"Chameleon" is a song by Pnau, released in November 2016 as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, Changa (2017). It is co-written by band members, Nick Littlemore, his older brother Sam Littlemore, and Peter Mayes.[1] "Chameleon" is the first new original music from Pnau since their album Soft Universe in 2011. The song features vocals from Kira Divine. The song peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and was certified platinum. Digital remixes were released on 25 November 2016 and on 26 May 2017.
| "Chameleon" | ||||
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| Single by Pnau | ||||
| from the album Changa | ||||
| Released | 4 November 2016 | |||
| Genre | Electronic, dance-pop | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Etcetc | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Pnau singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Chameleon" on YouTube | ||||
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, the song won the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release.[2]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2018, the song was nominated for Dance Work of the Year and Most Played Australian Work.
Reception
editEmily Mack from Music Feeds called the song a "“bonkers” half-schoolyard singalong, half-tribal dancefloor toe-tapper"[3] Amnplify called the song a "festival favourite and dance floor anthem"[4] Monique Hughes from Howl and Echoes described the song as "a big, kaleidoscopic, addictively-catchy party single".[5]
Track listing
editDigital download
- "Chameleon" – 3:18
Digital download (remixes)
- "Chameleon" (Crookers Remix) – 5:56
- "Chameleon" (LDRU Remix) – 4:25
- "Chameleon" (Dom Dolla Remix) – 5:05
- "Chameleon" (Kormak Remix) – 5:05
Digital download (remixes)
- "Chameleon" (Blonde Remix) – 3:11
- "Chameleon" (Melé Remix) – 4:06
- "Chameleon" (Klue Remix) – 5:05
- "Chameleon" (The Apx Remix) – 5:05
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2016–17) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 4 |
| Australia Club (ARIA)[7] | 1 |
| Australia Dance (ARIA)[8] | 1 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] | 34 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[10] | 32 |
| Australia Club (ARIA)[11] | 2 |
| Australia Dance (ARIA)[12] | 7 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[13] | 4× Platinum | 280,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 November 2016 | Digital download, streaming | Etcetc | Original |
| 25 November 2016 [14] | Remixes | |||
| 26 May 2017 [15] |
References
edit- ^ "'Chameleon' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 14 April 2018. Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'
- ^ "And the ARIA Award Goes To..." Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 28 November 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Hear Pnau's "Bonkers" New Comeback Single 'Chameleon'". Music Feeds. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "PNAU Share Three New Tracks + Announce Fifth Studio Album 'CHANGA'". Amnplify. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Review: Pnau Return To Melbourne In A Big Way". Howl and Echoes. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Pnau – Chameleon". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Dance Singles Chart – Week Commencing 5th December 2016" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 December 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ "ARIA Dance Singles Chart – Week Commencing 6th February 2017" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ "Pnau – Chameleon". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "ARIA End of Year Singles 2017". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top Club Tracks 2017" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Highest Selling Dance Singles 2017" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "Chameleon (Remixes 1)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Chameleon (Remixes 2)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 2 January 2018.