Always Be Here
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"Always Be Here" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter
Dane Rumble
. It was released by Rumble Music on 16 February 2009 as the first single from his debut solo studio album, The Experiment (2010). "Always Be Here" was the first song that Rumble wrote for The Experiment that he liked. A pop rock
and synth rock song, it discusses the dilemma of balancing a busy work schedule and a romantic relationship.
"Always Be Here" was noted by The Dominion Post
Simon Sweetman as the best track from The Experiment, and it reached number thirteen on the New Zealand Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
(RIANZ). It also reached number ninety-four on the Australian Singles Chart. A music video
was filmed for "Always Be Here" and was directed by Ivan Slavov; it shows Rumble's girlfriend leaving him after his career means he spends little time with her.
band Fastcrew split, Rumble decided to explore other genres for his debut solo album The Experiment. "Always Be Here" was described by Rumble as "the first song I finished [writing for The Experiment ] that I liked". Rumble sent a demo
to New Zealand on Air
, who awarded him a grant
for new recording artists. The demo was developed by record producer
Jonathan Campbell before release. The track was released digitally
by Rumble Music on 16 February 2009 in New Zealand. In Australia,"Always Be Here" was sent to classic rock
and contemporary hit radio
on 26 July 2010, and was released as a digital download on 27 August 2010.
"Always Be Here" is a guitar
-based pop rock
and synth rock song, and contains hip hop influences. Simon Sweetman from The Dominion Post
noted that the song's riff is similar to that of "Jessie's Girl
" by Rick Springfield
. Lyrically, "Always Be Here" is about "the balancing act of life on the road with a long-term relationship".
Simon Sweetman reviewed The Experiment negatively, but picked "Always Be Here" as a highlight of the album. "Always Be Here" debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number thirty-three on the chart of 2 March 2009. On 20 April, it peaked at number thirteen. "Always Be Here" spent twenty-one weeks on the chart, and exited in July 2009. On 20 December 2009 the song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
(RIANZ).
"Always Be Here" entered the Australian Singles Chart at number ninety-four on 6 September 2010, and fell off the chart the following week. "Always Be Here" spent four weeks on the Australian Hitseekers Chart
in September 2010, and peaked at number four.
for "Always Be Here" was directed by Ivan Slavov. It begins with Rumble driving along a motorway while speaking on his cellular telephone; his girlfriend is seen at home alone as the telephone conversation ends. Looking depressed, she picks at her meal before falling asleep. Rumble returns home and talks to his girlfriend, who does not reply. The next day she packs her belongings and leaves; when Rumble returns in the afternoon to find his girlfriend gone he reminisces on their relationship with flashbacks. Throughout the video scenes of Rumble and a backing band playing the song in front of brightly-lit backdrops are intercut, along with a contemplative Rumble wearing a blue singlet. The "Always Be Here" video was the fourth most-watched New Zealand music video on YouTube
in 2009.
Australian digital download
Singer-songwriter
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Dane Rumble
Dane Rumble
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. It was released by Rumble Music on 16 February 2009 as the first single from his debut solo studio album, The Experiment (2010). "Always Be Here" was the first song that Rumble wrote for The Experiment that he liked. A pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
and synth rock song, it discusses the dilemma of balancing a busy work schedule and a romantic relationship.
"Always Be Here" was noted by The Dominion Post
The Dominion Post (Wellington)
The Dominion Post is a metropolitan broadsheet newspaper published in Wellington, New Zealand, owned by the Australian Fairfax group, owners of The Age, Melbourne, and The Sydney Morning Herald.- Foundation :...
Simon Sweetman as the best track from The Experiment, and it reached number thirteen on the New Zealand Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand...
(RIANZ). It also reached number ninety-four on the Australian Singles Chart. A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was filmed for "Always Be Here" and was directed by Ivan Slavov; it shows Rumble's girlfriend leaving him after his career means he spends little time with her.
Background and composition
After his hip hopHip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
band Fastcrew split, Rumble decided to explore other genres for his debut solo album The Experiment. "Always Be Here" was described by Rumble as "the first song I finished [writing for The Experiment ] that I liked". Rumble sent a demo
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
to New Zealand on Air
New Zealand On Air
NZ On Air is an independent New Zealand broadcast funding agency. It is an autonomous crown entity separate from central Government and governed by a Board of six appointed by the Minister of Broadcasting...
, who awarded him a grant
Grant (money)
Grants are funds disbursed by one party , often a Government Department, Corporation, Foundation or Trust, to a recipient, often a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. In order to receive a grant, some form of "Grant Writing" often referred to as either a proposal...
for new recording artists. The demo was developed by record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Jonathan Campbell before release. The track was released digitally
Music download
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by Rumble Music on 16 February 2009 in New Zealand. In Australia,"Always Be Here" was sent to classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
and contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
on 26 July 2010, and was released as a digital download on 27 August 2010.
"Always Be Here" is a guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
-based pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
and synth rock song, and contains hip hop influences. Simon Sweetman from The Dominion Post
The Dominion Post (Wellington)
The Dominion Post is a metropolitan broadsheet newspaper published in Wellington, New Zealand, owned by the Australian Fairfax group, owners of The Age, Melbourne, and The Sydney Morning Herald.- Foundation :...
noted that the song's riff is similar to that of "Jessie's Girl
Jessie's Girl
"Jessie's Girl" is a rock song written and performed by pop singer Rick Springfield. It was released on the album Working Class Dog. The song is about unrequited love, and centers on a young man in love with his best friend's girlfriend....
" by Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield is an Australian-born singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He was a member of pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971 and then started his solo career with his début single "Speak to the Sky" reaching the top 10 in Australia. In mid-1972, he relocated to the United States...
. Lyrically, "Always Be Here" is about "the balancing act of life on the road with a long-term relationship".
Reception
The Dominion PostThe Dominion Post (Wellington)
The Dominion Post is a metropolitan broadsheet newspaper published in Wellington, New Zealand, owned by the Australian Fairfax group, owners of The Age, Melbourne, and The Sydney Morning Herald.- Foundation :...
Simon Sweetman reviewed The Experiment negatively, but picked "Always Be Here" as a highlight of the album. "Always Be Here" debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number thirty-three on the chart of 2 March 2009. On 20 April, it peaked at number thirteen. "Always Be Here" spent twenty-one weeks on the chart, and exited in July 2009. On 20 December 2009 the song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand...
(RIANZ).
"Always Be Here" entered the Australian Singles Chart at number ninety-four on 6 September 2010, and fell off the chart the following week. "Always Be Here" spent four weeks on the Australian Hitseekers Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
in September 2010, and peaked at number four.
Music video
The accompanying music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Always Be Here" was directed by Ivan Slavov. It begins with Rumble driving along a motorway while speaking on his cellular telephone; his girlfriend is seen at home alone as the telephone conversation ends. Looking depressed, she picks at her meal before falling asleep. Rumble returns home and talks to his girlfriend, who does not reply. The next day she packs her belongings and leaves; when Rumble returns in the afternoon to find his girlfriend gone he reminisces on their relationship with flashbacks. Throughout the video scenes of Rumble and a backing band playing the song in front of brightly-lit backdrops are intercut, along with a contemplative Rumble wearing a blue singlet. The "Always Be Here" video was the fourth most-watched New Zealand music video on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
in 2009.
Track listing
New Zealand digital download- "Always Be Here" (radio edit) – 3:47
Australian digital download
- "Always Be Here" – 3:45
- "Always Be Here" (Luke B Remix) – 4:51
Charts and certifications
| Chart (2009–10) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 94 |
| Australian Hitseekers Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
4 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 13 |
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
Gold |