![]() ![]() In 1999, Welch received an award from ASCAP recognising 25 consecutive years of airplay for "Hypnotized" and " Sentimental Lady". Hal Horowitz describes the song as "the highlight of the Mystery to Me album, and undoubtedly one of Bob Welch's most fully realised songs for the band". In discussing Fleetwood Mac's change in direction in 19, he describes their stylistic changes as being better received at concerts in the United States, as at the time Americans were more open to them than the British, who were still in heavy demand for blues-oriented rock. Reception ĭonald Brackett, in his 2007 book Fleetwood Mac, 40 Years of Creative Chaos, discussed the album Mystery to Me and the song "Hypnotized", which he described as "a gentle yet compelling hit for Welch on this record". In 1978, the song was covered by the Pointer Sisters on their album Energy. According to Welch, the atmosphere of the song was heavily influenced by his residence at the Benifold Mansion in Hampshire, England, a place he described as "rather spooky and strange even in summertime". Hypnosis and dreaming are specifically referred to in the lyrics, and Welch also draws upon references to places such as Mexico and North Carolina. Welch draws upon the use of jazz fourth chords in the song, playing in a minor key, and also features a guitar solo by Bob Weston covering many octaves. The song features triple time rhythm on the drums by Mick Fleetwood and combines with acoustic guitar and electric keyboards. The track was released on a single as the B-side of " For Your Love" and has been described as "gorgeous and lyrically strong", and referred to as the album's best track. ![]() The song originally featured on Fleetwood Mac's 1973 album Mystery to Me. Retrieved December 4, 2022."Hypnotized" is a song written by Bob Welch. Recording Industry Association of America. ^ "American single certifications – System of a Down – Hypnotize".^ "System of a Down Chart History (Mainstream Rock)".^ "System of a Down Chart History (Alternative Airplay)".^ "System of a Down Chart History (Hot 100)".^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40".^ " System of a Down – Hypnotize" (in Dutch).^ " System of a Down – Hypnotize" (in German).^ " System of a Down: Hypnotize" (in Finnish).^ SYSTEM SINGER VISITS CONGRESSMAN'S OFFICE TO PUSH GENOCIDE BILL MTV.^ "Hypnotize – System of a Down | Awards". ![]() It opens & closes with footage of a firefighting helicopter dropping retardant while flying through a city. The music video is mostly footage from the band's September 2005 concert at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan) but includes a CGI scene of a painting forming along with the music. It reached number one on Billboard 's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and is the band's biggest international hit. The video was filmed on September 28, 2005, at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was released in October 2005 as the lead single from their fifth studio album of the same name. ![]() " Hypnotize" is a song by American heavy metal band System of a Down.
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