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Axis (song)
2013 single by Pet Shop Boys From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Axis" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their twelfth studio album, Electric (2013). It was released on 30 April 2013 by x2 as a preview to the album.[5] The song was written by the duo and produced by Stuart Price.
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Background
"Axis" was written during the writing sessions for the duo's previous album, Elysium (2012).[6] Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant were inspired after attending an Italo disco night in Berlin, and they composed a demo that same night. "Axis" did not suit Elysium, and Pet Shop Boys decided to make a separate dance album, Electric. The titles "Electric" and "Turn It On", from the lyrics, were considered for the album track, but the original demo name "Axis" was kept. The song was produced by Stuart Price, who used a VCS 3 to create some of the sounds on the track.[7]
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Release
"Axis" was released digitally on 30 April 2013 and as a twelve-inch single on 15 July 2013.[5][8] The latter format includes a remix by Boys Noize,[8] which was also released as a digital download.[9]
Music video
In the music video for "Axis", released on 30 April 2013, "The raver-friendly visuals include Tron-like flashing lights, an elegant dancing couple, and what look to be the Boys themselves, hidden behind animal heads", according to Spin.[1]
Live performances
The song was performed as the opening track on the Electric Tour[3][10][4][11] in a slightly shorter and more up-tempo version.[citation needed]
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