Haze (song) explained

Haze
Cover:korn haze.png
Type:single
Artist:Korn
Album:Untitled Korn album (Enhanced edition)
Recorded:2007
Genre:Nu metal
Length:2:48
Producer:Korn
Prev Title:Kiss
Prev Year:2008
Next Title:Oildale (Leave Me Alone)
Next Year:2010

"Haze" is a song by American nu metal band Korn, written and recorded for the first-person shooter video game Haze.[1] It was released as a digital single on April 22, 2008.[2] The game itself was released in May 2008 for the PlayStation 3.[3] Korn posted a blog entry on April 23, 2008, stating that those who purchased their untitled album would be able to download "Haze" as a free VBR-quality MP3 by visiting a certain website. "Haze" was featured as a bonus track on the Enhanced Edition and the Australian re-release of their untitled album.

Live performance

The song had its live premiere during the encore of the first European Avoid the Noid Pizza Party concert in Dublin on January 13, 2008, to a positive reception from the audience.

Music video

The video is a live performance of "Haze" spliced with gameplay footage. There is no word regarding whether or not the video will debut on television; so far it has only been released via YouTube and the PSN store at HD 1080p as a free download.

Mashup contest

Ubisoft and Korn created a video mashup contest on April 28, 2008. The fans of Haze and the fans of Korn were given the opportunity to design the official video for "Haze". The winners were chosen on June 13, 2008, and the user "bootsrfun" on gametrailers.com was the first-place winner, which meant his entry was the official "Haze" video. There were also second-place, third-place, fourth-place and fifth-place winners.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Korn To Release Original Song For Ubisoft's Haze Video Game. October 22, 2007. October 22, 2007. Games Press . https://web.archive.org/web/20071024005237/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=29838 . October 24, 2007.
  2. Web site: MP3 Downloads: Haze. March 18, 2008. Amazon.
  3. Web site: Haze now slated for before March 31st 2008. November 20, 2007. November 30, 2007. Games Press.