The track was written and produced by Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner.
Elegia is an instrumental tribute to Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, whom some of the members of New Order previously played in.
[2] Due to its sombre mood, it has been used in a variety of media, including Pretty in Pink, Stranger Things and The Crown.
"Elegia" was originally written for a film commissioned by i-D magazine and was inspired by Ennio Morricone's For A Few Dollars More score.
[3] "Elegia" was recorded at CTS Studios in Wembley in a single 24-hour session with the working title "Ben and Justin".