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==Concept and influence==
==Concept and influence==
The album is eclectic; it contains elements from hip-hop, R&B, dance, rock and drum & bass. Furtado proclaims that the overall sound of The Spirit Indestructible would be most similar to her debut album Whoa, Nelly!, with the passion of Folklore, the drama of Loose, and the romance of Mi Plan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dobebo.com/nelly-furtado-recording-new-album |title=Nelly Furtado recording new album |publisher=dobebo.com |date=October 22, 2010 |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Up for Discussion Jump to Forums |url=http://www.billboard.com/news/nelly-furtado-2011-album-preview-1004139946.story#/news/nelly-furtado-2011-album-preview-1004139946.story |title=Nelly Furtado: 2011 Album Preview |work=Billboard |date=September 14, 2009 |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref> The influences for the album range from [[Janelle Monae]], [[The xx]], to [[Florence + the Machine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://perezhilton.com/2010-10-21-nelly-furtado-talks-about-her-new-album-lifestyle?relate= |title=Nelly Furtado Talks New Album! |publisher=PerezHilton.com |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref>
The album is eclectic; it contains elements from hip-hop, R&B, dance, rock and drum & bass. Furtado proclaims that the overall sound of The Spirit Indestructible would be most similar to her debut album Whoa, Nelly!, with the passion of Folklore, the drama of Loose, and the romance of Mi Plan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dobebo.com/nelly-furtado-recording-new-album |title=Nelly Furtado recording new album |publisher=dobebo.com |date=October 22, 2010 |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Up for Discussion Jump to Forums |url=http://www.billboard.com/news/nelly-furtado-2011-album-preview-1004139946.story#/news/nelly-furtado-2011-album-preview-1004139946.story |title=Nelly Furtado: 2011 Album Preview |work=Billboard |date=September 14, 2009 |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref> The influences for the album range from [[Janelle Monae]], [[The xx]], to [[Florence + the Machine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://perezhilton.com/2010-10-21-nelly-furtado-talks-about-her-new-album-lifestyle?relate= |title=Nelly Furtado Talks New Album! |publisher=PerezHilton.com |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref>

On her official website, Nelly wrote a little bit about the album, stating that:

{{cquote|''When I started this musical journey I wasn't sure of where I would end up, as I had just finished touring my Spanish album and was tentative about singing in English again. I was seriously considering retiring from my career as a pop musician and pursuing other music-related and creative endeavors. Slowly, but surely, I began to record again and eventually found a new freedom within my voice and an overwhelming sense of excitement about making pop music.''|30px|30px|}}


Following the introduction, she said that nostalgia is a major theme of the album and it revisits her past in a "fresh and colorful way". Also, she included that she wrote the songs in "intense personal growth" and they have "incredible meaning" to her.
Following the introduction, she said that nostalgia is a major theme of the album and it revisits her past in a "fresh and colorful way". Also, she included that she wrote the songs in "intense personal growth" and they have "incredible meaning" to her.
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"Parking Lot" is where she revisits the memories of her hometown, as noted by the teenage-like lyrics. First debuting "Parking Lot" at the Sayers Club in Hollywood, she later sang it at the AOL Sessions along with "Say It Right" and some of her other hits. The apparent studio version, appearing much less bright and colorful as performed at the AOL Sessions, was "leaked" through an official marketing account of Interscope on SoundCloud, and cuts out a minute and a half that was performed live. "Meet us in the parking lot/we're gonna turn the speakers up," she sings. She also said that the song is her take on "Summer of 69".
"Parking Lot" is where she revisits the memories of her hometown, as noted by the teenage-like lyrics. First debuting "Parking Lot" at the Sayers Club in Hollywood, she later sang it at the AOL Sessions along with "Say It Right" and some of her other hits. The apparent studio version, appearing much less bright and colorful as performed at the AOL Sessions, was "leaked" through an official marketing account of Interscope on SoundCloud, and cuts out a minute and a half that was performed live. "Meet us in the parking lot/we're gonna turn the speakers up," she sings. She also said that the song is her take on "Summer of 69".

