Genres: Pop Rap, Trap. Beyoncé could cover this song in one of two ways: showcase her love for that era of music or change it to sound more like a 2019 jam. I do not think he was dissecting it, just thinking of what he could do to it as a rapper."[5]. The song finished second in 2011's Pazz & Jop critics' poll and was included on the list of the year's best songs by various critics and publications including Spin, Rolling Stone and The Guardian. [95] Entertainment Weekly's Grady Smith compared Knowles with Nicki Minaj and called the video a "typical Beyoncé dance-fest featuring frenetic movement, flashing colors, and a whole lot of sexy outfits". Lyrics to 'Listen' by Beyoncé: Listen to the song here in my heart A melody I start but can't complete Listen, to the sound from deep within It's only beginning By Luke Morgan Britton. "[55] It was also ranked at number 12 on Billboard's list of 20 Best Songs of 2011[56] and number 30 on The Sydney Morning Herald's list of the Top 50 Singles of 2011. [32] According to Dombal, "Countdown" finds Knowles as the female protagonist delivering her "message of ten years of loyalty" to her love interest. [104] Nika also said that the video contrasted with Lady Gaga's style and that it was another "pop art effect" for Knowles. [72] It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies. Knowles re-enacts a series of iconic pop images in the video. [139][140] During the ITV special A Night With Beyoncé which aired on December 4 in the United Kingdom, Knowles performed "Countdown" to a selected crowd of fans. "[50] Rolling Stone ranked the song at number eight on its list of the 50 Best Singles of 2011, writing that it is a triumphal love song, "slathered in crazy sauce; marching-band drums, backward-counting backup singers, honking horns", and praising its hook. [20] Taking into account the track placement of the song on 4, Thomas Conner of the Chicago Sun-Times complimented "Countdown" for picking things up and making 4 start moving near the end, describing the song as "careening into an ethnic club". [90], John Mitchell of MTV News praised Knowles' dance skills and sexiness in the video despite being pregnant, and called it "a feast for the eyes" and "a perfect mix of classic and modern, which seems to be what Beyoncé is aiming for in this era of her career". A singer that everyone has heard of. [90] Knowles' baby bump is less visible in the bathing suit scenes but is featured prominently earlier in the video. "[34] As stated by Adam Markovitz of Entertainment Weekly, the first verse of "Countdown" also contains "joy-inducing non-lyrics" such as "Me and my boof, and my boof boof riding". An uplifting song, “Spirit” is Beyoncé’s official ascent into lioness stardom. "[109], According to MTV News, the video was well received by fans, who praised its simplicity and Knowles' "bumpin[g] belly". Doug: how do you not know who the fuck Beyoncé is?? Quiz of the week: Beyoncé, the Church of England and swans for sale. [91] For the Dreamgirls flashback, she wears a jeweled Chan Luu mini dress, subtle makeup with sculpted brows and a shiny, flipped bob. "[18] Similarly, Matthew Perpetua of Rolling Stone wrote that "Countdown" is a "playful [and] inventive jam", in tradition of "Get Me Bodied" (2007), adding the former "revisits the "sassy spirit" of the latter. [36], "Countdown" was widely acclaimed by music critics. I was also paying tribute to the film, Funny Face with the legendary Audrey Hepburn [...] My biggest inspirations were the [19]60s, the [19]70s, Brigitte Bardot, Andy Warhol, Twiggy and Diana Ross. [57] Aaron Zorgel of Aux ranked the song on their list of Top 15 Pop Releases: 2011 calling it the best song on 4. [80] She added that these circumstances meant that the video was developed under "evolving circumstances that remained flexible". The Gift: Deluxe Edition Skip to Main Content; Music. 