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- GA ideas (that aren't listed in the topic ideas)
- Create
- (most are headers below the topic ideas)
- random topic ideas (i'll finish like 0.0001% of them)
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Old Porter Robinson articles[edit]
may help for Porter Robinson, Spitfire (EP), and other old releases
https://www.magneticmag.com/2011/09/porter-robinson-to-release-spitfire-ep-on-skrillexs-owsla/
https://www.magneticmag.com/2011/09/porter-robinson-spitfire-owsla/
https://knightnews.com/2011/10/an-interview-with-porter-robinson/
https://www.magneticmag.com/2012/06/on-the-road-with-nineteen-year-old-porter-robinson/
https://popspoken.com/music/2012/12/porter-robinsons-claim-to-fame
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/porter-robinson-21-under-21-2012-475058/
https://www.spin.com/2012/03/breaking-out-porter-robinson/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304299704577502452164796814
https://www.vice.com/en/article/z4y7b4/10-under-20-the-fresh-new-faces-of-teen-wave
https://www.vibe.com/gallery/10-reasons-love-porter-robinson-172318/
Brokendate[edit]
| "Brokendate" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Com Truise | |
| from the album Galactic Melt |
"Brokendate" is a song by American musician Seth Haley under his stage name Com Truise.
https://www.wired.com/2011/06/free-mp3-com-truise/
https://www.theverge.com/2012/3/26/2903065/com-truise-dos-inspired-music-video
https://ghostly.com/products/brokendate
https://consequence.net/2011/09/com-truise-brokendate/
https://www.thefader.com/2011/09/23/video-com-truise-brokendate
https://sidewalkhustle.com/music-video-com-truise-brokendate/
https://www.stereogum.com/819772/com-truise-brokendate-stereogum-premiere/news/
https://killscreen.com/previously/articles/com-truises-brokendate-video-puts-you-inside-the/
- 4 morant (charted), brokendate ep
Teminite[edit]
Teminite | |
|---|---|
| Born | North Devon, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Dubstep |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels |
|
Sam Norris, better known as Teminite, is a British electronic musician.
Career[edit]
Norris lived in North Devon, in the UK, for most of his childhood. His dad started teaching him piano since he was 4 and, later, Norris started playing saxophone and joined some local bands and orchestras. At 13 years old, Norris started getting into producing electronic music. He started releasing music as Teminite in 2012.[1] His biggest inspiration is Skrillex, which made him "[fall] in love with dubstep".[2] In 2014, he released the EP Elevate.[3] A year later, he released "Highscore" with Panda Eyes.[4]
In June 2017, Norris released "Lion's Den" with PsoGnar.[5] In 2018, he was studying Jazz at the Leeds College of Music.[6] In September, he released a live video of the song "State of Mind" from his then-upcoming album Uprising.[7] After releasing single "Make Me" with Said,[8] the album was released on November 16th.[9] The album blends dubstep and jazz.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Teminite". FL Studio. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Interview: Teminite Talks 'Unstoppable' EP, Live Performances, Learning Sax". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (19 August 2014). "Teminite - Elevate EP [Free Download]". Your EDM. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Panda Eyes Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Dexter, Robyn (17 June 2017). "Teminite & PsoGnar - Lion's Den (Original Mix)". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Teminite Talks Uprising and Musical Roots". The QR Network. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Fleury, Landon (4 September 2018). "Teminite Releases Live Performance Video Ahead of Sophomore Album [Exclusive Interview]". Your EDM. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Fleury, Landon (12 September 2018). "Your EDM Premiere: Teminite & Said - Make Me". Your EDM. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Teminite Delivers Explosive Collection of Bangers in New Album, Uprising". EDM.com. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Teminite Gives Us the Lowdown on 'Uprising', His Unique Sound, & More!". EDM Identity. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
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Rivet[edit]
Rivet is a character introduced in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Development[edit]
(The following paragraph is taken from the Rift Apart article)
Intrigued by the concept of different choices, outcomes and circumstances shaping the trajectory of one's life, the idea of Rivet was born in tandem with the exploration of the alternate universe setting in the franchise.[1] Lead writer Lauren Mee, and lead animator, Lindsay Thompson, were very interested in a new character that would have their own perspective, and survival instincts embodied by their given circumstances in a darker universe. Thompson described Rivet as having a "tough exterior and perceived coolness, she’s never cynical, dark or cruel. Sure, she might not know the best way to act in a social situation, but she sure as hell isn’t shy."[1] Smith noted that the team were interested in representing complexity and nuance with parallel counterparts of characters, citing the importance of not depicting characters like Rivet as a "one dimensional" antithesis to their counterparts in every way. Mee stressed that it was important that Rivet's lived experiences have not left her jaded, as though she comes with her own struggles, they have not robbed the hope she has in saving her universe against the forces of Emperor Nefarious. Following the creation of Rivet, several auditions were held to find the right voice for the character. The studio later recruited voice actress, Jennifer Hale, who previously voiced the female Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series.[1]
