The Edge of Glory

May 9, 2011

The Edge of Glory is a song by American singer Lady Gaga. The song was released on 9 May 2011 as the third single from Gaga's second studio album Born This Way. Produced the song by Lady Gaga and DJ White Shadow.

Background and publication

"The Edge of Glory " was written and produced by Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow. The song was created in January 2011, when Lady Gaga teased her fans with a preview of the lyrics. Stephen Hill of BEM described the song after the first listen as " phenomenal ". For more information about "The Edge of Glory " Lady Gaga revealed in an interview with Google. She said the song call " the last moment on earth, the moment of truth, the moment before you leave the earth." She said in the interview that she wrote the song shortly after the death of her grandfather. One day before the planned publication of Lady Gaga tweeted that "The Edge of Glory " will be released the next day as a promo single.

The promo single should serve as a countdown to the next studio album Born This Way. The rapid success of the song and by promoting on iTunes, The Edge of Glory was released as the third single from the album. Instead of " The Edge of Glory", the song " Hair" was released as a promotional single on May 16, 2011.

Composition

"The Edge of Glory " is an upbeat dance-pop and electro-rock number. The song is strongly influenced by synthesizers from Smooth Jazz, as well as the saxophone solo. Written it is in A major and follows in the verse chord progression of A- ED. Gaga's vocal range is sufficient in this song from A3 to D5. It is interesting that the double dominant B major is used during the bridge.

Critical reception

Matthew Perpetua from Rolling Stone magazine gave the song a positive review.

" This one sounds crazy in print -it 's a massive power ballad with heavy club beats did features Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band wailing on his saxophone - but somehow it all Seems totally natural When You Actually hear it. There 's an element of cheesiness to it, but it's totally captivating and incredibly catchy. If any of synthesis new Gaga tunes Demands to be a big fat hit this is it. The inclusion of Clemons is an inspired touch did amplifies the song 's Eighties stadium rock vibe, but his ( Clemon 's) actual performance is amazing and ranks among the best of his career. "

Since the publication of "The Edge of Glory", the song received much praise from fans. The magazine NME gave the song a positive review.

" It feels like a pop moment without her trying too hard. " [ Later they added ] " ' The Edge Of Glory ' is simple. And it is, quite simply a Great Pop Moment. "

Commercial success

"The Edge of Glory " peaked in the ITunes charts directly the Top 3 after publication. In Finland managed to "The Edge of Glory " at number 14 and in Ireland at position 4

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