Better Place (Saint Asonia song) explained

Better Place
Cover:Better Place (song).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Saint Asonia
Album:Saint Asonia
Released:May 16, 2015
Length:3:36
Label:RCA
Producer:Johnny K
Next Title:Let Me Live My Life
Next Year:2015

"Better Place" is the first single from the self-titled studio album by the band Saint Asonia.[1] The song has been released digitally via Spotify and iTunes.[2] It was nominated at the 2016 Canadian Radio Music Awards for the "Best New Group or Solo Artist: Mainstream Rock" award.[3]

Composition

The song runs at 188 BPM and is in the key of F♯ major.[4] Gontier explains the meaning and writing behind "Better Place".

Music video

The band filmed a video for the song in Los Angeles with director P. R. Brown and it's been co-directed by Adam Gontier. The music video was released on July 31, 2015 the same day that Saint Asonia's debut album was released via RCA.[5] The clip features the band performing at an abandoned building with singer Adam Gontier venturing out on a very narrow ledge to sing while the band performs inside.[6] Speaking about creating the video, Gontier states:

Personnel

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Saint Asonia Announces Debut Album Release Date: Exclusive. Billboard. Gary Graff. June 18, 2015. July 18, 2022.
  2. Web site: STAIND, Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE, FINGER ELEVEN Members Launch SAINT ASONIA; 'Better Place' Single Released . Blabbermouth.net . 2015-08-01.
  3. Web site: Canadian Radio Music Awards Winners Announced At CMW. fyimusicnews. May 8, 2016. July 2, 2022.
  4. Web site: Key and BPM of Better Place by Saint Asonia. Musicstax.com. July 12, 2010. August 25, 2022.
  5. Web site: SAINT ASONIA's 'Better Place' Video To Debut Next Week. Blabbermouth.net . 2015-08-01.
  6. Web site: Saint Asonia Out on a Ledge With ‘Better Place’ Video. Loudwire.com . 2015-08-01.
  7. Web site: Mainstream Rock Songs – Year-End 2015. Billboard. August 20, 2022.