Twilight Zone (2 Unlimited song)

"Twilight Zone" is a song recorded by the Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited.[2] It was the second single released in January 1992. The UK release of the single was the first 2 Unlimited single to include the vocals of Anita Doth as they had not been featured on their debut hit "Get Ready for This". However, Ray Slijngaard's raps were once again removed. The instrumental "Rave" version of the track sounds different from the original "Not Enough" version, with a more Hi-NRG style with more bass and added cowbells. The single scored chart success in many European countries and topped the chart in the Netherlands. Twilight Zone was the second single in a row to just miss out on the top spot in the UK again peaking at number 2. It was 2 Unlimited's biggest hit on the U.S. Dance chart reaching number 5.

"Twilight Zone (dance song)" redirects here. For other songs, see Twilight zone (disambiguation) § Music.
"Twilight Zone"
Standard worldwide artwork
Single by 2 Unlimited
from the album Get Ready!
Released13 January 1992
Recorded1991
GenreTechno • rave [1]
Length4:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Phil Wilde
  • Jean-Paul De Coster
  • Carlos Meire
  • June Rollocks
Producer(s)
  • Phil Wilde
  • Jean-Paul De Coster
2 Unlimited singles chronology
"Get Ready for This"
(1995)		 "Twilight Zone"
(1992)		 "Workaholic"
(1997)
Music video
"Twilight Zone" on YouTube

Producer Jean-Paul De Coster told in an interview, "The new single Twilight Zone is even more accessible than its predecessor [Get Ready for This]. We call it 'happy house'. In fact, it all comes from the same origins. Just like rock 'n' roll, this music always evoluates."[3]

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Belgian duo follows its international smash "Get Ready For This" with a swirling techno rave that is etched with sweet and tuneful pop/NRG nuances. Tough enough to please hardcore punters, though mainstreamers will find track palatable as well."[4] James Hamilton from Record Mirror stated that Stock & Waterman's "Belgian" act "returns with another synth stabbed simplistic Mecca-aimed raver, jerkily galloping through".[5] Sian Pattenden from Smash Hits called it "an averagely bouncy rave tune."[6] The single won an award in the category for "Best Techno 12-inch Single" on the 1993 WMC International Dance Music Awards.[7]

Chart performance

"Twilight Zone" was very successful on the charts on several continents. In Europe, it peaked at number-one in Finland and the Netherlands. Additionally, it managed to climb into the Top 10 also in Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100 and MTV's European Top 20. In the UK, "Twilight Zone" peaked at number 2 in its third week on the UK Singles Chart, on February 2, 1992.[8] It was held off reaching the top spot by Wet Wet Wet's "Goodnight Girl". Outside Europe, the single reached number-one on the RPM Dance Chart and number 15 on the RPM Singles Chart in Canada, number 5 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100. In Australia, it went to number 11.

Music video

The music video for "Twilight Zone" was directed by British director David Betteridge. He also directed the music video for the band's first hit, "Get Ready for This". "Twilight Zone" was uploaded to YouTube in July 2014. By August 2020, the video had more than 2.4 million views.[9]

Appearances

The song has become a staple of National Hockey League teams, as many of them play an instrumental loop of the song during games. Its popularity in the NHL may have been inspired by Ray Slijngaard wearing a Los Angeles Kings hoodie in the music video. It has also been used in NHL 11's "EA Trax" soundtrack.

The song was remixed and reworked by The Immortals as "Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat)", the main theme of the first movie adaptation of Mortal Kombat.

Track listings

CD maxi

  1. "Twilight Zone (Rave Version) (5:42)
  2. "Twilight Zone (Rapping Rave Version) (5:40)
  3. "Twilight Zone (Not Enough Version) (5:41)
  4. "Twilight Zone (Rio & Le Jean Remix) (4:10)
  5. "Twilight Zone (7" Vocal/Not Enough Version Edit) (4:10)
  6. "Twilight Zone (7" Instrumental/Rave Version Edit) (4:09)

CD maxi français

  1. "Twilight Zone (Radio Version) (3:58)
  2. "Twilight Zone (Not Enough Version) (5:40)
  3. "Twilight Zone (Rave Version) (4:46)
  4. "Twilight Zone (Rio & Le Jean Remix) (4:43)

UK CD single

  1. "Twilight Zone" (7" Edit) (3:18)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (Rave Version) (5:42)
  3. "Twilight Zone" (Rapping Rave Version) (5:40)

7-inch single

  1. "Twilight Zone" (7" Vocal/Not Enough Version Edit) (4:09)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (7" Instrumental/Rave Version Edit) (4:09)

12-inch maxi

  1. "Twilight Zone" (Rave Version) (5:42)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (Rapping Rave Version) (5:40)
  3. "Twilight Zone" (Rio & Le Jean Remix) (4:41)

Australian CD single

  1. "Twilight Zone" (7" Instrumental) (3:16)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (7" Vocal) (4:11)
  3. "Twilight Zone" (Rave Version) (5:43)
  • Track 1 is the PWL 7" edit, which is based on the Rave Version but adds some of Anita's vocals, specifically her "This is the twilight zone" chorus from the vocal arrangements to give it a slight "verse-chorus-verse" arrangement.

Charts

Millennium Remixes
"Millennium remixes"
Single by 2 Unlimited
Released2000
LabelByte Records

Following the bleak success of the "No Limit" single came the "Twilight Zone (Millennium Remixes)". It had the same success as its predecessor, although the remixes were more commercial and radio-friendly. It received good airplay in Europe but had very little success in the charts.

Track listings
CD Maxi
  1. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Edit) (3:15)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Club Mix) (7:18)
  3. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Dub Mix) (5:46)
  4. "Twilight Zone" (Sharp 'Maniac' Mix) (7:15)
CD Single
  1. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Edit) (3:15)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (Delvino Remix Edit) (3:35)
12" Single (European Release)
  1. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Club Mix) (7:18)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Dub Mix) (5:46)
  3. "Twilight Zone" (Sharp 'Maniac' Mix) (7:15)
12" Single (Japanese Promo)
  1. "Twilight Zone" (R-Control Mix) (5:43)
  2. "Twilight Zone" (R-C Extended Club Mix) (7:20)
  3. "Twilight Zone" (Sharp 'Maniac' Mix) (7:15)
  4. "Let The Beat Control Your Body" (I.O. Sonic Remix) (4:55)

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