MIKA (8) – The Origin Of Love

Name: MIKA - The Origin Of Love
Rating: 3.91 (23 reviews)

Label:	Island Records Group – 602537150236, Universal Records – 602537150236, Casablanca – 602537150236
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	Sep 17, 2012
Genre:	Electronic, Pop
Style:	Synth-pop, Electro

Tracklist

1	Origin Of Love Arranged By [Choir Arrangement] – Guy Protheroe Bass – Paul Steele* Marimba – Frank Ricotti Mixed By – Greg Wells Piano, Vocals – MIKA (8) Producer – Greg Wells, MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore Programmed By – Nick Littlemore Recorded By – Andy Strange, Daniel Cinelli, Matt Knobel Written-By – MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore, Paul Steel	4:37
2	Lola Guitar – Ben Butler Mixed By – Angie Teo, Matt Knobel Piano – Mathieu Jomphe Producer – Benjamin Garrett, Billboard, MIKA (8) Programmed By – Benjamin Garrett Recorded By – Matt Knobel Recorded By [Assisted By] – Angie Teo, Ian Mercel Written-By – Benjamin Garrett, Jodi Marr, MIKA (8)	3:45
3	Stardust Mixed By – Greg Wells Producer – Benny Benassi Producer [Additional Production] – Greg Wells Recorded By – Dan Parry* Written-By – Alessandro Benassi, MIKA (8), Marco "Benny" Benassi, Wayne Hector	3:18
4	Make You Happy Backing Vocals – Benjamin Garrett Guitar – Rob Harris Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Percussion – Frank Ricotti Producer – Benjamin Garrett, Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Producer [Additional] – Nick Littlemore Programmed By – Benjamin Garrett Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Fabien Waltman, Greg Wells, Jamie Muhoberac, Nick Littlemore Recorded By – Andy Strange, Ian Macgregor, Matt Knobel Recorded By [Assisted By] – Ian Mercel Written-By – Benjamin Garrett, Jodi Marr, MIKA (8) Backing Vocals – Benjamin Garrett Guitar – Rob Harris Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Percussion – Frank Ricotti Producer – Benjamin Garrett, Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Producer [Additional] – Nick Littlemore Programmed By – Benjamin Garrett Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Fabien Waltman, Greg Wells, Jamie Muhoberac, Nick Littlemore Recorded By – Andy Strange, Ian Macgregor, Matt Knobel Recorded By [Assisted By] – Ian Mercel Written-By – Benjamin Garrett, Jodi Marr, MIKA (8)	3:36
5	Underwater Drums – Matt Chamberlain Guitar – Greg Wells, Rob Harris Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Piano, Vocals – MIKA (8) Producer – Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Producer [Additional Production] – Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes Programmed By – Greg Wells Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Nick Littlemore Recorded By – Andy Strange, Dan Parry, Ian Macgregor Written-By – MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore, Paul Steele Drums – Matt Chamberlain Guitar – Greg Wells, Rob Harris Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Piano, Vocals – MIKA (8) Producer – Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Producer [Additional Production] – Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes Programmed By – Greg Wells Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Nick Littlemore Recorded By – Andy Strange, Dan Parry, Ian Macgregor Written-By – MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore, Paul Steele	3:11
6	Overrated Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Piano – Marcus Byrne Producer – Klas Ahlund* Producer [Additional Production] – Greg Wells Programmed By – Klas Ahlund* Recorded By – Dan Parry*, Matt Knobel Recorded By [Assisted By] – Ian Mercel Written-By – Jodi Marr, MIKA (8)	3:38
7	Kids Backing Vocals – Jack Milas Bass – Richard Hammond Guitar – Ben Butler Mixed By – Angie Teo Piano, Vocals – MIKA (8) Producer – MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore Programmed By – Nick Littlemore Programmed By [Additional String Programming] – Benjamin Garrett Recorded By – Angie Teo Written-By – MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore	3:04
8	Love You When I'm Drunk Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer – MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore Programmed By – Henry Hey, Nick Littlemore Programmed By [Additional String Programming] – Benjamin Garrett Recorded By – Roy Hendrickson Written-By – Jodi Marr, MIKA (8)	2:54
9	Step With Me Backing Vocals – Hillary Lindsey, Martin Johnson (6) Drums – Shawn Pelton Guitar – Rob Harris Mixed By – Greg Wells Piano, Vocals, Celesta [Celest] – MIKA (8) Producer – Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Producer [Additional Production] – Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes Programmed By – Greg Wells Recorded By – Andy Strange, Angie Teo, Ian Macgregor Written-By – Hillary Lindsey, MIKA (8), Mathieu Jomphe Backing Vocals – Hillary Lindsey, Martin Johnson (6) Drums – Shawn Pelton Guitar – Rob Harris Mixed By – Greg Wells Piano, Vocals, Celesta [Celest] – MIKA (8) Producer – Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Producer [Additional Production] – Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes Programmed By – Greg Wells Recorded By – Andy Strange, Angie Teo, Ian Macgregor Written-By – Hillary Lindsey, MIKA (8), Mathieu Jomphe	3:36
10	Popular Song Mixed By – Greg Wells Producer – Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Producer [Additional Production] – Nick Littlemore Programmed By – Greg Wells Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Henry Hey Recorded By – Ian Macgregor, Roy Hendrickson Vocals – MIKA (8), Priscilla Renea Written-By – MIKA (8), Mathieu Jomphe, Priscilla Renea, Stephen Schwartz	4:06
11	Emily Adapted By [Adapted From French] – Jodi Marr, MIKA (8) Mixed By – Greg Wells Producer – Greg Wells, Klas Ahlund* Programmed By – Klas Ahlund* Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Greg Wells Recorded By – Ian Macgregor Written-By – Doriand, MIKA (8)	3:34
12	Heroes Backing Vocals – Jack Milas Guitar – Ben Butler Mixed By – Greg Wells Producer – The High Highs*, MIKA (8) Programmed By – Jack Milas, Oli Chang Recorded By – Angie Teo Written-By – Jack Milas, MIKA (8), Nick Littlemore, Oli Chang	3:16
13	Celebrate Backing Vocals [Additional] – Ben Garrett* Bass – Max Taylor Featuring – Pharrell Williams Guitar – Rob Harris Keyboards [Additional] – Brett Mayer Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Other [Vocal Coaching] – Maureen Scott Producer – Benjamin Garrett, Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes Producer [Additional Production] – Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Programmed By – Benjamin Garrett Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Greg Wells Recorded By – Andy Strange, Angie Teo, Matt Knobel Vocals – Pharrell Williams Written-By – Benjamin Garrett, MIKA (8), Pharell Williams* Backing Vocals [Additional] – Ben Garrett* Bass – Max Taylor Featuring – Pharrell Williams Guitar – Rob Harris Keyboards [Additional] – Brett Mayer Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Other [Vocal Coaching] – Maureen Scott Producer – Benjamin Garrett, Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes Producer [Additional Production] – Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Programmed By – Benjamin Garrett Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Greg Wells Recorded By – Andy Strange, Angie Teo, Matt Knobel Vocals – Pharrell Williams Written-By – Benjamin Garrett, MIKA (8), Pharell Williams*	3:08
14	Make You Happy (Miami Edit) Mixed By – Greg Wells Producer – Benjamin Garrett, Greg Wells, MIKA (8) Programmed By – Benjamin Garrett Programmed By [Additional] – Fabien Waltman*, Greg Wells, Jamie Muhoberac Recorded By – Angie Teo, Ian Macgregor, Matt Knobel Recorded By [Assistant] – Ian Mercel Written-By – Benjamin Garrett, Jodi Marr, MIKA (8)	3:11

