So Far Away (Martin Garrix and David Guetta song) explained

So Far Away
Cover:Martin Garrix and David Guetta So Far Away.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Martin Garrix and David Guetta featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya
Genre:Future bass
Length:3:03
Label:Stmpd
Producer:
  • Giorgio Tuinfort
  • Martin Garrix
  • David Guetta
Chronology:Martin Garrix
Prev Title:Forever
Prev Year:2017
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Next Year:2018

"So Far Away" is a song by Dutch music producer Martin Garrix and French music producer David Guetta, featuring guest vocals from British singer Jamie Scott and Dutch singer Romy Dya. Released on 1 December 2017 via Stmpd Rcrds, it was written by Scott, Poo Bear, Garrix, Guetta and Giorgio Tuinfort, with production handled by the latter three.

The song serves as a bonus track from Guetta's seventh studio album 7. The song was premiered during Garrix's performance at Tomorrowland 2017.

Background

On 30 July 2017, Garrix invited Guetta on stage to perform the song for the first time, during his mainstage appearance at Tomorrowland 2017. This original version featured female vocals provided by English singer Ellie Goulding.[1] [2]

On 21 August, Garrix brought Guetta on stage to play the song once again, during a performance in Ibiza.[3] A short footage captured by someone in the booth surfaced on Instagram.[4] [5]

Prior to the performance, Garrix told Capital about the song, calling it a "radio-friendly song" that will be released soon.[6] Garrix posted short studio teasers of the song via Instagram Stories on 19 November, suggesting that it would be released soon.[7] [8]

On 22 November, Garrix revealed that Goulding was no longer featured on the song, when replying to an Ellie Goulding fan account on Twitter, who commented on Garrix's teasers.[9] Goulding admitted in a series of tweets that her management and label were displeased because Garrix played the song at Tomorrowland before she had even heard the final product, leading to her vocals being cut from the track, but she emphasized that she was not behind the decision.[10] [11] She wrote that Garrix's statement "she didn't want to release it" is "completely untrue and unfair".[12] [13]

Garrix confirmed on 26 November that "So Far Away" and the Area21 track "Glad You Came" would be released on the same day, when replying to a fan who tweeted him asking which one comes out first.[14] [15] On 29 November, Garrix released an official teaser on social media, revealing the song's release date and featured artists, Jamie Scott and Romy Dya, the latter of which sang on the demo version of the track.[16]

Critical reception

Kat Bein of Billboard called the song "a beautiful, future-pop ballad". He praised Dya for providing a "vulnerable and powerful" performance.[17] Matthew Meadow of Your EDM also wrote that Dya did a "phenomenal job" with Scott, giving listeners goosebumps. He criticized the drop for its lack of originality, calling it "Scared to Be Lonely v2".[18] Erik of EDM Sauce gave a similar review, writing: "The song will most likely not see the same level of success without Ellie Goulding as it is nothing absolutely outstandingly original." He also wrote that the song "has heaps of mainstream appeal" and "is exactly what the radio audiences in America currently look for in a release".[19]

Music video

The accompanying music video was directed and produced by Damian Karsznia. The storyline features a young couple who were once in love and are currently struggling with the end of their relationship.[20]

As of May 2021, the video has received over 233 million views.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[21]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017–2018)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[22] 58
Ireland (IRMA)[23] 98
Italy (FIMI)[24] 96
Malaysia (RIM)[25] 12
Norway (VG-lista)[26] 14
Romania (Airplay 100)<--Please do not change this to Romanian Top 100 or Media Forest. The Airplay 100 is Romania's national singles chart from 2012 onwards. For further information, see WP:GOODCHARTS-->[27] 6
Slovenia (SloTop50)[28] 22
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[29] 85
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[30] 30

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)Position
Estonia (IFPI)[31] 55
Germany (Official German Charts)[32] 33
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[33] 64
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[34] 96
Romania (Airplay 100)<--Please do not change this to Romanian Top 100 or Media Forest. The Airplay 100 is Romania's national singles chart from 2012 onwards. For further information, see WP:GOODCHARTS-->[35] 31
Slovenia (SloTop50)[36] 39
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[37] 61
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[38] 36

