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[[File:/releases/sunset_-_single.jpg|class=align-right|Sunset single cover]]] [<nowiki/>[[File:/releases/sunset_remix_-_single.jpg|class=align-right|Silk Music single cover]]] '''Sunset'''<ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/track/sunset</ref> is a song by [[The Midnight]]. It is the first single and second track from their album [[Endless Summer]]. The single was released on May 13, 2016. Silk Music released a second single of ''Sunset'' on August 7, 2017, with this release also containing the Michael Cassette Remix, which would later be included on the 2017 remix album [[releases/the_midnight_remixed|The Midnight Remixed]].<ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/sunset-incl-michael-cassette-remix</ref><ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/the-midnight-remixed</ref>
[[File:Sunset - single.jpg|thumb|Sunset single cover]]
[[File:Sunset remix - single.jpg|thumb|Sunset Remix single cover]]
'''Sunset'''<ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/track/sunset</ref> is a song by [[The Midnight]]. It is the first single and second track from their album [[Endless Summer]]. The single was released on May 13, 2016. Silk Music released a second single of ''Sunset'' on August 7, 2017, with this release also containing the Michael Cassette Remix, which would later be included on the 2017 remix album [[The Midnight Remixed]].<ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/sunset-incl-michael-cassette-remix</ref><ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/the-midnight-remixed</ref>
== Track info ==
== Track info ==


<iframe style="border: 0; width: 50%; height: 42px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=127928033/size=small/bgcol=333333/linkcol=F81472/track=385889800/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/endless-summer">Endless Summer by The Midnight</a></iframe><br />
The song was written by band members [[Tim McEwan]] and [[Tyler Lyle]] and produced by McEwan. The guitar on ''Sunset'' was performed by Johannes Jørgensen. It has a running time of five minutes and twenty-six seconds and is in the key of [[wikipedia:F major|F major]].
The song was written by band members [[Tim McEwan]] and [[Tyler Lyle]] and produced by McEwan. The guitar on ''Sunset'' was performed by Johannes Jørgensen. It has a running time of five minutes and twenty-six seconds and is in the key of [[wikipedia:F major|F major]].


During a fan question-and-answer session on Twitter, Lyle said this about the lyrics of ''Sunset'':<ref>https://twitter.com/tylerlyle/status/1278437057988382720</ref> &lt;blockquote&gt;<br />
During a fan question-and-answer session on Twitter, Lyle said this about the lyrics of ''Sunset'':<ref>https://twitter.com/tylerlyle/status/1278437057988382720</ref> <blockquote>Now that song started at a cheap motel in Burlington, VT. There were crow bar marks on the door frame. I thought “now this would be the first stop for a couple of kids who faked their deaths and went on the run.”</blockquote>''Sunset'' is often the last song played when The Midnight performs live. [[Nikki Flores]] usually sings a verse and the chorus when she performs live with the band.
Now that song started at a cheap motel in Burlington, VT. There were crow bar marks on the door frame. I thought “now this would be the first stop for a couple of kids who faked their deaths and went on the run.” &lt;/blockquote&gt;
 
''Sunset'' is often the last song played when The Midnight performs live. [[people/nikki_flores|nikki_flores]] usually sings a verse and the chorus when she performs live with the band.




== Demo version ==
== Demo version ==


An early [[demos|demo]] of ''Sunset'' was released as a prize during the [[lore/1991_txt_arg|Fall 2020 alternate reality game (ARG)]]. Titled ''Sunset (early guide)'', the backing track is essentially identical to the final, but some instrumentation is missing, such as the guitar solo and synth chimes. There is also not a spoken intro. Tyler Lyle's vocal track is different from the final and there is no vocal layering in the chorus.
An early [[demos|demo]] of ''Sunset'' was released as a prize during the [[1991 ARG|Fall 2020 alternate reality game (ARG)]]. Titled ''Sunset (early guide)'', the backing track is essentially identical to the final, but some instrumentation is missing, such as the guitar solo and synth chimes. There is also not a spoken intro. Tyler Lyle's vocal track is different from the final and there is no vocal layering in the chorus.
 
 
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[[File:Sunset early guide .mp3]]
== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
 
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| headline = Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix)
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| title2 = Sunset (Original Mix)
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| title3 = Sunset (Michael Cassette Extended Mix)
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== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
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Lyrics source<ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/track/sunset-2</ref>
Lyrics source<ref>https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/track/sunset-2</ref>


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[[Category:Singles]]
[[Category:Singles]]

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Sunset single cover
Sunset Remix single cover

Sunset[1] is a song by The Midnight. It is the first single and second track from their album Endless Summer. The single was released on May 13, 2016. Silk Music released a second single of Sunset on August 7, 2017, with this release also containing the Michael Cassette Remix, which would later be included on the 2017 remix album The Midnight Remixed.[2][3]

Track info

The song was written by band members Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle and produced by McEwan. The guitar on Sunset was performed by Johannes Jørgensen. It has a running time of five minutes and twenty-six seconds and is in the key of F major.

During a fan question-and-answer session on Twitter, Lyle said this about the lyrics of Sunset:[4]

Now that song started at a cheap motel in Burlington, VT. There were crow bar marks on the door frame. I thought “now this would be the first stop for a couple of kids who faked their deaths and went on the run.”

Sunset is often the last song played when The Midnight performs live. Nikki Flores usually sings a verse and the chorus when she performs live with the band.


Demo version

An early demo of Sunset was released as a prize during the Fall 2020 alternate reality game (ARG). Titled Sunset (early guide), the backing track is essentially identical to the final, but some instrumentation is missing, such as the guitar solo and synth chimes. There is also not a spoken intro. Tyler Lyle's vocal track is different from the final and there is no vocal layering in the chorus.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle.

Sunset
No.TitleLength
1."Sunset"5:26
Total length:5:26

All tracks are written by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle.

Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix)
No.TitleLength
1."Sunset (Michael Cassette Remix)"3:44
2."Sunset (Original Mix)"5:26
3."Sunset (Michael Cassette Extended Mix)"5:38
Total length:14:48

Lyrics

faked our deaths

lit a match closed the door

waited for the flash

>

greyhound station

paid in cash miss lazarus

we're coming back

>

they say it's darkest before the dawn

we've been in this town for far too long they say it's darkest before the dawn

we're moving on

>

sunset

no regrets first chance last dance stuck in the middle even bad girls know good love you taste so sweet

it hurts a little

>

make our home

where we stand one suitcase

and half a plan

>

follow the wolves

and sing along past the voices

to the Song

>

they say it's darkest before the dawn

we've been in this town for far too long they say it's darkest before the dawn

we're moving on

>

sunset

no regrets first chance last dance stuck in the middle even bad girls know good love you taste so sweet

it hurts a little

Lyrics source[5]

References