Do or Die is the single from the band Thirty Seconds to Mars from the album Love Lust Faith + Dreams . The song is recorded in the genre of electronic rock with elements of stadium rock . The song was presented on the modern hit radio in July 2013 and was released as a promo in the USA in March 2014. At the same time the Dutch producer Afrojack released a remix for the song, which later became part of the extended release of his debut album Forget the World .
Do or die | ||||
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Thirty Seconds to Mars Single from the album Love Lust Faith + Dreams | ||||
Released | July 1, 2013 | |||
Format | CD single , promo recording | |||
Recorded by | National Center for the Distribution of Art and the Science of Sound, Los Angeles , California | |||
Genres | electronic rock stadium rock | |||
Duration | 4:07 | |||
Producer | Jared Leto | |||
Composer | ||||
Song author | Jared Leto | |||
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Chronology of singles Thirty Seconds to Mars | ||||
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The single received positive reviews from critics who highlighted the power and grandeur of the song. The video for the song was shot by Jared Leto and includes footage from a live performance of the song, as well as his interview with fans of Thirty Seconds to Mars. The video also received positive reviews for simplicity and atmospheric. The song was included in the set list Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams Tour , a tour in support of Love Lust Faith + Dreams .
Content
Composition
The song is written in the genre of electronic rock with elements of stadium rock [1] [2] . The song begins with female vocals announcing a song in Chinese and an electronic intro. Further, the song includes an electric guitar , drum kit and synthesizer . After the verse, Jared repeats the phrase “I will never forget the moment” ( Rus. I will never forget this moment ), after which the chorus begins, followed by more powerful percussion and synthesizer parts [3] . The song includes material from fans of the group, which are credited to the album as “Knights of the White Shadow” ( Russian. Knights of the White Shadow ) [4] .
In an interview with PureVolume Leto explained that the song calls for not giving up and making dreams come true [5] .
Release
“Do or Die” was released as a promo on July 1, 2013 in Europe via Virgin Records [6] . On August 24, the song debuted on the Belgian Ultratip chart at position 98 [7] and on September 21 reached the fortieth [8] . On August 30, the song debuted in Ö3 Austria Top 40 at 75 position [9] . In the Czech Republic, the song entered the charts on October 20, 2013, taking 91 lines [10] . In Slovakia, she made her debut on September 22 on the 67 position and on January 26, 2014 reached 29 lines [11] . In the UK, the single was released by Polydor Records on September 9, 2013 [12] and debuted at the UK Rock Chart at 38 position [13] . By September 28, 2013 the song reached the 7th position [14] .
Song List
- "Do or Die" (radio edit) - 3:41
- "Do or Die" (album version) - 4:11
- "Do or Die" (instrumental) - 4:06
Charts
Chart (2013–14) | Higher position |
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Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40 ) [9] | 75 |
Belgium / Wallonia ( Ultratop Dance ) [15] | 40 |
Czech Republic ( Rádio Top 100 ) [10] | 91 |
Netherlands ( Dutch Top 40 ) [16] | 42 |
Slovakia ( IFPI ) [11] | 29 |
United Kingdom ( OCC ) [14] | 7 |
US Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [17] | 20 |
USA Hot Dance / Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [18] | 33 |
US Hot Rock Songs ( Billboard ) [19] | 38 |
USA Rock Airplay ( Billboard ) [20] | 27 |
Release History
Region | date | Format | Label |
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Europe [6] | July 1, 2013 | Contemporary hit radio |
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Italy [21] | July 5, 2013 | Universal | |
United Kingdom [12] | September 9, 2013 | Polydor | |
United States [22] | March 11, 2014 | Digital download - Remix |
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Europe [23] | March 16, 2014 | ||
United States [24] | March 17, 2014 | Modern rock | Virgin |
Netherlands [16] | March 18, 2014 | Digital download - Remix |
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United States [25] | August 26, 2014 | Contemporary hit radio - Remix | Def jam |
Notes
- ↑ Zemler, Emily Thirty Seconds To Mars, 'Love Lust Faith + Dreams': Track-By-Track Review . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media (May 21, 2013). The appeal date is May 29, 2013.
