The Opera Song (Brave New World) Explained

The Opera Song (Brave New World)
Cover:	JVCMC-TheOperaSong.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Jurgen Vries and CMC
Released:	^[1]
Length:	3:35
Label:	Direction
Producer:	Darren Tate
Chronology:	Jurgen Vries
Prev Title:	The Theme
Prev Year:	2002
Next Title:	Destination
Next Year:	2003

"The Opera Song (Brave New World)" is a song by British record producer Jurgen Vries featuring vocals from Welsh singer Charlotte Church. Church was credited as CMC because her label was concerned about the press' reaction to the change in her musical direction. Released on 20 January 2003, the song reached number three on the UK Singles Chart the same month and was the 70th-best-selling single of the year there. The single also reached number 25 in Ireland and number 62 in Australia.

Music video

The music video for the song was animated and saw a computer-animated version of Charlotte Church running through a futuristic town to meet up with Jurgen Vries.

Track listings

UK CD1^[2]

1. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (radio edit)
2. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (extended mix)

UK CD2^[3]

1. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (radio edit)
2. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (dub mix)
3. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (Darren Tate's classical rework)
4. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (enhanced CD video)

UK 12-inch single^[4]

A. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (extended mix)

B. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (dub)

Australian CD single^[5]

1. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (radio edit)
2. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (Darren Tate's classical rework)
3. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (extended mix)
4. "The Opera Song (Brave New World)" (Magik Muzik mix)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2003)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[6]	13
Ireland Dance (IRMA)^[7]	2

Year-end charts

External links

• Charlotte Church's website
• Official music video on youtube

Notes and References

1. Reviews – For Records Out on 13 and 20 January 2003. Music Week. 19. 11 January 2003. 2 September 2021.
2. The Opera Song (Brave New World). Jurgen Vries. 2003. UK CD1 liner notes. Direction Records. 673624 1.
3. The Opera Song (Brave New World). Jurgen Vries. 2003. UK CD2 liner notes. Direction Records. 673624 1.
4. The Opera Song (Brave New World). Jurgen Vries. 2003. UK 12-inch single sleeve. Direction Records. 673464 6.
5. The Opera Song (Brave New World). Jurgen Vries. 2003. Australian CD single liner notes. Universal Dance. 9807783.
6. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 21. 7. 11. 8 February 2003. 30 June 2020.
7. Web site: Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 23 January 2003. GfK Chart-Track. 10 June 2019.
8. Web site: The Official UK Singles Chart 2003. UKChartsPlus. 20 September 2018.