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“Hard to Beat”
“Hard to Beat” cover
Single by Hard-Fi
from the album Stars of CCTV
Released June 20, 2005 (UK)
April 18, 2006 (US)
Format CD, Maxi CD, 7", 12"
Recorded Staines, 2004
Genre Indie Rock
Length 3:30
Label Warner Music
Writer(s) Richard Archer
Producer Wolsey White, Richard Archer
Hard-Fi singles chronology
"Tied Up Too Tight"
(2005)		 "Hard to Beat"
(2005)		 "Living for the Weekend"
(2005)
Alternate covers
Alternative Cover
Alternative Cover

"Hard to Beat" is the third single from indie band Hard-Fi, from their album Stars of CCTV. Hard-Fi are an English Indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003 Stars of CCTV is the debut album from Staines -based British band Hard-Fi. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A CD single (abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single A maxi single or maxi-single is a music single release with more than the usual two tracks (generally an a-side song and a b-side song A gramophone A gramophone Staines is a Thames -side town in the Spelthorne borough of Surrey and part of the London Commuter Belt of South East England, "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Indie rock is genre of Alternative rock that primarily exists in the independent Underground music scene In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Richard John Archer (born January 18, 1977) is the frontman of UK Indie-rock band Hard-Fi. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Richard John Archer (born January 18, 1977) is the frontman of UK Indie-rock band Hard-Fi. Hard-Fi are an English Indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003 " Tied Up Too Tight " is the second single from Hard-Fi 's debut album Stars of CCTV. "Living for the Weekend" is the fourth single from indie band Hard-Fi; it was released on September 19, 2005, and peaked at number Indie rock is genre of Alternative rock that primarily exists in the independent Underground music scene Hard-Fi are an English Indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003 Stars of CCTV is the debut album from Staines -based British band Hard-Fi. Despite being released as third single it was Hard-Fi's first top ten single, reaching #9 in the UK, and was released on June 20, 2005. Hard-Fi are an English Indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003 Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It was with this song that Hard-Fi gained true prominence in the UK. Hard-Fi are an English Indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

In the US, the song was released as the second single from Stars of CCTV on April 18, 2006, following "Cash Machine". The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Stars of CCTV is the debut album from Staines -based British band Hard-Fi. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the song For the article about cash dispensing machines see Automated teller machine. It gained the band some prominence in the US by entering the US Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart at #39 a month after release. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It later peaked at #34.

Contents

History

Hard-Fi in the video for Hard to Beat
Hard-Fi in the video for Hard to Beat

Although it is mere speculation, it is believed that the song is about a boy telling his girlfriend how "hard to beat" she is. Hard-Fi are an English Indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003 It's about singers from rock bands dating Hollywood actresses while he and his girlfriend met on the streets in normal circumstances.

It was the band's favourite song to perform live, Archer said, "'Hard to Beat' is going crazy at the moment. Richard John Archer (born January 18, 1977) is the frontman of UK Indie-rock band Hard-Fi. We were in Bristol yesterday and I was wondering if my voice was going to last on tour, but the crowd sings it for me, so that's going well. But the most fun playing is probably 'Unnecessary Trouble', that's always a good laugh, and 'Living for the Weekend' is the last number, so is a high energy one, but after last night, Hard To Beat. "[1]

The B-Side "Stronger" was originally performed by Richard Archer's previous band Contempo. Richard John Archer (born January 18, 1977) is the frontman of UK Indie-rock band Hard-Fi. [2]

The track has been listed for 23 weeks in 2 different charts. It entered the UK Singles Chart at #9, one place below Feel Good Inc by Gorillaz and one place above Just A Lil' Bit by 50 Cent. The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry " Feel Good Inc " is a song by Gorillaz, on their album Demon Days, featuring De La Soul. Gorillaz is a Virtual band created in 1998 by Damon Albarn of alternative rock band Blur, and Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the Comic "Just a Lil Bit" is the third single from 50 Cent 's second album The Massacre. [3]

Video

There are two music videos: the first one with the band performing in a diner was directed by Scott Lyon and the other one which was created for the US that was directed and edited by George Vale with help from Merlin Bronques on some of the stills. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Merlin Bronques is an American Musician and Photographer originally from Brooklyn NY, United States who grew up in Montreal but primarily Aylmer

The more popular one which earns more airplay, is the one directed by Scott Lyon. it is mostly filmed in Cheekees disco in Staines where a party is going on. Staines is a Thames -side town in the Spelthorne borough of Surrey and part of the London Commuter Belt of South East England, Cheekees disco is somewhere that members of the band would visit frequently, interestingly, there was a a slight argument between Archer and the owner. Richard John Archer (born January 18, 1977) is the frontman of UK Indie-rock band Hard-Fi. In a newspaper article, Archer described the disco as being "like a bad wedding" which offended the owner. Richard John Archer (born January 18, 1977) is the frontman of UK Indie-rock band Hard-Fi. In defence, Archer said "But everyone likes a bad wedding so I don't see what the problem is, it was more of a complement. Richard John Archer (born January 18, 1977) is the frontman of UK Indie-rock band Hard-Fi. "[4].

