Sleepwalking (The Chain Gang of 1974 song) explained

Sleepwalking
Cover:The Chain Gang of 1974 - "Sleepwalking" (Single).jpg
Type:single
Artist:The Chain Gang of 1974
Album:Daydream Forever
Recorded:2012–13
Studio:Malibu and Los Angeles, California
Genre:
Label:Warner Bros.
Producer:Kamtin Mohager
Chronology:The Chain Gang of 1974
Prev Title:Miko
Prev Year:2013

"Sleepwalking" is a song by American electronic rock group The Chain Gang of 1974. It was written by the group's frontman Kamtin Mohager along with James Bailey, Rami Jrade and Ryan Ogren. The song was originally recorded by Mohager for his third studio album, Daydream Forever, where it appears as the third track. "Sleepwalking" was first released as a remixed version of the Daydream Forever track, included on the 2013 soundtrack-compilation album The Music of Grand Theft Auto V,[1] where it appeared as the closing track on the first "volume" of the album.

A "Sleepwalking" promotional single, featuring the Daydream Forever track of the same name, was released by Warner Bros. Records to US Modern rock radio on February 4, 2014, serving as the second release by Mohager in promotion of Daydream Forever, following the 2013 single, "Miko". A later "Sleepwalking" single was released in the United States by Warner Bros. on March 18, 2014. The three-track single features "Sleepwalking" and acoustic "Daydreamer" versions of Daydream Forever tracks "You" and "Sleepwalking".

Usage in media

In addition to featuring on The Music of Grand Theft Auto V, the track was used in-game and in promotional media for Rockstar North's 2013 action-adventure game Grand Theft Auto V. The track was used in the official trailer for the game, and in various television commercials and spots promoting the game.[2] [3] [4]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on the bands' official YouTube channel on April 16, 2014.[5]

Personnel

Adapted from Daydream Forever liner notes.[6]

The Chain Gang of 1974

Charts and accolades

Accolades

Release history

Promotional

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Music of Grand Theft Auto V: Three Volume Digital Album Now Available on iTunes . September 24, 2013 . . January 31, 2014.
  2. Web site: GTAV Soundtrack Interviews and Details... Plus "Sleepwalking" by The Chain Gang of 1974 from the Official Trailer . R* Q . Rockstar Games . August 30, 2013 . September 2, 2013 . September 21, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921095433/http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/51291/gtav-soundtrack-interviews-and-details-plus-sleepwalking-by-the-.html . live .
  3. Web site: GTA 5: The Making of a Video Game Anthem . Nicholson . Max . . . October 25, 2013 . April 5, 2024 .
  4. Web site: The 10 Best Grand Theft Auto Radio Stations, According To Ranker . Williams . Josh . . June 17, 2022 . April 5, 2024 .
  5. live . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/rprf7LEraU4 . December 11, 2021. The Chain Gang of 1974 - Sleepwalking . YouTube.
  6. Daydream Forever. . 2014 . liner notes . XL Recordings.
  7. Web site: Sleepwalking - Single . iTunes US. https://web.archive.org/web/20140929190138/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sleepwalking-single/id839853230. September 29, 2014. live. March 21, 2014.
  8. Web site: Alternative Radio Adds (January 14, 2014) . Allaccess.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20131014203540/http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases/. October 14, 2013. live. January 13, 2014.