Week ending 30th August 2012". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  12. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  13. ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  14. ↑ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
  15. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  16. ↑ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard.
  17. ↑ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
  18. ↑ Language on Beatport
  19. ↑ Language - Single by Porter Robinson on iTunes (US)
  20. ↑ Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (UK)
  21. ↑ Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (AU)
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