Fable (song)

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1996 single by Robert Miles

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::summary 1996 single by Robert Miles ::

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FieldValue
nameFable
coverFable.jpeg
captionArtwork for Italian CD maxi-single release, also used for French CD release
typesingle
artistRobert Miles
albumDreamland
released
genreDream house
length7:16
labelDBX
writerRoberto Concina
producerRoberto Milani
prev_titleChildren
prev_year1995
next_titleOne and One
next_year1996
misc
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| name = Fable | cover = Fable.jpeg | alt = | caption = Artwork for Italian CD maxi-single release, also used for French CD release | type = single | artist = Robert Miles | album = Dreamland | released = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = Dream house | length = 7:16 | label = DBX | writer = Roberto Concina | producer = Roberto Milani | prev_title = Children | prev_year = 1995 | next_title = One and One | next_year = 1996 | misc =

"Fable" is a song by Italian musician Robert Miles, released in May 1996 as the second single from his debut album, Dreamland (1996). The song features uncredited vocals from Fiorella Quinn. Like "Children", the single received universal acclaim. It was a hit in several countries, reaching number one in Italy and entering the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and UK. In 1997, the song charted on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart, on which it peaked at number one for a week. The music video for "Fable" was directed by Maria Mochnacz.

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Jose F. Promis wrote that the song "continues with the same formula he utilized in 'Children', this time using ethereal female chant-like vocals (also included is an instrumental version of 'Fable')." Larry Flick from Billboard noted that "on this third instrumental epic from the highly influential album Dreamland Miles continues to blend racing dance beats with new-age sweetened keyboards with a flair that is difficult to fully duplicate or describe. You simply have to let the melody wash over your senses, while the groove inspires your body to move." Music Week gave the song three out of five. Music Week editor Alan Jones added, "Robert Miles follows his platinum single 'Children' with 'Fable', another enchanting instrumental outing. It's a tad too similar, with the same throbbing NRGetic underpinning and lush strings with only the slight overlaid melody to distinguish it. Pleasant, easy listening and a hit—but don't expect it to come near 'Children' in the popularity stakes." DJ Freshy-D from Smash Hits gave it four out of five, saying, "Rasping strings greet you after pressing Play... mmm... the build-up... whoa... piano, stompy beats... breakdown! Yup, 'Fable' is another generous helping of Robert's dreamy House. It'd be futile to try and match the brilliance of 'Children' and 'Fable' follows that epic Italian sound — it's the original with a twist. Ciao!"

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Fable" was directed by British photographer and music video director Maria Mochnacz. In it, Robert Miles falls asleep on his sofa, in front of the television. On the wall behind him, three girls in swimsuits are performing a choreography of synchronized swimming.

Track listings

CD single

  • Belgium
  1. "Fable" (radio edit) – 3:50
  2. "Fable" (message radio edit) – 4:00
  • France
  1. "Fable" (message radio edit) – 4:08
  2. "Fable" (radio edit) – 3:52

CD maxi

  • France
  1. "Fable" (message radio edit) – 4:08
  2. "Fable" (radio edit) – 3:52
  3. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  4. "Fable" (extended message version) – 7:43
  5. "Fable" (club mix) – 6:22
  6. "Fable" (wake edit) – 4:42
  7. "Fable" (psycho version) – 4:30
  • Germany
  1. "Fable" (radio edit) – 3:50
  2. "Fable" (message radio edit) – 4:00
  3. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  4. "Fable" (club mix) – 6:23
  5. "Fable" (extended message version) – 7:43
  6. "Fable" (psycho version - NRG mix) – 4:28
  7. "Fable" (wake edit) – 4:44
  • Italy
  1. "Fable" (radio edit) – 3:56
  2. "Fable" (message radio edit) – 4:11
  3. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  4. "Fable" (message version) – 7:44
  5. "Fable" (club version) – 6:22
  6. "Fable" (wake-up version) – 4:44
  7. "Fable" (psycho version) – 4:30
  • Netherlands
  1. "Fable" (radio edit) – 3:56
  2. "Fable" (message radio) – 4:11
  3. "Fable" (wake up version) – 4:30
  4. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  • UK
  1. "Fable" (radio edit) – 3:50
  2. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  3. "Fable" (message radio edit) – 4:00
  4. "Fable" (message version) – 7:30
  5. "Fable" (club mix) – 6:15
  6. "Fable" (wake up version) – 4:30
  7. "Fable" (psycho version) – 4:20

