Jump to content

Sanctuary (Joji song): Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m couldn't have been accessed in 2017...
mNo edit summary
Line 8: Line 8:
| album =
| album =
| released = {{start date|2019|06|14|df=y}}
| released = {{start date|2019|06|14|df=y}}
| format = [[Music download|Digital download]]
| format = {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| recorded =
| recorded =
| studio =
| studio =
Line 27: Line 27:


== Composition ==
== Composition ==
"Sanctuary" was composed by [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], [[Daniel Wilson (musician)|Daniel Wilson]], [[Justin Raisen]] and Luke Niccoli, arranged by Joji and produced by Raisen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/109766475||title=Sanctuary / Joji - TIDAL|website=Tidal|accessdate=22 June 2019|date=14 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622200550/https://listen.tidal.com/album/109766475|deadurl=no|archivedate=22 June 2019}}</ref> It is a [[lo-fi music|lo-fi]] and [[electropop]] [[ballad]] that incorporates elements of [[trap music|trap]], [[electronica]], [[rhythm and blues|R&B]] and [[soul music|soul]] music,<ref name="fader">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/06/14/jojis-sanctuary-video|title=Joji’s new “Sanctuary” video is an intergalactic experience|website=The Fader|last=Maiki|first=Salvatore|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=22 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615124759/https://www.thefader.com/2019/06/14/jojis-sanctuary-video|deadurl=no|archivedate=15 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="idolator">{{Cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7801074/drop-guide-new-music-friday-joji-shura|title=The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Joji & Shura|website=Idolator|last=Wass|first=Mike|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=22 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615115521/https://www.idolator.com/7801074/drop-guide-new-music-friday-joji-shura|deadurl=no|archivedate=15 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="billboard">{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8516065/joji-sanctuary-music-video|title=Joji Is Bored With the Galaxy in '80s-inspired 'Sanctuary' Music Video: Watch|website=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=22 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618012732/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8516065/joji-sanctuary-music-video|deadurl=no|archivedate=18 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/joji-sanctuary/|title=Joji shares space-themed music video for "Sanctuary"|website=Substream Magazine|last=Casteel|first=Beth|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623145020/https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/joji-sanctuary/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref> and its production features [[ambient music|ambient]] [[synthesizers]] and a minimalist beat.<ref name="billboard"/> Like most of Joji's tracks, "Sanctuary" is a love song,<ref name="billboard"/> though its lyrics feature "more poetically abstract verses," rather than the artist's usual "frank and uncomplicated confessions." Throughout the song, Joji sings to a potential lover that he can offer devotion and honesty, though asks them to express their love for him rather than waiting for reciprocation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joji-calls-out-to-his-lover-and-sanctuary-in-his-new-single-new-song.1983373.html|title=Joji Calls Out To His Lover, & "Sanctuary" In His New Single|website=HotNewHipHop|last=Mesh|first=Nada|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614185008/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joji-calls-out-to-his-lover-and-sanctuary-in-his-new-single-new-song.1983373.html|deadurl=no|archivedate=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/joji-sanctuary-single-stream|title=Joji Drops the Video for "Sanctuary" (Update)|website=Hypebeast|last=Caraan|first=Sophie|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614053318/https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/joji-sanctuary-single-stream|deadurl=no|archivedate=14 June 2019}}</ref>
"Sanctuary" was composed by [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], [[Daniel Wilson (musician)|Daniel Wilson]], [[Justin Raisen]] and Luke Niccoli, arranged by Joji and produced by Raisen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/109766475||title=Sanctuary / Joji - TIDAL|website=Tidal|accessdate=22 June 2019|date=14 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622200550/https://listen.tidal.com/album/109766475|deadurl=no|archivedate=22 June 2019}}</ref> It is a [[lo-fi music|lo-fi]] and [[electropop]] [[ballad]] that incorporates elements of [[trap music|trap]], [[electronica]], [[rhythm and blues|R&B]] and [[soul music|soul]] music,<ref name="fader">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/06/14/jojis-sanctuary-video|title=Joji’s new “Sanctuary” video is an intergalactic experience|website=The Fader|last=Maiki|first=Salvatore|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=22 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615124759/https://www.thefader.com/2019/06/14/jojis-sanctuary-video|deadurl=no|archivedate=15 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="idolator">{{Cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7801074/drop-guide-new-music-friday-joji-shura|title=The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Joji & Shura|website=Idolator|last=Wass|first=Mike|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=22 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615115521/https://www.idolator.com/7801074/drop-guide-new-music-friday-joji-shura|deadurl=no|archivedate=15 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="billboard">{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8516065/joji-sanctuary-music-video|title=Joji Is Bored With the Galaxy in '80s-inspired 'Sanctuary' Music Video: Watch|website=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=22 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618012732/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8516065/joji-sanctuary-music-video|deadurl=no|archivedate=18 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/joji-sanctuary/|title=Joji shares space-themed music video for "Sanctuary"|website=Substream Magazine|last=Casteel|first=Beth|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623145020/https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/joji-sanctuary/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref> and its production features [[ambient music|ambient]] [[synthesizer]]s and a minimalist beat.<ref name="billboard"/> Like most of Joji's tracks, "Sanctuary" is a love song,<ref name="billboard"/> though its lyrics feature "more poetically abstract verses", rather than the artist's usual "frank and uncomplicated confessions." Throughout the song, Joji sings to a potential lover that he can offer devotion and honesty, though asks them to express their love for him rather than waiting for reciprocation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joji-calls-out-to-his-lover-and-sanctuary-in-his-new-single-new-song.1983373.html|title=Joji Calls Out To His Lover, & "Sanctuary" In His New Single|website=HotNewHipHop|last=Mesh|first=Nada|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614185008/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joji-calls-out-to-his-lover-and-sanctuary-in-his-new-single-new-song.1983373.html|deadurl=no|archivedate=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/joji-sanctuary-single-stream|title=Joji Drops the Video for "Sanctuary" (Update)|website=Hypebeast|last=Caraan|first=Sophie|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614053318/https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/joji-sanctuary-single-stream|deadurl=no|archivedate=14 June 2019}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
Salvatore Maiki of ''[[The Fader]]'' described the track as "catchy,"<ref name="fader"/> while Mike Wass of ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'' wrote that its blend of genres was a "heady mix."<ref name="idolator"/> Gabriel Aikins of ''[[Substream Magazine]]'' named it one of the best songs of the week, claiming that "when it comes to introspective, atmospheric tracks, there are few doing it better right now than Joji," and commended the artist's vocal performance and Raisen's production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/take-5-june-17-2019/|title=Take 5: The songs you need to know this week (June 17, 2019)|website=Substream Magazine|last=Aikins|first=Gabriel|date=17 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623144218/https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/take-5-june-17-2019/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref>
Salvatore Maiki of ''[[The Fader]]'' described the track as "catchy",<ref name="fader"/> while Mike Wass of ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'' wrote that its blend of genres was a "heady mix".<ref name="idolator"/> Gabriel Aikins of ''[[Substream Magazine]]'' named it one of the best songs of the week, claiming that "when it comes to introspective, atmospheric tracks, there are few doing it better right now than Joji," and commended the artist's vocal performance and Raisen's production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/take-5-june-17-2019/|title=Take 5: The songs you need to know this week (June 17, 2019)|website=Substream Magazine|last=Aikins|first=Gabriel|date=17 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623144218/https://substreammagazine.com/2019/06/take-5-june-17-2019/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref>