MeMeMe[edit]
https://uproxx.com/indie/100-gecs-mememe-10000-gecs/
https://nme.com/news/music/100-gecs-return-with-new-single-mememe-3099594
https://exclaim.ca/music/article/100_gecs_return_with_first_new_single_from_10000_gecs
https://www.altpress.com/100-gecs-mememe/
https://www.stereogum.com/2167975/100-gecs-mememe/music/
https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-100-gecs-video-for-new-song-mememe/
https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2021/11/19/1057371777/100-gecs-mememe
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/100-gecs-new-song-mememe-1259557/
https://www.thefader.com/2021/11/19/100-gecs-mememe-video
Fireplace for Your Home[edit]
Fireplace for Your Home is a series of yule log burning videos created by George Ford.
Films[edit]
The Fireplace for Your Home series depict
The following films are streaming on Netflix.[1]
- Fireplace for Your Home
- Fireplace for Your Home: Classic Edition
- Fireplace for Your Home: Birchwood Edition
Additionally, the official Fireplace for Your Home website includes other films and sells them in DVD and Blu-Ray formats.[2] Ford said
Background and release[edit]
The Fireplace for Your Home series was created by George Ford, the founder of Pet Media Plus, based in Longview, Washington.[3] He got the idea for the first film after filming a DVD called Adventure Cat: "It’s a television video for cats to keep them busy, and all these mice were running around and I thought, 'I’m like a reality filmmaker for rodents.' It got me thinking about what else I could capture."[3] He was inspired by the WPIX program Yule Log, which aired in the 1960s.[4][3]
Reception[edit]
Reviewing fireplace videos, Drew Prindle of Digital Trends gave the original Fireplace for Your Home a 7/10 rating, the Classic Edition a 10/10 rating and the Birchwood Edition an "11/10" rating, descrining the latter as a magnum opus and George Ford as "legendary".[1]
- prob not relevant
https://www.themarysue.com/netflix-changed-their-yule-log-music/
- primary
https://adage.com/creativity/work/fireplace-your-home-behind-scenes/33456
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcyfa7SXQb0
- less specific
References[edit]
- ^ a b Drew, Prindle (29 December 2021). "Best Fireplace Video Streams". Digital Trends. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Fireplace for Your Home DVD & Blu-ray Crackling Fireplace Series". www.fireplaceforyourhome.com. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d Hooton, Christopher (6 October 2018). "We tracked down the guy who makes those Netflix Fireplace for Your Home movies". The Independent. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet the man who built the perfect fire — so you can stream it on your TV". CBC News. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Rebecca (23 December 2023). "Throw Another Log into the TV — It's Time to Light Up Fireplace for Your Home". Tudum. Netflix. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Haasch, Palmer (26 December 2023). "2 of the top shows on Netflix right now are literally just fireplaces". Business Insider. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Bryan, Chloe (3 July 2018). "Netflix's relaxing Fireplace for Your Home isn't just for the holidays". Mashable. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Klee, Miles (20 December 2013). "Netflix's Fireplace for Your Home is the final word in holiday entertainment". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Covert, Adrian (6 December 2011). "Streaming Movie of the Night: Fireplace For Your Home (AKA The Reason to Reactivate That Netflix Account!)". Gizmodo. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Peralta, Diego (5 January 2024). "Netflix's Monster Hit of the Month Was a Burning Piece of Wood". Collider. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Griffin, Andrew (25 December 2015). "How to turn your TV into a cosy log fire". The Independent. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Wong, Kevin (20 December 2018). "The 10 Best Netflix And Other Streaming Fireplaces For The Holidays". GameSpot. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Stump, Juno (19 December 2022). "The 7 Best Streaming Yule Logs For Your Christmas Season Viewing". GameSpot. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
Back 2 Life[edit]
| Back 2 Life | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 18 November 2022 | |||
| Length | 34:07 | |||
| Label | Year0001 | |||
| Thaiboy Digital chronology | ||||
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Back 2 Life is the second studio album by Thai rapper Thaiboy Digital, released on 18 November 2022 through Year0001.
