Memories (Riize song) explained

Memories
Cover:Riize - Memories.jpg
Type:Single
Artist:Riize
Album:Get a Guitar
Released:August 21, 2023
Studio:
  • SM Yellow Tail
  • SM Starlight
Genre:Dance
Label:
Length:2:58
Composer:
Lyricist:Kenzie
Next Title:Get a Guitar
Next Year:2023

"Memories" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Riize. The song was released on August 21, 2023, through SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records, as the first single from the group's debut single album Get a Guitar.

Background and release

In May 2023, it was confirmed by SM Entertainment that they would be debuting a new boy band in the second half of 2023, which would later become Riize.[2] [3] On August 7, SM announced that Riize would be making their debut with the release of a single album, Get a Guitar, and that the single album's release would be preceded by "Memories" on August 21.[4] "Memories" was released for digital download and streaming on August 21.[5]

Composition

The lyrics for "Memories" were written by frequent SM songwriter Kenzie. The song was composed by Kenzie, Ronny Svendsen, Adrian Thesen, Anne Judith Wik and Bobii Lewis, with Kenzie, Svendsen, and Thesen handling arrangement.[6] Svendsen, Thesen and Wik are members of Norwegian production company Dsign Music. "Memories" is a dance song characterized by "nostalgic" synthesizer, an "anthemic" drum and bass influenced chorus, with "powerful beats" and "fast-paced rhythms". The lyrics of the song have been described as "introspective" and "youthful",[7] with Gabe Finch writing for Illustrate Magazine that they "invite listeners to reflect on moments gone by and the emotions they evoke."[8] "Memories" was composed in the key of F minor, with a tempo of 93 beats per minute.[9]

Critical reception

"Memories" received a positive reception from critics. Writing for NME, Carmen Chin called the song's chorus a "masterpiece", noting that "the track comes alive when the band's layered, sprightly vocal harmonies come together."[10] Nazlican Ay, writing for The Honey Pop, called the song "beautiful" and "heartwarming", noting that the song's vocals sound "angelic".[11]

NME included it on their list of "The 25 best K-pop songs of 2023" at number 25, with critic Lucy Ford calling the song's chorus "euphoric" and "one of the finest of the year".[12]

Music video

Directed by Jinooya Makes,[13] the music video for "Memories" was released simultaneously with the song on August 21, premiering on SM Entertainment's YouTube channel.

"Memories" was shot consecutively with "Siren" and "Get a Guitar" over a five day period in July 2023 at various locations in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Thousand Oaks and the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris.[14] In the video, the band members are depicted running through grassy fields, swimming in a lake, and dancing amongst trains at a rail yard.[15]

The end of the music video contains a short teaser clip of the group's next single, "Get a Guitar", teasing four seconds of the song's instrumental over clips of the song's music video.[16]

Live performances

On the day of the track's release, Riize appeared at KCON and performed the track. The performance was named as one of the "thrilling moments" of the festival by Grammy.com.[17] In the lead-up to the single album's official release, the group performed the song on SBS's Inkigayo on August 27,[18] continuing to perform the song on other South Korean music programs during the album's release week: Mnet's M Countdown on September 7, KBS's Music Bank on September 8, and MBC's Show! Music Core on September 9.[19]

To further promote the song, the group also performed on Mnet's Performance37,[20] MBC's It's Live,[21] and Naver's Npop. On Npop, Riize performed for the first time without member Seunghan, who was absent due to illness.[22] [23] Riize also performed the song at award ceremonies, including the 2023 Indonesian Television Awards.[24]

The song was also included in the setlist of the group's 2024 Riizing Day concert tour.[25]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the single album's liner notes.

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan Download Songs (Billboard Japan)[26] 69
Netherlands (Global Top 40)[27] 38
South Korea (Circle)[28] 99

Monthly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
South Korea (Circle)[29] 97

