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{{Infobox song|name=Something Comforting|cover=|alt=|type=single|artist=[[Porter Robinson]]|album=[[Nurture (Porter Robinson album)|Nurture]]|released=March 10, 2020|recorded=June 14, 2015 – August 8 2019|studio=|genre=|length=* 4:42 {{small|(album version)}} |
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*[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}"'''Something Comforting'''" is a song recorded by American [[electronic music]] producer [[Porter Robinson]]. Released on March 10, 2020 as the second single from his sophomore studio album ''[[Nurture (album)|Nurture]]'', the song was written and produced by Robinson himself. Robinson also provided the vocals for the track. The song is representative of Robinson's struggles with [[Writer's block|creative blocks]] and [[Differential diagnoses of depression|depression]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=2020-03-13|title=First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Porter Robinson, Loud Luxury, Breakbot & More|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/9334651/first-spin-porter-robinson-loud-luxury-breakbot|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Billboard}}</ref> |
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== Composition == |
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}} In the years of 2015-2016, Robinson had a creative struggle and suffered from depression. During this period, Robinson began working on "Something Comforting". He started the song by writing the instrumental hook, which he got attached to and listened to repeatedly. This beginning marked the start of his work on the ''Nurture'' album.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-10|title=Porter Robinson - "Something Comforting"|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2076343/porter-robinson-something-comforting/music/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Stereogum}}</ref> However, he didn't finish writing the lyrics until 2019, when he had already written ten other songs.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Steeves|first=Audrey|date=2020-09-09|title=Interview: Beautiful Things and What They Mean to Porter Robinson|url=https://atwoodmagazine.com/pbmi-porter-robinson-interview-2020/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Atwood Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The song features Robinson's natural voice, along with a version of his own voice that is modified to be higher.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Robinson|first=Porter|date=March 10, 2020|title=about 'Something Comforting':|url=https://twitter.com/porterrobinson/status/1237430582025445376|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-29|title=Porter Robinson explains the meaning of ‘Get Your Wish’|url=https://thegroovecartel.com/news/porter-robinson-explains-meaning-get-your-wish/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=The Groove Cartel|language=en-US}}</ref> The song switches between the two voices, notably at the end, where the voice used frequently alternates.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hunt|first=Ryan|date=2020-03-18|title=‘Something Comforting’ from Porter Robinson to bring you back to life|url=https://www.dancemusicnw.com/something-comforting-porter-robinson/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Dance Music NW|language=en-US}}</ref> The lyrics are about his feelings from 2015.<ref name=":2" /> |
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== Release == |
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Robinson stated that he initially wanted "Something Comforting" to be the first track from ''Nurture'' to be released, but instead "[[Get Your Wish]]" ended up being the first release.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Nine days after the release of "Something Comforting", the site [https://nurtu.re/ nurtu.re] was launched, featuring virtual playgrounds for the ''Nurture'' singles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Active Theory|first=|date=March 19, 2020|title=We worked with @porterrobinson to launch https://nurtu.re, an immersive multiplayer experience featuring environments inspired by singles from his upcoming album. More coming soon #webgl|url=https://twitter.com/active_theory/status/1240701899247988738|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Evenson|first=Austin|date=2020-03-20|title=Porter Robinson launches virtual listening experience for 'Nurture'|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/03/porter-robinson-introduces-virtual-listening-experience-for-nurture-hints-at-two-additional-singles/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Dancing Astronaut|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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=== Music video === |
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On March 25, 2020, fifteen days after the single was first released, the music video for "Something Comforting" was released. |
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Similar to the video for "Get Your Wish", the video features Robinson and is set on a platform with a flat background. The platform has a forest theme, with features such as grass and rocks. Throughout the video, he can be seen performing certain actions, such as planting seeds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Watson|first=Harrison|date=2020-03-29|title=Porter Robinson drops touching new video for latest track ‘Something Comforting’|url=https://weraveyou.com/2020/03/porter-robinson-drops-touching-new-video-for-latest-track-something-comforting/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=We Rave You|language=en-US}}</ref> At the climax, Robinson stepping off the platform, which results in him floating in the air.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Robinson|first=Peter|date=2020-03-25|title=Porter Robinson interview: "My greatest desire is to feel understood" • Popjustice|url=https://www.popjustice.com/articles/porter-robinson-interview-my-greatest-desire-is-to-feel-understood/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Popjustice|language=en-US}}</ref> In an interview with [[Peter Robinson (journalist)|Peter Robinson]] from [[Popjustice]], Robinson stated that the video is meant to represent the struggle of being stuck in his studio, and the darkness represents "the uncertainty of life outside your routines."<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Charts == |