When talking about the songs on her album, also on her official website, she said:

{{cquote|''"Waiting for the Night", produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, is inspired by a diary I kept as a smitten sixteen-year-old on a summer vacation in exotic S. Miguel, Portugal, my parent's birthplace.

In "High Life”, also produced by Jerkins, I sing about what happens after all the dreams come true; the crash and burn; the process of running from your hometown to seek "success", and what happens when you obtain it. The song was partly inspired by a disarming moment I had during a show on the European leg of the Loose tour in 2007.

Spirituality is one of the underlying themes on the album. On "Miracles", produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, "Believers", produced by Bob Rock and Rick Knowles, and "The Most Beautiful Thing", featuring the angelic vocals of Sara Tavares, and produced by Salaam Remi, I sing about grace, joy, faith, commitment and ecstasy.

In "Circles", produced by indie band Passion Pits' lead singer, Mike Angelakos, and "Bucket List”, produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, I meditate on personal relationships and life goals.

On "Something", I let my voice chill out and ride Salaam Remi's effortlessly masterful beat and Nas' classic hip-hop presence.

On the reggae track "Don't Leave Me" I sing from the perspective of a woman at wit's end with her love life, to the authentically produced sounds of Jamaica's own "Di Genius".

On "Enemy", produced and arranged by Salaam Remi, I sing about the self-indulgence of self-sabotage, the artist's lame but habitual escape.

On "Thoughts", produced by The Demolition Crew, and myself I am joined by my new friends The Kenyan Boys Choir in both English and Swahili.

On the remix of "Thoughts", my favourite electronic producer/DJ, Tiesto, shows his mellow side, brewing the perfect laidback track.

On "Be Ok", produced by John Shanks with additional programming by The Demolition Crew, Nelstar recording artist Dylan Murray lends his unforgettable voice in a charming, simple duet that only he could pen.

On "End Of The World", producer Fraser T. Smith lends grace to a simple love song that Rick Nowels and I wrote together.''|30px|30px|}}







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The Spirit Indestructible is the upcoming fifth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. The album is set for release on September 14, 2012. Furtado has been confirmed as the executive producer for The Spirit Indestructible, as well as a principal writer.[2] Further production on The Spirit Indestructible comes from the likes of Darkchild, Salaam Remi, Mike Angelakos, Bob Rock, Fraser T. Smith, Di Genius, The Demolition Crew, John Shanks and Tiesto.[3] Rick Nowels is also confirmed as songwriter.[4] The lead single from The Spirit Indestructible, "Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)", was released digitally on April 17, 2012. The second single and title track "Spirit Indestructible" was released on July 31, 2012.

Background

American rapper, Nas, is featured on the Salaam Remi-produced track "Something"

The Spirit Indestructible is Furtado's first English-language studio album since Loose (2006). She began to work in 2009, just after the release of her Spanish album, Mi Plan, and Furtado worked with a variety of producers. The first session was with Salaam Remi, she described their work as "classic" and "authentic". Also, the rapper Nas is featured on the track "Something" [5] While after she went in Jamaica to work on reggae material with Di Genius, she describes it as a "real moment on the album". One of the tracks who made the finalcut is "Don"t Leave Me [6] By 2011, she collaborated with Darkchild, who produced the bulk of the album, Nelly spoke on working with Darkchild saying "We'd only work 'til midnight at the latest. Rodney has two little kids – so he doesn't go to bed very late”. The first track they worked on, was "Spirit Indestructible" which is described as a "tribute to mankind's ability to overcome adversity".[7] During her trip in Kenya for Free The Children, she met The Kenyan Boys Choir with who she worked on a track. By February 2012, via a TSI webisode, she worked with Bob Rock and Fraser T.Smith. She recorded around forty tracks for this album, but only nineteen made the final cut. Talking about the recording sessions, she stated that "I was in a great headspace, feeling refreshed and ready to really deliver in English again."

