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Signup Date: 7/7/2006
Friday, August 01, 2008 

 
Björk releases the new single ‘The Dull Flame of Desire' on September 29th 2008 through One Little Indian Records.
 
Flooded with melancholic passion and restrained hope, ‘The Dull Flame of Desire' sees Björk accompanied on vocals by Antony Hegarty from Antony & The Johnsons. Antony joined Björk onstage at her recent Hammersmith live shows and sang ‘Dull Flame' to showstopping effect. ‘The duet seemed unsurpassable – the pair's distinctive vocals brought to life against brass, transfixing the crowd' The Independent April 15th.
 
‘The Dull Flame of Desire' features lyrics taken from a translation of a poem by Fyodor Tyutchev as it appears in the film ‘Stalker' by Andrei Tarkovsky. Taken from her most recent studio album ‘Volta', ‘Dull Flame' is written and produced by Björk and follows recent singles ‘Earth Intruders', ‘Declare Independence', ‘Innocence' and ‘Wanderlust'.
 
Björk has also commissioned brand new mixes of ‘Dull Flame' by Modeselektor and Mark Stent as well as a Sinden mix of ‘Innocence'. Mixes come on Limited Edition 12” and CD, Cat No 881TP7CD/881TP12.
 
Meanwhile the video concept for ‘Dull Flame' is as unique as we come to expect from Björk. Out of hundreds entrants for the “Innocence” music video competition (which ran on www.bjork.com offering new directors the chance to work with Björk), she chose 3 new directors to collaborate on the “Dull Flame” video.  

Björk and Antony performed against green screen in New York then each director  was sent the raw footage to edit and create their piece. Christoph Jantos (Berlin) Masahiro Mogari (Tokyo) and Marçal Cuberta Junca (Girona) are the chosen directors.  Each director was given their own section of the film, to develop how they wished - on completion the 3 films were edited together in London to make the final music video.

 
‘Volta' is Björk's sixth studio album and follows the release of ‘Medúlla' in 2004.
Featuring ten new and original tracks, ‘Volta' is written and produced by Björk, with two tracks co-produced with Timbaland and one with Mark Bell.
 
2007 and 2008 has seen Björk take her thrilling Volta Tour across the world in series of festival headline performances and her own shows to considerable acclaim, and continues through Europe this summer.

 

Pre-Order is available NOW for the  Double Pack!

12”
A1. Dull Flame Of Desire Modeselektor's Rmx For Girls
B1. Dull Flame Of Desire Modeselektor's Rmx For Boys
12”
C1. Innocence Sinden Remix
D1. Dull Flame Of Desire Mark Stent Album Mix
CD
01. Dull Flame Of Desire Modeselektor's Rmx For Girls
02. Dull Flame Of Desire Modeselektor's Rmx For Boys
03. Dull Flame Of Desire Mark Stent Album Mix
04. Dull Flame Of Desire Video / Radio Edit
05. Dull Flame Of Desire Mark Stent Instrumental
06. Innocence Sinden Remix
DVD
Dull Flame Of Desire Video

White label vinyls
There are also 2 white label imprints made available:

White Label A
White Label B

 

Ryan

 
Best song on the album.
 
Posted by Ryan on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 1:03 PM
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┼Nymphonia.Core┼

 
IT IS MY FAV SONG TOO AND I AM SO GLAD YOU..LL RELEASE THIS SONG WITH MIXES YAY!!!
 
Posted by ┼Nymphonia.Core┼ on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 9:32 PM
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matt
Matthew Phillips

 
what ryan said!!!
 
Posted by matt on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 1:30 PM
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la kinetica

 
*agrees with ryan*
 
Posted by la kinetica on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 1:51 PM
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doki doki music

 
just great!
excelent! one of my favourites from this record.

i love volta so much.
 