== Music video ==
== Music video ==
A music video for "Sanctuary" was shared upon the track's release on 14 June 2019 and was directed by Eoin Glaister in [[Lancaster, California]]. Joji visualized the video's concept as he was writing the song, stating in an interview with [[Harper's Bazaar]] that "as soon as [he] heard the instrumental for [the song] [he] knew it had to be something like cheesy space shit."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a27391747/joji-interview/|title=Joji Talks "Sanctuary," Ballads 1, and Making Billboard History - Harper's Bazaar|website=Harper's Bazaar|last=Gonzales|first=Erica|date=17 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623150409/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a27391747/joji-interview/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref> It features Joji as the captain of a spaceship who struggles to find purpose after he has defeated all of his enemies. A friend, noticing this, leaves and attacks the ship, forcing Joji to assume his position as captain and defend the spacecraft, thus bringing excitement back into his life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWN81V7ojOE|title=Joji - Sanctuary (Official Video)|website=YouTube|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614222303/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWN81V7ojOE|deadurl=no|archivedate=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/joji-sanctuary-video/|title=Love Is a Complex Galaxy in Joji’s “Sanctuary” Video|website=Highsnobiety|last=Gore|first=Sydney|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623124339/https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/joji-sanctuary-video/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="billboard"/>
A music video for "Sanctuary" was shared upon the track's release on 14 June 2019 and was directed by Eoin Glaister in [[Lancaster, California]]. Joji visualized the video's concept as he was writing the song, stating in an interview with ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'' that "as soon as [he] heard the instrumental for [the song] [he] knew it had to be something like cheesy space shit."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a27391747/joji-interview/|title=Joji Talks "Sanctuary," Ballads 1, and Making Billboard History - Harper's Bazaar|website=Harper's Bazaar|last=Gonzales|first=Erica|date=17 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623150409/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a27391747/joji-interview/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref> It features Joji as the captain of a spaceship who struggles to find purpose after he has defeated all of his enemies. A friend, noticing this, leaves and attacks the ship, forcing Joji to assume his position as captain and defend the spacecraft, thus bringing excitement back into his life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWN81V7ojOE|title=Joji - Sanctuary (Official Video)|via=YouTube|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614222303/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWN81V7ojOE|deadurl=no|archivedate=14 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/joji-sanctuary-video/|title=Love Is a Complex Galaxy in Joji's 'Sanctuary' Video|website=Highsnobiety|last=Gore|first=Sydney|date=14 June 2019|accessdate=23 June 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623124339/https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/joji-sanctuary-video/|deadurl=no|archivedate=23 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="billboard"/>