Concept and influence

The album is eclectic; it contains elements from hip-hop, R&B, dance, rock and drum & bass. Furtado proclaims that the overall sound of The Spirit Indestructible would be most similar to her debut album Whoa, Nelly!, with the passion of Folklore, the drama of Loose, and the romance of Mi Plan.[8][9] The influences for the album range from Janelle Monae, The xx, to Florence + the Machine.[10]

Following the introduction, she said that nostalgia is a major theme of the album and it revisits her past in a "fresh and colorful way". Also, she included that she wrote the songs in "intense personal growth" and they have "incredible meaning" to her.

The first single, Big Hoops (Bigger the Better), is about finding strength and confidence in the size of her earrings. She is "channeling her 14-year-old-self", as she talks about her love for hip-hop and R&B. The song is inspired by when Nelly took her big sister's hoop earrings and went with her friends to the mall and freestyled "like they were already famous". She quotes lyrics from the likes of Backstreet Boys, Brandy, Salt N Pepa. She stated that "Hip-hop was super-exotic to us in Canada" and "I remember attaching a wire clothing hanger to the antenna of my radio in my bedroom,so I could get the frequency and get that station and listen to the top 10 every night." Ironically, Darkchild is responsible of the songs she loved when she was young and she didn't know.[11]

The second single, Spirit Indestructible, is a tribute to the humanity. It was inspired by people that she met and people in history that she has read in books about. The song starts out with a piano introduction and then Nelly starts singing the first verse. After the first chorus, a driving drum beat, similarly sounding to the beats on "Loose", enters as the second verse is sung. The song contains elements of many forms of pop. She also recorded an English/Spanish version of the song, titled "Espiritu Invencible".

"Parking Lot" is where she revisits the memories of her hometown, as noted by the teenage-like lyrics. First debuting "Parking Lot" at the Sayers Club in Hollywood, she later sang it at the AOL Sessions along with "Say It Right" and some of her other hits. The apparent studio version, appearing much less bright and colorful as performed at the AOL Sessions, was "leaked" through an official marketing account of Interscope on SoundCloud, and cuts out a minute and a half that was performed live. "Meet us in the parking lot/we're gonna turn the speakers up," she sings. She also said that the song is her take on "Summer of 69".

"Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)" (2012)
A 30 second sample of "Big Hoops", where Furtado sings about having fun in a night, over hip hop beats and staccato percussion.[12]
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Furtado spoke on her influence for the album, saying, "I experienced real joy for the first time, Communal joy. Obviously giving birth was joyful, personally. But when I went to Africa, I really experienced people celebrating and being joyful together for the first time. It really reinforced my belief in humanity. It reminded me who I am. That's why the album is so childlike. The experience also inspired the album's title track, which pays tribute to mankind's ability to overcome adversity. "So many things have happened that have inspired me in a lot of ways to believe in humanity."[7] Nelly spoke about the title of the album saying “It’s an ode to the spirit which resides in all of us and triumphs over anything,” it is inspired by people I have met, and special moments in history that I have read about.” then about the album artwork "It's light in color so that it's black-sharpie-ready for when I sign CDs for the beautiful fans." [13][14] The whole album is described as "raw and honest" and a "friendly punch in the face."[15]

