They ultimately released one full-length … So I keep working on section after section, until I get to the end of the track and then I know the whole mix is pretty close. [57] However, Eric Wilson from the same newspaper commented that the video did not yield a breakout Madonna look compared to her videos from the 1980s. Madonna and Timberlake start singing the chorus with Timberlake singing the line of "We've only got four minutes to save the world". [68] "4 Minutes" was also used as mashups during the performance of songs like "Vogue" and "Hung Up". "4 Minutes" has sold over three million copies in the United States and a total of five million copies worldwide. The fictional character Kurt Hummel, portrayed by Chris Colfer, sang Madonna's parts while Mercedes Jones (Amber Riley) sang Timberlake's. It's a little dramatic, as they don't really save the world, but the song provides a concise showcase for the talents of Madonna, Timberlake and Timbaland. 4 Minutes by Madonna feat. [1], The recording sessions for "4 Minutes" took place at Sarm West Studios in West London, on a 72-channel SSL 9080 scratching tool. [58] Singer Miley Cyrus created her own version of the video and posted it on her YouTube channel. [27] "4 Minutes" was also her highest-charting single on the Hot 100 since "Music" reached the top of the chart in 2000. "[20] Joan Anderman of The Boston Globe believed that the song is "chart-topper for its sheer star power as well as instant musical allure, and on the eve of Madonna's 50th birthday [...] '4 Minutes' feels a lot like an icon's can't-miss gift to herself." I'm outta time and all I got is four minutes, four minutes! 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It was a part of the album Hard Candy. "[59] "4 Minutes" was nominated for an award at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in the "Best Dancing in a Video" category, but lost to the Pussycat Dolls' single "When I Grow Up". 4 Minutes (feat. [6] At Sarm, Timbaland and Danja used Akai MPC3000 and Ensoniq ASR-10 sampling drum machines, Yamaha Motif workstation and synths to build the backing track for "4 Minutes". He joined Madonna in person, for the show at Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium on November 6, 2008, the same show in which Britney Spears appeared alongside Madonna to perform "Human Nature". "Madonna Gives Surprise Performance at Leonardo DiCaprio's Star-Studded Charity Auction: 'This Man Is a Boss! The "4 Minutes" cover charted on the Hot Digital Songs of Billboard at number 55 on May 8, 2010, while reaching number 89 and number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100, respectively. 4Minute was a South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by Cube Entertainment. 4 Minutes MP3 Song by Avant from the album Director. Three-movement composition by John Cage. [Justin Timberlake:] Hey, uh, c'mon, Madonna. [56] Before its release, Rolling Stone said that in the video Madonna and Timberlake act as if they were "superheroes" while they evade multiple obstacles. [75][76], Credits and personnel adapted from Hard Candy album liner notes. "[22] At the 51st Grammy Awards, "4 Minutes" garnered Madonna, Timberlake and Timbaland a nomination in the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals category. About 4 Minutes "4 Minutes" is a song by American singer Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy (2008), featuring vocals by American singers Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. This song has received extremely positive reviews from critics. [52] Overall, "4 Minutes" reached number one in 21 countries,[53] and sold over five million copies worldwide.[54]. We can't just keep distracting ourselves we do have to educate ourselves and wake up and do something about it. John Paul Jones has a song entitled "4-Minute Warning" on the 1988 Brian Eno album Music for Films III. ", "Gonna Make You Sweat – Madonna at the Roseland Ballroom", "Aerobic, Not Erotic: The Concert as Workout", "Madonna's Gonna Dress Herself Up In Heatherette", "Britney and Justin's Mini Reunion at Madonna Concert", "Britney Spears And Justin Timberlake Appear Onstage With Madonna", "Elaborate choreography, new takes on classics highlight Madonna show", "Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour Rolls Into New York With Reworked Hits, Virtual Britney", "Madonna gives fans a treat with 'Sticky & Sweet. It's easier, because when you're done, you're done. [50][51] "4 Minutes" was also number one on Billboard's European Hot 100 Singles for four weeks. Download 4 Minutes song on Gaana.com and listen Director 4 Minutes song offline. Molly: Everybody got someone they call home. [61] On March 12, 2020, the music video reached 100 million views. Madonna responded to it in her own video and said, "All you people out there who are making videos to my new single, '4 Minutes,' keep up the good work, nice job. "Four Minutes" is an engaging drama about why it is never a good idea to force somebody to fit to your expectations, even if you think it is for their own good. She coupled it with metallic plates on her shoulder and a wig with long curled hair. "4 Minutes" was performed by Madonna on the promotional tour for Hard Candy and during the rave segment of the 2008–2009 Sticky & Sweet Tour. Really amazing movie-like lyrics. 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The music video was directed by French duo Jonas & François in London, England. Castellon applied Waves Audio "Renaissance Compressor" plug-in to control the level of kick drum. Dutch musician Junkie XL also earned a nomination in the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category for his remix of the song. And then we'd start talking about issues or problems or relationships with people. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Vier Minuten [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack on AllMusic - 2007 Using a Focusrite D2 equalizer let him "match the sound of that new kick drum to the other kick drum sounds". She also cited the song as the inspiration for the documentary I Am Because We Are (2008). HOT SONG: Billie Eilish - "No Time To Die'" - LYRICS; 23 One … The song debuted at number three on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, and ascended to the number-one position two weeks later, where it stayed for three consecutive weeks. This marked the first time any song entered at the top of the CHR chart in BDS history. [43] The song has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) for shipment of 7,500 copies. [4] Other musical instruments used are foghorns and cow bells. [4] Japanese hip hop dancing duo Hamutsun Serve also made an appearance in the video. Playlists of four-minute songs are being used to help people reduce shower time The average person showers for seven minutes Cutting shower time to four minutes can save a family of four … She explained that the video was shot like a march past; "It's a movement, and we want to take everybody with us. "[1], Caryn Ganz called it "a loud, busy, energetic track", and commented that Timberlake did "his best Michael Jackson impression". I've been waiting for somebody to pick up my stroll. The lyrics carry a message of social awareness, inspired by Madonna's visit to Africa and the human suffering she witnessed. [9] In "4 Minutes", Madonna and Timberlake sing and trade verses,[4] the rhythm moves towards a hard clanging beat as Madonna sings the lines that the "road to hell is paved with good intentions." It was released as the lead single from the album on March 17, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. [45] It debuted on the airplay charts at number 19, with first week tallies of 564 plays and 27.10 million listeners. [6], Castellon said that he did not want the SSL's internal automation to interfere with his blending of the music, instead used Pro Tools, with automatic levels. And there have, of course, been bands that wrote songs longer than four minutes even before the music industry switched to CDs. The four side-stage video screens began to glide across the stage, and swiveled around to reveal Timberlake behind one and Madonna behind the other. The first single of the UK rap crew Gunshot, from 1990, was entitled "Battle Creek Brawl (4 Minute Warning)". Justin Timberlakeis featured in The Power of Madonna, the fifteenth episode of Season One. [4] In the video, Madonna wore a cream colored corset, glistening black boots and styled her hair in platinum blond waves while Timberlake wore mainly denims and a scarf around his neck. Topic. According to Madonna, the song is … Regarding the video, Madonna said it was like "[g]oody goody gum drops", referring to the candy-oriented theme of the album. Madonna and Timberlake enter a house but run away from it after finding the screen there, which starts eating the hands and legs of the inhabitants of the house, thus showing their insides. [4] Freedom du Lac of The Washington Post complimented the song for being busy and brassy. [42] In New Zealand, "4 Minutes" made its debut at number 14 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, and ascended to the top ten, finally peaking at number three. "4 Minutes" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy. A Radiohead track from the 2007 Bonus Disc album In Rainbows Disk 2 … A dramatisation of the race to the four-minute mile, featuring Richard Huw as Bannister and Nique Needles as Landy. The group was known for its edgy dance-pop style and "girl crush" image that attracted a large female fan base. It is sung by Kurt and Mercedes with the Cheeriosafter Sue adds vocals to her "already over the top" cheerleading routines. Probably not, which means: There is a god, and fuck Train. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland) song offline. Beginning with working on the vocals was the only way to achieve this. The sound of a clock ticking away emphasizes this message further. The other challenge was to make sure that everything in the track sounded clear and that you could hear every instrument, every syllable, every breath. "[1] About the idea of a black screen devouring everything, Madonna said, None of us did [understand the concept of the black screen]. It was released as the lead single from the album on March 17, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. "[21], Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic praised the melodic and rhythmic hook, but was disappointed that Madonna's voice is "drowned out by Timbaland's farting four-note synth – which might not have been so bad if the tracks were fresher and if the whole enterprise didn't feel quite so joylessly mechanical. [44], In the United Kingdom, "4 Minutes" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number seven. Considering the quantity of recorded backing tracks, Castellon's challenge was to make sure that the music did not overpower the vocals. [1][4] In an interview with MTV News, Madonna said that the concept of the song was developed through discussions with Timberlake. According to Madonna, the song is about saving the environment and "having a good time while we are doing it". [4][55] It featured choreography by Jamie King, who worked on Madonna's Confessions, Re-Invention and Drowned World tours as well as her video for the single "Sorry" (2006). The members of the group were Nam Ji-hyun, Heo Ga-yoon, Jeon Ji-yoon, Kim Hyun-a, and Kwon So-hyun. [41] "4 