== Charts ==
== Charts ==

Revision as of 19:05, 25 June 2019

"Sanctuary"
Single by Joji
Released14 June 2019 (2019-06-14)
Genre
Length3:00
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Justin Raisen
Joji singles chronology
"Test Drive"
(2018) 		"Sanctuary"
(2019)
Music video
"Sanctuary" on YouTube

"Sanctuary" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It was released on 14 June 2019 through 88rising and 12Tone Music.[1] Joji arranged the track alone and composed it alongside Daniel Wilson, Justin Raisen and Luke Niccoli, with Raisen handling production. Eoin Glaister directed the song's accompanying music video.

Composition

"Sanctuary" was composed by Joji, Daniel Wilson, Justin Raisen and Luke Niccoli, arranged by Joji and produced by Raisen.[2] It is a lo-fi and electropop ballad that incorporates elements of trap, electronica, R&B and soul music,[3][4][5][6] and its production features ambient synthesizers and a minimalist beat.[5] Like most of Joji's tracks, "Sanctuary" is a love song,[5] though its lyrics feature "more poetically abstract verses", rather than the artist's usual "frank and uncomplicated confessions." Throughout the song, Joji sings to a potential lover that he can offer devotion and honesty, though asks them to express their love for him rather than waiting for reciprocation.[7][8]

Reception

Salvatore Maiki of The Fader described the track as "catchy",[3] while Mike Wass of Idolator wrote that its blend of genres was a "heady mix".[4] Gabriel Aikins of Substream Magazine named it one of the best songs of the week, claiming that "when it comes to introspective, atmospheric tracks, there are few doing it better right now than Joji," and commended the artist's vocal performance and Raisen's production.[9]

Music video

A music video for "Sanctuary" was shared upon the track's release on 14 June 2019 and was directed by Eoin Glaister in Lancaster, California. Joji visualized the video's concept as he was writing the song, stating in an interview with Harper's Bazaar that "as soon as [he] heard the instrumental for [the song] [he] knew it had to be something like cheesy space shit."[10] It features Joji as the captain of a spaceship who struggles to find purpose after he has defeated all of his enemies. A friend, noticing this, leaves and attacks the ship, forcing Joji to assume his position as captain and defend the spacecraft, thus bringing excitement back into his life.[11][12][5]

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[13] 42
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 58
Ireland (IRMA)[15] 61
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] 32
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 63
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 80

References

  1. ^ "Sanctuary - Single by Joji on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Sanctuary / Joji - TIDAL". Tidal. 14 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b Maiki, Salvatore (14 June 2019). "Joji's new "Sanctuary" video is an intergalactic experience". The Fader. Archived from the original on 15 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b Wass, Mike (14 June 2019). "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Joji & Shura". Idolator. Archived from the original on 15 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b c d Herman, Tamar (14 June 2019). "Joji Is Bored With the Galaxy in '80s-inspired 'Sanctuary' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Casteel, Beth (14 June 2019). "Joji shares space-themed music video for "Sanctuary"". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Mesh, Nada (14 June 2019). "Joji Calls Out To His Lover, & "Sanctuary" In His New Single". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 14 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Caraan, Sophie (14 June 2019). "Joji Drops the Video for "Sanctuary" (Update)". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 14 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Aikins, Gabriel (17 June 2019). "Take 5: The songs you need to know this week (June 17, 2019)". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Gonzales, Erica (17 June 2019). "Joji Talks "Sanctuary," Ballads 1, and Making Billboard History - Harper's Bazaar". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Joji - Sanctuary (Official Video)". 14 June 2019. Archived from the original on 14 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019 – via YouTube. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Gore, Sydney (14 June 2019). "Love Is a Complex Galaxy in Joji's 'Sanctuary' Video". Highsnobiety. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  14. ^ "Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs: June 29, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  15. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  16. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  18. ^ "Top 100 Songs – June 29, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Sanctuary_(Joji_song)&oldid=903446829"