Singles

The lead single from The Spirit Indestructible, "Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)", was released digitally on April 17, 2012. It was officially sent to U.S. radio on May 1, 2012. It was released in Germany in May 2012 and in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2012. The second single from the album is the title track, "Spirit Indestructible". The official music video for "Spirit Indestructible" was released on July 18, 2012.[16] The single was made available for purchase at several international iTunes stores on July 31, 2012. It was made available for purchase in the United States on August 14, 2012.[17] It was released in Germany on August 3, 2012.[18], The third single will be "Parking Lot" and it will be released before the album drops.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Spirit Indestructible"Nelly Furtado, Rodney JerkinsDarkchild3:54
2."Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)"Nelly Furtado, Rodney JerkinsDarkchild3:52
3."High Life" (featuring Ace Primo) Darkchild 
4."Parking Lot" Darkchild5:25
5."Something" (featuring Nas)Nelly Furtado, Salaam Remi, Nasir JonesSalaam Remi3:29
6."Bucket List" Darkchild 
7."The Most Beautiful Thing" (featuring Sara Tavares) Salaam Remi 
8."Waiting for the Night" Darkchild 
9."Miracles" Darkchild 
10."Circles" Mike Angelakos 
11."Enemy" Salaam Remi 
12."Believers (Arab Spring)" Bob Rock 
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
13."Play"  
14."Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)" (Demolition Crew Remix) (Preorder Only)The Demolition Crew 
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
13."Hold Up"Darkchild 
14."End of the World"Fraser T. Smith 
15."Don't Leave Me"Di Genius 
16."Be OK" (featuring Dylan Murray)John Shanks 
17."Thoughts" (featuring The Kenyan Boys Choir)Furtado, The Demolition Crew 
18."Thoughts" (Tiësto Remix)Tiësto 
iTunes Deluxe bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
19."End Game"  
20."Play"  
21."Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)" (Demolition Crew Remix) (Preorder Only)The Demolition Crew 

Release history

Region Date
United States[19][20] September 11, 2012
Germany[21] September 14, 2012
United Kingdom[22] September 17, 2012

References

  1. ^ "Nelly Furtado: Behind the Scenes at AOL Sessions - AOL Music Blog". Blog.music.aol.com. 2012-07-25. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  2. ^ Published Monday, Apr 16 2012, 17:28 BST (2012-04-16). "Nelly Furtado confirms new album 'The Spirit Indestructible' details – Music News". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2012-05-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Abstract by Bruce Scott. "Album Review: Nelly Furtado – Lifestyle | Prefix". Prefixmag.com. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
  4. ^ Nelly Furtado Daily (12-05-2012). "Nelly's own written TSI bio". Retrieved 2012-06-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMbnr0Oys-Y
  6. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYWBy36KEOY
  7. ^ a b Savage, Mark (2012-05-07). "BBC News – Nelly Furtado: 'Swagger in spades'". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
  8. ^ "Nelly Furtado recording new album". dobebo.com. October 22, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  9. ^ Up for Discussion Jump to Forums (September 14, 2009). "Nelly Furtado: 2011 Album Preview". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  10. ^ "Nelly Furtado Talks New Album!". PerezHilton.com. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  11. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17943124
  12. ^ Daw, Robbie (April 16, 2012). "Nelly Furtado's "Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)": Listen". Idolator. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  13. ^ "New Music: Nelly Furtado – 'Spirit Indestructible'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  14. ^ "NELLY FURTADO Reveals Album Art for 'The Spirit Indestructible'". The Daily BLAM!. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
  15. ^ http://nellyfurtadodaily.com/?p=5193
  16. ^ "News : Spirit Indestructible - Official Video!!". Nelly Furtado. 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  17. ^ "Nelly Furtado : Releases : Spirit Indestructible". Interscope.com. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  18. ^ "Spirit Indestructible (2-Track): Amazon.de: Musik". Amazon.de. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  19. ^ "Nelly Furtado debuts 'Spirit Indestructible' music video - watch - Music News". Digital Spy. 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  20. ^ Spirit Indestructible (2009-09-09). "Spirit Indestructible: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  21. ^ http://www.amazon.de/The-Spirit-Indestructible-Nelly-Furtado/dp/B007TTFXKC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1344793928&sr=8-3
  22. ^ "Spirit Indestructible: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
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