Eternity (Paul van Dyk song) explained

Eternity
Cover:Eternity Paul van Dyk.jpg
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Type:single
Artist:Paul van Dyk featuring Adam Young
Genre:Dance pop[1]
Length:3:22 (Album Version)
3:10 (radio edit)
Label:Vandit
Producer:van Dyk
Chronology:Paul van Dyk
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"Eternity" is a song by German DJ Paul van Dyk. It was released on March 8, 2012, as the second single from his sixth studio album, Evolution. The song features American electronica artist Adam Young.[1]

Background

In an interview with Billboard, van Dyk spoke about collaborating with Young; "He's probably one of the most insanely great people I've ever met. We got in contact three or four years ago, before he had a big hit with 'Fireflies'... The first track I sent him, he didn't know what to do with, because it was basically finished. I went back to the studio and wrote another piece of music that had more space for him to do his magic."[2]

Composition

"Eternity" was written by Paul van Dyk and Adam Young, while production was also handled by van Dyk. He composed the track while touring in Greece and Young wrote the lyrics whilst he was touring in Australia.[3] Recording took place in New York City and the final production occurred in Berlin in van Dyk's studio.[3]

Critical reception

"Eternity" was met with positive reviews from music critics. David Greenwald of MTV stated, "The track gets some big-hearted vocals from Owl City's Adam Young, who borrows a page from Coldplay... The blinking four-on-the-floor beat strikes a balance between Young's breathy vocals and dance floor electricity, with the drums dropping out for the chorus before climbing back into the mix for a rave-y explosion."[4] Scott Shetler of PopCrush called the track a "dance song" that complements well with Young's vocals. He also added that Young was a "good fit" for the song.[1] Katie Hasty of Uproxx stated that the song feels inspired by Owl City's hit song "Fireflies".[5]

Music video

The music video for "Eternity" premiered via MTV on March 9, 2012. The video is in a science fiction setting, "zooming through a vintage arcade game into an impressive world of cinematic references."[4]

Track listing

CD single
Digital download
Remixes

Release history

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DateFormatVersionLabel
United StatesMarch 8, 2012Dance radioOriginalVandit
United KingdomNovember 5, 2012Digital downloadRemixes3 Beat[6]
IrelandOriginal
GermanyNovember 19, 2012RemixesVandit[7]
United KingdomNovember 26, 2012CDOriginal3 Beat[8]
VariousDigital downloadVandit

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul van Dyk Eternity Featuring Adam Young - Song Premiere. PopCrush. Scott Shetler. March 8, 2012. September 30, 2023.
  2. Paul van Dyk's 'Evolution': Exclusive First Listen. Billboard. Kerri Mason. March 30, 2012. September 30, 2023.
  3. Web site: 'Usher and Rihanna will always be cheesy pop artists': Paul Van Dyk interview. Skiddle. Jayne Robinson. June 12, 2012. September 30, 2023.
  4. Web site: Video Premiere: Paul van Dyk, 'Eternity'. MTV. David Greenwald. March 9, 2012. September 30, 2023.
  5. Web site: Interview: Paul Van Dyk on electronic 'Evolution' and Madonna's drug blunder. Uproxx. Katie Hasty. April 3, 2012. September 30, 2023.
  6. Web site: Eternity (Remixes) - Single by Paul van Dyk. Spotify. September 30, 2023.
  7. Web site: Eternity (feat. Adam Young) [The Remixes]]. Amazon. September 30, 2023.
  8. Web site: Eternity (feat. Adam Young) - Single by Paul van Dyk. Apple Music. September 30, 2023.