The Chemical Brothers release their 'Go' live at Glastonbury

The rebirth of an electronic anthem in live format

Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, the fundamental duo of British synthesis known as The Chemical Brothers, have officially released the live recording of their hit 'Go' on streaming platforms. Taken from their monumental performance at the 2019 edition of the Glastonbury Festival, this version captures the rhythmic force and sound design that characterizes the project's live shows. Until now, the track only survived through video recordings, but the organic pressure from the community has culminated in its formal distribution on services like Spotify and Apple Music.

Audiovisual synchronization and the 'Apex' effect

The decision to release this live material coincides with an unprecedented statistical spike for the original 2015 studio version, included on the acclaimed album 'Born in the Echoes'. The track, which marked the duo's second collaboration with New York rapper Q-Tip after the success of 'Galvanize' in 2005, has experienced a massive resurgence this month following its inclusion in the Netflix film 'Apex', seen by more than 80 million viewers in ten days. The synchronization has propelled the track to seventh place on the UK sales charts and to number one globally on the Shazam algorithm, demonstrating the absolute validity of its groove.

I feel like I can do something extremely strange, disturbing and unsettling for this scene... but I need the help of The Chemical Brothers.

— Taron Egerton, on the personal choice of the track for the film 'Apex'

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Consolidation of the legacy on the Pyramid Stage

Structurally, 'Go' has functioned as the opening tool in the big beat pioneers' performances since 2017, setting the BPM and the frenetic energy for the rest of the set. The specific performance from the 2019 edition, which had already accumulated more than a million views in its video format, finally arrives on the digital market framed within the release of the compilation 'Go: Apex and Beyond' and their thirtieth-anniversary celebrations. With this record move, the group ensures that one of the most defining milestones of their live career acquires a permanent space in the contemporary clubbing ecosystem.

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