On Melancholy Hill

by Gorillaz

On Melancholy Hill cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 26 July 2010
  • Label: Parlophone
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 11:20
  • Community rating: 4.06/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Stephen Sedgwick

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally conceived by Damon Albarn during the sessions for 'The Good, the Bad & the Queen', the track was repurposed for Gorillaz due to its incredibly buoyant, pop-oriented melody. The song juxtaposes a bright, shimmering synthesizer lead against Albarn's weary, lethargic vocal delivery, perfectly capturing the nautical, sun-drenched sadness central to the 'Plastic Beach' concept album.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, melodic, Synth-heavy, dreamy, electronic

Tracklist

  1. On Melancholy Hill (Radio Edit) (3:30)
  2. On Melancholy Hill (Album Version) (3:55)
  3. On Melancholy Hill (Instrumental) (3:55)

Credits

  • Gorillaz - primary artist, written-by, performer, producer
  • Jamie Hewlett - illustration, design
  • Zombie Flesh Eaters - illustration, design
  • Howie Weinberg - mastered by
  • Jason Cox - mixed by, recorded by
  • Stephen Sedgwick - programmed by, recorded by

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