References[edit]
[[Category:2022 albums]] [[Category:Year0001 albums]]
List of songs recorded by Crystal Castles[edit]
Canadian duo Crystal Castles has recorded songs for four studio albums and two extended plays, as well as one non-album single.
cs_rio[edit]
cs_rio is an unofficial map in Counter-Strike.
Let Me Solo Her[edit]
Let Me Solo Her is an anonymous gamer known for
Undertale fandom[edit]
Undertale is a 2015 2D role-playing video game created by American indie developer Toby Fox. Following its release, Undertale quickly developed a cult following.
fandom: https://reflector.uindy.edu/2018/10/10/like-shaming-is-really-bullying-in-disguise/
https://slate.com/culture/2021/10/undertale-deltarune-spoilers-toby-fox-reddit.html
sales info: https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2020/10/01/undertale-five-years-later/
To See[edit]
Songs[edit]
The album has lengthy tracks;[1] eight of the ten songs on the album exceed the five-minute mark,[2] and many of them get close to 10 minutes of duration.[3] Parannoul organized the tracklist as if it was a live album.[4] The opening track is "Beautiful World", which begins with a sample of All About Lily Chou-Chou and resembles My Bloody Valentine's "Only Shallow", according to Jang.[5] Cohen felt that the lyrics "I wish no one had seen my miserable self / I wish no one had seen my numerous failures / I wish my young and stupid days to disappear forever" was melodramatic and exemplified that the album was "not an antidote to its creator's paralyzing misery, but a monument that honors its enormity".[1] Elle Palmer of Far Out Magazine felt the song "combines bleeping tones with caustic interludes of noise".[6]
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Cinema (Skrillex remix)[edit]
| "Cinema" (Skrillex remix) | |
|---|---|
| Remix by Skrillex | |
| from the album Electroman |
"Cinema" is a remix by Skrillex of Benny Benassi's song of the same name featuring Gary Go. It featured on Benassi's album Electroman along with the original.
Reception[edit]
In 2012, Skrillex won a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for the song.