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! scope="col" |Chart (2020) |
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{{single chart|Billboarddanceelectronic|12|artist=Porter Robinson|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 20, 2020}} |
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== Release history == |
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|March 10, 2020 |
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| rowspan="2" |[[Mom + Pop Music|Mom + Pop]] |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 23:05, 20 September 2020
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| Released | March 10, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | June 14, 2015 – August 8 2019 | |||
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| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
| Producer(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
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"Something Comforting" is a song recorded by American electronic music producer Porter Robinson. Released on March 10, 2020 as the second single from his sophomore studio album Nurture, the song was written and produced by Robinson himself. Robinson also provided the vocals for the track. The song is representative of Robinson's struggles with creative blocks and depression.[1]
Composition
"I went through a pretty intense creative struggle and depression in the years like 2015, 2016...but it was during that time that I wrote this section of 'Something Comforting'...and that was the very first thing that I knew I was going to keep. And I've probably listened to it, like, ten thousand times, maybe more."
— Robinson in a video to fans[2]
In the years of 2015-2016, Robinson had a creative struggle and suffered from depression. During this period, Robinson began working on "Something Comforting". He started the song by writing the instrumental hook, which he got attached to and listened to repeatedly. This beginning marked the start of his work on the Nurture album.[3] However, he didn't finish writing the lyrics until 2019, when he had already written ten other songs.[4]
The song features Robinson's natural voice, along with a version of his own voice that is modified to be higher.[2][5] The song switches between the two voices, notably at the end, where the voice used frequently alternates.[6] The lyrics are about his feelings from 2015.[4]
Release
Robinson stated that he initially wanted "Something Comforting" to be the first track from Nurture to be released, but instead "Get Your Wish" ended up being the first release.[2]
Nine days after the release of "Something Comforting", the site nurtu.re was launched, featuring virtual playgrounds for the Nurture singles.[7][8]
Music video
On March 25, 2020, fifteen days after the single was first released, the music video for "Something Comforting" was released.
Similar to the video for "Get Your Wish", the video features Robinson and is set on a platform with a flat background. The platform has a forest theme, with features such as grass and rocks. Throughout the video, he can be seen performing certain actions, such as planting seeds.[9] At the climax, Robinson stepping off the platform, which results in him floating in the air.[10] In an interview with Peter Robinson from Popjustice, Robinson stated that the video is meant to represent the struggle of being stuck in his studio, and the darkness represents "the uncertainty of life outside your routines."[10]
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] | 12 |
Release history
| Version | Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
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| Original | Various | March 10, 2020 | Mom + Pop | |
| Music video | March 25, 2020 | Streaming |
References
- ^ Bein, Kat (2020-03-13). "First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Porter Robinson, Loud Luxury, Breakbot & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c Robinson, Porter (March 10, 2020). "about 'Something Comforting':". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Porter Robinson - "Something Comforting"". Stereogum. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ^ a b Steeves, Audrey (2020-09-09). "Interview: Beautiful Things and What They Mean to Porter Robinson". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Porter Robinson explains the meaning of 'Get Your Wish'". The Groove Cartel. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Hunt, Ryan (2020-03-18). "'Something Comforting' from Porter Robinson to bring you back to life". Dance Music NW. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ^ Active Theory (March 19, 2020). "We worked with @porterrobinson to launch https://nurtu.re, an immersive multiplayer experience featuring environments inspired by singles from his upcoming album. More coming soon #webgl". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ Evenson, Austin (2020-03-20). "Porter Robinson launches virtual listening experience for 'Nurture'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Watson, Harrison (2020-03-29). "Porter Robinson drops touching new video for latest track 'Something Comforting'". We Rave You. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Robinson, Peter (2020-03-25). "Porter Robinson interview: "My greatest desire is to feel understood" • Popjustice". Popjustice. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2020.