Hold My Heart (song) explained

Hold My Heart
Cover:Hold_My_Heart_by_Lindsey_Stirling.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Lindsey Stirling featuring ZZ Ward
Released:19 August 2016 (album)
16 November 2016 (single)
Genre:
Length:3:50
Label:Lindseystomp Records
Producer:Andrew Goldstein
Chronology:Lindsey Stirling
Prev Title:Prism
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Love's Just a Feeling
Next Year:2017

"Hold My Heart" is a 2016 single released by American violinist Lindsey Stirling.

Background

"Hold My Heart" is the fourth single released from Stirling's album Brave Enough. The track features vocals by ZZ Ward.[1] Stirling confirmed in an interview the basis for the lyrics she wrote with Ward:

As part of the official album booklet Stirling wrote:

"Hold My Heart" featured regularly on Stirling's tours during 2016-2018.[2] Following Brave Enough reaching number one on the Billboard Classical Albums chart, Stirling and Ward were invited to perform the song at the Americana Lounge in Hollywood for the Grammy Awards in 2017.[3]

Music video

There were two music videos released for "Hold My Heart".

Official video

The video was released on 16 November 2016 in line with the single release date. The video was based on the story of Alice in Wonderland and featured Stirling as the White Rabbit and ZZ Ward as the Queen of Hearts. Alice became Alex for the video, which was directed by Sherif Higazy.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Phelba edition

A second video for "Hold My Heart" was released in March 2017. Stirling played an exaggerated version of herself, and also played her superfan — Phelba — made famous by Stirling on her own YouTube channel. ZZ Ward returned for this video, alongside guest appearances from Lilly Singh, Rosanna Pansino, iJustine and Cassey Ho. The video was produced as part of a collaboration with HP for their Sprocket campaign. The video was directed by Alissa Torvinen.[8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Charts

"Hold My Heart" reached number 15 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs chart.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hold My Heart. Genius. 19 August 2016. 8 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Lindsey Stirling Songs Played Total. SetList. 8 March 2022. 8 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Lindsey Stirling, ZZ Ward perform "Hold My Heart". Grammys. 19 May 2017. 8 March 2022.
  4. Web site: Go Behind the Scenes of Violinist Lindsey Stirling's 'Hold My Heart' Music Video. People. 22 November 2016. 8 March 2022.
  5. Web site: Lindsey Stirling Feat. ZZ Ward: Hold My Heart. IMDB. November 2016. 8 March 2022.
  6. Web site: UTubers: Lindsey Stirling releases 'Alice In Wonderland' themed music video. Deseret. 16 November 2016. 8 March 2022.
  7. Web site: Lindsey Stirling Travels to Wonderland in Her Latest Music Video. LDS Living. 16 November 2016. 8 March 2022.
  8. Web site: LINDSEY STIRLING STALKS HERSELF IN HER VIDEO FOR "HOLD MY HEART". Nerdist. 23 March 2017. 8 March 2022.
  9. Web site: Excited to partner with Lindsey Stirling & the HP Sprocket. . HP on Facebook. August 2016. 8 March 2022.
  10. Web site: Lindsey Stirling on Twitter. Lindsey Stirling on Twitter. 20 March 2017. 8 March 2022.
  11. Web site: Tyler Zelinsky Commercial Music Videos. Tyler Zelinsy. March 2017. 8 March 2022.
  12. Web site: Lindsey Stirling's Intriguing "Hold My Heart" Video Features Her No. 1 Fan, Phelba. LDS living. 20 March 2017. 8 March 2022.
  13. Web site: Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs. Billboard. 11 February 2017. 8 March 2022.

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