- ↑ Watt, John 30 Seconds To Mars - Love Lust Faith + Dreams . Drowned In Sound . The appeal date is July 6, 2014.
- J Benjamin, Jeff First Listen to the New Thirty Seconds to Mars Album 'Love Lust Faith + Dreams' . Fuse (March 20, 2013). The appeal date is July 6, 2014.
- ↑ Sayce, Rob. To Infinity & Beyond (Eng.) // Rock Sound : magazine. - 2013. - July ( no. 175 ). - P. 64 .
- Ham Lanham, Tom The Pv Q & A: Thirty Seconds to Mars' Jared Leto — "It Feels Like a Brand New Beginning For Us" (not available link) . PureVolume . Spin Media (May 21, 2013). The date of circulation is July 6, 2014. Archived June 14, 2013.
- 2 1 2 Thirty Seconds To Mars - Do Or Die . Hung Medien. The appeal date is July 8, 2014.
- ↑ 100 Ultratip - 08/24/2013 Neopr . Ultratop. The appeal date is July 8, 2014.
- ↑ 100 Ultratip - 09/21/2013 . Ultratop. The appeal date is July 8, 2014.
- ↑ 1 2 " Austriancharts.at - Thirty Seconds To Mars - Do Or Die" (German) . Ö3 Austria Top 40 . Checked on August 28, 2013.
- ↑ 1 2 ČNS IFPI - Radio Top100 Oficiální - Do or Die (Neopr.) . IFPI Czech Republic. The appeal date is July 3, 2014.
- ↑ 1 2 SNS IFPI - Radio Top 100 - Do or Die (non-com.) . IFPI Czech Republic. The appeal date is July 3, 2014.
- ↑ 1 2 Lane, Daniel This week's new releases . Official Charts Company (September 9, 2013). The appeal date is June 2, 2014.
- 40 Top 40 Rock & Metal Singles Archive - 7th September 2013 . Official Charts Company. The appeal date is September 29, 2013.
- ↑ 1 2 Top 40 Rock & Metal Singles Archive - 28th September 2013 . Official Charts Company. The appeal date is September 29, 2013.
- ↑ " Ultratop.be - Thirty Seconds To Mars - Do Or Die" (nid.) . Ultratip . Checked 23 August 2013.
- ↑ 1 2 Afrojack vs. Thirty Seconds to Mars - Do or Die - Remix . Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Circulation date July 3, 2014.
- ↑ Alternative: Do Or Die . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. The appeal date is May 8, 2014.
- ↑ Hot Dance / Electronic Songs: Do Or Die . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. The appeal date is May 8, 2014.
- ↑ Hot Rock Songs: Do Or Die . Billboard . The appeal date is July 18, 2014.
- ↑ Rock Airplay: Do Or Die . Billboard . The appeal date is July 18, 2014.
- Irty Thirty Seconds To Mars - Do or Die (Universal) (ital.) . Radio Airplay SRL. The appeal date is March 27, 2014. Archived July 14, 2014.
- ↑ Afrojack remixes Thirty Seconds to Mars (Do not Die (not available link) . iHeartRadio . Clear Channel Communications (March 6, 2014). The date of circulation is July 3, 2014. Archived October 19, 2014.
- ↑ Do Or Die [Universal Music Group International ] . Beatport (EU). The date of circulation is March 27, 2014. Archived March 27, 2014.
- ↑ Official Press Release: New Single 'Do Or Die " . Thirty Seconds to Mars (March 19, 2014). The appeal date is June 2, 2014.
- ↑ Top 40 / Mainstream . All Access Music Group. The appeal date is August 23, 2014. Archived August 23, 2014.