Flame (Sundara Karma song)

"Flame" is a song by English band Sundara Karma. It was originally released on 4 June 2015 as a standalone single, and re-released on 11 November 2016 as the lead single for their debut studio album, Youth Is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect on Sony Music via RCA imprint Chess Club Records.

"Flame"
Single by Sundara Karma
from the album Youth Is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect
B-side"Flame (Roosevelt remix)"
Released4 June 2015
11 November 2016 (re-issue)
RecordedJanuary–February 2015
Genre
Length3:46
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Joe Janiak
  • Oscar Pollock[1]
Producer(s)Nick Watson
Sundara Karma singles chronology
"Loveblood"
(2015)
"Flame"
(2015)
"Vivienne"
(2015)
Music video
"Flame" on YouTube

Critical reception

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In 2015 review, George O'Brien praised the track, calling the track "punchy", and the band "picking up where they left off" with their first extended play.[2]

Music video

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The original music video came out on 7 July 2015.[3] The second music video for the re-released single came out on 26 December 2016.[4]

In other media

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"Flame" appears in the EA Sports FIFA 18 soundtrack.[5]

Track listing

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All music is composed by Sundara Karma; except where otherwise noted

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Flame"
  • Ally Baty
  • Dom Cordell
  • Haydn Evans
  • Matt Maltese
  • Oscar Pollock
3:46
2."Flame (Roosevelt remix)"4:42

Credits and personnel

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The following individuals were credited with the recording, composition, and mastering of the track.[6]

Sundara Karma
  • Ally Baty — Guitar
  • Dom Cordell — Bass
  • Haydn Evans — Drums
  • Matt Maltese — Piano
  • Oscar Pollock — Guitar, vocals
Recording and mastering
  • Lucas Donaud — Artwork, design
  • Jasmine Igoe — Photography
  • Emma Viola Lilja — Photography
  • Phil Smithies — Photography
  • Nick Watson — Mastering

References

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  1. ^ "Sundara Karma - Flame (Song)". AFP. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. ^ O'Brien, George (9 June 2015). "Sundara Karma release fired-up new track "Flame"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Sundara Karma - Flame (Original Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Sundara Karma - Flame (Official Video)". YouTube. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  5. ^ "FIFA 18 Soundtrack".
  6. ^ "Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect - Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
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