Are You Hearing
Level 42
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Life is a game where nothing is real - only you, only me Right from the start we chase an ideal - fooling you, fooling me Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel you're still no. 1 but they're coming up to get you Young eyes burning bright they can see a better way You won't sleep tonight but that's the price you pay Out of the past the words to a song - calling you, calling me Hope it will last but time pushes on - pullling you, pulling me Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel Every dream you had like balloons they burst around you So you're on the phone trying to conjure up your past But the damage has been done We're too far apart and strangers we've become And I wonder if it's true Is the world a different place for me and you Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel In out hearts we're still the same But the worlds we chose to live In may have changed And the damage has been done we trust no-one We're too far apart and strangers we've become
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Written by: MARK KING, PHILIP GABRIEL GOULD, ROWLAND CHARLES GOULD
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?" was released on 16th November 1982.
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AlbumThis song belongs to the band's 3rd studio album named "The Pursuit of Accidents".
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GenreThe song falls under the Jazz-funk genre, which is a blend of Jazz improvisation with the rhythmic grooves and riffs of Funk.
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Band membersLevel 42 at the time consisted of Mark King (bassist/vocalist), Mike Lindup (keyboard player/vocalist), Boon Gould (guitarist), and Phil Gould (drummer).
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number 51 on the UK Singles Chart, staying in the chart for a total of 6 weeks.
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Live Performances"Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?" is included in the band's live album "A Physical Presence" which was released in 1985. Therefore, it was actively performed during their concerts in the early and mid-'80s.
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Song LengthThe album version of the song has a length of 4 minutes and 58 seconds, while the single version lasts for 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Music videoThe music video of the song was filmed in a futuristic setting with the band members performing amidst neon lighting and mirrors.
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Bass TechniqueThe bass line of the song, played by Mark King, is noted for its use of a technique known as "slapping", which involves bouncing the string off the fretboard. This creates a distinctive percussive resonance in the song.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Mike Vernon, a notable British producer known for his work with many successful musicians and bands such as David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac.
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Song's popularitySome longtime fans of Level 42 count "Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?" among their favorites, especially for its complex but catchy rhythm, Mark King's distinctive bass playing, and its reflective lyrics.
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Vinyl ReleaseLike many songs from the 80s, "Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?" was also released on a 7-inch vinyl format.
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InfluenceThe song reflects the influence of both American and British funk and jazz fused with pop, showcasing the band's unique sound and innovative approach to music.
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