Posted by doki doki music on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 2:21 PM
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Miguel

 
Me parece genial que siempre saques tantos singles de todos tus discos, porque los vídeos son maravillosos y ya estoy deseando ver el de esta canción :D
 
Posted by Miguel on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 2:58 PM
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DJ GREG HAUS
Greg Haus

 
Modeselektor is a great choice for the remixes. I'm surprised that Hercules & Love Affair wasn't considered, especially after "Blind"... their huge collaboration with Antony.
 
Posted by DJ GREG HAUS on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 3:26 PM
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7evin

 
this song has so much meaning to me. I saw you at coachella and lost myself with someone to your voice.

much respect,

7evin
 
Posted by 7evin on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 3:38 PM
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mother fucking KRYSTAL

 
vertebrae by vertabrae.......the next single.
 
Posted by mother fucking KRYSTAL on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 5:26 PM
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pi.o.tr

 
finally. i was waiting for this - easily one of the better songs on the album, and certainly going to be the best single by far.
 
Posted by pi.o.tr on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 5:57 PM
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Sylveria [BAS]

 
I like this song but wish the next single was something else. :)
 
Posted by Sylveria [BAS] on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 6:05 PM
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Erebus Films

 
I want to do the My Juvenile video...but I am much excited to see the Dull Flame of Desire video...
 
Posted by Erebus Films on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 7:26 PM
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Mitch [[Praise Sobek!]]
Edina Monsoon

 
I'm excited but would've preferred "Pneumonia".
 
Posted by Mitch [[Praise Sobek!]] on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 8:00 PM
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Elvis Moura
Elvis Moura

 
I love Volta Album! Is one of my favs!!!!

Thanks a lot for include Dull Flame Of Desire Mark Stent Instrumental

I love the amazing music from the Wonder Brass!!!!

All the best!!!
 
Posted by Elvis Moura on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 8:07 PM
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Joseph J Suter

 
sounds a winner
 
Posted by Joseph J Suter on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 1:02 AM
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Kim Smith

 
Ryan knows!!
 
Posted by Kim Smith on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 5:43 AM
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I love me, this music!!!
 
Posted by on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 5:46 AM
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REYK-JÅNES-RIDGE
janes ridge

 
:)
yours, janes
reyk-janes-ridge
x
 
Posted by REYK-JÅNES-RIDGE on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 6:14 AM
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Hey, you!

 
Woot! But oh noes. I have to cough up another 55 clams to buy another box set? What happened to individual CDs and DVDs? Wtf OLI?
 
Posted by Hey, you! on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 7:28 AM
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Charlotte [SEVERED HEAVEN]

 
I can't listen to that track without crying! Was thinking of having it at my wedding :)
 
Posted by Charlotte [SEVERED HEAVEN] on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 8:59 AM
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Three Strings On My Guitar

 
Gotta say love Volta - and dull flame of desire is a fantastic duet - full of meloncholy (bad spelling yikes!) and beautifully composed - classic! I refuse to remove the album from my player!!!! Hope Bjork plays in London sooon -
Christian
 
Posted by Three Strings On My Guitar on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 9:38 AM
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(DEN EHT)
Dennis G

 
I love this song!!
And I wonder how the video would look like!

Wow, 5 Singles from Volta! Great work!
 
Posted by (DEN EHT) on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 9:54 AM
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Dj JavaBo

 
Of Björk and Antony...Loooooking fooooorwardddd to the Remixessssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by Dj JavaBo on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 3:47 PM
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vince

 
What wonderful this song, my best 2 singers together and so opposited for so great art !!!
 
Posted by vince on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 5:50 PM
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curtisglatter

 
Looking very forward to all the remixes and dvd:)
Bjork-I christened my apartment with your music upon
my first sleep there. It gave me such comfort to hear you singing
in studio:)
All the best to you and your family:)
CG
 
Posted by curtisglatter on Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 10:18 PM
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kikidee
alexandra grzanic

 
i love it...thanks
 
Posted by kikidee on Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 10:47 AM
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Héctor

 
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE VIDEO, I LOVE ALL THE ONES U HAVE DONE! AND THE SONG IS GREAT, ONE OF MY FAV IN THE ALBUM!!! I'D LIKE TO SEE A VIDEO OF I SEE WHO YOU ARE!

