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Captive Heart (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Captive Heart'" is a song by American Tejano pop singer Selena. It was the second promotional single released from 'Dreaming of You' (1995), behind "God's Child (Baila Conmigo)". It was written by Mark Goldenberg and Kit Hain, and was produced by Guy Roche. Recording sessions took place at Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr.'s recording studio Q-Productions and at several other locations. The song was given mixed reviews by music critics. "Captive Heart" is an electropop song performed in a rhythmical pop groove.
Production and composition
"Captive Heart" was recorded at Bananaboat Studios in Burbank, California in January 1995, Q-Productions in Corpus Christi, Texas and at Conway Studios in North Hollywood. It was written by Mark Goldenberg and Kit Hain, and was produced by Guy Roche. It was mixed by Nathaniel "Mick" Guzuaski, engineered by Mario Lucy, Brian "Red" Moore and Mona Suchard who also was credited at the assistant engineer. American singer Donna De Lory was the backing vocalist for "Captive Heart". Recording sessions had taken nearly less than a week to complete the song.EMI Telvisia (1994) 'Selena Captive Heart Single (Liner Notes)' EMI Records
"Captive Heart" is an electropop song performed in a rhythmical R&B pop groove. It draws influences from synthpop, fast rock, dance-pop and electronic dance music. According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by EMI Music Publishing, the song is composed in the key of D major with a time signature in common time, and with a moderate groove of 91 beats per minute.
Critical reception
'Vibe' editor Ed Morales compared both Evelyn "Champagne" King and "Wherever You Are" (duet with the Barrio Boyzz) with the song "Captive Heart". While, according to the 'Chicago Tribune', "Captive Heart" was destined for urban-contemporary radio. Leonard Charles of 'Miami Today', commented on "Captive Heart"s lack of impact on the Hot 100, stating that the song would have been stronger if EMI Records had promoted the single extensively. Charles also commented that he believes that the record company didn't put in much effort on the song but believed that EMI had only put in effort on singles "Dreaming of You" and "I Could Fall in Love". Benson Ramos of 'The Gaston Gazette' believed "Captive Heart" wasn't "crossover potential". Steven Washington of 'Aurora Sentinel' praised the song's "electronic feels" and "Latin flavors" that it brings to the song. Sabrina Moore of 'Corsicana Daily Sun', disliked the song because it felt "unoriginal" but commented that Selena could have done better in another Latin flavored ballad.
The 'Daily Vault' believed Selena made a mistake with "Captive Heart", stating that "the song was a surprising and painful flaw, because it showcases a mistake of exerting too much throat, which many popular singers currently do". The 'Daily Vault' instated that it was a one-way ticket to voice destruction. Mario Tarradell of 'The Dallas Morning News' stated while reviewing "I'm Getting Used To You" that the songs "are a bit more uptempo, bordering on that New Jill Swing sound popularized by Mary J. Blige and Jade".
Track listing
*'U.S. Promo Single (1995)'
# "Captive Heart" 4:23-4;18
*'U.S. Cassette Single (1995)'EMI Telvisia (1995) 'Selena Captive Heart Cassette Single (Liner Notes)' EMI Records
# "Captive Heart" 4:23
Credits and personnel
All credits were taken from the album's liner notes.
*Selena vocals, backing vocals
*Donna De Lory back-up singer
*Mark Goldenberg writer
*Kit Hain writer
*Juan Figueroa, Arnold Hain synthesizers
*Jos Behar co-producer
*Guy Roche producer
*Nathaniel "Mick" Guzuaski audio mixer
*Mario Lucy engineer
*Brain "Red" Moore engineer
*Mona Suchard engineer and assistant engineer
See also
*List of Selena songs
*Selena singles discography
References
Category:1995 singles
Category:Selena songs
Category:Synth-pop songs
Category:Songs released posthumously
Category:1995 songs
Category:Songs written by Mark Goldenberg
Category:EMI Records singles
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