Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p "Ray of Light" is the second single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her 1998 album of the same name, and is based on Curtiss Maldoon's "Sepheryn". The song was written by Madonna, William Orbit, Clive Muldoon, Dave Curtiss and Christine Leach, and was produced by Madonna and Orbit.An up-tempo electronic song with techno, trance, European dance and disco influences, "Ray of Light" contains elements of rock music, which have drawn comparison to the work of Oasis, as well as several sound effects such as whistles, bleeps and bells, the usage of electric guitar, and underlying synthesizers. Lyrically, the song has a theme of freedom. The song has received positive critical reception, being acclaimed for its club-friendly, electronic sound as well as its greater level of lyrical maturity, "emotional warmth", and the way in which it shows a more spiritual side to Madonna. Critics also praised the fact that the song was a departure from Madonna's previous work; "Ray of Light" is oriented in Madonna's dance roots, yet, it goes deeper, and incorporates more underground genres. The song also received several nominations and awards; it was nominated for three Grammy Awards, for Record of the Year, Best Dance Recording, and Best Short Form Music Video, winning the last two. "Ray of Light" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number five, becoming Madonna's highest debut on the chart to date. It also reached the top five in Canada, Finland, Italy and the United Kingdom, and peaked at number one in Spain.The music video for the song was directed by Jonas Åkerlund; shot in different metropolises around the world, it is essentially a high-speed time-lapse, showing the daily life of people. The video for "Ray of Light" was also critically acclaimed, ranked as one of the greatest music videos of all time, receiving the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video, as well as receiving eight nominations and eventually winning five awards at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year and Best Female Video. Despite this, the music video prompted a lawsuit from Stefano Salvati who claimed that the video copied the concept of his music video for "Non è Mai Stato Subito", the 1994 single of Italian singer Biagio Antonacci.The song has been performed in three of Madonna's concert tours, as well as several notable performances such as at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, Live 8, Live Earth and on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The song has left a legacy, often being ranked as being one of the best songs of the 1990s. It has been credited as influencing contemporary pop, as well as helping bring electronic dance into mainstream American popular music. The song has been covered numerous times, and has been featured in several elements of popular culture, such as on the Fox TV show Glee and the animated television series Family Guy, as well as different advertising campaigns.. }
Showing items 1 to 1 of
1
with 100 items per page.
- Ray_of_Light_(song) abstract ""Ray of Light" is the second single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her 1998 album of the same name, and is based on Curtiss Maldoon's "Sepheryn". The song was written by Madonna, William Orbit, Clive Muldoon, Dave Curtiss and Christine Leach, and was produced by Madonna and Orbit.An up-tempo electronic song with techno, trance, European dance and disco influences, "Ray of Light" contains elements of rock music, which have drawn comparison to the work of Oasis, as well as several sound effects such as whistles, bleeps and bells, the usage of electric guitar, and underlying synthesizers. Lyrically, the song has a theme of freedom. The song has received positive critical reception, being acclaimed for its club-friendly, electronic sound as well as its greater level of lyrical maturity, "emotional warmth", and the way in which it shows a more spiritual side to Madonna. Critics also praised the fact that the song was a departure from Madonna's previous work; "Ray of Light" is oriented in Madonna's dance roots, yet, it goes deeper, and incorporates more underground genres. The song also received several nominations and awards; it was nominated for three Grammy Awards, for Record of the Year, Best Dance Recording, and Best Short Form Music Video, winning the last two. "Ray of Light" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number five, becoming Madonna's highest debut on the chart to date. It also reached the top five in Canada, Finland, Italy and the United Kingdom, and peaked at number one in Spain.The music video for the song was directed by Jonas Åkerlund; shot in different metropolises around the world, it is essentially a high-speed time-lapse, showing the daily life of people. The video for "Ray of Light" was also critically acclaimed, ranked as one of the greatest music videos of all time, receiving the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video, as well as receiving eight nominations and eventually winning five awards at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year and Best Female Video. Despite this, the music video prompted a lawsuit from Stefano Salvati who claimed that the video copied the concept of his music video for "Non è Mai Stato Subito", the 1994 single of Italian singer Biagio Antonacci.The song has been performed in three of Madonna's concert tours, as well as several notable performances such as at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, Live 8, Live Earth and on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The song has left a legacy, often being ranked as being one of the best songs of the 1990s. It has been credited as influencing contemporary pop, as well as helping bring electronic dance into mainstream American popular music. The song has been covered numerous times, and has been featured in several elements of popular culture, such as on the Fox TV show Glee and the animated television series Family Guy, as well as different advertising campaigns.".