Notes and References

  1. Bein. Kat. David Guetta Joined Martin Garrix at Tomorrowland 2017, Debuted Collab With Ellie Goulding: Watch. Billboard. 31 July 2017. 6 December 2017. 17 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190417120434/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7882147/david-guetta-martin-garrix-tomorrowland-2017-ellie-goulding. live.
  2. News: Powell. Karlie. Watch Martin Garrix Close Out Tomorrowland 2017's Main Stage. Your EDM. 31 July 2017. 6 December 2017. 8 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190408184106/https://www.youredm.com/2017/07/31/watch-martin-garrix-close-tomorrowland-2017s-main-stage/. live.
  3. News: Erik. Martin Garrix Brought Out David Guetta In Ibiza Last Night To Play Upcoming Collaboration. EDM Sauce. 22 August 2017. 6 December 2017. 8 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190408184057/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/08/22/martin-garrix-brought-david-guetta-ibiza-last-night-play-upcoming-collaboration/. live.
  4. News: Rafter. Andrew. Martin Garrix teases David Guetta collaboration during Ibiza show. DJ Mag. 24 August 2017. 6 December 2017. 11 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190411092607/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-teases-david-guetta-collaboration-during-ibiza-show. live.
  5. News: Meadow. Matthew. Martin Garrix Continues To Hype New Collab With David Guetta, Brings Him Out In Ibiza. Your EDM. 23 August 2017. 6 December 2017. 8 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190408184104/https://www.youredm.com/2017/08/23/martin-garrix-continues-hype-new-collab-david-guetta-brings-ibiza/. live.
  6. News: Martin Garrix Teased A New Collab With David Guetta & A Mystery Vocalist And We NEED To Know Who It Is. Capital. 25 August 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206215857/http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/martin-garrix/news/new-song-david-guetta/. live.
  7. News: DJ Mag Staff. Martin Garrix teases David Guetta collab ahead of official release. DJ Mag. 21 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206210451/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-teases-david-guetta-collab-ahead-official-release. live.
  8. News: Powell. Karlie. Martin Garrix Teases David Guetta Collab Ahead Of Its Release [Listen]]. Your EDM. 19 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206215806/http://www.youredm.com/2017/11/19/martin-garrix-teases-david-guetta-collab-ahead-release-listen/. live.
  9. News: Rodriguez. Christopher. Martin Garrix And David Guetta Collaboration No Longer Includes Ellie Goulding. EDM Sauce. 22 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206205120/http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/11/ellie-goulding-martin-garrix-david-guetta/. live.
  10. News: Rafter. Andrew. Ellie Goulding won't be appearing on Martin Garrix & David Guetta's new collaboration, 'So Far Away'. DJ Mag. 30 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 4 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171204032856/https://djmag.com/news/ellie-goulding-wont-be-appearing-martin-garrix-david-guettas-new-collaboration-so-far-away. live.
  11. News: Meadow. Matthew. Martin Garrix Confirms "So Far Away" Is No Longer With Ellie Goulding. Your EDM. 27 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206210508/http://www.youredm.com/2017/11/27/martin-garrix-confirms-far-away-no-longer-ellie-goulding/. live.
  12. Bein. Kat. Ellie Goulding Won't Appear On Martin Garrix & David Guetta Collab 'So Far Away'. Billboard. 29 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 7 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207083130/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8053976/ellie-goulding-dropped-martin-garrix-david-guetta-collab. live.
  13. News: Stevo. Martin Garrix Confirms "So Far Away" With Ellie Goulding Is No Longer Being Released. EDM Sauce. 27 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206205229/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/11/27/martin-garrix-confirms-far-away-ellie-goulding-no-longer-released/. live.
  14. Bein. Kat. Martin Garrix Promises Long-Teased Tracks Coming Soon. Billboard. 27 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 30 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171130061905/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8046997/martin-garrix-new-songs-david-guetta-ellie-goulding-conor-maynard. live.
  15. News: DJ Mag Staff. Martin Garrix to release two new songs on the same day very soon. DJ Mag. 27 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206210153/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-release-two-new-songs-same-day-very-soon. live.
  16. News: Meadow. Matthew. First Listen: Martin Garrix Shares HQ Teaser Of New Collab With David Guetta. Your EDM. 29 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206220208/http://www.youredm.com/2017/11/29/first-listen-martin-garrix-shares-hq-teaser-new-collab-david-guetta/. live.
  17. Bein. Kat. Martin Garrix's David Guetta Collab 'So Far Away' Is a Beautiful Future-Pop Ballad: Watch. Billboard. 1 December 2017. 6 December 2017. 13 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190413151722/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8054864/martin-garrix-david-guetta-so-far-away-watch. live.
  18. News: Meadow. Matthew. Martin Garrix Finally Releases David Guetta Collaboration, "So Far Away". Your EDM. 30 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206220007/http://www.youredm.com/2017/11/30/martin-garrix-finally-releases-david-guetta-collaboration-far-away/. live.
  19. News: Erik. Martin Garrix and David Guetta Finally Release 'So Far Away'. EDM Sauce. 30 November 2017. 6 December 2017. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206202332/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/11/30/martin-garrix-david-guetta-finally-release-far-away/. live.
  20. News: Di. Marc o. Martin Garrix and David Guetta dropped beautiful collaboration titled "So Far Away". Rave Jungle. 1 December 2017. 6 December 2017. 5 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171205120711/http://www.ravejungle.com/2017/12/01/martin-garrix-and-david-guetta-so-far-away/. live.
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