The Fall (Brendan James song)
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The Fall is the lead single by american singer/songwriter Brendan James
from his self-titled sophomore studio album Brendan James
.
(17 Again
, The Last Song
) along with Greek
's Amber Stevens
and Miss South Carolina
Jamie Hill, and was directed by Melissa's boyfriend, American actor Justin Baldoni
.
The music video was premiered on August 9 on multi-websites.
"His latest single, "The Fall" from his recently released self-titled album, is a nice song to ease into the new season (since it is all about postponing love until the fall). So give it a whirl, we’re pretty sure you’ll be humming it the rest of the afternoon." —Fabulis
"The beautiful piano-driven song is all about finding solace in letting someone go and the video for “The Fall” is a literal visual representation of Mr. James’ poignant lyrics with flashes of the singer in performance mode at the piano." —The Round Table Online
"“The Fall” shows off James’ ability to craft touching, relatable lyrics that complement his strong vocals and piano playing. Try not to cry watching the video. Really." —Bloginity.
"The Fray
-ish lead single "The Fall", we're just scratching the radiant surface of an album that delivers in full on every promise made." —Direct Current Music
"...understands the heartfelt connection between adult emotions and indelible melodies. We get plenty of that here" —Dallas News
"His brutally honest kiss off "The Fall" and "Different Kind of Love" are especially good fits." —Philadelphia Daily News
"James plays toward his strengths with heartfelt ballads like "The Fall". —WCF Courier
Brendan James
Brendan James is an American singer-songwriter originally from Derry, New Hampshire, who started in New York City but is currently residing in California...
from his self-titled sophomore studio album Brendan James
Brendan James
Brendan James is an American singer-songwriter originally from Derry, New Hampshire, who started in New York City but is currently residing in California...
.
Background
"The Fall", which James wrote about having to let someone go with the knowledge that the freedom of letting them go is the most grounding feeling of all.Music video
The video for "The Fall" was starred by American actress and model Melissa OrdwayMelissa Ordway
Melissa Ordway is an American actress and model. She has modeled in many campaigns and acted in such films as 17 Again and on television in Privileged.-Background:...
(17 Again
17 Again (film)
17 Again: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on April 21, 2009 by New Line Records.-Track listing:# "On My Own" by Vincent and The Villains# "Can't Say No" by The Helio Sequence# "L.E.S...
, The Last Song
The Last Song (film)
The Last Song is a 2010 American coming of age drama film developed alongside Nicholas Sparks novel by the same name. The film was directed by Julie Anne Robinson in her feature film directorial debut and co-written by Sparks and Jeff Van Wie...
) along with Greek
Greek (TV series)
Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
's Amber Stevens
Amber Stevens
Amber Dawn Stevens is an American actress and model.-Personal life:Stevens was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of American actor and radio announcer Shadoe Stevens and former model Beverly Cunningham. She has a younger sister named Chyna Rose Stevens...
and Miss South Carolina
Miss South Carolina USA
The Miss South Carolina USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state South Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. The pageant has been produced by RPM Productions since 1980....
Jamie Hill, and was directed by Melissa's boyfriend, American actor Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni
Justin Louis Baldoni is an American actor. Baldoni has acted in films such as Wedding Daze and in the television series Everwood and Heroes.-Background:...
.
The music video was premiered on August 9 on multi-websites.
Critical response
The song has received positive reviews from most music critics."His latest single, "The Fall" from his recently released self-titled album, is a nice song to ease into the new season (since it is all about postponing love until the fall). So give it a whirl, we’re pretty sure you’ll be humming it the rest of the afternoon." —Fabulis
"The beautiful piano-driven song is all about finding solace in letting someone go and the video for “The Fall” is a literal visual representation of Mr. James’ poignant lyrics with flashes of the singer in performance mode at the piano." —The Round Table Online
"“The Fall” shows off James’ ability to craft touching, relatable lyrics that complement his strong vocals and piano playing. Try not to cry watching the video. Really." —Bloginity.
"The Fray
The Fray
-Literature:*Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's The Carpet People*Fray , a comic book series by Joss Whedon**Melaka Fray, titular character of the comic book series-Music:*"Fray", a song from the album 14 Shades of Grey by Staind...
-ish lead single "The Fall", we're just scratching the radiant surface of an album that delivers in full on every promise made." —Direct Current Music
"...understands the heartfelt connection between adult emotions and indelible melodies. We get plenty of that here" —Dallas News
"His brutally honest kiss off "The Fall" and "Different Kind of Love" are especially good fits." —Philadelphia Daily News
"James plays toward his strengths with heartfelt ballads like "The Fall". —WCF Courier