Minutes" was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for the shipment of 70,000 copies. It was just, you know, it's very conceptual. [1] Jon Pareles of The New York Times stated that "[h]owever, the song sounds as if four minutes is the time taken for a song to be a guaranteed pop hit or the time required for a quickie; in reality it is the only song from Hard Candy album which contains a message of social awareness in it." Also, I do almost always work linear in time on a track. In the episode, the song is performed during a routine by the high-school cheering squad, accompanied by the school band. We basically gave the song to the two French directors [Jonas & François] and they came up with the only concept that I thought was interesting, with this black sort of amorphous graphic line slowly eating up the world. Directed by Jim Goddard. I'm Jim and this is Radio KAOS and with only four minutes left to us, let's use this as wisely as possible. In total 46 tracks were used for drums and percussion and 16 stereo tracks for the bass. " 4 Minutes " is a song by Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy. She further explained the meaning of the song: I don't think it's important to take it too literally. —Madonna talking to Interview about the writing process. [38] By the end of the year, "4 Minutes" was the fifth best selling digital song in Canada with sales of 143,000 copies, and ranked fourth on the year-end tabulation of the Canadian Hot 100. [6], "4 Minutes" is an uptempo dance-pop song,[7] composed in an urban, hip hop style. The whole session included 100 tracks, and further mixing was done on Pro Tools. The song became Madonna's 60th UK top-ten single. [73] It was one of the songs covered by the cast of Glee during the April 20, 2010 episode "The Power of Madonna". Do you think Mariah intentionally made this song four minutes and 20 seconds? The song featured Justin Timberlake and Timbaland and was released … Song by American singer Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy , featuring vocals by … I'm outta time and all I got is four minutes, four minutes! Madonna and Timberlake's vocal range spans two octaves, from F3 to Bb5. "[6] These digital signal processors were employed to give Madonna's vocals a sense of stereophonic space. The single was released on 4 August 2003 as his first single on Island Records, after he was dropped from RCA in September 1997. Lyrics to '4 Minutes' by Madonna. "[19] Ben Thompson of The Guardian said: "It has a hard to escape sense that all concerned are going through the motions [of life] – effortlessly, sometimes brilliantly. We'd sit down and we'd start talking about situations. "[16] Joey Guerra of Houston Chronicle compared the track to the work of Nelly Furtado and felt that the composition was "a bid for radio play. [64][65] Madonna and her dancers emerged from behind backdrops, on which Timbaland and Timberlake appeared, to perform their lines. Songs similar to or like 4 Minutes. The story of the four minute mile-breaker Roger Bannister. The song received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical at the 2009 ceremony. The film clip is really cool. Minimal digital plug-ins were employed for the mix as Castellon preferred the sound of outboard gear. [23][24] While ranking Madonna's singles in honor of her 60th birthday, The Guardian's Jude Rogers placed "4 Minutes" at number 35, writing that "Timbaland’s synth-brass intro here is fantastic, and the song’s end-of-the-world grandeur still sounds razor-sharp", but pointing out that it would be "better without Timberlake". 4 Minutes Avant Buy This Song. It was written by David Williamson and directed by Jim Goddard. The video starts with Timbaland chanting the opening line in front of a giant timer screen that counts down from four minutes. So we had to find a place to start talking about something we cared about, so we could get into writing about something we cared about. The song builds in urgency until the dramatic cold ending, as the song cuts off just about 4 minutes in. [5], Madonna clarified that her age did not have anything to do with the sense of urgency reflected in the track; instead, it was just something that she had in mind for a long time and with "4 Minutes", the sense seeped into her music. Video Editing & Animation Projects for $750 - $1500. This is the solo Kurt and Mercedes were looking for because they weren't getting enough in Glee Club. Share. [2] Ingrid Sischy from Interview magazine said that the song felt like a ballad for the world, containing "the sounds of a great big marching band. Download 4 Minutes (feat. [29] "4 Minutes" was a success on Billboard's dance charts, topping both the Hot Dance Club Play and the Hot Dance Airplay charts. 4′33″ (pronounced "four minutes, thirty-three seconds" or just "four thirty-three") is a three- movement composition by American experimental composer John Cage (1912–1992). It was released as the lead single from the album on March 17, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. yeah, ha, breakdown, c'mon. ", "Leona Lewis Scores First U.S. No. [4] The track continues in the same momentum in the second verse and second chorus whence the track ends where every beat ceases except for Timbaland's characteristic bhangra beats, the brass riffs and Madonna singing the words "tick-tock" repeatedly, after which it ends. After choreographed dancing, Madonna performs a back arch as the timer reaches zero. "[13] Billboard music reviewer and editor Chuck Taylor said that "There's an awful lot going on in the busy dance track [...] but the trade-off chorus between Madge and Justin of 'We've only got four minutes to save the world' is hooky enough unto itself to sell the song." Paul Tingen from Sound on Sound magazine interviewed mixing and recording engineer Demacio "Demo" Castellon, who recalled that he did not attend the first recording sessions because he was working on another project. Tragic and dark yet compelling ending for the film clip. Amazing beat that changes in fact every beat in this song is awesome. Well, don't waste time. 