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"'''Skyscraper'''" is a single by American [[actress]], [[Singing|singer]] and songwriter [[Demi Lovato]]. It is the first single from her third studio album. The song premiered July 12, 2011 on [[On Air with Ryan Seacrest (radio)|Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show]].<ref>http://neonlimelight.com/2011/07/08/demi-lovatos-new-single-%E2%80%9Cskyscraper%E2%80%9D-to-premiere-tuesday/</ref>
"'''Skyscraper'''" is a single by American [[actress]], [[Singing|singer]] and songwriter [[Demi Lovato]]. It is the first single from her third studio album. The song premiered July 12, 2011 on [[On Air with Ryan Seacrest (radio)|Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show]].<ref>http://neonlimelight.com/2011/07/08/demi-lovatos-new-single-%E2%80%9Cskyscraper%E2%80%9D-to-premiere-tuesday/</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
After Lovato's stint in treatment, it was announced that she'd be releasing all new material in the upcoming months. After a couple of weeks and heavy anticipation of new material, Lovato revealed that her upcoming single would be called ''Skyscraper'' (Co-written by songwriters [[Toby Gad]] & [[Lindy Robbins]] & Estonian singer-songwriter [[Kerli]]) and it'd be released in the upcoming weeks. The single artwork was first revealed on various internet sites before Lovato herself could reveal it later that day via her [[Twitter]] account. <ref>http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/07/05/demi-lovato-cover-art-fskyscraper/</ref> At 12:03 AM, Skyscraper was posted on [[Youtube]]. Lovato first hinted at the track on April 8th, 2010, tweeting "Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground.. like a skyscraper.." <ref>http://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/11808270614</ref> On the afternoon of the song's July 12, 2011 release, the song managed to reach number one on [[iTunes]].
After Lovato's stint in treatment, it was announced that she'd be releasing all new material in the upcoming months. After a couple of weeks and heavy anticipation of new material, Lovato revealed that her upcoming single would be called ''Skyscraper'' (Co-written by songwriters [[Toby Gad]] & [[Lindy Robbins]] & Estonian singer-songwriter [[Kerli]]) and it'd be released in the upcoming weeks. The single artwork was first revealed on various internet sites before Lovato herself could reveal it later that day via her [[Twitter]] account.<ref>http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/07/05/demi-lovato-cover-art-fskyscraper/</ref> At 12:03 AM, Skyscraper was posted on [[Youtube]]. Lovato first hinted at the track on April 8th, 2010, tweeting "Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground.. like a skyscraper.."<ref>http://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/11808270614</ref> On the afternoon of the song's July 12, 2011 release, the song managed to reach number one on [[iTunes]].


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
The song was released to positive feedback from the media. ''[[Billboard.com|Billboard]]'' said: "The ballad showcases the 18-year-old's quivering voice as she sings about "catching teardrops in my hand," but her strength allows to keep "rising from the ground, like a skyscraper." The singer eventually displays her powerful range as breathy backing vocals and heavy percussion fill in the spaces left by a lonely piano in the beginning of the track.".<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/#/news/demi-lovato-releases-somber-skyscraper-single-1005271352.story Demi Lovato Releases Somber 'Skyscraper' Single: Listen] ''[[Billboard.com]]''.</ref> ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'' wrote "The piano and vocals that begin the track are mournful, fitting in with the somber vibe we predicted from this tune. But it all builds to a much stronger and more upbeat finish, sending a message to Lovato’s fans that she isn’t letting her recent struggles keep her down — or stop her from taking her career in a more mature, emotionally naked direction than we’ve seen yet from the Disney star."<ref>[http://idolator.com/5934772/demi-lovato-new-single-skyscraper Demi Lovato Reaches For The Sky In New Single “Skyscraper”] ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]''.</ref>
The song was released to positive feedback from the media. ''[[Billboard.com|Billboard]]'' said: "The ballad showcases the 18-year-old's quivering voice as she sings about "catching teardrops in my hand," but her strength allows to keep "rising from the ground, like a skyscraper." The singer eventually displays her powerful range as breathy backing vocals and heavy percussion fill in the spaces left by a lonely piano in the beginning of the track.".<ref>http://www.billboard.com/news/demi-lovato-releases-somber-skyscraper-single-1005271352.story '''']]</ref> ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'' wrote "The piano and vocals that begin the track are mournful, fitting in with the somber vibe we predicted from this tune. But it all builds to a much stronger and more upbeat finish, sending a message to Lovato’s fans that she isn’t letting her recent struggles keep her down — or stop her from taking her career in a more mature, emotionally naked direction than we’ve seen yet from the Disney star."<ref> Demi Lovato Reaches For The Sky In New Single “Skyscraper”[[Idolator (website)Idolator]]</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==
The music video has been shot and is set to premiere on E! News and on E! Online on Wednesday, July 13 at 7PM ET/PT and 11:30 PM ET/PT. <ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/demi-lovato-world-premieres-skyscraper-video-july-13-on-e-news-125337583.html</ref> A teaser of the music video was posted on Demi Lovato's official [[YouTube]] page on July 8, 2011. The video is directed by [[Mark Pellington]].<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJjtWKO7v_c&feature=channel_video_title</ref>
The music video has been shot and is set to premiere on E! News and on E! Online on Wednesday, July 13 at 7PM ET/PT and 11:30 PM ET/PT.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/demi-lovato-world-premieres-skyscraper-video-july-13-on-e-news-125337583.html</ref> A teaser of the music video was posted on Demi Lovato's official [[YouTube]] page on July 8, 2011. The video is directed by [[Mark Pellington]].<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJjtWKO7v_c=</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 20:58, 12 July 2011

