Conflicted (Kitt Wakeley song)

"Conflicted" is a song by American composer, songwriter, musician, and music producer Kitt Wakeley, from his 2021 album Symphony of Sinners & Saints. The song was produced by Wakeley and Tre Nagella, and features Joe Satriani on guitar.[1] Released in February, 2021, as the lead single from the album, "Conflicted" charted at #18 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Chart.[2]

"Conflicted"
Single by Kitt Wakeley
from the album Symphony of Sinners & Saints
Released26 February 2021 (2021-02-26)
RecordedAbbey Road Studio
Length3:21
LabelStudio Seven Media
Songwriter(s)Kitt Wakeley
Producer(s)Kitt Wakeley, Tre Nagella
Kitt Wakeley singles chronology
"Conflicted"
(2021)		 "Forgive Me"
(2021)
Music video
"Conflicted" on YouTube

The single was recorded at Abbey Road Studio and features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Voices, conducted by Cliff Masterson.[3]

When asked by Ultimate Classic Rock about playing on Wakeley's single, Satriani said, "Playing guitar on Kitt's new album has been a fun, exhilarating experience, and a musical challenge, too. Kitt's huge, cinematic sound makes each one of his songs a powerful sonic journey. I'm so happy I was able contribute to this stellar album."[4]

"Conflicted" received favorable reviews, with Metal Talk writing, "An incredibly potent mix of heavy rock rhythms juxtaposed with a classical orchestra and choir, this is cinematic music at its most powerful and thrilling."[5]

Charts
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[2] 18
US Hard Rock Digital Sales (Billboard)[6] 1
US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[7] 6

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References
  1. "Hear Joe Satriani shred over an orchestra as he joins forces with composer Kitt Wakeley - Conflicted comes ahead of Wakeley's upcoming album, Symphony of Sinners and Saints, out May 21 by Sam Roche". Guitar World. March 4, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  2. "Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs". Billboard. March 13, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  3. "KITT WAKELEY – NEW SINGLE FEATURING JOE SATRIANI, AND FORTHCOMING ALBUM". Velvet Thunder. March 29, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. "Hear Joe Satriani on Kitt Wakeley's New Orchestral-Rock Song by Ryan Reed". Ultimate Classic Rock. February 25, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  5. "EXCLUSIVE / KITT WAKELEY RELEASES 'CONFLICTED' WITH JOE SATRIANI". Metal Talk. February 26, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  6. "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales". Billboard. March 13, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  7. "Kitt Wakeley's Single, "Conflicted" featuring Joe Satriani Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Songs Sales Chart, No. 6 on Rock Digital Song Sales, and No. 18 on Hot Hard Rock Songs - page 80". Rock and Blues International. April 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
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