The Future (?)

**djscream67** · August 21st, 2004, 02:48 AM

This one is from the early 80s, I assume the song's name is "The Future." Some phrases in the song go something like this...

"You can not believe it when I show you what you cannot see, (background) THE FUTURE!!!!!"

The beat is electro-funkish, Hi-NRG. Just wanna know, who was the artist?

Those in the know should know what I'm talkin' about. You all have great taste! Help? :cry:

**Forrrce** · August 21st, 2004, 04:32 AM

I definitely know the words and it's something pretty obvious (to me) but I can't recall a melody so, alas, no track title :-? . It's really bugging me now - pretty annoying!

**Forrrce** · August 21st, 2004, 05:57 AM

Just got it - it's 'Confusion' by New Order, on Streetwise from 1983. Very heavy in its time.

**Kendela** · August 21st, 2004, 08:04 AM

That's so weird!

I was going to ask about this exact song a couple of days ago but I couldn't remember enough of the words. Thought it sounded a bit like New Order.

That's that cleared up then!

Thanks guys

**rminolfo** · August 21st, 2004, 10:57 AM

Does anyone know the track length of the 12" Forrce is referring too?

**Forrrce** · August 21st, 2004, 11:50 AM

Originally Written by rminolfo

Does anyone know the track length of the 12" Forrce is referring too?

Here's everything you could possibly wish to know about 'Confusion'.

7": UK 1983 (Factory FAC 93) [promo]
4:08 Confusion (edit)
4:08 Confusion (edit)

7": GE 1983 (Rough Trade LC 5661) [1 sided promo] **
3:38 Confusion (edit)

12": AU 1983 (Factory/Gap FAC 93)
12": AU 1983 (Factory/Gap FAC 93) [promo]
12": AU 1990 (Factory/Festival X14828)
12": BL 1983 (Factory FAC 93)
12": CA 1983 (Polygram FACX 13)
12": FR 1983 (Factory/Virgin 600893)
12": GE 1983 (Rough Trade LC5661) [yellow label]
12": HO 1983 (Factory 08-22687-20)
12": IT 1983 (Factory/Base FAC 93)
12": JP 1983 (Factory/Nippon Columbia YW-7419-AX)
12": JP 1983 (Factory/Nippon Columbia YW-7419-AX) [promo]
12": NZ 1983 (EMI GOOD 501)
12": SP 1983 (Nuevos Medios 31 046 M)
12": UK 1983 (Factory FAC 93) +
12": US 1983 (Streetwise SWRL 2213)
12": US 1983 (Streetwise SWRL 2213) [white label promo]
CMS: AU 1983 (Factory/Gap FACC 93)
8:13 Confusion *
5:19 Confused Beats
7:33 Confusion Instrumental
8:04 Confusion Rough Mix

12": US 1983 (Streetwise SWRL 2213) ***
8:04 Confusion Rough Mix
8:04 Confusion Rough Mix

12": US 1990 (Minimal Records QAL-249)
5:30 Confusion (alternative mix)
5:10 Confusion (essential mix)
3:40 Confusion (trip 1-ambient confusion)
1:17 Confusion (accapella)
7:05 Confusion (con-om-fus-ars-ion)
6:50 Confusion (ooh-wee dub)

2x12": UK 1996 (FFRR/London FX 260) [released by Pump Panel]
CD5: UK 1996 (FFRR/London FCD 260) [released by Pump Panel]
10:24 Confusion (pump panel reconstruction mix)
9:15 Confusion (pump panel flotation mix)

12": UK 1996 (??? V2) [released by Pump Panel] ["strictly limited edition"]
12": UK 1999 (Missile 5.5) [released by Pump Panel]
Confusion Dub ++

+ First released in embossed sleeve.
++ Same as Confusion (pump panel reconstruction mix) but without vocals.
* Also appears on Polish postcard single (B+H Records) [bootleg].
** Vinyl comes in eight different colours: green, lime, blue, purple, marble
green/red, green clear vinyl, red clear vinyl and yellow clear vinyl.
*** Testpressing with handwritten or red stamped label, groove notation
reads "New Music Seminar Special Edition".

- Even though Confusion was never released by Of Factory New York, the label
assigned the item a catalogue number, OFNY 9.

**djscream67** · August 21st, 2004, 12:48 PM

YES! New Order, Boy I was soooooooooo off when I said the future; confusion, coinsidence? Yeah sure! :lol:

Still a great track for breakdancers today. Thanx all!