In 2015, Spin named it the 34th greatest electronic dance music (EDM) anthem of the first half of the 2010s.[1] In 2016, Kat Bein named it the third best song in Skrillex's discography at the time.[2] In 2017, Spin named it one of the "Best EDM Songs You've Heard at Every Summer Festival" at number 37.[3] In 2019, Billboard staff considered it the 27th greatest dance song of the decade.[4]
https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-dance-love-songs-edm-all-time/galantis-gold-dust-2015/
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
|
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
https://djmag.com/news/hear-two-new-leaked-skrillex-cinema-vips
https://www.altpress.com/luke_holland_revisits_skrillex_cinema_drum_remix/
https://www.complex.com/music/a/khrisd/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-skrillex
https://www.mtv.com/news/rzluz2/benny-benassi-cinema-skrillex-remix-dance-video
https://www.complex.com/music/a/androids/the-10-best-skrillex-remixes
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/skrillexs-15-most-priceless-music-moments-6648408/
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/skrillex-songs-best-remixes-list-7496139/
other skrillex sources[edit]
https://www.complex.com/music/a/khrisd/skrillexs-youtube-channel-hits-1-billion-views
https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-dance-love-songs-edm-all-time/
https://www.grammy.com/videos/skrillex-scary-monsters-and-nice-sprites
https://www.spin.com/2011/03/breaking-out-skrillex/
https://www.factmag.com/2012/11/06/skrillex-to-re-release-breakthrough-eps-as-vinyl-box-set/
https://hypebeast.com/2011/5/skrillex-scary-monsters-and-nice-sprites-dirtyphonics-remix
- ^ "These Will Be the Years: The 100 Greatest EDM Anthems of the '10s". Spin. 28 May 2015. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Bein, Kat (1 December 2016). "The 20 Best Skrillex Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "The 50 Best EDM Songs You've Heard at Every Summer Festival". Spin. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "The 60 Greatest Dance Songs of the Decade: Staff List". Billboard. 26 November 2019. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Benny Benassi featuring Gary Go – Cinema (Skrillex Remix)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
Varg²™[edit]
Jonas Rönnberg, known by his stage name Varg²™ and previously as Varg, is a Swedish electronic musician.
Career[edit]
In 2018, Varg offered EP, **** *** ******, in exchange for donations to children affected by the Yemeni civil war. https://www.factmag.com/2018/11/16/varg-ep-children-yemen/
Rönnberg previously used the pseudonym "Varg", but had to change it to "Varg²™" following a cease and desist from the German band of the same name. He then released the EP Fuck Varg.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Bruce-Jones, Henry (19 November 2019). "Varg changes name to Varg2™ following cease and desist from metal band". Fact. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
Musicians that appeared on lists and don't have an article[edit]
Red links in bold. Of course, appearing on a list doesn't mean they're automatically notable, though they generally are when searching for other sources about them. Ultimately, lists just give an idea of who might be notable for Wikipedia, and if they are appearing on lists of "best albums of the week", then that is at least some indicator.
- Bloom, Madison; Strauss, Matthew; Torres, Eric (3 May 2024). "10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- Jessica Pratt (musician)
- Mdou Moctar
- Kamasi Washington
- Jawnino (notable)
- Ibibio Sound Machine
- Evilgiane (notable) / Slimesito (likely not notable)
- Katy Hill
- Hana Vu
- Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes
- Jadasea (likely not notable)
- "18 Great Records You May Have Missed: Winter 2024". Pitchfork. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- Bianca Scout (notable)
- Chatterton (band) (likely not notable)
- Church Chords (likely not notable)
- DJ Nigga Fox (notable)
- Erika de Casier
- Ghost 53206 (likely not notable)
- Guerra / de Paiva / Hornsby (super hard to search for so idk)
- Gulfer
- Heavee (notable)
- Heems / Lapgan (idk, but the album, Lafandar, has an article)
- Lao (musician) (maybe? again super hard to search for)
- Little Simz
- Liv.e (notable, even one of her albums Couldn't Wait to Tell You has an article)
- Stormy (musician) (mayyybe)
- Tapir!
- TDF (producer) (likely not but close, [1])
- Ulla (maybe) & Ultrafog (idk)
- "Undiscovered: Jawnino, Glowe, Matilda Lyn". Notion. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- Glowe (likely not notable)
- James Massiah (notable)
- Kenny Allstar, Bawo (musician) (notable), Sam Wise (musician) (maybe)
- Matilda Lyn (notable) [2]
- Sunday (1994) (notable)
- Kilu (musician) (likely not notable)
- Jawnino (notable), Jesse James Solomon (notable)
- Nate Brazier (maybe)
- Emmeline (musician) (notable)
- Oreglo (likely not, but close)
https://pitchfork.com/news/8-new-albums-you-should-listen-to-now-the-smile-ty-segall/
Specific artists (identified above)[edit]
- Astrid Sonne is a Danish musician based in London.
