"Angel by the Wings" is a song by Sia, from the Otto Bell documentary film, The Eagle Huntress soundtrack.
| "Angel by the Wings" | ||||
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| Single by Sia | ||||
| from the album The Eagle Huntress soundtrack | ||||
| Released | 2 December 2016 | |||
| Length | 5:19 | |||
| Label | Monkey Puzzle Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sia Furler, Greg Kurstin | |||
| Producer(s) | Greg Kurstin | |||
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| "Angel by the Wings" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
editThe song was reported by Billboard in January 2016 as being specifically written and recorded by Sia for the "coming-of-age film" which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 24 January 2016. Otto Bell said:
I'm incredibly grateful that Sia took the time to write and record this very special song. It's a wonderful vote of confidence for our documentary. I could not have imagined a more fitting, timeless piece of music for the film – it's such a beautiful girl power anthem![1]
The single was released on 2 December 2016.[2]
Critical reception
editGil Kaufman from Billboard described the song as "inspirational" and "appropriately soaring" to complement the story in the film.[3]
Ben Kaye from Consequence of Sound described the song as "one of booming empowerment and triumph, with a simple but effective refrain of, 'You can do anything.'"[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| Australian Digital Tracks (ARIA)[5] | 29 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[6] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ "Sia Records 'Angel By The Wings' for New Film 'The Eagle Huntress': Exclusive". Billboard. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Angel by the Wings - single by Sia". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Listen to Sia's Powerful New Ballad 'Angel by the Wings'". Billboard. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Sia shares new song "Angel by the Wings" from the The Eagle Huntress soundtrack — listen". 2 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "ARIA Report: Issue #1398" (PDF). Australian Web Archive. ARIA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 December 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart (12 December 2016)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 26 January 2017.