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| | Name = Hummingbird Heartbeat | | Name = Hummingbird Heartbeat | ||
| | Artist = ] | | Artist = ] | ||
| | Album = ] | | Album = ] | ||
| | Released = September 2012<!--The exact date is unknown--> | |||
| | Recorded = 2010; The Boom Boom Boom (]), Henson Recording Studios (]) | | Recorded = 2010; The Boom Boom Boom (]), Henson Recording Studios (]) | ||
| | Genre = ], ], ]<!--Do not add without reliable source--> | | Genre = ], ], ]<!--Do not add without reliable source--> | ||
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| | Writer = Katy Perry, ], ], Lamont Neuble | | Writer = Katy Perry, ], ], Lamont Neuble | ||
| | Producer = Christopher "Tricky" Stewart | | Producer = Christopher "Tricky" Stewart | ||
| | Last single = "]"<br />(2012) | |||
| | This single = "'''Hummingbird Heartbeat'''"<br />(2012) | |||
| }} | }} | ||
| "'''Hummingbird Heartbeat'''" is a song recorded by American singer ] for her third studio album '']'' (2010). It was written by Perry, ] and Monte Neuble, with the song's producer ]. The song was inspired by Perry's boyfriend at the time, ]. Utilizing ], ] and ] within its composition, "Hummingbird Heartbeat" also takes influence from ]. Lyrically, the song compares the feeling of being in love to the speed of a hummingbird's heartbeat. | "'''Hummingbird Heartbeat'''" is a song recorded by American singer ] for her third studio album '']'' (2010). It was written by Perry, ] and Monte Neuble, with the song's producer ]. The song was inspired by Perry's boyfriend at the time, ] <ref name="russell">{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a244438/perry-relationship-influenced-album.html |title=Perry: 'Relationship influenced album' |first=Ryan |last=Love|work='']'' |publisher=] |date=July 15, 2010 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref>. Utilizing ], ] and ] within its composition, "Hummingbird Heartbeat" also takes influence from ]. Lyrically, the song compares the feeling of being in love to the speed of a hummingbird's heartbeat. | ||
| The song received generally positive reviews from ], many of whom labeled it as a potential single choice. Upon the release of ''Teenage Dream'', "Hummingbird Heartbeat" charted on the lower regions of the ], peaking at 124. | |||
| == Writing and recording == | == Writing and recording == | ||
| ]'' |publisher=] |date=July 15, 2010 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref>]] | |||
| In an interview with ] about '']'' in August 2010, Perry revealed that "Hummingbird Heartbeat" was one of the first songs she wrote for the album after she finished her ] (2009).<ref name=youtube>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leSFvJlh_bE&feature=plcp |title=Katy Perry talks "Hummingbird Heartbeat" |date=August 3, 2010 |work=''Katy Perry Music'' |publisher=] |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref> When speaking about the song, Perry said she first had the idea for the song while she was in her hometown of Santa Barbra, California: | In an interview with ] about '']'' in August 2010, Perry revealed that "Hummingbird Heartbeat" was one of the first songs she wrote for the album after she finished her ] (2009).<ref name=youtube>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leSFvJlh_bE&feature=plcp |title=Katy Perry talks "Hummingbird Heartbeat" |date=August 3, 2010 |work=''Katy Perry Music'' |publisher=] |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref> When speaking about the song, Perry said she first had the idea for the song while she was in her hometown of Santa Barbra, California: | ||
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| == Release and performance == | == Release and performance == | ||
| The song was sent to radio in Australia the week of September 17, 2012.<ref name="themusicnetwork1">{{cite web|last=Gilmore |first=Thomas |url=http://www.themusicnetwork.com/music-news/industry/2012/09/24/chart-wrap-up-pink-debuts-at-1-again |title=Chart wrap-up: Pink debuts at #1... again - Music Industry |publisher=The Music Network |date= |accessdate=2013-02-25}}</ref> "Hummingbird Heartbeat" debuted at number 59 on the Australia Hot 100 Airplay Chart on the issue dated September 24, 2012.<ref name="themusicnetwork1"/> The following week it reached its peak position of 34.<ref name="themusicnetwork2">{{cite web|last=Gilmore |first=Thomas |url=http://www.themusicnetwork.com/music-news/industry/2012/10/02/chart-wrap-up-gangnam-style-goes-1 |title=Chart wrap-up: Gangnam Style goes #1 - Music Industry |publisher=The Music Network |date= |accessdate=2013-02-25}}</ref> | |||
| == Critical response == | == Critical response == | ||
| '']'' reviewer Tom Thorogood gave a positive review of the song, labeling it a strong single choice and calling it a: "nice companion to Teenage Dream, “the story of the birds and the bees” is more grown up with proper guitars."<ref name="MTV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/katy-perry/235452-katy-perry-teenage-dream-track-by-track |title=Katy Perry Teenage Dream Track By Track |first=Tom |last=Thorogood|work=] |publisher=] |date=August 27, 2010 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref> Jeb Inge of '']'' called "Hummingbird Heartbeat" the strongest song on the album,<ref name=journal/> while Michael Gallucci of '']'' declared the song an album highlight, and compared the it to another Perry song, "]", adding that they were both "top-down bangers."<ref name="scene">{{cite web |url=http://www.clevescene.com/c-notes/archives/2010/08/24/out-today-katy-perry |title=Out Today: Katy Perry |first=Michael |last=Gallucci|work= ]|publisher= ]|date=August 24, 2010 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref> Gary Trust of '']'' compared "Hummingbird Heartbeat" with the original five ''Teenage Dream'' singles, and if released as a single, would help Perry be the only artist with six number-one singles on the ].<ref name="billboard">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/467797/can-katy-perry-pass-michael-jackson-for-hot-100-history |title=Can Katy Perry Pass Michael Jackson For Hot 100 History? |first= Gary|last=Trust|work=] |publisher=] |date=August 23, 2011 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}} |
