Free (Dani Harmer song)
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Free is a pop rock
song performed by British
singer and actress Dani Harmer
. The song was released for digital download
on May 22, 2009 as the lead single from Harmer's debut album, Superheroes
. Despite excessive promotion, the song was deemed unsuccessful and failed to chart. An acoustic version of "Free" was released the day after the single was on iTunes for paid download.
under the title "Breaking Free" and was made a B-side on her debut single Don't Miss You
which was released in June 2007.
In 2008, Harmer signed a record deal with record label Universal
/Decca
worth £3 million. Free is also the theme tune to the television serial Dani's House
, which stars Harmer as Dani. She has appeared on Newsround
and CBBC
to talk about the single. Free was written by Klaus Derendorf, Tom Nichols, and Amy Pearson. Tom Nichols is best known for his songwriting for successful artists such as Kylie Minogue
and S Club 7
.
and Hilary Duff
, and a mix of rock and pop. "We're both actors, we're both singers...but we're really quite different. I'm quite a lot older than Miley. But I love her music! She's absolutely wicked, but I'm doing it for Britain!" Harmer stated on the CBBC
show Newsround
.
on 24 March, 2009. It shows Harmer performing Free and she changes outfit from time to time. The background of the scene also changes with her clothes. She has a microphone in hand and is accompanied by her musicians.
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
song performed by British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
singer and actress Dani Harmer
Dani Harmer
Danielle Jane "Dani" Harmer is an English television actress and singer. Harmer is best known as the title character in the UK television programme The Story of Tracy Beaker/Tracy Beaker Returns, and as Molly Venables in the BBC sitcom After You've Gone...
. The song was released for digital download
Digital distribution
Online distribution, digital distribution, or electronic software distribution is the practice of delivering content without the use of physical media, typically by downloading via the internet directly to a consumer's device. Online distribution bypasses conventional physical distribution media,...
on May 22, 2009 as the lead single from Harmer's debut album, Superheroes
Superheroes (Dani Harmer album)
Superheroes was to be the debut studio album released by English singer and actress Dani Harmer. The album was scheduled for release in September 2009 but never was and is rumoured to have been cancelled due to poor sales of the lead single "Free" - this has not been officially confirmed by either...
. Despite excessive promotion, the song was deemed unsuccessful and failed to chart. An acoustic version of "Free" was released the day after the single was on iTunes for paid download.
Background
The song was originally recorded by singer-songwriter Amy PearsonAmy Pearson
Amy Elizabeth Pearson is an English singer-songwriter. Her debut album, "Who I Am", was released April 2008.- Early life :Pearson was born on 19 July 1985 in Birmingham, England...
under the title "Breaking Free" and was made a B-side on her debut single Don't Miss You
Don't Miss You
This article is about the song by Amy Pearson. For the song by Ricki-Lee Coulter, see Don't Miss You "Don't Miss You", is the first single from Amy Pearson's debut album Who I Am. It charted at number 19 in the ARIA Singles Chart...
which was released in June 2007.
In 2008, Harmer signed a record deal with record label Universal
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
/Decca
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
worth £3 million. Free is also the theme tune to the television serial Dani's House
Dani's House
Dani's House is a UK BAFTA-nominated Series produced BBC children's sitcom, starring actress Dani Harmer. The series started broadcast on 26 September 2008, three series have now aired and a fourth is currently being broadcast on CBBC, it started on 16 September 2011. A fifth series was...
, which stars Harmer as Dani. She has appeared on Newsround
Newsround
Newsround is a BBC children's news programme, which has run continuously since 4 April 1972, and was one of the world's first television news magazines aimed specifically at children...
and CBBC
CBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
to talk about the single. Free was written by Klaus Derendorf, Tom Nichols, and Amy Pearson. Tom Nichols is best known for his songwriting for successful artists such as Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
and S Club 7
S Club 7
S Club, formerly known as S Club 7, were a pop group created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, consisting of members Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, de facto lead singer Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt and Rachel Stevens. The group rose to fame by starring in their...
.
Track listing
-
- CD single / digital download
- "Free" (theme from Dani's HouseDani's HouseDani's House is a UK BAFTA-nominated Series produced BBC children's sitcom, starring actress Dani Harmer. The series started broadcast on 26 September 2008, three series have now aired and a fourth is currently being broadcast on CBBC, it started on 16 September 2011. A fifth series was...
) - 3:41
-
- "Acoustic Mix" digital download
- "Free" (acoustic mix) - 3:33
Critical reception
The style has been compared to that of singers-actresses Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
and Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
, and a mix of rock and pop. "We're both actors, we're both singers...but we're really quite different. I'm quite a lot older than Miley. But I love her music! She's absolutely wicked, but I'm doing it for Britain!" Harmer stated on the CBBC
CBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
show Newsround
Newsround
Newsround is a BBC children's news programme, which has run continuously since 4 April 1972, and was one of the world's first television news magazines aimed specifically at children...
.
Music video
The music video for Free premiered on YoutubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
on 24 March, 2009. It shows Harmer performing Free and she changes outfit from time to time. The background of the scene also changes with her clothes. She has a microphone in hand and is accompanied by her musicians.