4 is the fourth studio album by American singer Beyonce. The references were then dispersed to her creative team (hair, makeup, wardrobe), and they interpreted them on the set in their own special way. Very rarely will I pop in a new CD, listen to it all the way through, AND love all the songs. "[108] Sasha Frere-Jones of The New Yorker wrote, "And though Beyoncé's video for 'Countdown' is close to the top of pack simply on the strength of extreme shoulder work, the video art form is going through a phase of robust, competitive health, probably because the money's gone. (2019) Songs; Videos; Gallery; Credits; Lyrics; Buy Album [25] "Countdown" is set in common time with a moderate tempo of 84 beats per minute. [128], In response to De Keersmaeker's comments, Knowles issued the following statement: "Clearly, the ballet Rosas danst Rosas was one of many references for my video 'Countdown'. Norwegian singer Sondre Lerche covered "Countdown" in December 2011 as a "Christmas gift" and his favorite song of the year. Taylor Swift's “Shake It Off” was inspired by how she'd learned to deal with all the false rumors that circulated about her. [90], The video opens with a close shot of Knowles' face who's wearing a similar make-up to English model Twiggy. Posted 7 … [11] It was the same photograph spread for "Countdown" in the album notes for 4 and it was taken by German photographer Ellen von Unwerth. From previous experiences with Dreamgirls, I knew Beyoncé looked amazing with that type of makeup so the almond eye seemed to be the perfect fit. [89] She concluded that "very little of Keersmaeker's actual choreography inspired the finished result. THE LION KING: THE GIFT. 4: The Remix is an extended play (EP) by American R&B singer Beyoncé, released via Columbia Records on April 23, 2012. [91] For the final scene, Knowles wears another black and white striped American Apparel outfit with a sleek tank, shorts, suspenders and white socks with pumps. And then you have the time constraints that come with working with her that push you into different directions. Everyone was really upbeat and excited because we all love the track and the opportunity to work with Beyoncé so much. [73], Though not officially released in the United Kingdom, "Countdown" debuted at number 171 on the UK Singles Chart on October 9, 2011, and moved to number 77 the following week. "Countdown" peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart and number nine on the UK R&B Chart. Published 22 October 2020. [65] Before being released a single in the United States, it debuted at number 75 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart issue dated July 2, 2011. new lesson (timon, pumbaa, & young simba interlude) performed by billy eichner, seth rogen, jd mccrary / written by jeff nathanson / score by beyoncé, derek dixie, ludwig goransson / mixed by lester mendoza, john cranfield at nrg recording studios north hollywood, ca / mastered by colin leonard at sing mastering in atlanta, ga using sing technology® / ©2019 disney enterprises, inc. I hope y'all had fun learning the choreography to 'Countdown' today. [61] In 2013, John Boone and Jennifer Cady of E! A successful asset manager, who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage. He commented: "[It] starts with a countdown of '10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1'. We had a number of brilliant dancers and musicians and a top-notch crew. [6] Beginning on June 16 to June 27, 2011, the songs from 4 were available to listen to in full each day on Knowles' official website, paired with its accompanying photo spread from the album packaging and a quote. [90] The video then shows shots of Knowles moving her arms like a clock and wearing a black T-shirt and black trousers. [91] The first time Knowles shows her baby bump in the video, she wears a black and white dress, designed by Thierry Mugler. It proves to her audience that even though Beyoncé is rapidly ascending the celebrity ladder to an almost untouchable height, she's just like any other girl who secretly wants to be Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face. I'm old. Although well received by critics, the video faced controversy for the use of choreography from Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's 1983 ballet Rosas danst Rosas. [91], Next, Knowles wears a primary color leotard Capezio collection with a black and white striped Karen Keith for Patricia Field sun hat. The Afro brass blasts, the minimalist synth boop boop, the jazzy Boyz II Men breakdown, the syncopated shiftiness back-to-front. [14], In an interview with Leslie Moore on Tumblr, Cainon Lamb recalled how he started working on the Boyz II Men's sample and how his work reached Knowles. [103] Colleen Nika of Rolling Stone commented, "Already one of the year's most acclaimed pop singles, [the video] will also go down as one of the year's most stylish clips, though it didn't pull any slick maneuvers to earn that distinction", and described it as "brilliant and bright". [148][149] He further stated, "I took the liberty