Set Me Free (Velvet Revolver song)
"Set Me Free" is the debut single by Velvet Revolver, released in 2003. It was released as the lead single from their debut album Contraband. It also appeared in the 2003 Marvel Comics film Hulk.
| "Set Me Free" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Velvet Revolver | ||||
| from the album Contraband and Hulk soundtrack | ||||
| Released | 2003 | |||
| Recorded | August - December 2003 Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 4:08 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Dave Kushner | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
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Alternative versions
The album version features different mixing and also contains a slightly different ending, with a drum beat no longer finishing the song.
A live version is also included on the "Slither" single. This version includes an extended guitar solo at the end of the song.
Song Structure
The song's main riff was created by the band's guitarist, Slash. The song then goes through two rotations of verse-chorus, then a bridge and a fairly complicated guitar solo by Slash. The song then finishes with another chorus and guitar solo.
Music video
The music video, directed by Dean Karr, shows the band playing at a club live, which was the first gig where the Velvet Revolver idea was formed. It also shows some scenes from the Hulk movie.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Set Me Free" | 4:08 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Alternative Songs[1] | 32 |
| Billboard Mainstream Rock[2] | 17 |
References
- "Velvet Revolver Chart History - Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- "Velvet Revolver Chart History - Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 8, 2018.