Far Away (Marsha Ambrosius song)
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"Far Away" is a song by English recording artist Marsha Ambrosius
. It was released on December 7, 2010 as the second single from her debut studio album, Late Nights & Early Mornings
. The album was subsequently released on March 1, 2011. The song was written by Marsha Ambrosius with co-writing by Sterling Simms
and production by Just Blaze
, in 2008.
, and discusses how it feels once someone she's loved is gone. "Far Away" is a mid tempo R&B song with its
lyrics constructed in the common verse-chorus form
.
on the intro & 1st verse was leaked online on April 8, 2011. An audio track of the remix premiered on May 23, 2011 on Marsha Ambrosius' Vevo
account. It was released on May 31, 2011 as a digital download single.
, Wednesday, January 6, 2011 and sparked lots of controversy towards the concept which involved an African American gay couple, bullying, and suicide. The video featured a written appeal by Ambrosius exhorting viewers to put a stop to bullying and homophobia and prevent suicide, and posted the phone number and URL of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. The video is being nominated for Video of the Year at the BET Awards of 2011
.
Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius or Marsha is an English singer/songwriter. A former member of the English Soul/R&B duo Floetry, she released her first solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings on March 1, 2011.-Early career with Floetry:...
. It was released on December 7, 2010 as the second single from her debut studio album, Late Nights & Early Mornings
Late Nights & Early Mornings
Late Nights & Early Mornings is the debut studio album by English recording artist and previous Floetry member Marsha Ambrosius. It was released by J Records on March 1, 2011. This was Ambrosius' only album with J Records...
. The album was subsequently released on March 1, 2011. The song was written by Marsha Ambrosius with co-writing by Sterling Simms
Sterling Simms
Sterling Simms , is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His debut album, Yours, Mine & The Truth was released on December 23, 2008 by Def Jam Records. He is currently working on his sophomore album on J Records, and recently released a mixtape entitled July's Finest.- Biography and career :Sterling...
and production by Just Blaze
Just Blaze
Justin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer from Paterson, New Jersey. Blaze is also the CEO of Fort Knocks Entertainment. He is most well known for producing Jay-Z songs on the albums The Blueprint, The Blueprint 2, and The Black Album. He is also known for...
, in 2008.
Background & composition
The track was inspired by one of Ambrosius's own friends who committed suicideSuicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
, and discusses how it feels once someone she's loved is gone. "Far Away" is a mid tempo R&B song with its
lyrics constructed in the common verse-chorus form
Verse-chorus form
Verse-chorus form is a musical form common in popular music and predominant in rock since the 1960s. In contrast to AABA form, which is focused on the verse , in verse-chorus form the chorus is highlighted...
.
Remix
The official remix features rapper Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
on the intro & 1st verse was leaked online on April 8, 2011. An audio track of the remix premiered on May 23, 2011 on Marsha Ambrosius' Vevo
Vevo
Vevo is a music video website. It is a joint venture among Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Abu Dhabi Media with EMI licensing its content to the group without taking an ownership stake. The service was launched officially on December 8, 2009...
account. It was released on May 31, 2011 as a digital download single.
Music video
The music video to "Far Away" premiered on VevoVevo
Vevo is a music video website. It is a joint venture among Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Abu Dhabi Media with EMI licensing its content to the group without taking an ownership stake. The service was launched officially on December 8, 2009...
, Wednesday, January 6, 2011 and sparked lots of controversy towards the concept which involved an African American gay couple, bullying, and suicide. The video featured a written appeal by Ambrosius exhorting viewers to put a stop to bullying and homophobia and prevent suicide, and posted the phone number and URL of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK is a suicide prevention network of 132 crisis centers in the United States, that provides a 24-hour, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. After dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the caller is routed to their...
at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. The video is being nominated for Video of the Year at the BET Awards of 2011
BET Awards of 2011
The 2011 BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on June 26, 2011. The awards recognized African-Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Actor Kevin Hart hosted the event for the first time. ...
.
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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See also
- "Runaway Train" - 1993 Grammy AwardGrammy AwardA Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
-winning song by Soul AsylumSoul AsylumSoul Asylum is an American alternative rock band that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1983.The band originally formed in 1981 under the name Loud Fast Rules, with the original line-up consisting of Dan Murphy, Dave Pirner, Karl Mueller and Pat Morley. The latter was replaced by Grant Young in...
which promoted the names and faces of missing children in numerous territories and appealed to viewers for help in their location