COME TO COSTA RICA BJORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by Héctor on Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 9:29 PM
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Razimus™

 
Thankx for the wonderful music Björk you always inspire me! Keep up the amazing work!
 
Posted by Razimus™ on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 9:51 AM
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Marc Courtney Johnson

 
Hi, a fan here... Currently down the street from you on Grenimel, visiting my wife..s parents from Chicago.

Was at a party across the street at the only house by the sea there and watched the most beautiful sunset before the rain came. We walked passed your house.

Hope you are well.
 
Posted by Marc Courtney Johnson on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 2:45 PM
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★☆Sykurmolar☆★

 
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS MY ABSOLUTE FAV SONG ON THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!
I AM SOOOO EXCITED >.<
 
Posted by ★☆Sykurmolar☆★ on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:05 PM
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The silver cord
Silver cord TSC

 
I VERY LOVE THIS SONG... BUT I WANT "I SEE WHO YOU ARE" OR "HOPE" AS SINGLE PLEASE
 
Posted by The silver cord on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 7:35 PM
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Cécile Dull
Cécile Dull

 
Is there something dull? ...
 
Posted by Cécile Dull on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 8:14 PM
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asdfghjkl;

 
awesome. i love that song. one of the best from Volta.
 
Posted by asdfghjkl; on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 8:57 PM
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ASYMPTOTE

 
AGREED!! This is my favorite song on the album as well...
 
Posted by ASYMPTOTE on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 2:25 PM
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Ian
Ian Mckean

 
Definitely the best song on the album. Up there with Unravel, Unison and Come to me.Ian
 
Posted by Ian on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 10:00 PM
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mr.K

 
Can't wait to see this video !
 
Posted by mr.K on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 5:26 PM
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Merrique

 
Awesome!!
 
Posted by Merrique on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 4:46 PM
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Das Schaf

 
Great song!!!!
 
Posted by Das Schaf on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 9:46 AM
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Julien Lavigne
Julien Lavigne

 
Really curious about the Modeselektor's remix...sure they did a great job!!!
In my opinion "Hope" would have been a great single too...or "I see who you are"...still impatient though...
X
 
Posted by Julien Lavigne on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 6:46 PM
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FRED DAHLEM

 
arraso!
i love this song,is the bigest song from the album!
 
Posted by FRED DAHLEM on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 3:19 PM
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★☆Sykurmolar☆★

 
and when will you upload that song to your player?
i am sooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!
LOVE YOU!!!

:-*
 
Posted by ★☆Sykurmolar☆★ on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 9:13 AM
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Nörhädï
Adioth Man

 
Good Stuff!!! I'm thirsty for more new ones.
 
Posted by Nörhädï on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 5:46 PM
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shaun
shaun crane

 
Cant wait to here some fab mixes
 
Posted by shaun on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 3:31 PM
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Meg

 
Björk - you are a fine woman, and I am most happy for you that you have met with such success. But, my favorite video of you for all time, and will always be, the one where you beat the shit out of rude and stalking reporter in, I believe it was, Japan airport. You are most definitely my kinda girl, and I, personally, was most proud of your brave, and quite frankly, very normal reaction to someone who is being exceedingly, and most definitely crossing huge line, rude to you. Sweet dreams, dear one, and takk for all the beautiful music you make with such true heart. May your heart remain always true and your voice be always clear and sweet. Magga
 
Posted by Meg on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 10:28 PM
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Meg

 
Björk - you are a fine woman, and I am most happy for you that you have met with such success. But, my favorite video of you for all time, and will always be, the one where you beat the shit out of rude and stalking reporter in, I believe it was, Japan airport. You are most definitely my kinda girl, and I, personally, was most proud of your brave, and quite frankly, very normal reaction to someone who is being exceedingly, and most definitely crossing huge line, rude to you. Sweet dreams, dear one, and takk for all the beautiful music you make with such true heart. May your heart remain always true and your voice be always clear and sweet. Magga
 
Posted by Meg on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 10:28 PM
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