Top of the World (Bridgit Mendler song)

"Top of the World"
Promotional single by Bridgit Mendler from the album Hello My Name Is...
Released October 22, 2012[1]
Format Airplay
Recorded 2011[2]
Genre Pop
Length 3:28
Label Hollywood
Writer Bridgit Mendler, Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, Jai Marlon, Laura Raia, David Ryan, Freddy Wexler
Producer Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, Andrew "Goldstein" Goldstein
Hello My Name Is... track listing

"Forgot to Laugh"
(2)		 "Top of the World"
(3)		 "Hurricane"
(4)

"Top of the World" is a song by American recording artist Bridgit Mendler, taken from Mendler's debut studio album, Hello My Name Is... (2012). It was composed by Mendler, Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, Jai Marlon, Laura Raia, David Ryan and Freddy Wexler. The song was released as a promotional single to Radio Disney on October 12, 2012.[1] On August 4, 2013 the song was announced as the official third single by some radio stations, but that was never confirmed.[3][4]

The song received acclaim from music critics, who praised Mendler's vocals and the song's pop influence.

Background, development and release

A midtempo pop song, "Top of the World" exhibits elements of pop and R&B. Built on a beat, multi-tracked harmonies, the song's instrumentation includes slow-bouncing keyboard tones and drums. The song was written by Mendler and American songwriters Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, Jai Marlon, Laura Raia, David Ryan and Freddy Wexler, and produced by Kiriakou and Andrew "Goldstein" Goldstein. Lyrically, the song is an ode to love, relationship and perseverance in love.[5]

The song was exclusively released as a promotional single on October 12, 2012 on Radio Disney.[1] On August 4, 2013 the song was confirmed as the official third single by some radio stations but was never confirmed.[3]

Critical reception

The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics. The Maximum Pop Magazine said that "Top of the World" is lovely and catchy, the composition is solid and sweet and Mendler showed versatility.[6] Kai of the magazine Embrace You commented that the intro of the song is attractive and sounds like "a dramatic melody straight out of a classic black and white film with captions instead of voices". She also said that the transition into a more poppy and dance beat was a good surprise. But to Kai, Mendler’s high pitches during the chorus make this part of the song annoying and painful. She concluded that the song was "satisfactory".[7] Plugged In said it was falling in love with the song and commented positively on Mendler's vocal power.[8] Guilherme Tintel to It Pop was positive and said the song mixing soul and R & B and combines with the composition.[9]

Tim Sendra of Allmusic gave a positive review, praising Mendler's "fine singing voice" and her "songwriting chops".[10] Xinhau of Spin or Bin Music was positive and commented that "Top of the World" sounds like "Ready or Not" and said "left me to question whether or not it was a conscious decision".[11] Trey M. to Rickey gave a negative review and said that the song sounds amazing, but it is forgettable.[12]

Music video

The music video was filmed on Griffith Park, in Los Angeles[13] and directed by Matt Wyatt.[14] It was premiered on Mendler's VEVO on November 16, 2013.[14] The video was recorded it on her own, independent of Hollywood Records. The song on the video is an acoustic version.[15]

Live performances

The song was performed in all dates of her tours Bridgit Mendler: Live in Concert and Summer Tour. The song was featured on the twelfth season of American Idol during the episode "Charlotte Auditions". On July 23, 2013 Mendler performed the song on her official VEVO for 'The Hurricane Sessions'.[16]

Track listing

  1. "Top of the World" – 3:28

Credits and personnel

Credits for the album version of "Top of the World" are adapted from Hello My Name Is... liner notes.[17]

  • Bridgit Mendler – vocals, songwriter, background vocals
  • Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou – Songwriter, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Producer, Programming, Ukulele,
  • Laura Raia – Songwriter
  • David Ryan – Songwriter
  • Freddy Wexler – Songwriter
  • Jai Marlon – Songwriter, Keyboards, Programming, String Arrangements, Strings, Synthesizer, Whistle
  • Andrew "Goldstein" Goldstein – Producer, Background vocals, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
  • Jeremiah Olvera – Mixing Assistant
  • David Ryan – Guitar
  • Phil Shaouy – Guitar
  • Donnell Shawn Butler – Background vocals
  • Donnell Shawn – Background vocals
  • Spencer Lee – Background vocals
  • Freddy Wexler – Keyboards, Producer, String Arrangements, Strings, Synthesizer, Vocal Producer, Whistle
  • Pat Thrall – Editing
  • Jens Koerkemeier – Editing, Engineer
  • Chris Gehringer – Mastering
  • Serban Ghenea – Mixing

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Indonesia (Creative Disc Chart)[18] 29

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States October 22, 2012[1] Promotional single — Radio Disney Hollywood Records
July 17, 2013[3] Radio premiere

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Bridgit Mendler "Top of the World" Planet Premiere at Radio Disney ]". Youtube. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  2. ↑ Mon, October 22, 2012 4:44pm EST by Dory Larrabee (2012-10-28). "[VIDEO] Bridgit Mendler’s Songs — Writes About Relationships On New Album". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Bridgit Mendler Announces "Top of the World" As Her Next Single". Pop City Live: Music. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  4. ↑ ""Top Of The World": Bridgit Mendler define novo single de seu disco de estreia". Stay Pop Magazine. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  5. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler DEBUT ALBUM Details". Oceanup.com. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  6. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler’s ‘Hello My Name Is…’ – amazing album alert!". Maximum Pop Magazine. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  7. ↑ "Music Review: Bridgit Mendler "Hello My Name Is…"". Embrance You Magazine. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  8. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler - Hello My Name Is …". Plugged In. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  9. ↑ "Review: Os primeiros passos de Bridgit Mendler em "Hello My Name Is..."". It Pop. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  10. ↑ Sendra, Tim (2012-10-23). "Hello My Name Is... - Bridgit Mendler : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  11. ↑ "Album Review: Bridgit Mendler - Hello My Name Is...". Spin or Bin Music. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  12. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler – Hello My Name Is… – Album Review". Rickey. 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  13. ↑ "Bridgit Medler is on “Top of the World”". Disney. 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Bridgit Mendler - "Top of the World" (Acoustic)". MTV. 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  15. ↑ "Video: Bridgit Mendler’s Acoustic Of “Top Of The World”". Disney 411. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  16. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler Performs "Top Of The World"". Disney Dreaming. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  17. ↑ "Hello My Name Is... - Credits". Allmusic. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  18. ↑ "TOP ACTION: 31 AGUSTUS 2013". Asosiasi Industri Rekaman Indonesia. Retrieved 2013-05-13.

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