"Silence Is Easy" is the first single from the album of the same name by British pop band Starsailor. The song reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, which is the band's highest position on the UK chart. The song also reached number 40 in Ireland and number 70 in the Netherlands. It was one of two songs on the album that was produced by Phil Spector., Phil Spector Helms New Starsailor Cuts. Retrieved 18 February 2009.
Music video
The video takes place in a nightclub. Walsh walks through the middle of a crowd of people with a stoic expression on his face which only changes when he is singing. While he's walking the people around him have varying attitudes: some seem to love him and others clearly dislike him. A man puts his hands on James and screams at his face, which contrasts with a woman who is so happy after watching him that it makes her cry. There are also some boys that clap him on the back to encourage him, a woman with a wedding dress and a transgender person who tries to kiss him.
Track listings UK, European, and Australian CD single "Silence Is Easy" "Could You Be Mine?" "She Understands"
UK and European limited-edition 7-inch single A. "Silence Is Easy" B. "She Understands"
UK DVD single "Silence Is Easy" (video) Behind the scenes interview "Could You Be Mine?" (audio) "Good Souls" (live 2003)
Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the UK CD single liner notes.
Studio Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)
Personnel
Starsailor – writing Ruth Gottlieb – violin Gillon Cameron – violin Rob Spriggs – viola Sarah Wilson – cello Phil Spector – production Danton Supple – engineering Michael H. Brauer – mixing Nathaniel Chan – mixing assistance Greg Calbi – mastering Yacht Associates – art direction Rick Guest – photography
Charts Chart (2003)Peakposition
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom1 September 2003EMIAustralia29 September 2003CDUnited States12 January 2004Triple A radioCapitol
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