https://pitchfork.com/artists/astrid-sonne/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/03/13/astrid-sonne-great-doubt-babies/
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/02/astrid-sonne-great-doubt-review
https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/great-records-you-may-have-missed-winter-2024/
Other artists[edit]
- O. (yes, O.) is a London-based duo composed of baritone saxophonist Joe Henwood and drummer Tash Keary.
https://diymag.com/interview/o-slice-november-2023
https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/o-share-new-single-176-and-announce-eu-uk-tour-dates
https://exclaim.ca/music/article/os-debut-album-is-for-the-weirdos
https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/o-return-with-the-brand-new-single-atm
also pay attention to: Feux (musician) (not notable rn but maybe in the future)
- Sarah Kinlaw, known mononymously as Kinlaw. She is a member of Softspot.
https://www.thefader.com/2017/08/04/bandcamp-trans-law-fundraiser-what-to-buy
https://www.them.us/story/sarah-kinlaw-the-tipping-scale-interview
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/kinlaw-the-tipping-scale/
https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/kinlaw-vocal-and-body-movement-lesson
- or just check https://www.kinlaw.co/cv#press
Softspot is a band formed by Kinlaw
https://www.npr.org/2017/04/08/522890594/a-brooklyn-band-finds-inspiration-in-stormy-seas
https://www.npr.org/2017/04/12/523439676/songs-we-love-softspot-habits
https://www.thefader.com/2014/02/04/stream-softspot-youyours
Hamish Trevis, known professionally as Kinlaw
https://metalmagazine.eu/post/kinlaw
https://thequietus.com/quietus-reviews/new-weird-britain/worriedaboutsatan-kinlaw-rezzett/
https://thequietus.com/tq-charts/columns-of-the-year/best-new-weird-britain-2023/
https://www.spin.com/2023/06/june-2023s-best-punk-finally-something-to-live-for/
Kazuto Okawa, known professionally as LLLL, is a Japanese musician.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/03/17/music/llll-stays-faithful-honest-approach/
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/01/09/people/llll-perfect-balance-conformity-rebellion/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/01/travel/tokyo-vacation-at-home.html
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/in-the-tokyo-neighborhood-of-koenji-a-sanctuary-for-creatives
Music of Celeste (video game)[edit]
- As of now, content of this draft is mostly taken from Celeste (video game); check its history for attribution.
The music for the 2018 video game Celeste, developed and published by indie studio Maddy Makes Games, was primarily composed by Lena Raine.
Conception[edit]
Lena Raine composed the majority of Celeste's soundtrack,[1][2] with additional composers providing remixes of Raine's score for most of the B-side levels.[3] Raine's score informed the visual design for certain levels.[4] Sound designer Kevin Regamey[5] incorporated sound effects into the music to further match gameplay, after which Raine would contribute further "musical ambience".[6]
Specific sounds in the music of Celeste were designed to match certain themes. According to Raine, "In The Mirror" was one of the strangest tracks she has composed. Its synthesizer-heavy sequences, noted by Raine to be reminiscent of Vangelis and Blade Runner (1982), were designed to match the "cosmic horrors" experienced by Madeline. In "Resurrections", she created an "othering" sound that transitioned from the more simple melodic progression of "First Steps", and an "etherial sound evocative of a space that didn't seem quite real", as the song would play during a lucid dream sequence.[3] "In the Mirror" includes vocals performed by Raine as Madeline's internal dialogue, reversed due to the theming of mirrors.[3] When developing the song, she wanted there to be a sound nearly unintelligible and spoken in the background. She decided to record herself in a dark closet, attempting to vocalize what she related to in Madeline's struggles.[1] According to Raine, she tries to "inject some part" of herself into her musical projects.[3]
Each character in Celeste is represented by their own instrument. Madeline is represented by a piano, Badeline is represented by a synthesizer, Theo is represented by guitar, and Oshiro is represented by a "theremin-like" synthesizer. Granny is an exception, as, according to Raine, "she embodies the power of the mountain and is a fairly omnipresent figure". Badeline's theme, a motif that first appears in "Resurrections" and later reappears in several other tracks, is written entirely in minor key, in contrast to Madeline's, which is "primarily cheery" and only occasionally transitions into a minor key. In the song "Anxiety", Raine attempted to capture the feeling of a panic attack and made the piano theme representative of Madeline be "engulfed" by the synthesizer representative of Badeline.[3]
