Empire of The Sun – ‘Walking On A Dream’ (link taken down on request)
As promised a few weeks ago, here is the first original track from Empire of the Sun. I do believe we are the first blog or even media outlet to have this but I’ll stop short of claiming exclusivity since I can’t really confirm it. I haven’t got any bio, website or even a photo so there isn’t much to write except to repeat that this is a new collaboration between Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and current electro favourites Pnau. A few weeks ago we posted a remix of this song by Sam La More – Nick Littlemore’s brother – which was reviewed by pitchforkmedia.com . Luke’s melodies are so distinctive and unconventional that it works so well on Pnau’s structured beats – great combo. Very much looking forward to the album.
August 13, 2008 1:15 pm
Correction….Not Pnau’s beats at all…They’re from a guy called Donnie Sloan….He did this track
August 17, 2008 5:27 pm
some info about empire of the sun:
Having well and truly reinvigorated the Pnau name following the success of their most recent album, Nick Littlemore has embarked on a mysterious side project with Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson that’s creating quite a stir. The duo have named their new venture Empire Of The Sun, and they’ve worked with Littlemore’s partner-in-Pnau-crime Pete Mayes, as well as Jonathan Sloan (aka Donnie Sloan) of Sneaky Sound System.
There’s an album on the way, but the first glimpse of their music has made its way online with a teaser video for the single ‘Walking On A Dream’ appearing recently. Filmed in Shanghai, it’s got us excited to hear the full album. The single release is said to have remixes from Sam La More, Van She Tech and the Hong Kong Blondes too!
August 23, 2008 9:22 am
I heard it this morning on J tv and just loved it. I was then straight onto the internet to see what it was all about. Great track
August 23, 2008 11:03 am
I love this track and the video clip is fabbo.
Is this a sneaky/teaser pre-release? Where can I get the track?
Cheers,
K
August 23, 2008 1:38 pm
does anyone have information on the album’s release date?
August 23, 2008 8:28 pm
Not sure if anyone has yet seen the film clip, (if you haven’t, you might as well check it out, has a uniquely interesting flare) but pair are brilliant, where they high when they decided to make the clip? I have no idea. But I love it non the less.
I really want to get their album. The clips are better than MGMT’s (at least you know what your looking at, except ‘Electric Feel’ I like the quirkiness of their creativity).
Good luck to you Empire Of The Sun! Good to see some more excellent Australian tallent.
E xx
August 24, 2008 11:08 am
I can’t wait for an album myself! October is the date I think.
August 26, 2008 6:18 pm
This track is of its lid. I heard it sunday morning of me rikta. Best pellets eva! This song will bring big things thanks Empire Of The Sun!
August 28, 2008 7:42 pm
…after hearing ‘with you forever’ on pnau’s recent album i knew it was a great combination with luke steele, but once i saw & heard the track/clip ‘walking on a dream’ on jtv i was speechless & cant wait for more from this fine australian post-pop-electro callabaration…
August 29, 2008 3:56 pm
Empire of the Sun, good movie. This may be as sad!?.. Self-indulgent. Phony. A somewhat pretty but unintentionally disturbing video. Whatever’s been leftover here seems completely pointless. I want substance next time. Though i won’t be expecting any Spielberg-level production..
August 31, 2008 4:07 pm
Not the first website to show news about them.
http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2008/empire-of-the-sun-walking-on-a-dream/
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August 31, 2008 7:07 pm
very excited to hear the album when it gets relaesed on Oct 3. I am a huge Sleepy Jackson fan and the film clip for “walking on a Dream” is bliss!!! very excited!!
September 2, 2008 2:55 pm
Im listening to it right now. Its sick bro.
September 5, 2008 4:33 pm
awesome beats. Nick Littlemore is a genious, great collaboration with Luke Steele here. The clip’s visuals are sooo good as well. Just all in all a brilliant song, can’t wait for a tour!
September 6, 2008 5:05 am
This song is really good !
Empire of the Sun, is really good !
September 7, 2008 12:22 am
WWWWOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH
September 8, 2008 12:29 pm
THANKS SO MUCH!!!
I tried to buy this song off iTunes, but its only available for Australians at the moment. Ill definitely buy it once it comes to the US!!
September 8, 2008 6:39 pm
Wait for the full album.
Track 1/2/4/10…. will blow your musical minds
September 9, 2008 7:13 am
This song is awesome. Definately adding this shit to the song of the year. Great to jam to on a drive.
Cant wait to hear the full album.
September 13, 2008 2:28 pm
Best track I’ve heard in so long…brilliant!!!
September 13, 2008 11:17 pm
This track is fab. Id like to point out thats it’s all Donnie Sloan. Anyone who knows the lad and his collaborations will realise his unique sound. Fron the keys to the beats, it’s very Donnie, all played by Donnie. GIve the boy some credit for his talents! Brilliance…..
September 14, 2008 12:44 am
I love this track and PNAU anybody know any similar track/artists??
September 14, 2008 7:13 pm
love it!!!!! want to drift away!
September 17, 2008 12:25 pm
Love the song, love the filmclip. I so can’t wait for the album. I hope they tour soon as i’d love to see what energy both of these great artists bring to their live shows!
September 18, 2008 9:13 am
Downloaded from i-tunes after first hearing on JJJ. But can anyone tell me the lyrics to the chorus? There’s a lyrics section on their website but I can’t seem to access it… Best song I’ve heard all year… Great to see such awesome Aus talent. Hope there’s more of the same on the album!
September 23, 2008 12:47 pm
Brilliant !
September 26, 2008 7:24 pm
Ahh yes skinner i do remember this track. love it! very catchy.
