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Wikipedia article
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| genre = Synth-pop
| label = Warner Bros.
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| producer = Big Taste
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| next_year = 2019
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"'Over My Head'" is a song recorded by American indie pop band Echosmith. The Sierota siblings co-wrote the song with Leroy Clampitt, Jeffrey David, Cara Salimando, and Paul Guy Shelton. Following the release of the EP 'Inside a Dream', "Over My Head" was released digitally on March 16, 2018 through Warner Bros. Records as the intended lead single of the bands second studio album, however it was eventually scrapped from the album. It impacted hot adult contemporary radio on March 19, 2018.
Composition
"Over My Head" is composed of a synth-heavy chorus, an "addicting" melody, and a pronounced drum beat. Critics noted the song's sound is more "evolved" and mature than previous releases.
The song is written in the key of F# Minor, and follows a chord progression of D-Bm-F#m (VI-iv-i). The tempo of the song is 105 beats per minute.
Critical reception
Markos Papadatos of 'Digital Journal' wrote that the song is delightful and "displays [the band's] growth and maturity." He gave the song an A rating.
Chart performance
"Over My Head" entered the 'Billboard' Adult Pop Songs chart dated April 7, 2018 at number 35 and was the week's highest-debuting single.
Music video
A lyric video premiered accompanying the song's digital release on March 16, 2018. A collaboration with latte artist Melannie Aquino and Lavazza, the clip features the song's lyrics depicted in espresso foam.
The official music video for the song was directed by Sophia Muller and premiered March 20, 2018. The video features the black turtleneck outfits worn on the single cover and the block letter lights spelling Echosmith that the band use on tour.
Credits and personnel
Adapted from single credits on AllMusic.
'Echosmith'
* Graham Sierota drums
* Noah Sierota bass, guitar, programming, vocals
* Sydney Sierota vocals
'Other personnel'
* Sergio Chavez engineering
* Todd Copper engineering
* Chris Gehringer mastering
* Serban Ghenea mixing
* John Hanes mix engineering
* Cara Salimando backing vocals
* Paul "Phamous" Guy Shelton backing vocals
* Leroy Clampitt drum programming, engineering, production, synthesizer programming, backing vocals
Charts
Release history
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! scope="row"| Worldwide
| March 16, 2018
| Digital download
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! scope="row" rowspan="2"| United States
| March 19, 2018
| Hot adult contemporary
| rowspan="2"| Warner Bros.
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| March 20, 2018
| Contemporary hit radio
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References
Category:2018 songs
Category:2018 singles
Category:Echosmith songs
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Songs written by Leroy Clampitt
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