Lana Del Rey Summertime
. Rick Nowels (album version). Rick Nowels. Devrim Karaoglu (radio mix)singles chronology'(2012)' Summertime Sadness'(2012)'(2012)Music videoon' Summertime Sadness' is a song by American singer and songwriter from her second, (2012). The was released on June 22, 2012 by as the fourth single of the album. Charting across Europe, the single reached the in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
In the spring of 2013, 'Summertime Sadness' reached number one in Poland, Ukraine and Armenia. And of 'Summertime Sadness' helped Del Rey break into the US chart. That chart is where Del Rey's song became a modest hit and marked her first foray into the chart.
On the accompanied chart, the single gave Del Rey her first US number-one single in August 2013. Earlier in 2012, the song also managed to become a.In the summer of 2013, a remixed version of the track by was released to American and helped the single become a, debuting it at 72 on the and becoming the highest charting single of her career in that country with a peak of 6. Switzerland and Austria gave 'Summertime Sadness' a; it reached platinum status in Germany and became a top forty year-end hit.
The record also reached number 4 in the. It joined 's and 's playlists. Gervais' remixed version won a 2014.The song's accompanying music video depicts Del Rey and actress as a couple. As the storyline progresses, both characters commit suicide. Cinematography was handled primarily by King's husband,. The video gained success on video-hosting website, and circulated through websites such as. In general, critics lauded the artistry of the single's music video, comparing it to.
The musical arrangement was composed by Del Rey's long-time collaborators and, with Nowels and Del Rey writing the. The song is also referenced in ' hit single '. A 26 second sample of the song's final, in which Del Rey states, 'Kiss me hard before you go/Summertime sadness/I just wanted you to know/That baby you're the best'Problems playing this file? Summertime Sadness' was released as a digital download on June 22, 2012 in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Written by Lana Del Rey and her long-time collaborator, the record was produced by Nowels. 'Summertime Sadness' is a trip hop. Various of the song were created, including one.
Said Hemsworth's remix, 'teases us with a little stoney bubble, and then dunks the entire thing into a glistening pool of purple goo. The only sharp sounds come from the barrage of skittering, plus some space lasers and the like.'
'Summertime Sadness' 's remix employed beats and strong that creates a 'dazzling dance floor production.' The song's video focuses around a lesbian couple reminiscing on positive moments, before both inevitably commit suicide. Pop Dust writer Nate Jones compared the introductory lyrics, 'I got my red dress on tonight/ Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight' to ' by, affirming that the song's inherent somberness was building to its gloomy denouement by first displaying positive memories the song's lovers experienced. The following two stanzas of: 'Got my hair up real big beauty queen style / off, I'm feeling alive' and '.Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere/ Nothing scares me anymore' building on the same lyrical imagery. Lyrically, the song reaches the sadder conclusion with the chorus, 'Kiss me hard before you go / Summertime sadness/ I just wanted you to know/ That baby you're the best.' The darkest portion of the song's story swells at the beginning of the second verse: 'I'm feelin' electric tonight/ Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99/ Got my bad baby by my side/I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight.' As a whole, 'Summertime Sadness' follows a typical: verse, chorus, verse, chorus, chorus, with the chorus circulating several times before the song's end.
Critical reception In his track-by-track review for magazine, Andrew Hampp wrote about 'Summertime Sadness' that 'the pouty title alone drew giggles at Del Rey's Bowery gig, but the song itself proves to be one of the more durable tracks here even if its lyrics start to get redundant ('Kiss me hard before you go. That baby you're the best')'. Named it among the best tracks on the album along with 'Video Games' and 'Dark Paradise'. Music video.
The role of Lana Del Rey's friend in the music video is played by, whose husband, directed the video.The music video for 'Summertime Sadness' was filmed in April 2012 in. It was directed.
Newman's wife, actress, stars along with Del Rey in the video, which tells the sad story of two women, who both end their own lives. King said about the video that, 'It's about not being able to live without the one you love, friend or lover it doesn't matter, that's whatever you want it to be.' Actor reportedly also helped out on set as a production assistant.The radio edit of the video was released on July 20, 2012, in Germany on ClipFish. The same day, the video with the album version of the song was released worldwide on Del Rey's official YouTube channel. For that week, Del Rey gained 69,000 new followers on both Facebook and Twitter after 'Summertime Sadness' caused a 32% increase in weekly video views for her official YouTube channel.
Combined with the views ' netted, Del Rey reemerged on the at number 42. As of January 2018 the music video has gained more than 280 million views on video-hosting website YouTube.
Synopsis The music video opens with a woman saying, 'Remember, I'll always love you, bye'. After the phone call, Del Rey sings the opening lyrics. The next scenes tell the story about two women (played by Del Rey and Jaime King) who have become suicidal. In the next scene, the forlorn King seeks out the nearest bridge in the city, then stands on its ledge in a tear-stricken state. The next scenes depict a statue of, Del Rey looking onto the distance and a phone smashing into pieces as it hits the floor, hinting at Del Rey's realization that her girlfriend has killed herself. Feeling at fault for her lover's death, Del Rey spreads her arms wide mimicking the statue of Jesus Christ and jumps off the cliff.
The last scenes show both women in happier times, Del Rey turns to see King and smiles; both women are seen pouting and glancing seductively over their shoulders towards one another. As the women embrace, the smoke in the atmosphere gathers and they disappear.
