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Heartbeat (Annie song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Heartbeat'" is a song by Norwegian singer Annie from her debut studio album, 'Anniemal' (2004). Annie co-wrote the song with its producers, Svein Berge and Torbjrn Brundtland. It was released under the title "'My Heart Beat'" as the album's second single in 29 November 2004. The lyrics of "Heartbeat" describe finding new love at a nightclub, surrounded by close friends. The song received acclaim from music critics.
"Heartbeat" was listed at number one on 'Pitchfork's top 50 singles of 2004 and at number 17 on its list of the top 500 songs of the 2000s. It was also featured in two scenes of the 2005 film 'Melissa P.', based on Italian writer Melissa Panarello's first novel. Retrieved 21 June 2010. Retrieved 23 November 2010.
Composition
"Heartbeat" is a pop song composed in F-sharp minor. It is written in common time and moves at 128 beats per minute. The song uses a i-VI-iv-v chord progression.Sheet music for "My Heartbeat". Hal Leonard Corporation. 2004. There is a key change in the chorus that puts the song in B minor before going back to F-sharp minor for the subsequent verse. Its lyrics narrate a night of going to clubs with friends. "Heartbeat" uses a drum beat which symbolizes a heartbeat and doubles its tempo when Annie's persona catches the attention of her romantic interest on the dancefloor.Plagenhoef, Scott. [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/15205-annie-anniemal "Anniemal"] . Pitchfork. 8 November 2004. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
Critical reception
"Heartbeat" received acclaim from music critics. Scott Plagenhoef's review for 'Pitchfork' named it "the best song of the year" for being a "deceptively simple and surprisingly beautiful articulation of basic human need, beautifully encapsulating every element of human excitement". In his review for 'Rolling Stone' magazine, Barry Walters remarked that the song "evokes your favorite punk/dance mash-up and betters it."Walters, Barry. [https://web.archive.org/web/20090201124435/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/annie/albums/album/7357950/ "Annie: Anniemal : Music Reviews"]. 'Rolling Stone', issue 977/978, page 142. 30 June14 July 2005. Retrieved 7 October 2008. For 'The Village Voice', Jody Rosen commented that the song's chorus "edges toward rock and a melody durable enough to withstand countless repeated listenings".Rosen, Jody. [http://www.slate.com/id/2112474/ "Class of 2005"]. 'Slate'. 21 January 2005. Retrieved 7 October 2008. 'Entertainment Weekly'
"Heartbeat" ranked thirty-second on the 2004 Pazz & Jop list, a survey of several hundred music critics conducted by Robert Christgau.[http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/pnj/pjres04.php "The 2004 Pazz & Jop Critics Poll"]. 'The Village Voice'. 15 February 2005. Retrieved 27 August 2008. Pitchfork listed "Heartbeat" at the top of its list of the "Top 50 Singles of 2004", and called it "a perfect pop song".Plagenhoef, Scott. [http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/5933-top-50-singles-of-2004/5/ "Top 50 Singles of 2004"]. Pitchfork. 30 December 2004. Retrieved 16 June 2008. The publication then listed the song at #17 on their top 500 songs of the 2000s list. Pitchfork also included "Heartbeat" in its collection of 'The Pitchfork 500'.
Track listings
*'European CD single'
(50467-6266-5; Released 29 November 2004)
#"My Heartbeat" (album version) 3:05
#"My Heartbeat" (Ryksopp's Mindre Tilgjengelige remix) 5:54
*'UK CD single #1'
(679L091CD1; Released 21 February 2005)
#"Heartbeat" 3:00
#"Heartbeat" (Alan Braxe remix) 3:28
*'UK CD single #2'
(679L091CD2; Released 21 February 2005)
#"Heartbeat" 3:00
#"Heartbeat" (Maurice Fulton remix) 6:12
#"Heartbeat" (Phones Maximo remix) 4:23
#"Heartbeat" music video
*'US CD maxi single'
(62305-2; Released 10 May 2005)
#"Heartbeat" (album version) 3:05
#"Heartbeat" (Ryksopp's Mindre Tilgjengelige remix) 5:54
#"Heartbeat" (Maurice Fulton remix) 6:12
#"Heartbeat" (Phones Maximo remix) 4:23
#"Heartbeat" (Alan Braxe remix) 5:43
#"Chewing Gum" (Mylo remix) 5:53
#"Kiss Me" 6:17
Credits and personnel
* Annie lead vocals
* Svein Berge production, backing vocals, instruments
* Torbjrn Brundtland production, backing vocals, instruments
Charts
References
Category:2004 songs
Category:2005 singles
Category:679 Artists singles
Category:Annie (singer) songs
Category:Songs written by Annie (singer)
Category:Songs written by Svein Berge
Category:Songs written by Torbjrn Brundtland
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