Waiting (Porcupine Tree song)


"Waiting" is the first single by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, released in April 1996. It came in two formats: a regular CD and a 12" vinyl. At the time, the single was intended to promote the forthcoming album Signify. The song is divided into two parts, the second one being an instrumental follow-up.
Waiting is considered the first Porcupine Tree single for its length, since Voyage 34 and Voyage 34: Remixes are singles of around 30 and 40 minutes respectively that would fit better in the category of EPs.
Porcupine Tree contributed an edit of "Waiting " to the soundtrack for Paul Spurrier's movie Underground, whereas the credits erroneously listed "Waiting ".

Track listing

CD Version

  1. "Waiting " - 4:27
  2. "Waiting " - 6:19
  3. "The Sound of No-One Listening" - 8:20

12" vinyl

;Side A
  1. "Waiting " 4:27
  2. "Waiting " 6:25
;Side B
  1. "Colourflow in Mind" 3:52
  2. "Fuse the Sky" 4:34

Promo CD version

  1. "Waiting " - 4:27
  2. "Waiting " - 6:19
  3. "Rainy Taxi" - 6:45
C+S pressed a few hundred copies of this three track CD single to promote their subsequently withdrawn release of the "Signify" album. The third track is taken from the "Staircase Infinities" mini album.