Niton (The Reason)

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"Niton (The Reason)"
Niton.jpg
Single by Eric Prydz
Released6 February 2011
Recorded2010
Genre House
Length2:45
Label Ministry of Sound
Songwriter(s) Eric Prydz, Jan Burton
Producer(s) Eric Prydz
Eric Prydz singles chronology
"Pjanoo"
(2008)
"Niton (The Reason)"
(2011)
"Every Day"
(2012)

"Niton (The Reason)" is a single by Swedish DJ and producer, Eric Prydz. It was released by digital download on 6 February 2011 on Ministry of Sound. The music video was uploaded to YouTube on 9 December 2010. [1] On 13 February 2011 the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 45.

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Critical reception

Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

Nobody does elusive DJ/producer better than Eric Prydz. Not only does he take yonks between albums singles, but he also goes by no fewer than nine separate monikers - our favourite being the oh-so macho 'Dukes of Sluca'. However, three years after his hypnotic instrumental hit 'Pjanoo', Prydz is returning under his familiar guise, seemingly eager to regain his place amidst today's Eurodance boffs.

After beginning in jangly electronic fashion, 'Niton' soon becomes a suitably uplifting techno-house rocket powered by a piano riff not too dissimilar to 'Pjanoo's'. Thankfully, the addition of bassy synths, thrilling electronic whooshes and surprisingly thoughtful lyrics ensure that this not only sounds bang-on-trend - but, just as importantly, nothing like a certain Gallic knob-twiddler with a very public affection for party jams. Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Niton (The Reason)" (Radio Edit)2:45
2."Niton (The Reason)" (Club Mix)5:36
3."Niton (The Reason)" (Sigma Remix)6:06
4."Niton (The Reason)" (Pryda 82 Mix)4:27
5."Niton (The Reason)" (Treasure Fingers Epicwave Remix)6:24
6."Niton (The Reason)" (Original Mix)8:05
CD Single
No.TitleLength
1."Niton (The Reason)" (Radio Edit)2:43
2."Niton (The Reason)" (Extended Mix)5:34

Chart performance

Chart (2011)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders) [3] 18
Germany (Media Control AG) [4] 66
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [5] 82
UK Dance (Official Charts Company) [6] 7
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) [7] 45

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United Kingdom6 February 2011 [8] Digital download Ministry of Sound

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