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"Top of the World"
Single by Bridgit Mendler
from the album Hello My Name Is...
ReleasedJuly 17, 2013
Recorded2011[1]
Length3:28
LabelHollywood
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou
  • Andrew "Goldstein" Goldstein
Bridgit Mendler singles chronology
"Hurricane"
(2012) 		"Top of the World"
(2013) 		"Atlantis"
(2016)

"Top of the World" is a song by American recording artist Bridgit Mendler, taken from Mendler's debut studio album, Hello My Name Is... (2012). It was composed by Mendler, Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, Jai Marlon, Laura Raia, David Ryan and Freddy Wexler. The song was released as a promotional single to Radio Disney on October 12, 2012 and official single on July 17, 2013.[2][3][4]

The song was acclaimed by music critics, who praised Mendler's vocals and the song's pop influence.

Background, development and release

The song was written by Mendler and American songwriters Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, Jai Marlon, Laura Raia, David Ryan and Freddy Wexler, and produced by Kiriakou and Andrew "Goldstein" Goldstein. Lyrically, the song is an ode to love, relationship and perseverance in love.[5] The song was exclusively released as a promotional single on October 12, 2012 on Radio Disney.[2] The song was released as a third official single on July 17, 2013.[6]

Critical reception

The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics. The Maximum Pop Magazine said that "Top of the World" is lovely and catchy, the composition is solid and sweet and Mendler showed versatility.[7] Kai of the magazine Embrace You commented that the intro of the song is attractive and sounds like "a dramatic melody straight out of a classic black and white film with captions instead of voices". She also said that the transition into a more poppy and dance beat was a good surprise. But to Kai, Mendler’s high pitches during the chorus make this part of the song annoying and painful. She concluded that the song was "satisfactory".[8] Plugged In said it was falling in love with the song and commented positively on Mendler's vocal power.[9] Guilherme Tintel to It Pop was positive and said the song mixing soul and R & B and combines with the composition.[10]

Tim Sendra of AllMusic gave a positive review, praising Mendler's "fine singing voice" and her "songwriting chops".[11] Xinhau of Spin or Bin Music was positive and commented that "Top of the World" sounds like "Ready or Not" and said "left me to question whether or not it was a conscious decision".[12] Trey M. to Rickey gave a negative review and said that the song sounds amazing, but it is forgettable.[13]

Music video

The music video was filmed on Griffith Park, in Los Angeles[14] and directed by Matt Wyatt.[15] It was premiered on Mendler's VEVO on November 16, 2013.[15] The video was recorded it on her own, independent of Hollywood Records. The song on the video is an acoustic version.[16]

Live performances

The song was performed on all dates of her tours Bridgit Mendler: Live in Concert and Summer Tour. The song was featured on the twelfth season of American Idol during the episode "Charlotte Auditions". On July 23, 2013, Mendler performed the song on her official VEVO for 'The Hurricane Sessions'.[17]

Credits and personnel

Credits for the album version of "Top of the World" are adapted from Hello My Name Is... liner notes.[18]

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States October 22, 2012[2] Promotional single Hollywood
July 17, 2013 Official single[6]

References

  1. ^ Mon, October 22, 2012 4:44pm EST by Dory Larrabee (2012-10-28). "[VIDEO] Bridgit Mendler's Songs — Writes About Relationships On New Album". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2013-01-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b c "Bridgit Mendler "Top of the World" Planet Premiere at Radio Disney ]". Retrieved September 27, 2012 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Bridgit Mendler chooses "Top of the World" as next single". josepvinaixa.com. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  4. ^ ""Top Of The World": Bridgit Mendler define novo single de seu disco de estreia". Stay Pop Magazine. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  5. ^ "Bridgit Mendler DEBUT ALBUM Details". Oceanup.com. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  6. ^ a b "Bridgit Mendler Announces "Top of the World" As Her Next Single". Pop City Live: Music. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  7. ^ "Bridgit Mendler's 'Hello My Name Is…' – amazing album alert!". Maximum Pop Magazine. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  8. ^ "Music Review: Bridgit Mendler "Hello My Name Is…"". Embrace You Magazine. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  9. ^ "Bridgit Mendler - Hello My Name Is …". Plugged In. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  10. ^ "Review: Os primeiros passos de Bridgit Mendler em "Hello My Name Is..."". It Pop. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  11. ^ Sendra, Tim (2012-10-23). "Hello My Name Is... - Bridgit Mendler : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  12. ^ "Album Review: Bridgit Mendler - Hello My Name Is..." Spin or Bin Music. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  13. ^ "Bridgit Mendler – Hello My Name Is… – Album Review". Rickey. 2012-10-28. Archived from the original on 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  14. ^ "Bridgit Medler is on "Top of the World"". Disney. 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  15. ^ a b "Bridgit Mendler - "Top of the World" (Acoustic)". MTV. 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  16. ^ "Video: Bridgit Mendler's Acoustic Of "Top Of The World"". Disney 411. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  17. ^ "Bridgit Mendler Performs "Top Of The World"". Disney Dreaming. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  18. ^ "Hello My Name Is... - Credits". Allmusic. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
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