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Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Casablanca Music LLC
Copyright © – Casablanca Music LLC
Licensed To – Universal Republic Records
Manufactured By – Universal Records
Marketed By – Universal Records
Distributed By – Universal Music Distribution
Pressed By – EDC, Germany – 53114515

Credits

Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Joel McNeely (tracks: 3, 14)
Art Direction, Design – MIKA (8), Michael Nash Associates
Artwork [Art Re-Touching] – Rob Ison
Bass [1St] – Mary Scully (tracks: 3, 14)
Cello [1St] – Ian Burdge (tracks: 3, 14)
Conductor – Ben Foster (tracks: 3, 14)
Contractor [Assistant String Contractor] – Jo Buckley (tracks: 3, 14)
Contractor [String] – Isobel Griffiths (tracks: 3, 14)
Executive-Producer – Greg Wells, Nick Littlemore
Illustration – Yasmine Penniman
Leader [Of 2Nd Violins] – Emlyn Singleton (tracks: 3, 14)
Leader [Violin] – Everton Nelson (tracks: 3, 14)
Photography By – Matthew Donaldson
Producer [Associate] – Jodi Marr, John Merchant
Recorded By [Strings, Assisted By] – John Barrett (tracks: 3, 14)
Recorded By [Strings] – Jonathan Allen (tracks: 3, 14)
Viola [1St] – Pete Late (tracks: 3, 14)

Notes

Popular Song interpolates "Popular" from the Broadway musical "Wicked" Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 602537150236
Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
Matrix / Runout (Outer Ring, Variant 1): [Universal logo 4 times] 06025 371 502-3 01 + 53114515
Matrix / Runout (Inner Ring, Variant 1): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC A
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LV27
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0157
Matrix / Runout (Outer Ring, Variant 2): [Universal logo 4 times] 06025 371 502-3 01 + 53114515
Matrix / Runout (Inner Ring, Variant 2): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC B
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI LV27
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0155

Other Versions (5 of 28)View All

	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	The Origin Of Love (2×CD, Album, Digipak (Tri Fold))	Island Records Group, Universal, Casablanca	371 409 2	France	2012
New Submission	The Origin Of Love (2×CD, Album, Deluxe Edition)	Casablanca, Universal Republic Records	B0017561-72	US	2012
New Submission	The Origin Of Love (CD, Album)	Island Records Group, Universal Records, Casablanca	602537150236	Malaysia	2012
New Submission	The Origin Of Love (CDr, Album, Promo, Card Sleeve)	Island Records, Universal Records, Casablanca	ORIGINCD01	Europe	2012
New Submission	The Origin Of Love (CD, Album)	Universal Republic Records, Casablanca	B0017560-02	US	2012