of making some gender-oriented changes to the lyrics to better accommodate my macho-persona... That being said, the trick is to get passed the novelty-factor and just sing a beautiful song at the best of your abilities. Scenes similar to 1957 film Funny Face follow with Knowles looking like Audrey Hepburn. [144] Georgette Cline of The Boombox wrote that Knowles "got the crowd on their feet" with the performance of the song. [15] Terius Nash wrote the verses and two days later, Knowles went in the studio and recorded it. Lyrics for 7/11 by Beyoncé. [122] It received three nominations at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards in the categories Best Choreography, Best Editing and Most Share-Worthy Video. She might be the most aggressively sane pop diva ever, even when she's boofing her boof boof. ", A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, Does Jimmy Page Worship The Devil? Chicago rapper ACE B8gie recorded a track over the same beat before this song existed. I could Very rarely will I pop in a new CD, listen to it all the way through, AND love all the songs. my sons birthday. We ring the Hell's Bells to see what songs and rockers are sincere in their Satanism, and how much of it is an act. Tough call. Copy link. The music video sees Beyoncé incorporate a mix of classic and modern dances, with references to pieces like that of Audrey Hepburn's appearance in Funny Face. Alongside releasing six solo studio albums, Beyonce Knowles is known for starring in films such as The Lion King and Dreamgirls. On the track, she sings of the approaching greatness of a future leader as well as the importance of resiliency. SoundCloud ... Now put this on 15 songs in 144 minutes, when you are done press the space bar and your crushes name will appear in big letters on the screen. Just the countdown itself. [22] Similarly, Rich Juzwiak of The Village Voice wrote that the sample of "Uhh Ahh" provides "one in the tangled collection of hooks that is the whirlwind career highlight [of Knowles] on 'Countdown'". Online placed the video at number four on their list of Knowles' ten best music videos, writing that the star of the video is her growing Blue Ivy baby bump. Most were German modern-dance references, believe it or not. They showed us how to treat an opening act and I will never forget that. "[126] Following Knowles' statement, De Keersmaeker wrote in a statement to The Performance Club that she was neither angry or honored about its usage, questioning why had it had taken so long for her work to reach popular culture. Those shots are cut by a variety of brightly colored bathing suits and a black-and-white hat, set against a constantly changing background of colors which is similar to Vogue photo shoots. The latter was impressed with the instrumental and went on saying: "I had a meeting this morning with Beyoncé and I played a couple other songs I had and she wasn't really feeling them. The Weeknd said he challenges the genre of R&B (HUH? 4.8m Likes, 34.1k Comments - Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Instagram Instagram photo by Beyoncé • Sep 6, 2018 at 8:17 AM 4.8m Likes, 34.1k Comments - Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Instagram "[135] Echoing Cummings' sentiments, Mike Wass of Idolator added that "as great as those two tracks sounded live, 'Countdown' and 'End Of Time' garnered the most applause. 9/11/10 & 5/3/12. Get your best and latest lyrics at Music Lyrics [54] Glenn Gamboa of Newsday placed the song at number 9 on his list of the best songs of 2011, writing, "While her ambitious '4' album was uneven, this love song, packed with stacked vocals, marching band horns and crazed synths, is irreplaceable. 10, 9, 8 - God is great! She started dancing and bouncing up and down and just doing all kind of stuff. [110] For the week ending October 29, 2011, the music video for "Countdown" debuted at number one on Yahoo! [80] According to John Mitchell of MTV News: "[The clip is] a perfect mix of classic and modern, which seems to be what Beyoncé is aiming for in this era of her career. ), Doja Cat won Favorite Female R&B/Soul artist (WHET?) The song's conception was brought about by Knowles desiring to mix musical styles of the 1990s with the 1970s. Totally know her as a personality but I’m not much of a pop music consumer. [81][82] Knowles also co-directed. When I played the beat that you sent me, you should have seen how she went crazy! On August 2, 2011, Complex magazine