"Skyscraper"
Song

"Skyscraper" is a single by American actress, singer and songwriter Demi Lovato. It is the first single from her third studio album. The song premiered July 12, 2011 on Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show.[2]

Background

After Lovato's stint in treatment, it was announced that she'd be releasing all new material in the upcoming months. After a couple of weeks and heavy anticipation of new material, Lovato revealed that her upcoming single would be called Skyscraper (Co-written by songwriters Toby Gad & Lindy Robbins & Estonian singer-songwriter Kerli) and it'd be released in the upcoming weeks. The single artwork was first revealed on various internet sites before Lovato herself could reveal it later that day via her Twitter account.[3] At 12:03 AM, Skyscraper was posted on Youtube. Lovato first hinted at the track on April 8th, 2010, tweeting "Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground.. like a skyscraper.."[4] On the afternoon of the song's July 12, 2011 release, the song managed to reach number one on iTunes.

Critical reception

The song was released to positive feedback from the media. Billboard said: "The ballad showcases the 18-year-old's quivering voice as she sings about "catching teardrops in my hand," but her strength allows to keep "rising from the ground, like a skyscraper." The singer eventually displays her powerful range as breathy backing vocals and heavy percussion fill in the spaces left by a lonely piano in the beginning of the track.".[5] Idolator wrote "The piano and vocals that begin the track are mournful, fitting in with the somber vibe we predicted from this tune. But it all builds to a much stronger and more upbeat finish, sending a message to Lovato’s fans that she isn’t letting her recent struggles keep her down — or stop her from taking her career in a more mature, emotionally naked direction than we’ve seen yet from the Disney star."[6]

Music video

The music video has been shot and is set to premiere on E! News and on E! Online on Wednesday, July 13 at 7PM ET/PT and 11:30 PM ET/PT.[7] A teaser of the music video was posted on Demi Lovato's official YouTube page on July 8, 2011. The video is directed by Mark Pellington.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Skyscraper". BMI. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  2. ^ Gilmore, Story (July 8, 2011). "Demi Lovato's New Single, "Skyscraper," To Premiere Tuesday". Neon Limelight. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  3. ^ Rubenstein, Jenna (July 5, 2011). "Demi Lovato Reveals 'Skyscraper' Cover Art!". MTV. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  4. ^ Lovato, Demi. "Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground.. like a skyscraper." Twitter. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  5. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (July 12, 2011). "Demi Lovato Releases Somber 'Skyscraper' Single: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Demi Lovato Reaches For The Sky In New Single "Skyscraper"". Idolator. July 12, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  7. ^ "Demi Lovato World Premieres "Skyscraper" Video July 13 on E! News". PRNewswire. July 11, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  8. ^ "Demi Lovato - "Skyscraper" Teaser". YouTube. July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
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