Raine returned to compose the soundtrack for Farewell.[7][8]
Release[edit]
In October 2018, Scarlet Moon Records announced Prescriptions for Sleep: Celeste, an album of Celeste cover songs described by Nintendo Life as "lullaby-style renditions" of the game's soundtrack. Prescriptions for Sleep: Celeste features violin by Maiko, saxophone by Norihiko Hibino, and piano by AYAKI, with Raine serving as co-producer.[9] On January 21, 2019, it was announced that the game's soundtrack would receive an album of piano covers by Trevor Alan Gomes, titled Celeste Piano Collections, a part of the Piano Collections series by Materia Collective,[10] released on January 25.[11] In July, Materia Collective purchased the publishing rights for the music, and the composers of the game's B-side music went without royalties for 17 months.[12]
Reception[edit]
In reviews of Celeste, several critics lauded it as among the best video game soundtracks,[13][14][15] and others appreciated how it complimented the gameplay.[a] IGN said that it added an "amazing amount of life" to each area,[13] and Kotaku said that "Anxiety" in particularly captured "the feeling of true anxiety".[21] Reviewers felt that it remained enjoyable to listen to even after extended periods of time,[22][18] and certain aspects of the music were praised, such as the synthesizer or piano portions.[23][17] Critics also appreciated the remixes of songs present in the B-side levels,[13] with Nintendo World Report saying they were "just as magnificent" as the rest of the music.[20]
Farewell's music was praised by Kotaku, who said it was "fantastic", and that the world as a whole was "charming".[24]
It has been named one of the best video game soundtracks of all time by multiple publications.[25][26][27][28][29]
Accolades[edit]
Celeste received the following music-related accolades.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Independent Games Festival Awards | Excellence in Audio | Nominated | [30][31] |
| The Game Awards 2018 | Best Score/Music | Nominated | [32] | |
| 2019 | SXSW Gaming Awards | Excellence in Musical Score | Nominated | [33][34] |
| Game Developers Choice Awards | Best Audio | Won | [35] | |
| 2019 Game Audio Network Guild Awards | Best Music for an Indie Game | Nominated | [36] | |
| 15th British Academy Games Awards | Music | Nominated | [37] | |
| ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards | 2018 Video Game Score of the Year | Won | [7] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Goldner, Sam (29 March 2019). "Lena Raine's Digital Ambience Can Make You Panic or Help You Relax". Vice. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Stevens, Colin (7 February 2018). "Checking the Score: Celeste - Hardcore Gamer". Hardcore Gamer. DoubleJump Publishing. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Raine, Lena (5 February 2018). "Interview: Composer Lena Raine talks Celeste Soundtrack & working in Game Audio". Original Sound Version (Interview). Interviewed by Paquet, Ryan. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Slate 2018, 46:52–47:20.
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Divinity (song)[edit]
| "Divinity" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Porter Robinson | |
| from the album Worlds | |
| Released | August 12, 2014 |
| Recorded | 2012-13 |
| Genre | Electronic dance music |
| Length | 6:08 |
| Label | Astralwerks |
| Composer(s) | Porter Robinson, Amy Millan |
| Producer(s) | Porter Robinson |
"Divinity" is a song by American record producer Porter Robinson featuring Amy Millan. It is the opening track for Robinson's debut studio album, Worlds, released on August 12, 2014.
Background and composition[edit]
I started the album with that song because it was the first one that I wrote that I felt was in the style of Worlds. It was the first one that had the 90 BPM, side-chained chords, sort of slowed-down but still four-on-the-floor and more emotional quality that starts the hook, which I'd say it was a big part of the sonic quality of Worlds. That was the first song that I wrote like that. And I also love albums that start off with like a strong riff.
