Dreaming (Scribe song)
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"Dreaming" is the third single from Scribe's
debut album, The Crusader. In New Zealand, it was released as a double A-side with "So Nice
".
Lyrically, the song is about Scribe's childhood aspirations. It had commercial success in New Zealand and Australia, appearing on the singles charts of both countries, and topping the latter.
"Dreaming" was included on Pasifika - The Collection, compiled by the managers of the Pasifika Festival. The compilation album
debuted at number one on the New Zealand Music Compilations Chart.
, the production of "Dreaming" by P-Money
gives the song "a mix of askew soul-sweetness". "Dreaming" is about Scribe's childhood ambitions, which gives it an "autobiographical out-from-under theme...without sounding cliched or tryhard".
. It opens with shots of clouds moving across the sky in a time-lapse
style, followed by Scribe writing a song, and later recording it. He then raps with friends in an urban area. The video is interspersed with childhood pictures of Scribe and others.
" debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart
at number forty-eight, rising to the top spot five weeks later. The song spent one week at number one, and slipped out of the chart after a total of twenty-one weeks.
In Australia, "Dreaming" debuted at number twenty-four on the Australian Singles Chart
. It later peaked at number twenty-three, before falling off the chart after twelve weeks.
Scribe (rapper)
Malo Luafutu better known by his stage name Scribe, is a New Zealand hip hop rapper and recording artist of Samoan descent...
debut album, The Crusader. In New Zealand, it was released as a double A-side with "So Nice
So Nice (Scribe song)
"So Nice" is a hip-hop song by New Zealand rapper Scribe. Featuring singer Ladi 6, the song was released as a double A-side with "Dreaming".-Chart performance:...
".
Lyrically, the song is about Scribe's childhood aspirations. It had commercial success in New Zealand and Australia, appearing on the singles charts of both countries, and topping the latter.
"Dreaming" was included on Pasifika - The Collection, compiled by the managers of the Pasifika Festival. The compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
debuted at number one on the New Zealand Music Compilations Chart.
Background
According to Russell Baillie from The New Zealand HeraldThe New Zealand Herald
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, the production of "Dreaming" by P-Money
P-Money
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gives the song "a mix of askew soul-sweetness". "Dreaming" is about Scribe's childhood ambitions, which gives it an "autobiographical out-from-under theme...without sounding cliched or tryhard".
Music video
The music video for "Dreaming" was directed by Chris Graham. Funding was provided by New Zealand On AirNew 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...
. It opens with shots of clouds moving across the sky in a time-lapse
Time-lapse
Time-lapse photography is a cinematography technique whereby the frequency at which film frames are captured is much lower than that which will be used to play the sequence back. When replayed at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing...
style, followed by Scribe writing a song, and later recording it. He then raps with friends in an urban area. The video is interspersed with childhood pictures of Scribe and others.
Chart performance
"Dreaming"/"So NiceSo Nice (Scribe song)
"So Nice" is a hip-hop song by New Zealand rapper Scribe. Featuring singer Ladi 6, the song was released as a double A-side with "Dreaming".-Chart performance:...
" debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart
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...
at number forty-eight, rising to the top spot five weeks later. The song spent one week at number one, and slipped out of the chart after a total of twenty-one weeks.
In Australia, "Dreaming" debuted at number twenty-four on the Australian Singles 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...
. It later peaked at number twenty-three, before falling off the chart after twelve weeks.
Track listing
- "Dreaming"
- "So Nice" (radio edit) [featuring Ladi 6]
- "Dreaming" (instrumentalInstrumentalAn instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
) - "So Nice" (instrumental)
- "So Nice" (a cappellaA cappellaA cappella music is specifically solo or group singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. It is the opposite of cantata, which is accompanied singing. A cappella was originally intended to differentiate between Renaissance polyphony and Baroque concertato...
) [featuring Ladi 6]
Credits
- Chris Chetland – mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
- Chris Macro – recordingSound recording and reproductionSound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
- P-MoneyP-Money-Albums:-Singles:-External links:* - News, video clips, downloads* - Information, photos, and video clips...
– mixing, productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
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