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Second Toughest in the Infants

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Pearls Girl

Key B Tempo 140 bpm Time signature 4/4 Duration 4:50
Capo 0
Key B
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The story behind

Pearls Girl, according to DoReSol

When you dive into *Pearl's Girl*, you encounter a piece that defines the sound of Underworld. It's not just a song, it's a sonic exploration that expands their musical palette, combining powerful rhythms with melodies that resonate. The 9:37 runtime invites you to get lost in its atmosphere, a journey that takes you through textures and sonic layers built with a precision that invites you to deconstruct it note by note.

This track, like the album it belongs to, *Second Toughest in the Infants*, was born from childhood curiosity. The album title, in fact, stems from a comment by Rick Smith's nephew, Simon Prosser, about his time in primary school. The recording featured Mike Nielsen as engineer, alongside Rick Smith himself, under the production of Underworld. The album, which saw the light with Darren Emerson as part of the group, was re-released on November 20, 2015, showcasing the enduring relevance of their proposal.

From album

Second Toughest in the Infants

Second Toughest in the Infants

Underworld · 1996 · Track 5

Details

KeyB
Time signature4/4
Tempo140 BPM
Duration4:50
ComposerDarren Emerson / Karl Hyde / Rick Smith
AlbumSecond Toughest in the Infants
Year1996
ISRCUK7EF2600002

Credits

Music Darren Emerson, Karl Hyde, Rick Smith

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