Free Me (Sia song) explained

Free Me
Cover:Free_Me_by_Sia.jpg
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Sia
Label:Monkey Puzzle
Producer:Oliver Kraus
Prev Title:Reaper
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Dusk Till Dawn
Next Year:2017

"Free Me" is a song by Sia, released on 9 June 2017.[1] Proceeds from the song support efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS.[2]

Composition

"Free Me" is a piano-led ballad laden with orchestral compositions.[3] [4] It was written by Sia, Oliver Kraus, and Lucian Piane in the key of E-flat major.[5] [6]

Music video

The music video for "Free Me", directed by Blake Martin, was released alongside the song on 9 June 2017.[7] Zoe Saldana plays an expectant mother who goes for a check-up only to find out that she is HIV-positive. In a voiceover provided by Julianne Moore, we find out that Saldana could pass the disease on to her unborn child if she goes untreated.[8] The five-minute clip follows the mum-to-be's journey from learning of her health status to building her emotional strength–as illustrated by a heartfelt dance sequence choreographed by Ryan Heffington–and giving birth to a healthy baby.[9] [10]

Credits

Music video credits adapted from YouTube.[7]

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
France (SNEP)[11] 155
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[12] 7

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sia. Sia. Free Me - Single. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504194016/https://music.apple.com/us/album/free-me-single/1244221780. Apple Music (US). 5 March 2021. 4 May 2020. live.
  2. News: Sia is back with a heart-wrenching video for HIV awareness. 8 June 2017. Sara M. Moniuszko. USA Today. 5 February 2020.
  3. Legaspi. Althea. 9 June 2017. Watch Sia's Emotional New 'Free Me' Video With Zoe Saldana. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024002901/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-sias-emotional-new-free-me-video-with-zoe-saldana-205167/. 24 October 2020. 5 March 2021. Rolling Stone.
  4. Web site: Kaye. Ben. 9 June 2017. Sia raises HIV awareness with Zoe Saldana and Julianne Moore's help in "Free Me" video. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028214009/https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/06/sia-raises-hiv-awareness-with-zoe-saldana-and-julianne-moores-help-in-free-me-video-watch/. 28 October 2020. 5 March 2021. Consequence of Sound.
  5. Web site: Furler. Sia. 14 June 2017. Free Me - Digital Sheet Music. 5 March 2021. MusicNotes, Inc..
  6. Web site: Sia / Free Me / Credits. Tidal. 25 June 2023.
  7. Free Me (starring Zoe Saldana & narrated by Julianne Moore). Sia. YouTube. 5 March 2021.
  8. Web site: ZOE SALDANA STARS IN SIA'S GUT-WRENCHING 'FREE ME' VIDEO. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613162118/http://www.mtv.com/news/3019214/sia-free-me-video-zoe-saldana/. dead. 13 June 2017. MTV. 8 June 2017. 11 June 2017.
  9. Web site: Getz. Dana. 9 June 2017. Sia's "Free Me" Video Raises Awareness For An Important Cause With Help From Zoe Saldana & Julianne Moore. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305182221/https://www.bustle.com/p/sias-free-me-video-raises-awareness-for-important-cause-with-help-from-zoe-saldana-julianne-moore-63494. 5 March 2021. 5 March 2021. Bustle.
  10. Web site: Muhammad. Latifah. 8 June 2017. Sia, Zoe Saldana and Julianne Moore Team Up to Raise Awareness for HIV in 'Free Me' Music Video -- Watch!. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129141805/https://www.etonline.com/music/219283_sia_zoe_saldana_and_julianne_moore_team_up_to_raise_awareness_for_hiv_free_me_music_video_watch. 29 November 2020. 5 March 2021. Entertainment Tonight.
  11. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 24, 2017). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. 17 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180716200735/http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-singles-telecharges/?ye=2017&we=24. 16 July 2018. dead.
  12. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 19 June 2017. 16 June 2017.