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{{song | {{song | ||
− | | title = The Beginning | + | | title = The Beginning Of The End |
| album = ''[[Year Zero]]'' | | album = ''[[Year Zero]]'' | ||
| length = 2:47 | | length = 2:47 | ||
− | | versions = The Beginning Of The End<br>The Beginning Of The End: Ladytron | + | | BPM = 138 |
− | | live = [[Performance 2007]] through | + | | versions = The Beginning Of The End<br>The Beginning Of The End (Instrumental)<br>The Beginning Of The End: Ladytron |
− | }}'''"The Beginning Of The End"''' is the second track on the 2007 release ''[[Year Zero]].'' | + | | live = [[Performance 2007]] through [[NIN 2013 Festival Tour]]<br>[[NIN 2014 Japan Tour]] through [[NIN + QOTSA Tour]]<br>[[NIN 2014 Europe/UK Tour]] |
+ | }}'''"The Beginning Of The End"''' is the second track on the 2007 release ''[[Year Zero]].'' [[Multitracks]] for this song were released in [http://remix.nin.com raw WAV, GarageBand and Ableton Live formats] via [[remix.nin.com]]. | ||
===Leak=== | ===Leak=== | ||
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===The Beginning Of The End=== | ===The Beginning Of The End=== | ||
This is the original album version. Like "[[Hyperpower!]]" preceding it, the song builds throughout the track, beginning with the drum loop, then guitar and vocals. Bass, tambourine and synthesizer layers are continuously added until an instrumental bridge leads to a loud, noisy synthesizer solo. Most layers then drop away for a few bars of the drum loop, which leads directly into "[[Survivalism (song)|Survivalism]]." | This is the original album version. Like "[[Hyperpower!]]" preceding it, the song builds throughout the track, beginning with the drum loop, then guitar and vocals. Bass, tambourine and synthesizer layers are continuously added until an instrumental bridge leads to a loud, noisy synthesizer solo. Most layers then drop away for a few bars of the drum loop, which leads directly into "[[Survivalism (song)|Survivalism]]." | ||
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+ | ===The Beginning Of The End (Instrumental)=== | ||
+ | '''''Running Time: 2:55''''' | ||
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+ | This unmastered vocal-less mix was released by Reznor through his [[remix.nin.com]] account. | ||
===The Beginning Of The End: Ladytron J-Type Mix=== | ===The Beginning Of The End: Ladytron J-Type Mix=== | ||
+ | '''''Running Time: 4:20''''' | ||
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This remix can be found on ''Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D.'' More techno-oriented than the album original and containing a dance beat, it also contains some distorted vocals in the verses. This distortion can also be heard in the choruses. By the time the second verse comes in, another synth line joins in, creating a noisier atmosphere. More synths — this time sounding like a choir — join in the chorus. These layers of sound carry the song to the end of the piece. At about 3:36 into the song, a variation of ''[[The Downward Spiral (halo)|The Downward Spiral]]'' motif can be heard ending the song: | This remix can be found on ''Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D.'' More techno-oriented than the album original and containing a dance beat, it also contains some distorted vocals in the verses. This distortion can also be heard in the choruses. By the time the second verse comes in, another synth line joins in, creating a noisier atmosphere. More synths — this time sounding like a choir — join in the chorus. These layers of sound carry the song to the end of the piece. At about 3:36 into the song, a variation of ''[[The Downward Spiral (halo)|The Downward Spiral]]'' motif can be heard ending the song: | ||
[[Image:The_Downward_Spiral_Motif_(Ladytron).JPG|The variation of "The Downward Spiral motif" as heard at the end of Ladytron's Remix of TBOTE]] | [[Image:The_Downward_Spiral_Motif_(Ladytron).JPG|The variation of "The Downward Spiral motif" as heard at the end of Ladytron's Remix of TBOTE]] | ||
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==Live== | ==Live== | ||
− | "The Beginning of the End" was played live for the first time At Brixton Academy in London, England, on March 8, 2007. [http://www.echoingthesound.org/phpbbx/viewtopic.php?t=21244] [http://www.echoingthesound.org/phpbbx/viewtopic.php?t=21248] | + | "The Beginning of the End" was played live for the first time At Brixton Academy in London, England, on [[2007/03/08 London, UK|March 8, 2007]]. [http://www.echoingthesound.org/phpbbx/viewtopic.php?t=21244] [http://www.echoingthesound.org/phpbbx/viewtopic.php?t=21248] |
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-lx576HDis Here] is a video of the performance. | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-lx576HDis Here] is a video of the performance. |
Revision as of 10:02, 1 October 2017
The Beginning Of The End (Instrumental)
The Beginning Of The End: Ladytron
"The Beginning Of The End" is the second track on the 2007 release Year Zero. Multitracks for this song were released in raw WAV, GarageBand and Ableton Live formats via remix.nin.com.
Contents
Leak
On March 2, 2007 at around 4pm PST. "The Beginning of the End" was played on Jed the Fish's program on KROQ as his "Catch of the Day." Early the next morning, after the song was played again on KROQ, a radio-quality rendition of the track began to circulate the internet. [1]
Miscellaneous
- The phrase "The Beginning of the End" appears on the Another Version Of The Truth website when the original image is erased by being clicked and dragged.
- Several fans have commented on similarities between this song and Marilyn Manson's "Mister Superstar," which was produced and featured guitar by Trent Reznor.
- A small group of west Texans found the website The Beginning of the End; www.thebeginningoftheend.org. Interesting to note that one person was researching the pricing of oil that occurs in Midland, Texas.
Appearances
Halos
- Year Zero
- Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D
Versions
The Beginning Of The End
This is the original album version. Like "Hyperpower!" preceding it, the song builds throughout the track, beginning with the drum loop, then guitar and vocals. Bass, tambourine and synthesizer layers are continuously added until an instrumental bridge leads to a loud, noisy synthesizer solo. Most layers then drop away for a few bars of the drum loop, which leads directly into "Survivalism."
The Beginning Of The End (Instrumental)
Running Time: 2:55
This unmastered vocal-less mix was released by Reznor through his remix.nin.com account.
The Beginning Of The End: Ladytron J-Type Mix
Running Time: 4:20
This remix can be found on Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D. More techno-oriented than the album original and containing a dance beat, it also contains some distorted vocals in the verses. This distortion can also be heard in the choruses. By the time the second verse comes in, another synth line joins in, creating a noisier atmosphere. More synths — this time sounding like a choir — join in the chorus. These layers of sound carry the song to the end of the piece. At about 3:36 into the song, a variation of The Downward Spiral motif can be heard ending the song:
Song Credits
- Remix by Ladytron J-Type Overdrive
Live
"The Beginning of the End" was played live for the first time At Brixton Academy in London, England, on March 8, 2007. [2] [3]
Here is a video of the performance.
Lyrics
Down on your knees, you'll be left behind This is the beginning Watch what you think, they can read your mind This is the beginning I got my mark, see it in my eyes This is the beginning My reflection I don't recognize This is the beginning We think we climb so high All up the backs we've condemned We face our consequence This is the beginning of the end You wait your turn, you'll be last in line This is the beginning Get out the way, 'cause I'm getting mine This is the beginning God helps the ones that can help themselves This is the beginning May be too late as far as I can tell This is the beginning We think we've come so far On all our lies we depend We face our consequence This is the beginning of the end
In the actual recording, the second line of the first chorus is changed:
Up all the backs we've condemned
The third line of the last chorus is also changed:
Facing our consequence
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