Judith_(A_Perfect_Circle_song)

Judith (A Perfect Circle song)

Judith (A Perfect Circle song)

2000 song by A Perfect Circle

For the 1966 song by Pat Boone, see Judith (Pat Boone song).

"Judith" is a song by American rock band A Perfect Circle. It was released as the lead single from their debut album, Mer de Noms. The single was released as a 1-track compact disc single in North America, and a 4-track single on both disc and vinyl format in Australia.

Quick Facts Single by A Perfect Circle, from the album Mer de Noms ...

Background

Maynard Keenan explains on the Amotion DVD how the song is about his mother Judith Marie Keenan, who had a stroke and was reliant on a wheelchair for the rest of her life, yet still believed in Christianity.[3][4]

Composition

"Judith" features guitar riffs sliding over complex rhythms and breakdowns. The song's lyrics are deeply personal and express palpable anger. They touch on Maynard's mother, who became reliant on a wheelchair following a stroke, and have him conveying incredulity that she could still maintain her belief in God despite her suffering.[4]

Music video

The music video for Judith was directed by David Fincher, the director of Fight Club, Se7en, and music videos for Aerosmith, Madonna, and the Wallflowers.[5]

Track listing

  1. "Judith" – 4:03
  2. "Magdalena" (live) – 4:15
  3. "Breña" (live) – 4:04
  4. "Orestes" (demo) – 3:24

Charts

More information Chart (2000), Peak position ...

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    de Gallier, Thea (November 28, 2016). "The 10 best songs by a Perfect Circle". Louder Sound.
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    Basham, David (March 30, 2000). "David Fincher to Direct a Perfect Circle Video". MTV.
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    "A Perfect Circle – Judith". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
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    "A Perfect Circle – Judith". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
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