"New York City"
Single by Owl City
from the album Cinematic
ReleasedMarch 9, 2018
StudioSky Harbor Studios
Length3:44
Songwriter(s)Adam Young
Producer(s)Young
Owl City singles chronology
"Lucid Dream"
(2018)		 "New York City"
(2018)		 "Up to the Cloud"
(2022)
Music video
"New York City" on YouTube

"New York City" is a song by American electronica act Owl City. It was released from his sixth studio album, Cinematic on March 9, 2018 as the third and final single.[1]

Background and release

"New York City" was released as the lead single for Reel 3 on March 9, 2018,[1] with the reel following on April 6. In addition to "New York City," it included "Cloud Nine" and "Be Brave".[2] A remix to the song was released on September 10, 2018 by itsRGA after winning first place of Owl City's SKIO Remix Contest.[3]

Composition

"New York City" was written and produced by Adam Young. The track runs at 171 BPM and is in the key of B major.[4] The song recounts his trip in the city, spending time with his friends, listening to Johnny Cash and showering at a truck stop.[5]

"'New York City' is about the first time I ever really left my hometown and saw some of the world. It's a coming of age story, and I tried my best to memorize all the little details as they happened. I hope this song inspires you to take a similar trip, maybe even get a little lost. I think you'll be surprised at what you discover."[4]

Critical reception

"New York City" was met with positive reviews from music critics. In a review of Cinematic for CCM Magazine, writer Matt Conner noted it as a favourite from the album, describing the track as "propulsive."[6] Lauren Carlton of The Columbia Chronicle compared the track to his 2009 hit, "Fireflies".[7]

Music video

The music video for "New York City" premiered via VEVO on March 22, 2018 and was directed by Max Haben.[8]

Track listing

Digital download

No.TitleLength
1."New York City"3:44

New York City remix

No.TitleLength
1."New York City" (itsRGA remix)3:20

Charts

Release history

Release history for "New York City"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 12, 2018 Digital download Sky Harbor [10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Owl City Releases New York City". Foundations Music. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Reel 3 - EP by Owl City". Spotify. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Owl City - New York City (itsRGA Remix)". YouTube. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Owl City - New York City". Skio Music. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ Chris Riemenschneider (October 6, 2018). "New Owl City album powered by 'Fireflies' hitmaker's wholesome Owatonna life". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ Matt Conner (July 6, 2018). "Owl City — Cinematic Album Review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  7. ↑ Lauren Carlton (June 12, 2018). "'Cinematic' by Owl City". The Columbia Chronicle. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Owl City - New York City". YouTube. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  9. 1 2 "Cross Rhythms – Year-End 2018". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  10. ↑ "New York City - Single by Owl City". Spotify. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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