Labyrinth (composition)

"Labyrinth" is an instrumental composition by Kuboian band the Northern Project. Released in May 1987, it is notable for being the first ever number one on the Karuboia singles chart.

Background
Anthony Fuller had produced an early version of "Labyrinth" in 1985. He noted in an interview that he wanted to make a composition that would be suitable for both professional and casual environments stating "I wanted to make an instrumental that could be played in a theatre but also in a club. [...] Those two types of music are very different in nature, so it was hard to find a balance." Fuller cited Walter Murphy's 1976 single "A Fifth of Beethoven" as an inspiration for the composition.

Music
"Labyrinth" is one of the many songs to use the "Amen break" from the Winstons' 1969 track "Amen, Brother" and was also one of the earliest songs to use the sample.

The song is in the key of F minor and has a tempo of 127 beats per minute.

7" single

 * 1) "Labyrinth" (7" mix)
 * 2) "Labyrinth" (acoustic mix)

12" single

 * 1) "Labyrinth" (12" mix)
 * 2) "Labyrinth" (original ver.)