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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 is scheduled for release through Hollywood Records as the album's third single.[1] The song was written by Lovato, Mario Marchetti, Tiffany Vartanyan, Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella and produced by Tedder and Zancancella. Featuring elements of electropop and dance-pop music, as well as prominent EDM influences,[2] "Neon Lights" covers new ground for Lovato sonically. The song inspired the name of Lovato's upcoming Neon Lights Tour.[3]

Background, composition and release

Lovato had previously worked with Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella on her third album Unbroken, resulting the song "Who's That Boy" featuring electropop singer Dev. "Who's That Boy", which was identified as an album highlight,[4] was originally planned as the album's second single[5] before "Give Your Heart a Break" was released instead.

For her follow-up album, Demi, Lovato intended to appeal to a "more mainstream audience",[6] so she again sought to work with Tedder, who had written and produced such pop hits as "Apologize" and "Bleeding Love". The result of this collaborative recording session was "Neon Lights", which Mike Wass of Idolator calls a "rave-tastic synth anthem".[7] In October 2013, Tedder revealed that the idea to produce the dance record was his own, 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."[8] 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."[9] According to Tedder, Lovato's vocals span from the low note of C♯3 and the high note of F ♯5.[10]

On September 27, 2013, Lovato posted a short teaser video to her Facebook page featuring the words "Neon Lights" formed out of neon light tubes and the background music for the song "Neon Lights"; the words "SUNDAY 6 PM EST" appeared on screen just before it ended.[11] This was a reference to a live video 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.[12]

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 quite as effectively as other similarly-styled singles, citing Rihanna's "We Found Love" as a superior dance hit.[13] 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.[14] 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."[15]

Music video

After reaching 20 million followers on Twitter, Lovato released promo shots from the music video for her fans. The music video was released on November 21, 2013. The video was directed by Ryan Pallotta.[16]

Live performances

Lovato first performed the song on October 3, 2013 at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[17] On October 7, 2013, Lovato performed the song during her interview at the The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[18][19] Lovato performed the song during the results show of the third season of The X Factor (U.S.) on November 28, 2013.

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

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[20] 27
Bulgaria (IFPI)[21] 37
Finland (The Official Finnish Charts)[22] 72
Ireland (IRMA)[23] 88
Luxembourg Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[24] 77
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[25] 12
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[26] 12
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[27] 20
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[28] 36

References

  1. ^ Kitchener, Shaun (Sept 27, 2013). "Demi Lovato Announces 'Neon Lights' As New Single (LISTEN)". Entertainment Wise. Giant Digital. Retrieved 9 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Lansky, Sam. "Demi Lovato Teases "Neon Lights" Video, Due September 29". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  3. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (Sept 30, 2013). "Demi Lovato Announces 2014 Tour with Little Mix, Cher Lloyd, Fifth Harmony". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  4. ^ Unbroken at AllMusic. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  5. ^ Garibaldi, Christina. "Demi Lovato Calls 'Who's That Boy' 'Flirty, Exciting'". MTV. Viacom Media. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  6. ^ Garibaldi, Christina. "Demi Lovato Talks About People Who Inspired Demi's 'Emotional' Songs". MTV. Viacom Media. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  7. ^ Wass, Mike. "Demi Lovato's Next Single Will Be Rave-Tastic Synth Anthem "Neon Lights"". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  8. ^ "Ryan Tedder Talks About Working With Demi Lovato". YouTube. Capital FM. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  9. ^ "OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder Hails Demi Lovato's Voice And "Incredible" Range". Capital FM. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  10. ^ Lovato, Demi. "Demi Lovato "Neon Lights" Sheet Music". musicnotes.com.
  11. ^ "Demi Lovato's Facebook Video". Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  12. ^ "Demi Lovato's Facebook Tour Announcement". Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  13. ^ "Demi Lovato, 'Demi': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 11, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  14. ^ Lansky, Sam. "Demi Lovato's 'Demi': Album Review". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  15. ^ http://www.alterthepress.com/2013/12/atp-2013-albums-of-year.html
  16. ^ "Demi Lovato - Neon Lights (Official)". Youtube.com. November 25, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  17. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs 'Neon Lights' For The First Time On TV". NOW 100.5 FM. October 3, 2013.
  18. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs "Neon Lights" On 'Ellen,' Talks About Her Parents' Haunted House: Watch". Idolator. October 7, 2013.
  19. ^ "Demi Lovato Performs 'Neon Lights'". ellentv.com. October 7, 2013.
  20. ^ "Demi Lovato – Neon Lights" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  21. ^ "BG Top40 - Demi Lovato". bgtop40. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  22. ^ "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)
  23. ^ "Chart Track: Week 50, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  24. ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Luxembourg Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved Dec 12, 2013. [dead link]
  25. ^ "Demi Lovato – Neon Lights". Top 40 Singles.
  26. ^ Trust, Gary. "ChartHighlights: Imagine Dragons, Eminem, Rihanna, Ricky Martin Score New No. 1s". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 3, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  27. ^ Trust, Gary. "Chart Highlights: Imagine Dragons, Eminem, Rihanna, Ricky Martin Score New No. 1s". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 3, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  28. ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
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