'']'' reviewer Tom Thorogood gave a positive review of the song, labeling it a strong single choice and calling it a: "nice companion to Teenage Dream, “the story of the birds and the bees” is more grown up with proper guitars."<ref name="MTV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/katy-perry/235452-katy-perry-teenage-dream-track-by-track |title=Katy Perry Teenage Dream Track By Track |first=Tom |last=Thorogood|work=] |publisher=] |date=August 27, 2010 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref> Jeb Inge of '']'' called "Hummingbird Heartbeat" the strongest song on the album,<ref name=journal/> while Michael Gallucci of '']'' declared the song an album highlight, and compared the it to another Perry song, "]", adding that they were both "top-down bangers."<ref name="scene">{{cite web |url=http://www.clevescene.com/c-notes/archives/2010/08/24/out-today-katy-perry |title=Out Today: Katy Perry |first=Michael |last=Gallucci|work= ]|publisher= ]|date=August 24, 2010 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref> Gary Trust of '']'' compared "Hummingbird Heartbeat" with the original five ''Teenage Dream'' singles, and if released as a single, would help Perry be the only artist with six number-one singles on the ].<ref name="billboard">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/467797/can-katy-perry-pass-michael-jackson-for-hot-100-history |title=Can Katy Perry Pass Michael Jackson For Hot 100 History? |first= Gary|last=Trust|work=] |publisher=] |date=August 23, 2011 |accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref> | ||
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"Hummingbird Heartbeat" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry for her third studio album Teenage Dream (2010). It was written by Perry, Stacy Barthe and Monte Neuble, with the song's producer Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. The song was inspired by Perry's boyfriend at the time, Russell Brand . Utilizing glam metal, rock and electronica within its composition, "Hummingbird Heartbeat" also takes influence from dance-pop. Lyrically, the song compares the feeling of being in love to the speed of a hummingbird's heartbeat.
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom labeled it as a potential single choice. Upon the release of Teenage Dream, "Hummingbird Heartbeat" charted on the lower regions of the South Korea Gaon International Chart, peaking at 124.
Writing and recording
In an interview with YouTube about Teenage Dream in August 2010, Perry revealed that "Hummingbird Heartbeat" was one of the first songs she wrote for the album after she finished her Hello Katy Tour (2009). When speaking about the song, Perry said she first had the idea for the song while she was in her hometown of Santa Barbra, California:
"I was at breakfast when I saw this hummingbird, and hummingbird was having breakfast as well...and I don't know if you know but hummingbirds are supposedly good luck and I was just thinking about hummingbirds. I was thinking 'How fast does their heart beat?' , like 'how many beats per minute?' And using that idea as an idea for someone making you feel, instead of those butterflies, making your heart beat really, really fast."
Composition
"Hummingbird Heartbeat" is an uptempo glam metal, rock, and electronica song with dance-pop influences. The song also features prominent 80's music influences. "Hummingbird Heartbeat" is written in the key of F♯ major, and the tempo moves at 120 beats per minute over a moderate beat. Perry's vocal range in the song spans from the lower note of A♯3 to the higher note of D♯5. The intro and chorus follow a chord progression of F♯/B–C♯–A♯m7–Bmaj9, while the verses follow one of D♯m7–C♯–F♯7–Bmaj9. The song encompasses electric guitars, acoustic drums, a piano, and synthesizers in its production.
Release and performance
The song was sent to radio in Australia the week of September 17, 2012. "Hummingbird Heartbeat" debuted at number 59 on the Australia Hot 100 Airplay Chart on the issue dated September 24, 2012. The following week it reached its peak position of 34.
Critical response
MTV News reviewer Tom Thorogood gave a positive review of the song, labeling it a strong single choice and calling it a: "nice companion to Teenage Dream, “the story of the birds and the bees” is more grown up with proper guitars." Jeb Inge of The Journal called "Hummingbird Heartbeat" the strongest song on the album, while Michael Gallucci of The Scene declared the song an album highlight, and compared the it to another Perry song, "Teenage Dream", adding that they were both "top-down bangers." Gary Trust of Billboard compared "Hummingbird Heartbeat" with the original five Teenage Dream singles, and if released as a single, would help Perry be the only artist with six number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea International Singles (Gaon) | 124 |
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
| Australia Hot 100 Airplay (The Music Network) | 34 |
References
- Love, Ryan (July 15, 2010). "Perry: 'Relationship influenced album'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Katy Perry talks "Hummingbird Heartbeat"". Katy Perry Music. YouTube. August 3, 2010. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Norman, Ben (2010). "Katy Perry - 'Teenage Dream'". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Inge, Jeb (September 2, 2010). "Katy Perry smacks her gum, drops sonic napalm". The Journal. Ogden Newspapers. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "Katy Perry – Hummingbird Heartbeat Sheet Music (Digital Download)". Musicnotes.com. Sony-ATV Music Publishing. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - "Unsupported Browser or Operating System". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
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- ^ Gilmore, Thomas. "Chart wrap-up: Gangnam Style goes #1 - Music Industry". The Music Network. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- Thorogood, Tom (August 27, 2010). "Katy Perry Teenage Dream Track By Track". MTV News. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- Gallucci, Michael (August 24, 2010). "Out Today: Katy Perry". Cleveland Scene. Times-Shamrock Communications. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- Trust, Gary (August 23, 2011). "Can Katy Perry Pass Michael Jackson For Hot 100 History?". Billboard. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- "South Korea Gaon International Chart (Week, August 29, 2010 to September 4, 2010)" (To access the applicable chart, change "년 (Year)" to "2010" and select the week) (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved August 8, 2012.