September 27, 2008 9:04 am
kick a$$ track.. luv it 🙂
October 1, 2008 1:14 am
Loving it!! loving it large!! Gawd when you play a track a few times and don’t get bored you know it’s a gooden!!
In awe is my all time favourite for a long time methinks just awesome!!
October 3, 2008 9:42 pm
utter brilliance – talents that have d to create a new genre – not seen since klatu (70s) with shades of fleetwood mac/daft punk
I await the album..congratulations..and i love shanghai
October 7, 2008 2:23 pm
The best thing to come out of australian music in such a long time. Brilliant collaboration
October 8, 2008 3:02 pm
Has anyone heard any whispers or a tour?
October 13, 2008 10:16 pm
CAnt wait to hear more! Why didnt you guys do this sooner. Im 45 and love this stuff. The presets,cut copy and now this?? life keeps getting better!! your never to old to enjoy good aussie music
October 15, 2008 12:09 pm
the chorus for kaye
is it real now
when two people become one
i can feel it
when two people become one
October 16, 2008 9:26 am
WALKING ON A DREAM
Walking on a dream
How can I explain
Talking to myself
Will I see again
We are always running for the thrill of it thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out and out again
Never looking down I’m just in awe of what’s in front of me
Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one
Thought I’d never see
The love you found in me
Now it’s changing all the time
Living in a rhythm where the minutes working overtime
Catch me I’m falling down
Catch me I’m falling down
Don’t stop just keep going on
I’m your shoulder lean upon
So come on deliver from inside
All we got is tonight that is right till first light
October 18, 2008 10:04 am
Amazing music…….Fantastic Video shoot and edit!!!!
A great clip that has come out of nowhere…..Success to you guys
October 24, 2008 4:00 pm
Great catchy beat, film clip is also cool thought it was the dude from pnau.
October 26, 2008 9:16 am
great song flimed in bangkok good electro pop and nice back beat i’m 11
November 2, 2008 6:50 pm
it was filmed in Shanghai…
November 3, 2008 10:20 am
I think this is a truly a fabulous written love song for this era…
Brillant!
November 11, 2008 3:06 pm
fuking best song ever !
period
December 4, 2008 7:36 am
This song is soooooooooo good!!!
Heard it for the first time on Zane Lowe’s show on Radio 1 a couple of hours ago and was blown away by it.
Congrats guys, you’ve delivered an absolute masterpiece.
December 22, 2008 7:29 pm
Just a freaking GREAT song…
Bought the album yesterday and guess what? The whole album is oh so summer sweet!!
Check out track 4 too (We are the People) Its right up there, probably destined to be the next single i reckon
All i wanna know now is…When do they tour?!
January 4, 2009 1:29 am
I could be late but I only recently discovered Empire of the Sun. These two are sweet as, listening to ‘Walking on a dream’ kinda makes me feel as though I’m flying through the clouds when I listen to it and close my eyes. My Girlfriend loves them too. Truly unique and mystical, nothing like them and hopefully never will be!!!…
January 24, 2009 1:42 am
I got the record…
It will be interesting to see post-MGMT post-Yeasayer how it’s recieved in both UK and Oz.
But defiantly has some great summer festival tunes though a bit artsy and twisted in the middle..
x
January 24, 2009 4:22 pm
good stuff – heard this today in the car
had to go download the song as soon as I got home. Very catchy music, cant wait for the tour
January 30, 2009 10:20 pm
Heard this on a Launceston radio station that’s sooooo backward normally –
Saw the clip on rage – had to buy the album -the first 4 tracks of the album are unbelievably awesome – they are brilliant 🙂
April 9, 2009 4:26 pm
what a tune….love the makeup……top tune!!
April 11, 2009 11:06 pm
what make -up?
April 15, 2009 10:42 pm
what band name did ‘Empire of the Sun’ used to go by?
May 14, 2009 9:27 pm
i (LLLLL) empire of the sun
May 16, 2009 11:09 pm
at last a band with originality & a song with get in your head imediatley melody!! anyone who doesn’t like ” we are the people” is plainly deaf!
June 15, 2009 10:45 pm
what do you think of this?
http://rapidshare.com/files/244773161/Walking_in_Paradise_remaster.mp3
i hope you like, and feel free to post at any time 🙂
June 25, 2009 12:34 am
Don’t get me started on these guys. Two of the biggest wankers in Australian music. What could possibly go wrong?
July 11, 2009 11:31 pm
I Looooooooooove !!!! Its very crazy
July 26, 2009 10:50 am
es el mejor grupo k eh conocido………
luke steele eres el mejor no lo olvidez y vales mil te kiero y te admiro mucho cantas super cool sigue adelante
cuentas conmigo bye mil kissssssssssss……………..
July 26, 2009 10:50 am
es el mejor grupo k eh conocido………
luke steele eres el mejor no lo olvidez y vales mil te kiero y te admiro mucho cantas super cool sigue adelante
cuentas conmigo bye mil kissssssssssss……………..
July 26, 2009 10:50 am
es el mejor grupo k eh conocido………
luke steele eres el mejor no lo olvidez y vales mil te kiero y te admiro mucho cantas super cool sigue adelante
cuentas conmigo bye mil kissssssssssss……………..
August 1, 2009 9:40 am
class!! at last something good,I love it
September 26, 2009 8:24 pm
where is nick littlemore no one has herd from him in 5 weeks not even his band member luke steele
March 31, 2011 10:17 am
Great band! Great Album! Check this out if you like these guys!!
March 31, 2011 10:19 am
great band great sounds check these guys out if you like EoS
http://www.triplejunearthed.com.au/partietraumatic
great sounds!!!