Spotlight (Mutemath song)
| "Spotlight" | ||||
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| Single by Mutemath | ||||
| from the album Armistice | ||||
| B-side |
"Clockwork" "Earlylight" "Spotlight" (Son Lux Remix) | |||
| Released | February 10, 2009 | |||
| Format | Digital download, vinyl record | |||
| Recorded | New Orleans, Louisiana | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Teleprompt/Warner Bros. | |||
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"Spotlight" is the first single from New Orleans rock group Mutemath's second album Armistice. The song was first released on the soundtrack to the 2008 film adaptation of Twilight, and it was the second single to be released from the album. The song was released digitally on Spotlight EP on February 10, 2009. The EP was also released on limited edition vinyl on March 24, 2009.
Releases
Spotlight EP
- "Spotlight" (Twilight Mix) – 3:20
- "Clockwork" (EP version) – 4:44
- "Earlylight" (EP version) – 4:22
- "Spotlight" (Son Lux Remix) – 3:27
Promotion
The group performed "Spotlight" for the first time on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 15, 2009, featuring guest appearances from Adam LaClave and Jonathan Allen from Club of the Sons and Jeremy Larson.
Music video
The music video for "Spotlight" consists of the band playing the song in a time lapse effect, in the back of a moving vehicle.
Charts
The EP debuted at #5 on iTunes Top Rock chart and #17 on iTunes top albums the week of February 10, 2009 and landed at #18 on Amazon Top Rock MP3 Albums and #45 on Amazon top MP3 Albums.
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | February 10, 2009 | digital |
| United States | March 24, 2009 | vinyl |