reported that the music video for "Countdown" was in preparations for filming, and that it was being directed by Adria Petty, who previously directed the music video for "Sweet Dreams" (2009). Clay: who is Beyoncé? "[17], According to Maura Johnston of The Village Voice, the verses of "Countdown" contain lyrics about "twinned boasts of self-worth and proclamations of fidelity into a tight knot of romantic ideals". [32] Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle commented that the song shares the same "frenetic club swagger" as previous Destiny's Child singles such as "Bug a Boo" (1999) and "Jumpin', Jumpin'" (2000). [156] The video went viral[157][158] and gathered attention by media; Knowles herself responded to it on her website, calling it "brilliant", adding, "I think he did this video better than I did". "7/11" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé from the reissue of her fifth studio album Beyoncé (2013), subtitled Platinum Edition (2014). 9. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpot?IQid=B...As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was sent to radio on October 4, 2011 as the fifth single from 4. 'Beyoncé' 14 songs. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. [92] Knowles references Brigitte Bardot when the video cuts to and from shots of Knowles in a men's dress shirt with her hair styled up with a scarf. [45] Echoing Reed's sentiments, Joanne Dorken of MTV UK wrote that "Countdown" is "faced-past, original and bound to be a massive tune in clubs across the globe". "[115] Jesse Skinner of Toro magazine put the music video at number 14 on his list of Best Videos of 2011 and noted that the video was "the most energetic clip of the year, a utilization of all things – colour, composition, movement, editing – that used to make major label music videos 'events. [121] It was also nominated for Video of the Year at the 2012 BET Awards. [76][77] On November 6, 2011, "Countdown" peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart and at number nine on the UK R&B Chart.[78][79]. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. Metacritic Music Reviews, Lemonade by Beyoncé, The sixth solo studio album for the singer premiered as an hour-long HBO special before streaming on Tidal. I think we were playing with Mod, and '60's and '80's iconic stuff that [Beyoncé] responded to and related to. Beyoncé's official video for 'Halo'. ", "Beyonce Flaunts Baby Bump in Retro 'Countdown' Video Clip", "FIRST WATCH: Beyoncé bares baby bump in Countdown video", "Beyoncé v De Keersmaeker: can you copyright a dance move? [152][153] In August 2011, "Countdown" was used in a commercial for the CBS fall television series previews. [2] Production was handled by Beyoncé, Taylor and Lamb. [89], In 5 days, Knowles filmed various music videos from the album back-to-back. Adam Markovitz of Entertainment Weekly wrote that "[...] unsurprisingly, Beyoncé is at her best when she sounds like no one but herself." She loved that beat! My favorite song is 7/11… The quote found Beyoncé elaborating on the song's inspiration: "I really liked mixing the 90s with the 70s. 5.7m Likes, 51.4k Comments - Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Instagram Instagram photo by Beyoncé • Dec 9, 2018 at 11:47 AM 5.7m Likes, 51.4k Comments - Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Instagram [62] In 2019, Pitchfork listed Countdown at number 28 on their greatest songs of the decade (2010s) list. He sang it to her at their wedding ceremony in Como, Italy. [33], Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media viewed "Countdown" as a sequel to Beyoncé's own 2003 single, "Crazy in Love". Beyoncé was inspired to create a record [34] Matthew Horton of BBC compared the musical style of "Countdown" to that of M.I.A. 7, 6, 5 - God's alive! “Drunk in Love” is soaring, ecstatic, and intimate, an instant wedding-playlist staple; “Partition” has Bey at her flirtiest and most independent. Beyoncé performed "Countdown" on her 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé and Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live residency shows, as a video interlude on The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and on the set list of The Formation World Tour. Beyonce is dropping a new original song from Disney’s live-action “Lion King.” The song, “Spirit,” will be released later Tuesday, July 9, 2019, and should get a push for Academy Award consideration. Read