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"Neon Lights"
Song

"Neon Lights" is a song co-written and recorded by American recording artist Demi Lovato, taken from her fourth studio album, Demi (2013). It was released on November 19, 2013, by Hollywood Records as the album’s third single.[1] Lovato wrote the song with Mario Marchetti, Tiffany Vartanyan, Ryan Tedder, and Noel Zancanella. It was produced by Tedder and Zancancella. "Neon Lights" covers new ground for Lovato sonically. The song inspired the name of Lovato's upcoming Neon Lights Tour.[2]

Background and composition

The song features elements of electropop and dance-pop music, as well as prominent EDM influences.[3] Mike Wass of Idolator called the song a "rave-tastic synth anthem".[4] In October 2013, Tedder explained his idea to produce the dance record, stating "That record, Neon Lights, we did intentionally because I wanted to. I heard it on her demo-reel and the next day I woke up and the melody was in my head, and I couldn't get it out of my head for two days, that's when I knew."[5] Tedder also went on to compliment Lovato's vocals stating "She came in and just ripped it. She in pop music has one of the biggest ranges, possibly the highest full voice singer I've ever worked with. She can belt full voice like three octaves above middle C, it's just crazy, and with complete power and complete control. At the beginning she's singing the lowest note she's ever done and by the end she's going as high as she's ever gone." Tedder say the song was a "Fun dance record."[6] According to Tedder, Lovato's vocals span from the low note of C♯3 and the high note of F ♯5.[7]

Release

After performing the song at the 2013 "We Day", speculation began to rise over whether the song was destined to become a single.[8] This was confirmed on September 27, 2013, when Lovato posted a short teaser video to her Facebook page featuring the words "Neon Lights" formed out of neon light tubes, with the background music being the song "Neon Lights". the words "SUNDAY 6 PM EST" appeared on screen just before it ended, suggesting the release of the music video or the new single.[9] However this was actually a reference to a live Facebook chat Lovato had with her fans on September 29, where she confirmed "Neon Lights" as the next single of Demi and also announced her associated Neon Lights Tour in support of the album.[10] Despite this announcement in September, the official release of the single was on November 19, with the music video being released November 21.

Critical reception

The song received mixed reviews upon the release of Demi, with critics praising the song overall, but criticizing its placement upon the album. Jason Lipshutz of Billboard called "Neon Lights" a "misguided dance stunt". He explained that the song "covers well-worn electro-pop territory" but does not do so very effectively.[11] Sam Lansky of Idolator also described "Neon Lights" as out of place, and called it a "by-the-numbers..... concession to pop-EDM trend-following" that failed to dazzle.[12] However Alter The Press! gave the song a positive review, stating that "Most recent single Neon Lights is certainly a standout track on the album, and well deserving of a solo release, with a huge chorus that allows Lovato to push her voice and show off the power harbored in her vocal chords, it's an ideal seller for the whole album."[13]

Music video

The music video was released on November 21, 2013. The video was directed by Ryan Pallotta.[14]

The video had been sponsored by Samsung, who featured the Samsung Galaxy Gear and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, as a product placement.

Live performances

Lovato first performed the song at We Day on September 20, 2013.[15] She then promoted it on October 3, 2013 at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno with a performance, the first on television.[16] On October 7, 2013, Lovato performed the song during her interview at the The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[17][18] Lovato performed the song during the results show of the third season of The X Factor (U.S.) on November 28, 2013. On December 31, 2013, Lovato performed it at ET Canada's New Year's Eve televised show.[19]

Track listings

Digital download

  1. "Neon Lights" - 3:53

Remixes EP

  1. "Neon Lights" (Betty Who Remix) - 3:18
  2. "Neon Lights" (Cole Plante with Myon and Shane 54 Remix) - 6:05
  3. "Neon Lights" (Jump Smokers Remix) - 4:07
  4. "Neon Lights" (Belanger Remix) - 5:18
  5. "Neon Lights" (Tracy Young Remix) - 7:26

Charts and certifications

References

  1. ^ Kitchener, Shaun (September 27, 2013). "Demi Lovato Announces 'Neon Lights' As New Single (LISTEN)". Entertainment Wise. Giant Digital. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  2. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (September 30, 2013). "Demi Lovato Announces 2014 Tour with Little Mix, Cher Lloyd, Fifth Harmony". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  3. ^ Lansky, Sam. "Demi Lovato Teases "Neon Lights" Video, Due September 29". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  4. ^ Wass, Mike. "Demi Lovato's Next Single Will Be Rave-Tastic Synth Anthem "Neon Lights"". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  5. ^ "Ryan Tedder Talks About Working With Demi Lovato". YouTube. Capital FM. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  6. ^ "OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder Hails Demi Lovato's Voice And "Incredible" Range". Capital FM. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  7. ^ Lovato, Demi. "Demi Lovato "Neon Lights" Sheet Music". musicnotes.com.
  8. ^ http://www.idolator.com/7485385/demi-lovato-neon-lights-single
  9. ^ "Demi Lovato's Facebook Video". Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  10. ^ "Demi Lovato's Facebook Tour Announcement". Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  11. ^ "Demi Lovato, 'Demi': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  12. ^ Lansky, Sam. "Demi Lovato's 'Demi': Album Review". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  13. ^ http://www.alterthepress.com/2013/12/atp-2013-albums-of-year.html
  14. ^ "Demi Lovato - Neon Lights (Official)". Youtube.com. November 25, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  15. ^ "Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Darren Criss, Chris Hadfield and Imagine Dragons Take the Stage Today for We Day Toronto". Market Wired. Yahoo! Finance. September 20, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  16. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs 'Neon Lights' For The First Time On TV". NOW 100.5 FM. October 3, 2013.
  17. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs "Neon Lights" On 'Ellen,' Talks About Her Parents' Haunted House: Watch". Idolator. October 7, 2013.
  18. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs 'Neon Lights'". ellentv.com. October 7, 2013.
  19. ^ Kennedy, John R. (January 1, 2014). [Miley, Demi, Rob Ford: NYE shows had something for all "Miley, Demi, Rob Ford: NYE shows had something for all"]. Globalnews.ca. Retrieved January 2, 2014. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  20. ^ "Demi Lovato – Neon Lights" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  21. ^ "Demi Lovato – Neon Lights" (in French). Ultratip.
  22. ^ "BG Top40 - Demi Lovato". bgtop40. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  23. ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  24. ^ "The Official Finnish Charts - Demi Lovato". http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/demi+lovato/neon+lights. Retrieved December 22, 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  25. ^ "Chart Track: Week 03, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  26. ^ "Luxembourg Digital Songs - December 14, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  27. ^ "Demi Lovato – Neon Lights". Top 40 Singles.
  28. ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  29. ^ Trust, Gary. "Chart Highlights: Imagine Dragons, Eminem, Rihanna, Ricky Martin Score New No. 1s". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  30. ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  31. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart - December 30, 2013". RIANZ. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
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