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"The Beach" is a song by French recording duo Miss Kittin & The Hacker from their debut album First Album (2001). Produced by the duo, it was released as the album's fourth and final single in 2003.

"The Beach"
Song by Miss Kittin & The Hacker
from the album First Album
Released	2003 (2003)
Length	4:41
Label	Mental Groove Records
Songwriter(s)	Caroline Hervé, Michel Amato
Producer(s)	Caroline Hervé, Michel Amato
Miss Kittin singles chronology
"Stock Exchange" (2003) "The Beach" (2003) "Professional Distortion" (2004)
Music video
"The Beach" on YouTube

Writing and inspiration

Lyrically, "The Beach" was written as a phone message from an old friend on vacation.[1]

Composition

"The Beach" samples the 1983 song "I Want You" by Gary Low.[2]

Critical reception

Patrick of Gullbuy commented that Miss Kittin is "no Donna Summer", yet "it's not overly disco and ends up being the more human side of that sound".[1]

Music video

Andre Garça directed a music video for "The Beach".[3]

Track listing

1. "The Beach" – 4:41
2. "Upstart" –

Charts

Chart (2003)	Peak Position
Belgian Dance Chart[4]	23

Song usage

"The Beach" was included on the compilation album Where Is Here by Mental Groove Records.[1][5]

References

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