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Directed by Charles Beeson. It remained at the top for four weeks. However, she noticed that the "shift in the power structure [is nowhere] more blatant than on '4 Minutes', where Madonna sounds like a featured guest trying to keep pace with Timbaland's colossal beats and Timberlake's nimble melody. The last "tick-tock, tick-tock" sound is heard, Madonna and Timberlake dance again on a long stage; the black screen approaches them from both sides. It was released as the lead single from the album on March 17, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. After that I formed all the other parts around the vocals. “4 Minutes” is a pop, urban, hip hop song by Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy, featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. [2] "4 Minutes" was written by all three artists, along with Nate "Danja" Hills, and produced by Timbaland, Timberlake and Danja. "4 Minutes" is a song by American singer Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy (2008), featuring vocals by American singers Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. 8. [6], After the mixes were done, Castellon began working on Timbaland's introduction, and continued with Madonna and Timberlake's vocals. [25], In the United States, "4 Minutes" debuted at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the issue dated April 5, 2008, based solely on airplay. He accomplished this by first mixing the vocals, then adding the music and the drums, which was an unusual method for him. The song was performed during the Hard Candy Promo Tour and Sticky & Sweet Tour (2008–2009). We only got four minutes to save the world No hesitating Grab a boy, grab a girl Time is waiting We only got four minutes to save the world No hesitating We only got four minutes, four minutes Keep it up, keep it up, don't be a pretty, hey Madonna, uh You gotta get in line, hop Tick tock tick tock tick tock That's right, keep it up, keep it up, The documentary dealt with the acute suffering and food shortage afflicting the African nation of Malawi. [8] As the second chorus starts, they arrive in front of the screen where Timbaland is singing. After a number of shots showing Madonna and Timberlake jumping on and over cars to escape from the screen, they finally move into a supermarket. Castellon explained that the recording session took longer than expected. I am producing a Christmas song that needs full 2D animation of around 4 minutes that is fun, appealing, well paced, dynamic, thematic, and which looks very professional! [28] On the Pop 100 chart, the song reached a peak of two. TimbalandHard Candy℗ 2008 Warner Records Inc.Masterer: Chris GehringerScratching: DJ DemoKeyboards, Producer: DanjaMixer, Programmer, Recorded by: Demacio \"Demo\" CastellonAdditional Production: Demacio \"Demo\" CastellonAssistant Engineer: Fareed SalamahAssistant Engineer: Graham ArcherAssistant Engineer: Julian VasquezProducer: Justin TimberlakeExecutive Producer: MadonnaLead Vocals: MadonnaRecorded by: Marcella \"Ms Lago\" AraicaPro Tools: Ron TaylorDrums, Producer: TimbalandAssistant Engineer: Vadim ChislovWriter: Justin TimberlakeWriter: MadonnaWriter: Nate HillsWriter: Tim MosleyAuto-generated by YouTube. [10] Timbaland's bhangra beats are featured at the start and the end of the song. I just liked that as a concept.[5]. "Four Minute Warning" is the first single released from Take That band member Mark Owen's second solo studio album, In Your Own Time. Rush and Jimi Hendrix have both recorded 20-minute-long songs… The screen follows them, consuming the long lines of stalls and the people present there. When I opened up the session of '4 Minutes', there was so much going on that I knew right away that the hard part would be to make sure that the vocals would cut through and were right in the pocket. [8] It incorporates the effect of a marching band,[1][4] a clanging beat and instrumentation from a brass that is played in a "scale-like riff", as described by Caryn Ganz from Rolling Stone. The single peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, making it his third UK top-ten single. The group debuted in June 2009 with the single, "Hot Issue." [Madonna and Justin Timberlake:] C'mon, boy. She also cited the song as the inspiration for the documentary I Am Because We Are (2008). The song became Madonna's first top-ten single since "Hung Up" (2005), and was her 37th Hot 100 top-ten hit, breaking the record previously held by Elvis Presley. [66] They performed "4 Minutes" in similar fashion to the promotional tour choreography. "[18] Mark Savage of BBC described the sound as "so futuristic it could realistically have been beamed in from the end of the world. The video ends with both of them kissing, and the black screen devouring them. [15], According to Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine, the song is an "advertisement for the rest of the album. [10] The song has a sequence of D–G–C–F–B♭–D in the verses and E♭5–D5–C5–D5 in the chorus, as its chord progression. The song was recorded at Sarm West Studios, in London, while the mixing of the track was finished at The Hit Factory studio, in New York City. [26] Within a week, the song had jumped 65 places, reaching number three on the chart. 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