The Hollow (song)

"The Hollow"
Hollow, Pt. 1 Cover
Single by A Perfect Circle
from the album Mer de Noms
Released	October 17, 2000 (Part 1) January 2, 2001 (Part 2)
Studio	Sound City Studios, Van Nuys CA
Genre	Alternative rock alternative metal
Length	2:58 (Album Version) 3:20 (2001 Single Mix)
Songwriter(s)	Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel
Producer(s)	Billy Howerdel
A Perfect Circle singles chronology
"3 Libras" (2000) "The Hollow" (2000) "Weak and Powerless" (2003)

"The Hollow" is a single from A Perfect Circle's 2000 album Mer de Noms . It serves as the opening track of the album, utilizing layered guitars. "The Hollow" was recorded in the key of B-flat minor and is arranged using a 6/8 time signature. Tim Alexander, drummer from the band Primus plays drums on the album version of the song. ^[1] The song was remixed for the 2001 single release.

Track listings

Hollow, Pt. 1

1. "The Hollow" - 2:58
2. "The Hollow" (Live) - 3:04
3. "Judith" (Renholdër Mix)- 4:27

Hollow, Pt. 2

1. "The Hollow" (Live)"
2. "The Hollow" (The Bunk Remix)
3. "Judith" [Video]

The Hollow [2001 Promo CD Single]

1. "The Hollow" (Mix 2001) - 3:20
2. "The Hollow" (Album Version) - 2:58
3. "Call Out Hook #1"
4. "Call Out Hook #2"

The Hollow [Australian Release]

1. "The Hollow"
2. "The Hollow" (Live)
3. "Judith" (Renholdër Mix)

The Hollow [European Release]

1. "The Hollow"
2. "The Hollow" (Constantly Consuming Remix)
3. "The Hollow" (The Bunk Remix)
4. "Judith" (Renholdër Mix)
5. "Judith" (Video)

The Hollow (Acoustic Live From Philly)

1. "The Hollow (Acoustic Live From Philly)" - 4:54

Personnel

Credits adapted from Mer de Noms liner notes ^[2]

A Perfect Circle

• Maynard James Keenan – lead vocals
• Billy Howerdel – vocals, guitar, bass

Additional musician

• Tim Alexander – drums

Charts

Chart performance for "The Hollow"

Chart (2000–2001)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA) [3]	49
UK Singles (OCC) [4]	72
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [5]	5
US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [6]	17
US Mainstream Rock ( Billboard ) [7]	14

References

1. Recorded Versions Guitar, A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms, transcriptions by Pete Billmann, Jeff Jacobson, Matt Scharfglass, and Jeff Story (2000 EMI VIRGIN MUSIC INC., TOOLSHED MUSIC and TRANSFIXED MUSIC)
2. Mer de Noms (CD liner notes). A Perfect Circle. Virgin Records. 2000.
3. "A Perfect Circle – The Hollow". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
4. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
5. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
6. "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
7. "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.