For the video directed by Scott Lyon, there was an opportunity for fans to be in the video to play the part of the crowd. Anyone interested in attended had to send off a photo of themselves. [5]

Usage in the Media

Hard to Beat was used by Sky Sports as the theme music for its pay-per-view channel, PremPlus. The phrase theme music usually refers to that of a radio program, Television program, or Movie. PremPlus or Premiership Plus was Sky Sports ' first and only Pay-per-view channel which was dedicated to airing live and interactive Premiership The Hard to Beat Axwell Mix has become very popular, even more so at times, than the original version, it has gained large airplay in clubs. Archer himself said "It's odd being in a club and your track is played. What I like about remixes is that they show us stuff that we could have put in and let's us think "we should try that next time" it helps teach us. "

During a live performance of Cinderella on Musicool, which was reworked in a modern day setting, the song Hard to Beat was featured among other songs such as Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera and I Predict a Riot by Kaiser Chiefs. Cinderella ( French: Cendrillon, Slovak: Popoluška, German: Aschenputtel, Spanish: Cenicienta Musicool was a UK-based Reality TV show, aired on Sundays as part of Channel 4 's popular show T4. " Genie in a Bottle " is the first single and Signature song from Christina Aguilera 's debut album Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. " I Predict a Riot " is a song by Kaiser Chiefs, appearing on their debut album Employment. Kaiser Chiefs are an English Indie rock band who formed in 1997

A remix of Hard to Beat by London Elektricity headlined the release of Hospital Records' "Weapons of Mass Creation 3" LP in April 2007. London Elektricity is a musical collective and (subsequently band Hospital Records is a Drum and bass Record label based in London, England, specializing in the softer and funkier side of the music known as

The song is featured in the Playstation 2 video game, SingStar Rocks!. This is a list of titles of the SingStar Video game series, developed by London Studio and published by Sony Computer

Track listings

Original CD release

  1. "Hard to Beat"
  2. "Stronger"
  3. "Seven Nation Army"
  4. "Hard to Beat" (video)

Re-release

CD 1

  1. "Hard to Beat"
  2. "Tied Up Too Tight" (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge)

CD 2

  1. "Hard to Beat"
  2. "Stronger"
  3. "Hard to Beat" (video)
  4. "Tied Up Too Tight" (video)
  5. "Caught on CCTV" (video)

7" vinyl single

  1. "Hard to Beat"
  2. "Better Dub Better"

12" vinyl single

  1. "Hard to Beat" (Album Version)
  2. "Hard to Beat" (Axwell Mix)

Promotional 2×12" vinyl set

  1. "Hard to Beat" (Axwell Mix)
  2. "Hard to Beat" (Minotaur Shock Remix)
  3. "Hard to Beat" (Acoustic Version)
  4. "Hard to Beat" (Hard to Beatmix)
  5. "Hard to Beat" (Album Version)
  6. "Hard to Beat" (Radio Edit)


Charts

Hard to Beat has been listed for 18 weeks on the UK Singles Chart and 5 weeks in the Germany Singles Top 100. The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry It entered the UK singles and download chart at #9 on June 28, 2005. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It reached #43 in the Euro 200 Chart.

Chart (2005) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[6] 9
UK Download Chart 9
US Modern Rock[7] 34
Euro 200[8] 43
Germany Singles Top 100[9] 80

External Links

References

  1. ^ Hard Fi Interview - INTERVIEWS - I Like Music
  2. ^ Contempo at Myspace
  3. ^ UK Singles Top 75
  4. ^ YouTube - Hard-Fi on Popworld again
  5. ^ video
  6. ^ Hard-fi - Hard to Beat
  7. ^ US Modern Rock
  8. ^ Euro 200
  9. ^ Hard-fi - Hard to Beat
Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March 1984 Discogs, short for discographies, is a Website and Database of information about Music Recordings including commercial releases promotional YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees
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