Released 2001 Recorded 2000 Label V2 Records | Format CD single Genre Dance
trip hop
house | |
Length 3:39 (single version)
6:52 (album version) | ||
"Balmes (A Better Life)" is a song by German DJ Ian Pooley. Two versions of the song exist: an instrumental version, which was included on his 2001 album Since Then; and a single version, which was successful in the United States and the United Kingdom, and featured vocals from Canadian singer/songwriter Esthero. The single version was also featured as a hidden track on some editions of Since Then. A VHS single, featuring the song's music video, also received limited release.
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Music video
An animated music video for "Balmes" exists. It features an animated Esthero singing the song, and a man falling asleep in a house, which floats off the ground.The video also features imagery of a dirigible floating through a city. A VHS single of the song was released in the UK.
Commercial performance
The song performed moderately well, charting in the US and the UK. In the United States, the song debuted on the Dance Club Songs chart dated September 8, 2001. It spent a total of 8 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 34. In the UK, "Balmes" debuted on their Official Singles Chart at number 65, on the chart dated November 8, 2001. The following week, it slid to number 95, then off of the chart completely. The song remains Esthero's only charting single in the UK.
Track listing
CD Single
- Balmes (A Better Life) (Single Edit) — 3:46
- Balmes (A Better Life) (Never Coming Home Vocal Remix) — 7:04
- Balmes (Original Album Version) — 6:56