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Be the One
Electronic · 2008

Be the One

October 12, 2008 · Sony BMG Music Entertainment

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This isn't the indie pop you might expect from The Ting Tings; 'Be the One' is a full-throttle electronic journey. Imagine stepping into a dimly lit club, the air thick with anticipation, as a relentless, driving beat takes hold.

Hypnotic synth lines weave through a dense soundscape, punctuated by Katie White's sampled vocals, stretched and warped into ethereal whispers.

It's a track designed for movement, for late nights, and for losing yourself in a cascade of sound. Own this if you want to experience the unexpected, a powerful electronic reinvention that transforms a pop song into a trance anthem.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the driving, pulsating bassline fully kicks in around the 1:30 mark, establishing the track's hypnotic groove.
The ethereal, heavily processed vocal sample of Katie White's voice, repeating and echoing, creating a sense of vast space over the intricate synth arpeggios.
The climactic synth melody that soars in the latter half, building tension and then releasing into a euphoric, hands-in-the-air drop.
The intricate percussion breaks and fills that punctuate the four-on-the-floor beat, adding layers of rhythmic complexity.

How does Be the One sound next to the rest of The Ting Tings's catalogue?

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This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.

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