—Porter Robinson[1]
Porter Robinson was initially known for his electro and complextro music, such as the 2010 single "Say My Name" and the 2011 extended play Spitfire.[2][3] Across 2012, Robinson performed at major electronic dance music (EDM) festivals,[4] but gradually became dissatisfied with the genre. He reported experiencing "four or five fully-blown anxiety attacks onstage" that year, yelling "dance music is terrible" at one of his shows.[5] Following the release of his single "Language" (2012), Robinson set out to write an album he felt was "beautiful and emotional".[6]
"Divinity" was one of the first songs written for Worlds, and Robinson chose it as the opening track of the album due to its sound, which he believed to be "very [him]" and representative of the album.[7] A distorted sound, a "boys choir type sound that [he] was messing with", works as the main instrument of the track. The instrumental existed before Amy Millan was featured on the track.[1] Millan is the vocalist of Stars, a band that connects to Robinson's emotional adolescent years.[7]
Release and reception[edit]
On August 5, 2014, during NPR's pre-release of Worlds, they chose it as part of their "Songs We Love" list.[8] Scott Greene of Your EDM stated that the song "serves as a great introduction to the overall concept of the album".[9] Tatiana Cirisano of Billboard wrote that there is a large contrast between the intro and chorus; while the former contains "underwater-sounding", smooth vocals, the latter contains a "cacophony" of cymbals and glitch-like sounds reminiscent of video games.[10] Barry Walters of Wondering Sound said that it features common characteristics of EDM, such as a powerful beat, dense layers of synthesizers, and an airy female vocal,[11] while Elissa Stolman of Vice described the track as an indie-electronic "festival rave anthem", with synths that resembled M83's "Midnight City" (2011).[12] Alternatively, Rupert Howe of Q found similarities to electronica and M83-like space rock.[13] Derek Staples of Consequence of Sound declared that the "ethereal electro vibes" of "Divinity" "evoke images of a Glitch Mob/The M Machine collaboration".[14]
It charted at 35 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs[15] and certified gold in the United States.[16] In 2015, the song was remixed by Odesza and included in Worlds Remixed.[17] Billboard critics chose the song as the 6th best of Porter Robinson, in 2017.[10] In 2018, it was remixed by Rezz.[18][19] Robinson played the song in 2021 at Secret Sky.[20]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[15] | 35 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
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- ^ Brown, Harley (30 June 2014). "'I expected a backlash': Porter Robinson talks 'virtual' music, denouncing EDM, and online games". Billboard. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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- ^ a b Worlds Commentary. Porter Robinson. 2014. Spotify. Sample Sized.
- ^ "Songs We Love: Porter Robinson, 'Divinity' (feat. Amy Milan)". NPR. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ Greene, Scott (12 August 2014). "Worlds: Porter Robinson's Artistic Rebirth". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ a b Cirisano, Tatiana (6 July 2017). "Porter Robinson's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ Walters, Barry (12 August 2014). "Porter Robinson, Worlds". Wondering Sound. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ Stolman, Elissa (5 August 2014). "Beat by beat review: Porter Robinson – Worlds". Vice. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Howe, Rupert (September 2014). "Porter Robinson: Worlds". Q. No. 338. p. 112. ISSN 0955-4955.
- ^ Staples, Derek (12 August 2014). "Porter Robinson – Worlds". Consequence of Sound. Archived from the original on 15 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Porter Robinson – Divinity". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "ODESZA remixed Porter Robinson's "Divinity" ft. Amy Millan of Stars/Broken Social Scene (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ Bagshaw, Bella (28 November 2018). "REZZ delivers decadent Porter Robinson 'Divinity' remix". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "Rezz Releases Long-Awaited Remix of Porter Robinson's "Divinity"". EDM.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ Kang, Charles. "Review: Porter Robinson Transcends With Transformative Second Sky Festival". Magnetic Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
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