Free Me (Sia song)
| "Free Me" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Sia | |
| Released | 9 June 2017 (2017年06月09日) |
| Length | 4:46 |
| Label | Monkey Puzzle |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Oliver Kraus |
| Sia singles chronology | |
| Music video | |
| "Free Me" on YouTube | |
"Free Me" is a song by Sia, released on 9 June 2017.[1] Proceeds from the song support efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS.[2]
Composition
[edit ]"Free Me" is a piano-led ballad laden with orchestral compositions.[3] [4] It was written by Sia, Oliver Kraus, and Lucian Piane in the key of E-flat major.[5] [6]
Music video
[edit ]The music video for "Free Me", directed by Blake Martin, was released alongside the song on 9 June 2017.[7] Zoe Saldana plays an expectant mother who goes for a check-up only to find out that she is HIV-positive. In a voiceover provided by Julianne Moore, we find out that Saldana could pass the disease on to her unborn child if she goes untreated.[8] The five-minute clip follows the mum-to-be's journey from learning of her health status to building her emotional strength–as illustrated by a heartfelt dance sequence choreographed by Ryan Heffington–and giving birth to a healthy baby.[9] [10]
Credits
[edit ]Music video credits adapted from YouTube.[7]
- Blake Martin – director
- Kimberly Stuckwisch – producer
- Ian Blair – producer, executive producer
- Diktator – production company
- Ryan Heffington – choreographer
- Marshall Rose – director of photography
- Javier Ameijeiras – production designer
- Josh Strickland – art director
- Madia Hill Scott – production supervisor
- Kelli Kay – assistant production supervisor
- Chad Nicholson – first assistant director
- Bruno Michaels – second assistant director
- Ari Robbins – steadicam
Charts
[edit ]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[11] | 155 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[12] | 7 |
References
[edit ]- ^ Sia. "Free Me - Single". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on 4 May 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ Moniuszko, Sara M (8 June 2017). "Sia is back with a heart-wrenching video for HIV awareness". USA Today . Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (9 June 2017). "Watch Sia's Emotional New 'Free Me' Video With Zoe Saldana". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (9 June 2017). "Sia raises HIV awareness with Zoe Saldana and Julianne Moore's help in "Free Me" video". Consequence of Sound . Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ Furler, Sia (14 June 2017). "Free Me - Digital Sheet Music". MusicNotes, Inc. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Sia / Free Me / Credits". Tidal . Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ a b Sia. Free Me (starring Zoe Saldana & narrated by Julianne Moore) . Retrieved 5 March 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "ZOE SALDANA STARS IN SIA'S GUT-WRENCHING 'FREE ME' VIDEO". MTV. 8 June 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ Getz, Dana (9 June 2017). "Sia's "Free Me" Video Raises Awareness For An Important Cause With Help From Zoe Saldana & Julianne Moore". Bustle . Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ Muhammad, Latifah (8 June 2017). "Sia, Zoe Saldana and Julianne Moore Team Up to Raise Awareness for HIV in 'Free Me' Music Video -- Watch!". Entertainment Tonight . Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 24, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
