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The First Time (Matt Fishel song)
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Wikipedia article
"'The First Time'" is a song written and performed by British recording artist Matt Fishel. The song was released as a single on 7 November 2011[https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-first-time-single/id473678349 "iTunes-Music-Matt Fishel-The First Time-Single"], Retrieved on 25 November 2013. and appears on Fishel's 2013 debut album 'Not Thinking Straight'.[https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/not-thinking-straight/id599085506 "iTunes-Music-Matt Fishel-Not-Thinking-Straight"], Retrieved on 25 November 2013.
Release and lyrics
"The First Time" was released on 7 November 2011 as Matt Fishel's second single, taken from his debut album 'Not Thinking Straight'. The single was released worldwide on Fishel's own record label Young Lust Records as a three-track digital download.
Fishel is openly gayFeature: [http://www.rightouttv.com/Matt-Fishel-New-CD-2013.html "Matt Fishel is Not Thinking Straight"], 'RightOut TV', Canada. Retrieved on 25 November 2013. and the lyrics of "The First Time" deal with sexual awakenings and his first experience with another boy.[https://www.facebook.com/notes/matt-fishel/the-first-time-lyrics/265944023451977 "The First Time Official Lyrics"], 10 November 2011. Retrieved on 25 November 2013. In an interview with Jon Roth of Out magazine, Fishel said of the song: "The first time I kissed another boy was an amazing, life-changing moment for me. I can remember the day it happened really vividly and I [wanted] to write a song about all those feelings of warmth and nostalgia that come from that first special moment."Roth, Jon. [http://www.out.com/entertainment/music/2011/12/16/matt-fishels-first-time "Matt Fishel's First Time"], 'Out Magazine', USA, 16 December 2011. Retrieved on 25 November 2013.
Matt Pop remixes
The single release of "The First Time" includes two club remixes by Amsterdam remixer/producer Matt Pop. The 'Matt Pop '80s Club Mix' and 'Matt Pop '80s Radio Edit' of "The First Time" are both musical reworkings of the song, incorporating Matt Pop's signature 1980s hi-NRG throwback dance-pop sound.[http://www.almightyrecords.com/product/ALMYCDR089/ "Various Artists: We Love Matt Pop: 3 Disc Set Including the Limited Edition 12" Mixes"], Almighty Records. Retrieved on 25 November 2013. The 'Matt Pop '80s Club Mix' of the song also appears as the first track on Almighty Records' 2013 3-disc compilation album 'We Love Matt Pop', released in May 2013 on both CD and digital download.
Music video and artwork
An official music video for "The First Time" was released on Fishel's YouTube channel on 30 October 2011.. 30 October 2011. Retrieved on 25 November 2013. The video was shot in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaVives, Mlanie. [http://tetu.yagg.com/2011/11/20/video-la-romance-gay-de-deux-ados-dans-le-dernier-clip-de-matt-fishel/ "Vido: La romance gay de deux ados dans le dernier clip de Matt Fishel"], 'Ttu', France, 20 November 2011. Retrieved on 25 November 2013. and is directed by Argentinian movie director Alexis Dos Santos ('Glue', 'Unmade Beds', 'Random Strangers'). The video was filmed on location in Argentina and tells the story of the first kiss between two teenage boys. The boys are played by Argentinian actors Juan Gabriel Mio and Ronan Nuez. Fishel does not appear in the video in person, but his image is displayed on one of the boys' T-shirts.
The artwork for the single release is an image taken from the music video, in which the two male characters are lying side by side on a beach. Fishel's image can be seen on the T-shirt of one of the boys.
Critical reception
Reviews for "The First Time" and its accompanying video were positive. British actor and celebrity Tweeter Stephen Fry described "The First Time" as "gloriously gay, sweetly romantic, wonderfully touching music and video".Fry, Stephen. [https://twitter.com/stephenfry/status/134933018048598017 "Stephen Fry Twitter"], 'Stephen Fry on Twitter', 11 November 2011. Retrieved on 25 November 2013.[http://www.starobserver.com.au/features/entertainment-features/entertainment-play/2011/12/02/stephen-fry-approved-gay-love-songs/66731 "Stephen Fry-approved gay love songs"], 'Star Observer', Australia, 02 December 2011. Retrieved on 25 November 2013. Instinct Magazine called it "one of the most adorable music videos we've seen in a long time" and Out Magazine's Jon Roth referred to the song as "an empowering soundtrack" and "A music video that will make you want to be a teenager all over again".Roth, Jon. [http://www.out.com/entertainment/music/2011/11/10/matt-fishels-first-time "Matt Fishel's First Time"], 'Out Magazine', USA, 10 November 2011. Retrieved on 25 November 2013. The 'Sydney Star Observer' called the video "stunning".
Awards and nominations
The music video for "The First Time" was nominated for the Best Video (Pro) and Best Pop / Rock / Adult Contemporary Video awards at the 2012 RightOut TV Music & Video Awards.[http://www.rightouttvawards.com/Previous-Winners.html "RightOutTV Music & Video Awards Winners"], 'RightOut TV Awards', Canada, 21 April 2013. Retrieved on 25 November 2013.
Festivals
In June 2012, the music video for "The First Time" was screened at the 26th Festival Mix Milano LGBT Festival[http://www.festivalmixmilano.com/2012/ "Ventiseiesimo Festival Mix Milano"], Retrieved on 25 November 2013. in Milan, Italy as part of the 'Can't Stop The Music' programme.[http://www.festivalmixmilano.com/2012/cant-stop-the-music/ "26 Festival Mix Milano - 'Can't Stop The Music'"], Retrieved on 25 November 2013.
Studio personnel
According to the album sleeve notes, "The First Time" was written and arranged by Matt Fishel, produced and engineered by Fishel and Mark Crew at both Superfishel Studios and Unit 24, London UK and mixed by Mark Crew. Fishel performs all lead and background vocals, piano, guitar, synths and programming on the song, with additional guitars and bass by Jonas Jalhay and additional programming by Mark Crew.
Track listing
* 'Digital download'
#"The First Time" 3:15
#"The First Time (Matt Pop '80s Radio Edit)" 3:49
#"The First Time (Matt Pop '80s Club Mix)" 6:17
References
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