"The Mirror Never Lies" is a single from rock band Heaven Below. The Mirror Never Lies: Mega-Single composition, consisting of three versions of the song "The Mirror Never Lies" (the theme song for Children Without a Voice), was released on September 6, 2011.
| "The Mirror Never Lies" | |
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| Single by Heaven Below | |
| from the album Falling From Zero | |
| Released | September 6, 2011 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 13:14 |
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Background
editElias Andra, the drummer for the band informed the quartet that there are organizations that embrace new bands and support causes in which the ensemble believes.[2] In 2011, the ensemble teamed up with Papa Roach, Filter, Black Veil Brides, Three Days Grace in addition to other bands to create awareness for Children Without a Voice, an organization whose mission is to fight bullying and crimes against children.[3] A percentage of the sales revenue from the work was donated to the organization.[4]
Music video
editThe music video for "The Mirror Never Lies" was filmed in Lancaster, California.[2]
Release
editIn 2012, the album version of song "The Mirror Never Lies" was featured on the band's sophomore studio album Falling From Zero.[4] The Mirror Never Lies: Mega-Single was included with the purchase of the CD version of Falling From Zero.[5]
Critical reception
editJon Ondrashek of Target Audience Magazine stated that the piano version of the song "illuminates Kennison’s raw vocal strength".[4] Yvonne Laughlin of Yvonne's World describes the video as "a well done portrayal of violence in the home whether emotional or physical"[6] with Shaunna O'Donnell of Muen Magazine calling the album version of the song "as hard edged as the subject".[7]
Track listing
edit- The Mirror Never Lies [Album Version] - 3:59
- The Mirror Never Lies [Piano/Vocal] - 4:08
- The Mirror Never Lies [Bawlz Deep In the 8-I-8 Mega Dubstep Remix] - 3:55
- Message From Heaven Below - 1:12[8]
References
edit- ^ "ASCAP Songview repertory entry for this song". Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Behind the Scenes-Heaven Below-The Mirror Never Lies.mov". YouTube. 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ Carlos Ramirez (2011-08-25). "Heaven Below Are a Voice for Abused Youth on 'The Mirror Never Lies' – Video Premiere". Noisecreep.com. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
- ^ a b c "Heaven Below Falling From Zero review by Jon Ondrashek in Target Audience Magazine". Targetaudiencemagazine.com. 2011-09-06. Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
- ^ "Heaven Below To Release 'Falling From Zero' This Month". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ^ "Video Interview With Heaven Below". Yvonnesworld.com. 2011-11-26. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ "HEAVEN BELOW "The Mirror Never Lies" CD Review By: Macavity « Muen Magazine". Muenmagazine.net. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ "The Mirror Never Lies by Heaven Below @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2013-11-21.