12-inch maxi

  • Belgium
  1. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  2. "Fable" (wake up version) – 4:30
  3. "Fable" (message version) – 7:30
  4. "Fable" (NRG mix) – 4:20
  • France
  1. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  2. "Fable" (wake up) – 4:44
  3. "Fable" (message version) – 7:43
  4. "Fable" (psycho version) – 4:28
  • Germany
  1. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  2. "Fable" (club version) – 6:23
  3. "Fable" (message version) – 7:43
  4. "Fable" (psycho version - NRG mix) – 4:28
  5. "Fable" (wake up) – 4:44
  • Italy
  1. "Fable" (message version) – 7:43
  2. "Fable" (psycho version - NRG mix) – 4:28
  3. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  4. "Fable" (wake-up version) – 4:44
  • UK
  1. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  2. "Fable" (wake up version) – 4:30
  3. "Fable" (extended message version) – 7:43
  4. "Fable" (club mix) – 6:15

Double 12-inch

  • France
  1. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  2. "Fable" (extended message version) – 7:43
  3. "Fable" (wake up) – 4:42
  4. "Fable" (psycho version) – 4:30
  5. "Fable" (club mix) – 6:22
  • Germany
  1. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  2. "Fable" (club mix) – 6:23
  3. "Fable" (extended message version) – 7:43
  4. "Fable" (psycho version - NRG mix) – 4:28
  5. "Fable" (wake up) – 4:44
  • Italy
  1. "Fable" (extended version) – 7:12
  2. "Fable" (extended message version) – 7:43
  3. "Wake Up" – 4:44
  4. "Fable" (psycho version - NRG mix) – 4:28
  5. "Fable" (club mix) – 6:23

Charts

Weekly charts

::data[format=table] | Chart (1996–1997) | Peak position | |---|---| | Denmark (IFPI) | 12 | | Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) | 2 | | Hungary (Mahasz) | 8 | | Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) | 5 | | Italy (Musica e dischi) | 1 | | Italy Airplay (Music & Media) | 6 | | Spain (AFYVE) | 5 | ::

Year-end charts

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Chart (1996)Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)47
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)51
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)29
France (SNEP)25
Germany (Media Control)49
Italy (Musica e dischi)3
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)35
UK Singles (OCC)92
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Certifications

Release history

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RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.GermanyJapanUnited States
27 May 1996CDUrban
21 September 1996
8 April 1997Contemporary hit radioArista
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References

References

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  2. Flick, Larry. (12 April 1997). "Single Reviews".
  3. (25 May 1996). "Reviews".
  4. Jones, Alan. (18 May 1996). "Talking Music".
  5. DJ Freshy-D. (4 June 1996). "Bangin' Choons".
  6. Danish Singles Chart. 14 June 1996.
  7. (6 July 1996). "Hits of the World: Eurochart Hot 100 (IFPI/Nielsen Marketing Research) 07/06/96".
  8. (14 September 1996). "Top National Sellers".
  9. (29 June 1996). "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (29.06.1996 – 05.07.1996)". [[Dagblaðið Vísir]].
  10. (15 June 1996). "Top National Sellers".
  11. (14 September 1996). "Major Market Airplay: Italy".
  12. Salaverri, Fernando. (September 2005). "Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002". Fundación Autor-SGAE.
  13. "Jaaroverzichten 1996". [[Ultratop]].
  14. "Rapports annuels 1996". [[Ultratop]].
  15. (21 December 1996). "1996 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles".
  16. "Tops de L'année {{!}} Top Singles 1996". [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.
  17. "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1996". [[GfK Entertainment]].
  18. (14 June 1997). "Chart Watch – Top Selling Singles of 1996".
  19. "Swiss Year-End Charts 1996".
  20. (18 January 1997). "Top 100 Singles 1996".
  21. "フェイブル {{!}} ロバート・マイルズ". [[Oricon]].
  22. (11 October 2021). "New Releases".

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