New Day (Tamar Kaprelian song)
Encyclopedia
"New Day" is the lead single Tamar Kaprelian
's debut album Sinner or a Saint
. The song helped her gain mainstream popularity, and was released on May 29, 2009 through Interscope Records
for download on iTunes
.
The first version was directed by Ramon Boutviseth and Michael Gordon, it was released in 2009 and shows Tamar arriving from work, then playing the piano and singing, before looking at old pictures and putting away old stuff.
The second version was directed by Chis Sims and was released in 2010. It shows Tamar dreaming herself in a field full of pink flowers and in a dark forest. At the end of the video she wakes up dressed up with a gown.
, during the scene where lead castmember, Lauren Conrad, left the show. It was also used in the promos for ABC Family's Huge
.
Production
Tamar Kaprelian
Tamar Kaprelian is an Armenian American musician and singer. She is best known for her single "New Day" and for winning the OneRepublic "Apologize" Cover Contest in March 2008...
's debut album Sinner or a Saint
Sinner or a Saint
Sinner or a Saint is the first studio album by Armenian American singer-songwriter Tamar Kaprelian, it was released on August 24, 2010.-Promotion:...
. The song helped her gain mainstream popularity, and was released on May 29, 2009 through Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
for download on iTunes
ITunes
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Track listing
Music video
Two versions of "New Day" video were produced.The first version was directed by Ramon Boutviseth and Michael Gordon, it was released in 2009 and shows Tamar arriving from work, then playing the piano and singing, before looking at old pictures and putting away old stuff.
The second version was directed by Chis Sims and was released in 2010. It shows Tamar dreaming herself in a field full of pink flowers and in a dark forest. At the end of the video she wakes up dressed up with a gown.
Media
"New Day" was featured in the fifth season finale of the hit MTV series The HillsThe Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
, during the scene where lead castmember, Lauren Conrad, left the show. It was also used in the promos for ABC Family's Huge
Huge (TV series)
Huge is a short lived American drama series that aired on the ABC Family television network. The series is based on the young-adult novel of the same name by Sasha Paley. The hour-long drama series revolves around eight teens sent to a summer weight-loss camp called Camp Victory...
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Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40 | 37 |
Personnel
- Tamar Kaprelian - lead vocals
- Abe Laboriel Jr. - drumsDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
- Chris Chaney - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jaime Muhoberac - PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Bruce DriscollBruce DriscollBruce Driscoll is a Brazilian/American record producer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist. He first gained notoriety as one half of the indie pop band Astaire . Co-writing/Producing/Self-releasing songs with his sister, Erica, the duo quickly became iTunes darlings...
, Wally Gagel - guitarGuitarThe 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...
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Production
- Produced by WAX LTDWax LtdWAX LTD is the production and songwriting team of Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry. Collectively and individually they have worked with a wide variety of artists including, the Backstreet Boys, Nick Lachey, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson, Tamar Kaprelian, Norah Jones, Rihanna, Angel Taylor, Lenka,...
- Mixed by Joe Zock