"New York City" is a song by American electronica act Owl City. It was released from his sixth studio album, Cinematic on March 9, 2018 as the fourth and final single.[1]
| "New York City" | ||||
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| Single by Owl City | ||||
| from the album Cinematic | ||||
| Released | March 9, 2018 | |||
| Studio | Sky Harbor Studios | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Adam Young | |||
| Producer(s) | Young | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "New York City" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
edit"New York City" was released as the lead single for Reel 3 on March 9, 2018,[1] with the reel following on April 6. In addition to "New York City," it included "Cloud Nine" and "Be Brave".[2] A remix to the song was released on September 10, 2018 by itsRGA after winning first place of Owl City's SKIO Remix Contest.[3]
Composition
edit"New York City" was written and produced by Adam Young. The track runs at 171 BPM and is in the key of B major.[4] The song recounts his trip in the city, spending time with his friends, listening to Johnny Cash and showering at a truck stop.[5]
"'New York City' is about the first time I ever really left my hometown and saw some of the world. It's a coming of age story, and I tried my best to memorize all the little details as they happened. I hope this song inspires you to take a similar trip, maybe even get a little lost. I think you'll be surprised at what you discover."[4]
Critical reception
edit"New York City" was met with positive reviews from music critics. In a review of Cinematic for CCM Magazine, writer Matt Conner noted it as a favourite from the album, describing the track as "propulsive."[6] Lauren Carlton of The Columbia Chronicle compared the track to his 2009 hit, "Fireflies".[7]
Music video
editThe music video for "New York City" premiered via VEVO on March 22, 2018 and was directed by Max Haben.[8]
Track listing
editDigital download
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "New York City" | 3:44 |
New York City remix
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "New York City" (itsRGA remix) | 3:20 |
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | January 12, 2018 | Digital download | Sky Harbor | [10] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Owl City Releases New York City". Foundations Music. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "Reel 3 - EP by Owl City". Spotify. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City - New York City (itsRGA Remix)". YouTube. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ a b "Owl City - New York City". Skio Music. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ Chris Riemenschneider (October 6, 2018). "New Owl City album powered by 'Fireflies' hitmaker's wholesome Owatonna life". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Matt Conner (July 6, 2018). "Owl City — Cinematic Album Review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Lauren Carlton (June 12, 2018). "'Cinematic' by Owl City". The Columbia Chronicle. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City - New York City". YouTube. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ a b "Cross Rhythms – Year-End 2018". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ "New York City - Single by Owl City". Spotify. Retrieved June 19, 2023.