"Freedom" (stylized as Freedom!) is a song by Pharrell Williams which was released for streaming on Apple Music and played by Zane Lowe on his show on Beats 1 on its launch date of June 30, 2015. Part of the song was made available as a teaser on Williams' Twitter page and was also used in a promotional video for Apple Music. Its music video was nominated for Best Music Video at 58th Grammy Awards. The song is included on the soundtrack album of the film Despicable Me 3.
Video Freedom (Pharrell Williams song)
Critical reception
Writing for MusicSnake, Marissa Fitzgerald gave the song a very positive review, give it 4/5 stars and stating "'Freedom' is an awesome track with a feel-good vibe and a positive message. The lyrics are uplifting and promote living a happy life without restrictions or limitations." Rolling Stone describes the track, "powerful," as well as, "snappy," and, "infectious," while The Guardian describes it as, "socially conscious." According to USA Today, "Williams may have found a song that captures the tenor of its time."
Maps Freedom (Pharrell Williams song)
Live performances
Williams performed the song on his international 2015 tour, including during his set at Glastonbury Festival 2015 on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday June 27. Williams also performed this single at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards. Williams performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday September 11. Williams also performed the song with a full orchestra during a guest appearance at Hans Zimmer's live set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday April 16, 2016.
In other media
- In 2017, the song is used for an advert of the telecommunications company Claro by its subsidiary in Argentina.
- In 2017, the song is used in the "Nissan Navara" commercial.
- In 2017, the song appears in the movie, Despicable Me 3.
- In 2017, the song is used for an advert of the Dutch energy supplier, Eneco.
- In 2016, the song was played prior to the concession speech delivered by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Democratic Party's candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election.
- In 2016, the song is used the adverts for New Zealand telecommunication company, Spark.
- In 2016, the song appears in the movie, Now You See Me 2.
- In 2015, the song is used for an advert of the German television transmitter, Sky Deutschland.
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Source of article : Wikipedia
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