It's shown, after both suicides, that a haunting image of Del Rey (presumably her ghost) is seen walking down a long road towards the camera. Reception The video received generally favorable reviews from critics. Crystal Bell, a for, called the video an ' to Instagram,' and compared it to Del Rey's previous videos. Carrie Battan of wrote, that 'it's certainly no, but it still offers the trademark LDR touch. Instagram-like footage, very forlorn faces, possible suicide attempts, and a very special guest.' Jenna Hally Rubenstein, of 's Buzzworthy blog, considers that the coral-smoked scenes are Del Rey in the afterlife, post-suicide, saying it may be unlikely as, 'the clip closes with an image of Lana and her ghost walking alone down an empty road.' Further, she said, 'Sad, sad times, y'all.
But then again what else did you expect from a Lana video? Sunshine, glitter and ice cream cones? Probably not.' Brennan Carley of Billboard noted that 'keeping the buzz alive while sticking with and a healthy dose of melodramatics, Lana Del Rey probes a crumbling relationship in the music video. the video traces the women's relationship with spliced together film bits – much like the effects used in her earlier efforts – and foggy scenes of the stars pouting and glancing seductively over their shoulders.' Magazine writer Marc Hogan found that the video recalled Del Rey's breakout video for '. He added, that 'more provocative, though, is the hint of romance-gone-sour between Del Rey and the character played by actress Jaime King.
Because this is a Lana Del Rey video, it's not spoiling anything to say there's a -like twist.' Entertainment website called the visual 'weird. It's beautifully shot, sepia-soaked and melodramatic. The singer's bestie, played by the very lovely actress Jamie King, is also pretty sad about summer ending.' Tyler Monroe, writing for, called the video 'indistinguishable nothingness', adding 'I don't think Lana Del Rey is even trying anymore.' Live performances In 2012, Del Rey performed 'Summertime Sadness' at the, along with 'Million Dollar Man', while drenched in purple lights.
Writer Bradley Sterns described Lana Del Rey's vocal style during the Irving Plaza performance as ' '. Along with 'Million Dollar Man' and 'Summertime Sadness', Del Rey also sang ', ', 'Lolita', and 'Without You'.Miley Cyrus covered the song for BBC Radio1's Live Lounge. Her version has over 43 million views on YouTube. Charts and certifications Weekly charts. Lana Del Rey.chronology'(2013)' Summertime Sadness (Remix)'(2013)'(2013)singles chronology'Things Can Only Get Better'(2013)' Summertime Sadness (Remix)'(2013)'(2013)Music videoonIn January 2013, a remix by was commissioned for the record label.
However, the remix was initially turned down by and, Lana Del Rey's record labels in America and the UK, respectively, but was released on. In the spring of 2013, the remix quickly surged to number one on, resulting in several and, such as, working the song into their radio station's rotation. Added the remix to its playlist, helping it to gain popularity around the world. Several radio stations began playing it, and Interscope decided to push at in the United States. After positive feedback, Interscope agreed to release the remix.
Background Hesitant to accept requests for remixes from other artists, Gervais immediately consented to assisting Del Rey with remixing 'Summertime Sadness'. 'To me,' he said, 'it is not about the money, so I turned down a lot of people. But Lana Del Rey came in. I didn't even ask how much money I just said please send me the vocals right away and I did the track in one day. I wasn't thinking if it was going to be a hit or not, I just love and respect the artist that she is.' Satisfied with the finished product, Del Rey's team commissioned Gervais to produce a mix version of '.The decision to release the new version of 'Summertime Sadness' on the DJ's primary label, was made by Cedric's manager Luke Allen (Red Light Management) to expand the song's audience to Gervais' fanbase. Allen grew and built the record from grass roots, but it wasn't until he invited A&R John Ehmann to a performance at the in Las Vegas that the major label came on board, after Ehmann heard 60,000 people singing along to the song.
Months later, the and track was a, peaking at number 6 on Billboard 's Hot 100 chart. 'In every country I'm going to, I hear my remix on the radio,' the DJ commented on the song's success. 'I heard it on the while they're introducing.
It motivates me. I started a long time ago in the business with the passion of being a DJ and all of the sudden I make a track like this I get even more excited and motivated. It opens the door to so many things.' Becoming the most successful work of his career at the time, 'Summertime Sadness' unlocked a plethora of opportunities for Gervais, including a contract for the release of a full-length album that features many high-profile dance singers, Rick Nowels (co-writer of 'Summertime Sadness' 's lyrics) assisting him. Music video Gervais' interpretation of 'Summertime Sadness' received a video treatment. The majority of the video includes the same footage of the original version produced by Kyle Newman.
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Sam Lansky of described the remake as being '.stitched together with familiar glitchy footage of Lana in her conventional style.' Expanding, he said: 'the euphoric house production contrasts with the melancholy aesthetic in that way that feels quintessentially Lana and, well, if nothing else, the track is straight fire.'
Further, Lansky remarked on the audio, stating: 'The gloomy cut has received a proper single treatment' from Cedric Gervais who metamorphosed 'Lana's lachrymose original into a dancefloor stomper'.
Keeping the buzz alive while sticking with sepia-tones and a healthy dose of melodramatics, probes a crumbling relationship in the music video for 'Summertime Sadness,' a cut off her debut album, 'Born to Die.' Starring Del Rey and actress Jaime King (wife of the video's director, Kyle Newman), the video traces the women's relationship with spliced together film bits - much like the effects used in her earlier efforts - and foggy scenes of the stars pouting and glancing seductively over their shoulders.The final sixty seconds of the video features both the grief stricken lovers falling in slow motion off of a bridge, suicidal after realizing the irreparability of their relationship. 'I just wanted you to know,' Del Rey intones as she tumbles slowly into the abyss, 'that baby you were the best.'
Lana Del Rey Summertime Mix
'Born to Die' debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 292,000 copies sold to date in the U.S. According to Nielsen SoundScan. 'Summertime Sadness,' which was filmed in April in Santa Clarita, Cali., is the fifth song from the album to receive a music video.