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The Fall (Brendan James song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = The Fall
| cover = Brendan James The Fall.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Brendan James
| album = Brendan James
| released = June 8, 2010
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Pop
| length = 4:24
| label = Decca
| writer = Brendan James, Kevin Griffin
| producer = Warren Huart
| prev_title = Green
| prev_year = 2008
| next_title = The Lucky Ones
| next_year = 2010
| misc =
}}
"'The Fall'" is the lead single by American singer/songwriter Brendan James, from his self-titled sophomore studio album, 'Brendan James'.
Background
"The Fall", which James wrote about having to let someone go with the knowledge that the freedom of letting them go is the most grounding feeling of all.
Music video
The video for "The Fall" was starred by American actress and model Melissa Ordway along with Greek's Amber Stevens and Miss South Carolina Jamie Hill, and was directed by Melissa's boyfriend, American actor Justin Baldoni.
The music video was premiered on August 9 on multi-websites.
Reception
Critical response
The song has received positive reviews from most music critics."His latest single, "The Fall" from his recently released self-titled album, is a nice song to ease into the new season (since it is all about postponing love until the fall). So give it a whirl, were pretty sure youll be humming it the rest of the afternoon." Fabulishttp://blog.fabulis.com/post/1116537537/rising-talent-brendan-james
"The beautiful piano-driven song is all about finding solace in letting someone go and the video for "The Fall" is a literal visual representation of Mr. James poignant lyrics with flashes of the singer in performance mode at the piano." The Round Table Online
""The Fall" shows off James ability to craft touching, relatable lyrics that complement his strong vocals and piano playing. Try not to cry watching the video. Really." Bloginity.
"The Fray-ish lead single "The Fall", we're just scratching the radiant surface of an album that delivers in full on every promise made." Direct Current Music
"...understands the heartfelt connection between adult emotions and indelible melodies. We get plenty of that here" Dallas News
"His brutally honest kiss off "The Fall" and "Different Kind of Love" are especially good fits." Philadelphia Daily News
"James plays toward his strengths with heartfelt ballads like "The Fall". WCF Courier
References
Category:2010 singles
Category:American pop songs
Category:2010 songs
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Songs written by Kevin Griffin
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