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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; the latter two also serve as the track's producers. 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 2011 album Unbroken, resulting in the track "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 an interview with Tedder in October 2013 it was 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] He also went on to complement 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." He went on to say that the song was a "Fun dance record." [9] Lovato's vocals span from the low note of C♯3 (the lowest note she's ever sung according to Tedder) to 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 September 29, where she confirmed "Neon Lights" as the next single off 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 it's placement upon the album. Jason Lipshutz of Billboard called "Neon Lights" a "misguided dance stunt" and one of the risks Lovato took on Demi that didn't quite work out. He explained that the song "covers well-worn electro-pop territory" but doesn't do so quite as effectively as other similarly-styled singles, citing Rihanna's "We Found Love" as a superior dance hit.[13] PopCrush editor Jessica Sager enjoyed the song in and of itself, but felt it was out of place on Demi and comes off as forced.[14] 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.[15]

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 9 October 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)
  4. ^ Unbroken at AllMusic. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  5. ^ Garibaldi, Christina. "Demi Lovato Calls 'Who's That Boy' 'Flirty, Exciting'". MTV. Viacom Media. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  6. ^ Garibaldi, Christina. "Demi Lovato Talks About People Who Inspired Demi's 'Emotional' Songs". MTV. Viacom Media. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  7. ^ Wass, Mike. "Demi Lovato's Next Single Will Be Rave-Tastic Synth Anthem "Neon Lights"". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  8. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eCg1coN1So#t=22
  9. ^ http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/onerepublic/news/ryan-tedder-demi-lovato-video/
  10. ^ http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0118724
  11. ^ "Demi Lovato's Facebook Video". Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  12. ^ "Demi Lovato's Facebook Tour Announcement". Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  13. ^ "Demi Lovato, 'Demi': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  14. ^ Sager, Jessica. "Demi Lovato, 'Demi' - Album Review". PopCrush. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  15. ^ Lansky, Sam. "Demi Lovato's 'Demi': Album Review". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
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