Turn Up the Music (Bridgit Mendler song) explained

Turn Up the Music
Type:Song
Artist:Bridgit Mendler
Album:Lemonade Mouth
Released:2011
Recorded:2010
Length:2:56
Label:Walt Disney
Producer:Andy Dodd

"Turn Up the Music" is a song performed by American pop recording artist Bridgit Mendler for the soundtrack Lemonade Mouth to the Disney Channel television movie of the same name. It was written by Adam Watts and Andy Dodd and produced by Andy Dodd. The song peaked, at number 12 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and at 18 on the Kid Digital Songs.

Background and composition

"Somebody" is written by Adam Watts and Andy Dodd and produced by Bryan Todd.[1] Musically, the song is prominent pop rock that runs through a pop oriented beat. Mendler's vocals span from the low note of F3 to the high note of E5.[2]

Critical reception

Bob Hoose of Pluggedin said that "Turn Up the Music" is sunny and, ironically, pessimistic song, because it portrays the reality of teenagers when speaking of the uncertain future and freedom that music brings.[3] The Disney Dreaming commented that the song is a "super catchy beat and fun lyrics" and also adorable, humorous and encourages listeners to hear the rest of the album.[4]

Chart performance

The song debuted, and peaked, at number 12 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. In the Kid Digital Songs "Turn Up the Music" peaked at number 18.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lemonade Mouth - Original Soundtrack : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards. AllMusic. 2012-10-17.
  2. Web site: Musically - Lemonade Mouth. Music Notes. 2012-10-17.
  3. Web site: Various/Soundtrack - Lemonade Mouth . Pluggedin. 2010-05-13. 2010-05-13.
  4. Web site: Disney’s "Lemonade Mouth" Soundtrack Review. Disney Dreaming. 2010-05-13. 2010-05-13.
  5. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=bridgit mendler|chart=Kid Digital Songs}} Kid Digital Songs]. Billboard. 2012-09-08 . 2012-09-13.