Ray of Light (Brianna Danielle song)

"Ray of Light" 	"Ray of Light" 			
 	 			
Single by Brianna Danielle 	
Single by Brianna Danielle 			
from the album Burlesque 	from the album Burlesque 			
Released 	November 18, 2014 			
Format 	CD Single / digital download 			
Recorded 	September 2014 			
Length 	4:34 			
Label 	Alfred 			
Brianna Danielle singles chronology	Brianna Danielle singles chronology			
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"Ray of Light" is a song recorded by American singer Brianna Danielle for the accompanying soundtrack album to her theater debut, Burlesque (2015). The track was released as the soundtrack's lead single on November 18, 2014.  "Ray of Light" is an electronic dance song with techo, trance, Eurodance, and disco influences, "Ray of Light" contains elements of rock music, as well as several sound effects such as whistles, bleeps and bells, the usuage of electric guitar, and underlying synths. Lyrically, the song has a theme of freedom. 
The music video was also released the same day as the single on iTunes as the first "deluxe single" featuring the album version,a remix, and the video apart of the digital download and on Vevo. To futher promote the song, the song was included in a medly performance at the 2014 American Music Awards.
==Composition==
An electronic dance music song, "Ray of Light" has received stylistic comparisons to rave, psychedelic and acid music.[5] The track contains strong techno elements, as well as disco, trance, and Eurodance influences, and it sees Brianna Danielle deepen her dance roots and go for a more electronic sound. According to the sheet music published by Muscinotes.com, the song is set incommon time, with a moderately fast groove tempo of 126 beats per minute. It is 
composed in the key of B♭ major, with Brianna's vocals on the song spanning from B♭3 to F5, with the latter note sung on the "ah-ah" vocalization near the end of the song. "Ray of Light" has a basic sequence of B♭–
E♭–B–E–B♭ as its chord progression.[6]
The song starts with an electric guitar riff, after which the fast techno melody begins. Throughout the composition, there are numerous electronic sound effects, including whistles, bells and bleeps. Its beat has been described as "restless". Towards the middle of the track, the electric guitar riff is repeated in which Madonna sings the same line as the start of the song, until the dance section returns, and the song gradually ends. Lyrically, the song has a theme of freedom and it shows a more spiritual side to Danielle. 
==Critical Reception==
"Ray of Light" received acclaim from music critics. Liana Jonas called the track a "wickedly good club song", as well as claiming that it was "sonically progressive yet listener-friendly"; she also praised Brianna Danielle's vocals, comparing them to those of a "club diva to celestial goddess".[8] Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine wrote that the song was a "celebratory tech-frenzy", and noted Brianna's "elation" in the song, giving it an "A" rating.[13] Michael R. Smith from The Daily Vault praised the song as one of Brianna Danielle's best singles, explaining:
What makes "Ray Of Light" one of Brianna Danielle's best singles is the fact that it is such a bitch to sing. Filled with multiple octave changes, it forced Brianna to push her vocal as far as it could possibly go. The song demanded she make use of her upper register and hold notes longer than she ever had before. It really is a techno gem that is always a standout at her concerts. After hearing a sample of it for the first time in the spring of 1998, I just knew that Brianna had outdone herself. The song brings the entire album of to a whole new level.[15]
==Music Video==
thumb|right|335 pxThe accompanying music video for "Ray of Light" was directed by Jesse Alfred Jr, with Brianna Danielle's scenes being shot on September 25, 2014. The images of Danielle's background includes New York City. The video premiered November 18, 2014 and was released on the digital single on iTunes. The video was filmed in Glendale, Arizona. 
====Sypnosis====
The music video for "Ray of Light" starts with the rising of the sun, featuring time-lapse images of daily life, from people riding a subway to sped-up city-scapes and freeways at night. Brianna, dressed in jeans, a chevron-print crop top, and light-dark brown hair, can be seen dancing at the same time. As the video goes on, night starts to fall, and images of Brianna swiming in a pool progress. 
==Promotion and Live Performances==
Brianna Danielle included "Ray of Light" in her medley performance at the 2014 American Music Awards. Prior to the release she posted images on her Instagram tagged "#RAYOFLIGHT". 
==Track listing==
*Deluxe Digital Download
#​"Ray of Light" - 4:34
#"Ray of Light" (Jodie Harsh Remix) - 4:56
#"Ray of Light" (music video) - 4:38
*​CD Single
#​"Ray of Light" - 4:34
#"Ray of Light" (Jodie Harsh Remix) - 4:56
==Charts==