"Set Me Free" is the debut single by Velvet Revolver, released in 2004. It was released as the lead single from their debut album Contraband. It also appeared in the 2003 Marvel Comics film Hulk.
| "Set Me Free" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Velvet Revolver | ||||
| from the album Contraband and Hulk soundtrack | ||||
| Released | 2004 | |||
| Recorded | August–December 2003 Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 4:08 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Velvet Revolver | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
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Alternative versions
editThe album version features different mixing and also contains a slightly different ending, with a drum beat no longer finishing the song.
A live version is also included on the "Slither" single. This version includes an extended guitar solo at the end of the song.
Song Structure
editThe song's main riff was created by the band's guitarist, Slash. The song then goes through two rotations of verse-chorus, then a bridge and a fairly complicated guitar solo by Slash. The song then finishes with another chorus and guitar solo.
Music video
editThe music video, directed by Dean Karr, shows the band playing at a club live, which was the first gig where the Velvet Revolver idea was formed. It also shows some scenes from the Hulk movie.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Set Me Free" | 4:08 |
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[1] | 32 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[2] | 17 |
References
edit- ^ "Velvet Revolver Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Velvet Revolver Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
External links
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