Calling (Coldrain song) explained

Calling
Type:single
Artist:Coldrain
Album:Nonnegative
Recorded:February 2022
Studio:Studio Barbarosa (Orlando, Florida, U.S.)
Genre:
Label:Warner Music Japan
Producer:Michael Baskette
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"Calling" is a song by Japanese rock band Coldrain. It was released as the second single from the band's seventh studio album Nonnegative, written by frontman Masato Hayakawa and lead guitarist Ryo Yokochi, and produced by Michael Baskette. It was released on 17 April 2022 to coincide with the band's fifteenth anniversary.[1] [2]

Background

On 16 April 2022, the band held a live stream on their YouTube channel to celebrate their fifteenth anniversary as a band. During the livestream, the band's seventh studio album Nonnegative was announced alongside the second single "Calling" which was then released subsequently released at midnight on 17 April 2022 half an hour later to coincide with the band's fifteenth anniversary.[3] They later debuted the song for the first time live at Viva La Rock in Saitama at the Saitama Super Arena.[4]

Composition and lyrics

"Calling" has been described by critics as a nu metal,[5] [6] metalcore,[7] [1] and a hard rock song.[6] The song runs at 120 BPM and is in the key of A major. It was written by frontman Masato Hayakawa and lead guitarist Ryo Yokochi and produced by Michael Baskette, and runs for three minutes and 27 seconds.[8] The song was written about the band's journey and their connection with the fanbase throughout their career to commemorate their fifteenth anniversary as a band. Morecore described the song as "emotional and powerful."[9]

Speaking to V13.net, Hayakawa elaborated on his thoughts about "Calling":

Music video

The official music video for "Calling" was released on 17 April 2022 and was directed by Koh Yamada.[10]

The video starts off with the band getting out of a van and making their way through a warehouse where the band make t-shirt prints filled with the song's lyrics in a studio room. This is accompanied by visual references to the band's fifteenth anniversary throughout while also showcasing archival footage of old studio recording sessions and live shows the band has performed at throughout their career, including their performance at Blare Fest which is all intertwined with the band performing "Calling" in the abandoned warehouse.

As of March 2024, the music video for "Calling" has over 500K views on YouTube.[11]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Coldrain

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Calling"
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Germany Rock Airplay (Official German Charts)[13] 7
Japan Digital Rock (iTunes)[14] 70
Taiwan Rock Airplay (Billboard)[15] 58

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Japan's Coldrain Tried To Sneak Past Us With New Song 'CALLING'. Wall of Sound. Aarons. Ricky. 21 April 2022. 7 January 2023.
  2. Web site: coldrain celebrates 15 years with album "Nonnegative" and music video "CALLING". J Rock News. Corbin. Dayle. 26 April 2022. 7 January 2023.
  3. Web site: coldrain will release their first album "Nonnegative" in about 3 years! Advance single "CALLING" distribution & MV released! Release tour, first Yokohama Arena one-man announced!. Gekirock. 17 April 2022. 7 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Coldrain at Viva La Rock 2022: Setlist at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan. Setlist.fm. 7 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Coldrain (JAP) – Calling. Spirit of Metal. 7 January 2022.
  6. Web site: REVIEW: Coldrain – Nonnegative. Thunderchord. Knight. George. 20 October 2022. 7 January 2022.
  7. Web site: New Music Friday – April 22nd, 2022. Boolin Tunes. Dallis D. 21 April 2022. 7 January 2023.
  8. Web site: Key and BPM of Calling by Coldrain. Musicstax.com. 7 January 2022.
  9. Web site: Coldrain announce their new album and drop the track "Calling". Morecore. Ly Dao. Phuong. 18 April 2022. 8 January 2023.
  10. Web site: coldrain – CALLING (Official Music Video). Natalie.mu. 7 January 2023.
  11. Web site: Coldrain – CALLING (Official Music Video). YouTube. Coldrain. 16 April 2022. 7 January 2023.
  12. Web site: Credits: Calling – Coldrain. Tidal. 17 April 2022. 7 January 2023.
  13. Web site: Radio No9 Charts [Week 22/2022]]. Radio-No9. 8 January 2023.
  14. Web site: Japan iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs. Top Charts. 24 April 2022. 8 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Taiwan Radio Top 100 Rock Songs. Top Charts. 7 August 2022. 8 January 2023.

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