Full Biography. [32] Conrad Tao of Sputnikmusic found that "Countdown" was one of the irresistible uptempo cuts on 4 and added that it makes "particularly successful use of its namesake" as well as its dancehall influences. [63], Covering Countdown, particularly the opening run, became a viral trend on TikTok in 2019. [16] Wanya Morris considered it a "clever" move and quipped that Boyz II Men finally got their duet with Beyoncé. [27] Jocelyn Vena added that while "Countdown" is different form other songs on 4, it has a "Check on It" vibe. John Legend wrote "All Of Me" about his fiancée Chrissy Teigen. [19] "Countdown" makes heavy use of staccato horns,[18] and rides a "disjointed military rhythm",[26] containing an "agitated" Afrobeat heavy brass riff[27] which, according to Alexis Petridis of The Guardian, bears resemblance to that of "Run the World (Girls)" (2011). But when a temp worker starts stalking him, all the … His other hits include "Fame" and "All The Man That I Need. Featuring a sample of "Uhh Ahh" by Boyz II Men, "Countdown" incorporates aspects of hip hop, funk, reggae and world music. The video for Brad Paisley's "Online" is a mini-Seinfeld reunion, featuring Jason Alexander, Estelle Harris, and Patrick Warburton. The Weeknd said he challenges the genre of R&B (HUH? that chart. It was shot in New York City warehouses,[89] Petty noted that the video unexpectedly celebrated Knowles' pregnancy as there are scenes in which Knowles' baby bump are visible and not. The artist with the longest span of Album Of The Year nominations: Ray Charles. [90] The visibility of Knowles' pregnancy varies throughout the video, indicating she may have filmed some of the footage for "Countdown" earlier in her pregnancy and later re-shot or re-conceptualized the clip to reflect her growing belly. "[136] Jocelyn Vena of MTV News concluded that "it was [Knowles'] ability to throw a party during faster jams like 'Party', 'Countdown', 'End of Time' and 'Run the World (Girls)' that put on full display her range as a performer, dancing and singing live the entire night."[137]. Of course, one of the strongest wardrobe references was Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face when she does the beatnik dance scene. [160] Mawuse Ziegbe from The Boston Globe described it as a "highly produced tribute". All the pre-Lemonade goodness. "[105] Ray Rahman of New York magazine wrote that Knowles "packs the short video with all her classic signatures: being amazing at dancing, recruiting teams of others to be amazing at dancing, and proving how even her fingers are amazing at dancing. It also peaked at number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. 21 Songs That Are Somehow, Unbelievably, Turning 10 Years Old In 2018 It's been a decade since Beyoncé created the official theme tune to singledom. [67] For the week ending October 29, 2011, "Countdown" was the Hot Shot Debut on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. [90] The clip then sequences from Fame to Flashdance with Knowles and her dancers in another open warehouse-like space sporting the iconic off-the-shoulder look from the 1983 drama starring Jennifer Beals. A masterpiece, with legs for days. 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[32] Priya Elan of NME noted that it also consists of "some nicely disorientating" chord changes. [39] In the first verse of the song, Knowles' chants lines dedicated to the one she loves,[37] "There's ups and downs in this love / Got a lot to learn in this love / Through the good and the bad, still got love". "[38], The Guardian's critics Michael Cragg, Caspar Llewellyn Smith and Sian Rowe placed "Countdown" at numbers one, four and five on their lists of The 10 Best Tracks of 2011. [17], Alexis Petridis of The Guardian stated that "there's nothing like ['Countdown'] on the charts" and that the brass arrangement "stab the one moment you hear anything resembling the influences mooted in the advance publicity". Thanks to its minimalist nature, the track isn't a corny display of pop mockery, but a demonstration of how universal great music can be. for a couple of days to gain inspiration from the play's subject, Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, Fela Kuti. Online placed the song at number two on their list of ten best Knowles' songs. The king of Christian worship music explains talks about writing songs for troubled times. [91], John Mitchell of MTV News wrote that, throughout the