Ghost (Halsey song)
| "Ghost" | ||||
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| Single by Halsey | ||||
| from the album Room 93 and Badlands | ||||
| Released | October 27, 2014 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Synthpop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
| Label | Astralwerks | |||
| Writer(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Dylan Scott | |||
| Halsey singles chronology | ||||
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"Ghost" is a song by American singer and songwriter Halsey taken from her debut studio album Badlands.[2][3][4] The lyrics and musical composition are attributed to Halsey and producer Dylan Scott. It was first released to the Internet in 2014, was later released on her extended play, Room 93 on October 27, 2014, and re-released as a single from her debut studio album, Badlands on August 28, 2015, through Astralwerks.[5][6] Critical reception for the song was generally positive. The accompanying music video has received over 16 million views on video-sharing website YouTube.[7][8]
Background
Described as a electropop track,[9] contemporary critics gave mixed reviews of Ghost. The song garnered online buzz which was an opening opportunity for Halsey to sign a record deal with Astralwerks, leading to the eventual publication of the Room 93 EP and additional videos for "Hurricane" and "Ghost". Halsey expressed about the song "The concept of the song itself is about being in a relationship with someone who isn’t emotionally available, you feel their physical presence but the emotional one isn’t there."[10]
Music videos
The first music video for "Ghost" was directed by Alex de Bonrepos and premiered on October 27, 2014. It was filmed at the Pink Motel in Los Angeles, which was also the location of her music video for her song "Hurricane". The video begins with her kissing her boyfriend (played by model AJ English)[11] in the motel room, but soon takes a dangerous turn as the two begin to fight.[12]
A second official music video for "Ghost" was filmed in Tokyo and was directed by Malia James and Ryan Witt in late May 2015. Halsey said she was satisfied with the outcome. It premiered on June 11, 2015.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
Track listing
| Digital Download / CD Version | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Ghost" | Ashley Nicolette Frangipane,Dylan Scott | Scott,Peder Losnegård | 2:33 |
| Remix[22] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Ghost (Lost Kings Remix)" | Frangipane, Scott | Scott,Peder Losnegård, Lost Kings [a] | 3:09 |
[a] Signifies a remixer.
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[23] | Gold | 500,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
Live performances
"Ghost" was performed by Halsey in a number of live appearances in 2015, including at the Billboard Hot 100 Festival in New York.[24]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 27 October 2014 | Digital download | Astralwerks |
References
- ↑ Reese, Nathan (September 2, 2015). "Halsey: Badlands". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Ghost". Rhapsody.
- ↑ "NEW: Halsey – Ghost". Inthejunkyardmusic.
- ↑ "Halsey Talks 'Ghost' and Major Labels: PopCrush Interview". PopCrush.
- ↑ GrungeCake Staff. "Halsey Signs To Astralwerks, Releases Debut Single "Ghost"". GrungeCake Magazine.
- ↑ "Ultimate Chart Coach". Ultimate Chart Coach.
- ↑ Jessie Morris. "Halsey Gets 'Lost In Translation' In New Video For "Ghost" - Complex UK". Complex UK.
- ↑ "Halsey Talks 'Room 93' EP and 'Badlands': PopCrush Interview". PopCrush.
- ↑ "[LISTEN] Halsey - Ghost :: Indie Shuffle". indieshuffle.com.
- ↑ "Halsey's "Ghost" Video Is A Hazardous Affair: Idolator Premiere". Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com.
- ↑ "Los Angeles > AJ English". NEXT Model Management. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ↑ Gracie, Bianca (October 27, 2014). "Halsey's "Ghost" Video Is A Hazardous Affair: Idolator Premiere". Idolator. SpinMedia.
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20151002011226/http://www.justjar.com/2015/06/25/halseys-ghost-music-video-has-arrived-watch-now/. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2015. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "Halsey Takes Tokyo in Her Sultry "Ghost" Music Video". Fuse.
- ↑ Zara Golden. "Halsey Piques Curiosity With "Ghost" Video". The FADER.
- ↑ "Halsey releases "Ghost" music video - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "Album Review – Halsey's "Badlands"". tritontimes.com. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "Halsey Releases Music Video for "Ghost" - Music News Nashville". Music News Nashville. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "Halsey". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "Lost Kings give Halsey's "Ghost" a vibrant chilled out remix [Premiere] - EARMILK". EARMILK. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "19 year old powerhouse Halsey signs to Astralwerks; stream debut single 'Ghost'". Hellhound Music. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/room-93-the-remixes.../id968944634
- ↑ "American single certifications – Halsey – Ghost". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
- ↑ "Halsey Brings Us to "Badlands" at the Billboard Hot 100 Festival – See the Pics! (@halsey)". CelebSecrets4U.com.