Ovule (song) explained

Ovule
Cover:	Björk - Ovule.png
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Björk
Album:	Fossora
Genre:	Orchestral glitch pop
Length:	3:37
Label:	One Little Independent
Producer:	Björk El Guincho Sideproject
Chronology:	Björk
Prev Title:	Atopos
Prev Year:	2022
Next Title:	Ancestress
Next Year:	2022

"Ovule" is a song by Icelandic musician Björk, released on 14 September 2022 as the second single from her tenth studio album Fossora. The song was written and produced by Björk, who also arranged the trombones and timpani. Musically, "Ovule" is an orchestral and glitch pop ballad with elements of jazz and reggaeton.

Background and release

Björk announced the song's release date on her social media on 14 September 2022, describing it as "a meditation about us as lovers walking around this world."^[1] Its instrumentation features trombone played by Bergur Þórisson and timpani by Soraya Nayyar, with both parts arranged by Björk).^[2] "Ovule" is a "rhythmically fluid" orchestral and glitch pop ballad,^{[3] [4]} that contains elements of jazz and reggaeton. The track also features percussion from Reykjavík trio Sideproject who were instructed to "channel the lurid sounds of Star Wars Mos Eisley cantina band."^[5] A remix of "Ovule" by Irish music producer Sega Bodega featuring English rapper and singer Shygirl was released on 20 January 2023. Described by Björk as "chill-bassdrum-gabba", it explores a sprawling deep house sound.

Music video

The music video was also released on 14 September 2022. It was directed by Nick Knight,^[6] whom Björk worked with for the music video of her song "Pagan Poetry" video in 2001 and the Homogenic album cover in 1997.^[7]

Track listings

Digital download

1. Ovule – 3:38

Digital download - Sega Bodega Remix

1. Ovule (Sega Bodega Remix) [featuring [[Shygirl]]] – 3:44

Personnel

Credits adapted from Fossoras official website.

• Björk – vocals, production, beat, arrangements
• Soraya Nayyar – timpani
• Bergur Þorrison – trombone
• Sideproject – percussion

Notes

• Credited as an additional producer.

Notes and References

1. Skinner . Tom . 14 September 2022. Listen to Björk's meditative new love song, 'Ovule' . 15 September 2022. . en-GB . 2022-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220915013403/https://www.nme.com/news/music/bjork-releases-new-single-ovule-listen-video-watch-3310165 . live .
2. Breihan . Tom . 14 September 2022 . Björk – "Ovule" . Stereogum . 20 September 2022 . 21 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921002745/https://www.stereogum.com/2199478/bjork-ovule/music/ . live .
3. Kress. Bryan. Björk Unveils "Ovule" Remix from Shygirl and Sega Bodega: Stream. 20 January 2023. Consequence. 18 January 2025.
4. King. March. Sega Bodega and Shygirl Share Their Take on Björk's "ovule" with New Remix. Flood Magazine. 20 January 2023. 18 January 2025.
5. Monroe . Jazz . 20 September 2022 . Björk: Mother, Daughter, Force of Nature . . 20 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920120834/https://pitchfork.com/features/cover-story/bjork-interview/ . live .
6. Web site: Ovule . Fossora . . 14 September 2022 . 14 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914104816/https://www.fossora.com/ovule . live .
7. Web site: Watch Björk's Majestic Video for New Song "Ovule" . Monroe . Jazz . . 14 September 2022 . 14 September 2022 . 14 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914125525/https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-bjorks-majestic-video-for-new-song-ovule/ . live .
8. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. 2 June 2023.