Where I Belong is an EP released in 2001 by Singaporean singer and songwriter, Tanya Chua. It was officially commissioned as the theme song to the 2001 National Day celebrations in Singapore.
| Where I Belong | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 23 July 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:04 [1] | |||
| Label | Yellow Music, Universal Music | |||
| Producer | Iskandar Ismail | |||
| Official National Day Parade theme song chronology | ||||
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| Song sample | ||||
30 seconds of "Where I Belong" | ||||
The song is easily recognized by many for its rock tune and smooth melody. In Singapore, the song became an immediate hit after its release, reaching number one status by mid-July 2001. It is the first and only EP to be released in NDP history.
Twelve years later at NDP 2013, this song was sung by the combined schools choir, acknowledging the arrival of former prime ministers, Mr Lee Kuan Yew and ESM Goh Chok Tong. A rendition performed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Youth Choir was released in August 2021 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the song's release.[2][3]
Background
editOriginally part of the Sing Singapore project, the song was written and composed by Tanya. It was later recorded in Atomic Studios in early 2001 and mixed in the same studio by Mo Lee.[4]
In July 2001, the song was officially released at a press conference. A few days after its release, it reached Platinum status and later a number one hit in Singapore. On the actual parade day in 2001, it was performed by Tanya herself. The song is known to be the only National Day theme piece to use cover art.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Tanya Chua
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Where I Belong" | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Where I Belong (Minus One)" | 3:04 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "属于" | 3:25 |
| 2. | "属于 (Minus One)" | 3:25 |
Music video
editThe video was officially sponsored by government bodies which include the National Arts Council, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the Sing Singapore project. It was directed by Roslan Ismail, who is affiliated with Gravity Films.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "NDP Official Soundtrack".
- ^ "Singapore Symphony Orchestra announce National Day collaboration with Tanya Chua for 20th anniversary of 'Where I Belong'". Singapore Symphony Orchestra announce National Day collaboration with Tanya Chua for 20th anniversary of 'Where I Belong' | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Anderlin Yeo. "Reinventing a Classic: Where I Belong". Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "NLB Music SG - Where I belong = 属于". NLB Music SG. Retrieved 22 December 2021.