Fable (song)
1996 single by Robert Miles
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"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 accompanying music video was directed by Maria Mochnacz.
| "Fable" | ||||
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Artwork for Italian CD maxi-single release, also used for the French CD release | ||||
| Single by Robert Miles | ||||
| from the album Dreamland | ||||
| Released | 27 May 1996 | |||
| Genre | Dream house[1] | |||
| Length | 7:16 | |||
| Label | DBX | |||
| Songwriter | Roberto Concina | |||
| Producer | Roberto Milani | |||
| Robert Miles singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Fable" on YouTube | ||||
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')."[2] Larry Flick from Billboard magazine 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."[3]
British Music Week gave the song a score of three out of five.[4] 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."[5] 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!"[1]
Music video
The 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
CD maxi
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12-inch maxi
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Double 12-inch
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| France (SNEP)[43] | Gold | 250,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||