So Far Away (Martin Garrix and David Guetta song)

"So Far Away"
Single by Martin Garrix and David Guetta featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya
Released 1 December 2017 (2017-12-01)
Format Digital download
Genre
Length 3:03
Label STMPD
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Giorgio Tuinfort
  • Martin Garrix
  • David Guetta
Martin Garrix singles chronology
"Forever"
(2017)		 "So Far Away"
(2017)		 "Like I Do"
(2018)
David Guetta singles chronology
"Dirty Sexy Money"
(2017)		 "So Far Away"
(2017)		 "Helium"
(2018)
Jamie Scott singles chronology
"Searching"
(2005)		 "So Far Away"
(2017)
Music video
"So Far Away" on YouTube

"So Far Away" is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix and French DJ and record producer David Guetta, featuring guest vocals from British singer and songwriter Jamie Scott and Dutch singer Romy Dya. Released on 1 December 2017 via STMPD RCRDS, it was written by Scott, Poo Bear, Garrix, Guetta and Giorgio Tuinfort, with production handled by the latter three. The song was premiered during Garrix's performance at Tomorrowland 2017.

Background

On 30 July 2017, Garrix invited Guetta on stage to perform the song for the first time, during his mainstage appearance at Tomorrowland 2017. This initial version featured female vocals provided by English singer Ellie Goulding.[1][2] On 21 August, Garrix brought out Guetta to play the song once again, during a performance in Ibiza.[3] A short footage captured by someone in the booth surfaced on Instagram.[4][5] Prior to the performance, Garrix spoke to Capital about the song, calling it a "radio-friendly song" that will be released soon.[6] Garrix posted short studio teasers of the song via Instagram Stories on 19 November, suggesting that it would be released soon.[7][8]

On 22 November, Garrix revealed that Goulding was no longer featured on the song, when replying to an Ellie Goulding fan account on Twitter, who commented on Garrix's teasers.[9] Goulding admitted in a series of tweets that her management and label were displeased because Garrix played the song at Tomorrowland before she had even heard the final product, leading to her vocals being cut from the track, but she emphasized that she was not behind the decision.[10][11] She wrote that Garrix's statement "she didn't want to release it" is "completely untrue and unfair".[12][13]

Garrix confirmed on 26 November that "So Far Away" and the AREA21 track "Glad You Came" would be released on the same day, when replying to a fan who tweeted him asking which one comes out first.[14][15] On 29 November, Garrix released an official teaser on social media, revealing the song's release date and featured artists, Jamie Scott and Romy Dya, the latter of which sang on the demo version of the track.[16]

Critical reception

Kat Bein of Billboard called the song "a beautiful, future-pop ballad". He praised Dya for providing a "vulnerable and powerful" performance.[17] Matthew Meadow also wrote that Dya did a "phenomenal job" with Scott, giving listeners goosebumps. He criticized the drop for its lack of originality, calling it "Scared to Be Lonely v2".[18] Erik of EDM Sauce gave a similar review, writing: "The song will most likely not see the same level of success without [Ellie Goulding] as it is nothing absolutely outstandingly original." He also wrote that the song "has heaps of main stream appeal" and "is exactly what the radio audiences in America currently look for in a release".[19]

Music video

The accompanying music video was directed and produced by Damian Karsznia. The storyline features a young couple who were once in love and are currently struggling with the end of their relationship.[20]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya)3:03
Digital download – remixes vol. 1[21]
No.TitleLength
1."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (Blinders remix)3:16
2."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (Nicky Romero remix)5:42
3."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (BLR remix)3:03
4."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (TV Noise remix)3:00
5."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (CLiQ remix)3:33
6."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (CLiQ dubstep remix)5:44
Digital download – remixes vol. 2[22]
No.TitleLength
1."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (CMC$ remix)2:46
2."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (Codes remix)4:01
3."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (Curbi remix)3:29
4."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (Bad Decisions remix)4:06
5."So Far Away" (featuring Jamie Scott and Romy Dya) (Osrin remix)3:20

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[23]

  • Martin Garrix – songwriting, production, mixing engineering
  • David Guetta – songwriting, production
  • Jamie Scott – songwriting, vocal production
  • Giorgio Tuinfort – songwriting, production, engineering
  • Poo Bear – songwriting
  • Martin Hannah – engineering
  • Rutger Kroese – engineering
  • Jonny Coffer – vocal production

Charts

Chart (2017–18) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[24] 58
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[25] 12
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[26] 39
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[27] 28
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[28] 69
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[29] 35
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[30] 10
Germany (Official German Charts)[31] 8
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[32] 25
Hungary (Single Top 40)[33] 8
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[34] 11
Ireland (IRMA)[35] 98
Italy (FIMI)[36] 96
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[37] 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[38] 14
Norway (VG-lista)[39] 14
Portugal (AFP)[40] 58
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[41] 80
Slovenia (SloTop50)[42] 22
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[43] 85
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[44] 30
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[45] 14
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[46] 81
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[47] 6
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[48] 11

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/Sales
Australia (ARIA)[49] Gold 35,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[50] Gold 15,000*
Belgium (BEA)[51] Gold 15,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[52] Gold 40,000^
France (SNEP)[53] Gold 66,666*

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

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  2. ↑ Powell, Karlie (31 July 2017). "Watch Martin Garrix Close Out Tomorrowland 2017's Main Stage". Your EDM. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Erik (22 August 2017). "Martin Garrix Brought Out David Guetta In Ibiza Last Night To Play Upcoming Collaboration". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
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  6. ↑ "Martin Garrix Teased A New Collab With David Guetta & A Mystery Vocalist And We NEED To Know Who It Is". Capital. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
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  13. ↑ Stevo (27 November 2017). "Martin Garrix Confirms "So Far Away" With Ellie Goulding Is No Longer Being Released". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
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