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->August 21, 2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Riize, SM Entertainment's newest act, debuts with 'Get A Guitar'. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. Yoon. Soyeon. September 4, 2023. September 4, 2023. September 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230904152730/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-09-04/entertainment/kpop/Riize-SM-Entertainments-newest-act-debuts-with-Get-A-Guitar/1861854. live.
  2. Web site: SM Entertainment to debut three new groups this year. NME. Ziwei. Puah. May 24, 2023. September 28, 2024. May 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230524175253/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sm-entertainment-plans-debut-three-new-groups-2023-3447307. live.
  3. Web site: ′NCT 유니버스′ 루키즈 쇼헤이X은석X승한, 선배 NCT 127 향한 팬심-궁금증 폭발. www.sportsw.kr. ko. W). 스포츠W(Sports. November 16, 2022. May 18, 2024. May 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240518003501/https://www.sportsw.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065572125512746. live.
  4. Web site: Here's when SM Entertainment's new boyband RIIZE will debut. NME. Yeo. Gladys. August 7, 2023. September 28, 2024. August 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230809102252/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sm-entertainment-new-group-riize-debut-get-a-guitar-3479196. live.
  5. Web site: 라이즈(RIIZE), 프롤로그 싱글 'Memories' 21일 공개...'성장 스토리+내추럴 영상美'. RIIZE releases prologue single 'Memories' on the 21st...'Growth story+natural video beauty'. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. Yoo. Byung-cheol. August 21, 2023. September 29, 2024.
  6. Get a Guitar. SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. South Korea. photobook. Riize. 2023.
  7. Web site: "풋풋 확신의 비주얼" SM 신인 라이즈(RIIZE)...데뷔전 부터 뜨겁다 케이콘 출격[지형준의 Behind]]. "Fresh and confident visual" SM rookie RISE... It's hot from the debut. K-con attack [Ji Hyung-jun's Behind]. The Chosun Ilbo. Osen. ko. August 20, 2023. September 29, 2024. August 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230826213926/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2023/08/26/H5KJA6NCMZ3K4TC4D3BCT652GM/. live.
  8. Web site: "RIIZE" Takes Us on a Nostalgic Journey with "Memories". Illustrate Magazine. Finch. Gabe. August 24, 2023. September 29, 2024.
  9. Web site: Key & BPM for Memories by Riize. Tunebat. September 28, 2024.
  10. Web site: RIIZE carve out a refreshing, distinct sound for themselves on 'Get A Guitar'. NME. Chin. Carmen. September 6, 2023. September 29, 2024. January 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240117025209/https://www.nme.com/reviews/track/riize-carve-out-a-refreshing-distinct-sound-for-themselves-on-get-a-guitar-3494022. live.
  11. Web site: Here To Many More 'Memories' With RIIZE!. The Honey POP. Ay. Nazlıcan. August 29, 2023. September 29, 2024. November 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129163918/https://thehoneypop.com/2023/08/29/here-to-many-more-memories-with-riize/. live.
  12. Web site: The 25 best K-pop songs of 2023. NME. December 19, 2023. September 29, 2024. December 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231226123939/https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/best-k-pop-songs-of-the-year-2023-nme-3555798. live.
  13. CwM4kicM21G. jinooyamakes. 'Memories' - RIIZE; @riize_official; Directed by Jinooya Makes. August 21, 2023. September 4, 2023.
  14. Web site: SM Entertainment's new boy group releases prologue single. The Korea Times. August 22, 2023. September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240929133141/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/09/398_357571.html. live.
  15. Web site: 라이즈, 프롤로그 싱글부터 글로벌 반응 후끈..아이튠즈 8개 지역 1위. Rise, from prologue singles to global response hot.. No. 1 in 8 regions of iTunes. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. August 22, 2023. September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240929133123/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/08/22/F75XIYZVKTRJQC2FUF25VJOEKY/. live.
  16. Web site: SM 신인 그룹 라이즈 'Get A Guitar' MV 티저 공개...힙한 매력에 관심 집중. 스포츠한국. ko. September 1, 2023. September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240929133019/https://sports.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=6838304. live.
  17. Web site: 9 Thrilling Moments From KCON 2023 L.A.: Stray Kids, RIIZE, Taemin & More. GRAMMY.com. April 3, 2022. September 29, 2024. August 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240828032534/https://www.grammy.com/news/9-performances-kcon-2023-la-recap-stray-kids-riize-ive-photos. live.
  18. Web site: 'SM 신예' 라이즈, '인기가요' 출연...정식 데뷔 전 무대. 'SM newcomer' Rise, 'Inkiyo' appearance... Stage before the formal debut. The Dong-A Ilbo. ko. August 23, 2023. September 29, 2024. August 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230826045844/https://www.donga.com/news/Entertainment/article/all/20230823/120823114/1. live.
  19. Web site: 라이즈(RIIZE), 본격 활동 스타트...음악방송 접수 나선다. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. September 7, 2023. September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240929133019/https://www.hankyung.com/article/2023090706505. live.
  20. Web site: 'SM 신인' 라이즈, 정식 데뷔 전부터 쏟아지는 콘텐츠...활동 기대 UP. 'SM rookie' rise, content pouring out before the official debut... Activity expectation UP. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. August 23, 2023. September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240929133124/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/08/23/BZTAJJM26RJLB4TYO6WPC24UWQ/. live.
  21. Web site: 라이즈, 美 애플뮤직·샤잠 '2024 주목해야 할 아티스트' 선정...K팝 가수 유일. Rise, US Apple Music·Shazam selected as 'Artist to pay attention to in 2024'... The only K-pop singer. >The Dong-a Ilbo. ko. January 9, 2024. September 28, 2024. January 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240121112901/https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20240109/122959110/1. live.
  22. Web site: 7년 만에 나온 SM 신인 남자 아이돌 그룹 라이즈 멤버에 대한 공지 하나가 올라왔고 소속사는 불참 사유를 밝혔다. A notice has been posted regarding Seunghan, a member of the new male idol group RIIZE, and his agency SM has revealed the reason for his absence.. HuffPo Korea. ko. Yang. Ara. August 29, 2023. September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240929133020/https://www.huffingtonpost.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=212479. live.
  23. Web site: 라이즈 승한, 컨디션 난조로 음악방송 녹화 불참. Rise Seunghan, not attending the music broadcast recording due to poor condition. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Hong. Hye-min. August 29, 2023. September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240929133141/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2023082917160005330. live.
  24. Web site: Indonesian Television Awards 2023. RCTI+. id. September 25, 2023. September 29, 2024.
  25. Web site: 라이즈, 2만8000명과 팬콘 투어 '피날레'..."자랑스러운 아티스트 되겠다". Rise, Fancon tour 'Finale' with 28,000 people..."I will be a proud artist". The Korea Economic Daily. ko. Kim. Soo-young. September 16, 2024. October 3, 2024. October 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241003052749/https://www.hankyung.com/article/202409160805H. live.
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  27. Web site: Nederlandse Global Top 40 – week 35, 2023. Dutch Top 40. nl. September 1, 2023. August 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230831163357/https://www.top40.nl/global-top40/2023/week-35. live.
  28. Web site: Digital Chart – Week 36 of 2023. Circle Chart. September 3–9, 2023. September 14, 2023. October 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231010151606/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=36&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
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