clip, Knowles is "all smiles, perhaps reflecting her joy at beginning a new phase in her life". [147] She also included the song on her setlist for her co-headling OTR II tour with Jay-Z. [91] In a scene reminiscent of the film Flashdance, Knowles wears an off-the-shoulder Forever 21 T-shirt, showing a lilac bra strap and blunt bangs. [15] He said that he began working on "Countdown" during the night preceding the 2010 BET Awards. [44] Chris Coplan of Consequence of Sound commented that "[...] as far as demonstrating the power of a stripped-down Beyoncé and how devastating that can be, the winner is 'Countdown'." [66] The song also charted at number 12 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart issue dated July 16, 2011. [16] Kicking off with a reggae-ish beat,[33] horns and drums, Knowles starts to chant the introductory lines, which also serves as the pre-chorus lines, "Oh, killing me softly and I'm still falling / Still the one I need, I will always be with you / Oh, you got me all gone, don't ever let me go / Say it real loud if you fly / If you leave me you're out of your mind",[37] followed by the chorus lines,[37] which is a literal count backwards where Knowles counts down the ways in which she loves her man,[30][38] "My baby is a ten / We dressing to the nine / He pick me up at eight / Make me feel so lucky seven / He kiss me in his six / We be making love in five / Still the one I do this four / I’m trying to make a three / From that two / He still the one. Miguel wrote "Adorn" about his girlfriend, model and artist Nazanin Mandi when he was returning home from a long trip and was anxious to see her. [43] Erika Ramirez of Billboard magazine commented that "Countdown" has the potential to manifest "trillions of YouTube dance crazes". Dates; Images; Videos; Skip to Main Content; Music; Tour; #BeyGood; Black Parade [58] NPR's staff writers placed it on their list of 100 Favorite Songs Of 2011 writing that it was "An ode to married bliss that's also an exploding grab bag of sounds, from the Boyz II Men sample to a marching band. One of the most recognizable figures in contemporary music, a creative pop-R&B artist and performance dynamo with record-breaking sales. I could not disagree more with the critics who give negative reviews. [148] According to Mallika Rao of The Huffington Post, "Sondre Lerche made us a gift... and probably because he's a talented, popular, professional musician, it's really good". The pair met at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. [36], Throughout the song, Beyoncé sings with "a sassy attitude", setting a "futuristic tone", as stated by Jocelyn Vena. [93] Chris Coplan of Consequence of Sound wrote that "the concept may be simple, but the intricate dance numbers (take that, Fred Astaire!) Dean wrote the screenplay and lyrics to all the songs in Footloose. [7] On June 24, 2011, "Countdown" was the ninth song to be chosen. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for 7/11 - Beyoncé on AllMusic - 2014 [83] Luke Jennings of The Guardian called the video a "slick, very new-retro piece of film-making, and borrowed imagery is absolutely the point of it". [34] James Reed of The Boston Globe viewed "Countdown" as a radio-friendly song, having the potential of being one of the biggest hits from 4. [22] He coined the song as "a new page in [Knowles'] book". Emma Watson responds to Beyoncé fans calling her a ‘hypocrite’ for topless photo 'Harry Potter' star recently appeared in a risque 'Vanity Fair' shoot . "[149], Knowles appeared on Entertainment Tonight on June 16, 2011 to promote the exclusive-to-Target deluxe edition of 4, and gave fans a sneak preview of its television commercial. Metacritic Music Reviews, Lemonade by Beyoncé, The sixth solo studio album for the singer premiered as an hour-long HBO special before streaming on Tidal. "[88] An alternative video for "Countdown" premiered on November 28, 2011 and it excluded the dance moves from Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's video. His noms in the category span 43 years, from Genius + Soul = Jazz (1961) to Genius Loves Company (2004). Beyonce's On The Run II stadium tour with husband Jay-Z grossed roughly $5 million per night, pulling in a total of more than $250 million. "[37] In the second verse, Knowles continues to boast of all the ways her man is lucky to have her,[40] happily declaring her devotion to him,[16] and celebrates their "mature relationship", as stated by Spence D. of IGN.