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"Celebration"
Song

"Celebration" is a song by American singer-songwriter, Madonna from her third greatest hits compilation, Celebration. It was written and produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold. The song was released digitally on July 31, 2009 by Warner Bros. Records.[1]

Background

On March 2009, Madonna's representative Liz Rosenberg confirmed that she wrote three new tracks for the album, with Paul Oakenfold being confirmed as producer for two of the new songs.[2] Attitude magazine reported in an interview with Oakenfold that the tracks he produced with Madonna are called "Broken", "I'm Sorry" and "Celebrate". He stated that the new music is "lyrically classic Madonna with an edgy modern sound."[3] The song "Celebrate", later renamed as "Celebration", has backing music composed by Ciaran Gribbin, Ian Green and Paul Oakenfold, with lyrics and vocal melody composed by Madonna.[4] According ot Gribbin, Madonna approached Oakenfold, asking him regarding what he was working on and whether he would be interested to send her some material to note down the lyrics.[4] Oakenfold, alongwith Green and Gribbin had been working on new tracks for Oakenfold's upcoming album. They sent fifteen of those tracks to Madonna. She chose "Broken" and "Celebration" from them.[4] Then Oakenfold, Gribbin and Green arranged the backing track, chord structure as well as added the instrumentation from the guitars, keyboards and drums.[4] Madonna contributed to the track, by composing its melodies.[4]

Warner Bros. Records announced "Celebration" as the lead single from the album.[2] It will be released to radio stations on August 3, 2009,[5] with remixes having been released to dance clubs on July 24, 2009.[2] A world premiere of the Paul Oakenfold 12" Dub version was played on the Pete Tong BBC Radio 1 show on July 24, 2009.[6]

Music structure and lyrics

"Celebration" has been described as a sleek dance-oriented track with influences of previous dance singles by Madonna from the early 90s such as, "Vogue" (1990) and "Deeper and Deeper" (1992).[7] It carries a pumping, house style. Paul Oakenfold described the composition as "lyrically classic Madonna with an edgy modern sound."[3] The lyrics call the the listener to join in a party and celebrate.[7] Influences of europop are found in the song, but not to the extent of previous single, "Hung Up" (2005).[8] According to Los Angeles Times the song has a highly energetic synth-pop groove while referencing 80s Madonna songs. The bridge is in a speak-sing format, where Madonna's voice, consisting a little edge, declares that "I don't recognize you with your clothes on."[8] The lyrics is written in the form of an invitation, which asks one to come and join "the dance of life."[9]

Critical response

Todd Martens from Los Angeles Times commented that "Celebration" works as a throwaway, midsummer dance pop number. However, he felt that the song had modest goals, "at least by Madonna's standards. Even when it gets a bit risque [...] silliness rules the day. She invites us 'to the dance of life,' and coasts over the chorus." He went on to add that the song "is an effective look back, a gliding, reassuring number that she [Madonna] hasn't forgotten her beginning. But rather than instill a sense of nostalgia, everything feels a bit obligatory. The sound of an artist, hopefully, ready for the next chapter."[8] Michael Slezak from Entertainment Weekly called the song "unapologetically dance-y" but felt "disappointed that lyrically, Madonna seems to be revisiting the 'Party! Get on the floor!' theme for the umpteenth time without even the slightest bit of linguistic flair."[9]

Music video

On Madonna's official website, it was reported that a music video was filmed in Milan, Italy, where "die-hard fans" showed up on July 18, 2009 for the filming of segments of fans dancing and "being themselves".[10] A similar shoot took place later in Barcelona.[11] The video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund.[5] The Guardian reported that Madonna's daughter Lourdes will appear in the video.[12]

Credits and personnel

Release history

Region Date Format
Germany[13] September 11, 2009 CD Single
United Kingdom[14] September 14, 2009 CD Single

References

  1. ^ Reporter, Icon (July 31, 2009). "Celebration Single - Download Now!". Icon: Official Madonna website. Madonna.com. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
  2. ^ a b c Caulfield, Keith (July 23, 2009). "Madonna's 'Celebration' Hits Collection To Feature Two New Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
  3. ^ a b Reporter, Staff (May 26, 2009). "World Exclusive Madonna News: New Track Names". Attitude. Attitude.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
  4. ^ a b c d e Coleman, Maureen (July 30, 2009). "Madonna's next single written by Ulster man". Belfast Telegraph. belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  5. ^ a b Reporter, Icon (July 22, 2009). "A "Celebration" Of Madonna Music - The Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection September 28th Release". Icon: Official Madonna website. Madonna.com. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
  6. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Pete Tong Tracklisting: Friday 24th July". BBC Radio 1. bbc.co.uk. July 24, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
  7. ^ a b Montogomery, James (July 30, 2009). "New Madonna Song, 'Celebration,' Leaks". MTV. MTV News. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  8. ^ a b c Martens, Todd (July 30, 2009). "Madonna gets her greatest hits groove on with 'Celebration'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  9. ^ a b Slezak, Michael (July 30, 2009). "Madonna's new single 'Celebration': Do you dig it?". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
  10. ^ Reporter, Icon (July 16, 2009). "It's A Celebration And We Want You To Join!". Icon: Official Madonna website. Madonna.com. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
  11. ^ Reporter, Icon (July 19, 2009). "Video Shoot Barcelona - We Want You To Join!!". Icon: Official Madonna website. Madonna.com. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
  12. ^ Hyde, Marina (July 31, 2009). "Madonna v the Jacksons: this could get nasty". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  13. ^ "Celebrate the best - with "Celebration"!". Warner Music. warnermusic.de. July 24, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  14. ^ "Forthcoming UK Singles". Radio 1. August 1, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
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