The Slow-Burn Standard: Bell X1’s "Flame (Chicken Lips Remix)"
First appearing on Island Records as a 12" vinyl promo in early 2006, the remix has seen several iterations and re-releases. Information Bell X1 (Remixed by Chicken Lips ) Label Island Records / Wonk Productions Primary Genre Indie Dance / Balearic / House Key/Tempo Db Minor / 109 BPM Release Year 2006 (Promo) / 2010 (Digital) Bell X1 - Flame (Chicken Lips Remix)
Frequently categorized as House, Dub, or Synth-pop , the track is characterized by its 109 BPM tempo and a deep, driving bassline. The Slow-Burn Standard: Bell X1’s "Flame (Chicken Lips
In the early 2000s, Irish rock outfit Bell X1 were known more for their indie-rock sensibilities and comparisons to Radiohead than for dancefloor anthems. However, the release of the of their hit single " Flame " marked a rare moment where a rock track successfully crossed over into the legendary "Balearic" canon, becoming a staple of late-night sets and early-morning sunrise sessions alike. However, the release of the of their hit
Decades later, the track continues to receive airplay in underground circles, cited by DJs like Cedric Woo as a song that still "gives me shivers" every time it’s played on a dancefloor. Cedric Woo (@cedwoo) • Facebook
While the original version of "Flame," taken from the 2005 album Flock , is an emotive indie-pop track, the (sometimes titled the "Chicken Lips Version") reimagines it as a six-minute indie-dance journey. Produced by the duo of Andrew Meecham and Dean Meredith , the remix strips away the rock production in favor of a sleazy, cosmic groove .