Ray of Light

~ Release by Madonna (see all versions of this release, 22 available)

Annotation

Track 1 contains a sample of "Why I Follow The Tigers" performed by the San Sebastian Strings.
Words for track 8 adapted from text by Shankra Charya taken from the Yoga Taravali.
Track 13 contains an interpolation of and elements from the song "Space" written and performed by Gabor Szabo.

Includes Japan-only bonus track "Has To Be", otherwise only to be found as a B-side to the single "Ray Of Light"

Other Identifiers
Rights Society: JASRAC
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): WPCR-80210 MT 961
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L159
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 446J
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): WPCR-80210 MT 961
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L159
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 449G

Annotation last modified on 2024-06-24 08:58 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Drowned World / Substitute for Love
producer:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
drums (drum set):
Fergus Gerrand
contains samples by:
The San Sebastian Strings
samples:
Why I Follow the Tigers by The San Sebastian Strings
recording of:
Drowned World/Substitute for Love
writer:
David Collins (Writer of Drowned World/Substitute for Love), Anita Kerr, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”), Rod McKuen and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Anita Kerr Publishing (from 1998 to present), Rondor Music (London), Limited (from 1998 to present), Stanyan Music Group (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
is based on:
Why I Follow the Tigers
4.055:09
2Swim
producer:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
drums (drum set):
Fergus Gerrand
flute:
Pablo Cook
recording of:
Swim
writer:
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London), Limited (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
3.65:01
3Ray of Light
engineer:
Pat McCarthy
producer:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
music videos:
Ray of Light by Madonna (“Queen of Pop”)
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Dance/Electronic Recording nominees (number: 1999 winner)
recording of:
Ray of Light
writer:
Dave Curtiss, Christine Leach, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”), Clive Muldoon and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Purple Music Limited (from 1998 to present), Rondor Music (London), Limited (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
4.055:21
4Candy Perfume Girl
producer:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
recording of:
Candy Perfume Girl
writer:
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”), Susannah Melvoin and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Limited (music publisher, affiliated with PRS) (from 1998 to present), Rondor Music (London), Limited (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
3.154:37
5Skin
producer:
Marius de Vries, Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
guitar:
Marc Moreau (Universal Music Africa / Amadou & Mariam / All Other)
recording of:
Skin
writer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist) and Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”)
publisher:
No Tomato Music (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
4.26:21
6Nothing Really Matters
additional drum machine programming:
Steve Sidelnyk
producer:
Marius de Vries, Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
additional drum machine:
Steve Sidelnyk
background vocals:
Donna De Lory and Niki Harris (US singer and dancer)
recording of:
Nothing Really Matters
writer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist) and Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”)
publisher:
No Tomato Music (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
3.84:27
7Sky Fits Heaven
producer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist), Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
recording of:
Sky Fits Heaven
writer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist) and Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”)
publisher:
No Tomato Music (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
3.74:48
8Shanti / Ashtangi
producer:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
recording of:
Shanti/Ashtangi
writer:
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London), Limited (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
3.154:29
9Frozen
additional programming:
Marius de Vries
producer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist), Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
keyboard:
Marius de Vries
lead vocals:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”)
strings arranger:
Craig Armstrong (Scottish score composer)
additional arranger:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist)
arranger:
Craig Armstrong (Scottish score composer)
music videos:
Frozen (music video) by Madonna (“Queen of Pop”)
recording of:
Frozen
writer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist) and Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”)
additional arranger:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist)
arranger:
Craig Armstrong (Scottish score composer)
publisher:
No Tomato Music (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
4.256:13
10The Power of Good‐Bye
producer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist), Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
strings arranger:
Craig Armstrong (Scottish score composer)
arranger:
Craig Armstrong (Scottish score composer)
music videos:
The Power of Good-Bye by Madonna (“Queen of Pop”)
recording of:
The Power of Good-Bye
writer:
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”) and Rick Nowels
arranger:
Craig Armstrong (Scottish score composer)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music, Inc. (from 1998 to present), Future Furniture Music (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
4.054:12
11To Have and Not to Hold
producer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist), Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
recording of:
To Have and Not to Hold
writer:
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”) and Rick Nowels
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music, Inc. (from 1998 to present), Future Furniture Music (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
3.55:23
12Little Star
additional drum machine programming:
Steve Sidelnyk
producer:
Marius de Vries and Madonna (“Queen of Pop”)
additional drum machine:
Steve Sidelnyk
recording of:
Little Star
writer:
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”) and Rick Nowels
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music, Inc. (from 1998 to present), Future Furniture Music (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
3.85:18
13Mer Girl
producer:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
percussion:
Fergus Gerrand
samples:
Space by Gábor Szabó
recording of:
Mer Girl
writer:
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London), Limited (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
2.95:33
14Has to Be
producer:
William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
recording of:
Has to Be
composer:
Patrick Leonard (producer, songwriter and pianist), Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
publisher:
No Tomato Music (from 1998 to ????), Rondor Music (London), Limited (from 1998 to present), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1998 to present) and Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. (from 1998 to present)
5:17

Credits

Release

art direction:Kevin Reagan
photography:Mario Testino (Peruvian fashion photographer)
engineer:Jon Englesby (songwriter)
Mark Endard
David Reitzas
Matt Silva
mastering:Ted Jensen (American mastering engineer)
conductor:Suzie Katayama
design:Kerosene Halo (designer Kevin Reagan)
Kevin Reagan
manufactured by and distributed by:Warner Music Japan Inc. (holding company - file no releases here!)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint)
part of:Forever Young (Japanese reissue series starting in 2014 from Warner Music Japan Inc. Cat#'s have the format "WPCR-800xxx / WPCR-802xxx") (order: 16)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/7218572 [info]