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Post by Admin on Jul 29, 2016 21:24:02 GMT
Democrats don’t appear to be too worried about going “too Hollywood,” what with the prospect of facing a reality TV star in November’s election.  That was apparent with the debut of a new video, “Fight Song,” featuring stars such as Aisha Tyler, Alan Cumming, America Ferrera, Elizabeth Banks, Eva Longoria, Idina Menzel, Jane Fonda, Kristin Chenoweth, Mandy Moore, Renee Fleming, Rob Reiner and Sia. They sing their support to Clinton to Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song.”  The video was inspired by the “Pitch Perfect” movies, and was produced by Banks, Bruce Cohen and Mike Tompkins. |
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Post by Admin on Aug 2, 2016 22:50:31 GMT
Chart-topping singer Rachel Platten will headline the We Are LA Family Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA. The daylong celebration will feature educational family activities representing major cities and cultures in Southern California. With the inspirational "Fight Song" selling over two million copies in the U.S. and riding high on iTunes and radio charts, Platten joins a lineup of family-friendly music acts that include Ozokidz, presented by Ozomatli, Lisa Loeb, Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band, and Rhythm Child. Magician and comedian Justin Willman – the host of Cupcake Wars – will also mesmerize audiences.  The collaborative day of music, food and entertainment will benefit seven local non-profit groups fighting for rights and resources for the youth of Los Angeles. |
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Post by Admin on Aug 24, 2016 21:00:44 GMT
 Since its release in early 2015, Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” has had an incredible journey. The singer sat down with Billboard after her Saturday (Aug. 20) set at the Hot 100 Fest to chat about the hit track -- which has been used as an unofficial anthem in Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign -- as well as her “roller coaster” past year and a half and what she’s been up to in the studio. “I’m just so proud that this song has had so far of a reach, from sports to politics to people recovering from things,” Platten said of “Fight Song,” which was featured in a star-studded a capella video in support of Clinton. “I write music to bring people together and help people emote and feel things, so I’m proud of it.”  Platten, who admitted playing the festival at New York’s Jones Beach was a “pretty crazy” experience for her, is enjoying working on her next musical project. So far, she’s had two weeks of sessions and a week by herself in the studio. |
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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 20:51:41 GMT
Take me back to when you learned the Clinton campaign wanted to use “Fight Song.” What was your reaction? http://instagram.com/p/BrLHyb6BKLs I was a little scared at first just because I knew the song meant a lot to a lot of people — and politics, no matter how important, divide us. I was a little frightened about that. But I’m proud of how it’s been used. I don’t have any regrets about it. Before this, did you pay much attention to the ways politicians use pop songs? Not really. I usually listen to music with songwriting in mind: What can I learn from that song? What can I take from it? What can I do better in my own writing? My focus was never on politics. Nor was it when you were writing “Fight Song.” Right: I wrote the song when I needed it, when I needed a reminder of my own strength and not to give up after trying to fight for my dreams for 12 years. |
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2016 20:55:08 GMT
And yet politics really pushed the song into the world. Well, the song was already triple platinum at the time, so it had already been out there [laughs]. I’d already done big things with the song; I’d toured around the country, played around the world with it and heard responses from people. You’re saying it didn’t need Clinton’s boost. No, but I was so proud to see that it was taking on a new life. And I love that the song helped her. I feel like she’s a fighter, and I love that she got to take those words and make them feel like her own.  When you play the song now ... If your question is, “Does Hillary cross my mind?” no story that I’ve heard has any more of an impact than any other. Hillary’s usage of it doesn’t affect me any more than a little kid in a hospital that I’ve gotten to play for, or any more than a soccer team that’s used it to win. All of these stories are beautiful to me. I assume you’ve experienced blowback online. Absolutely — and it hurts. I’ve written songs about that feeling. But in those moments I just realize this is so small in comparison to what other people have faced; it’s just my ego if I’m hurt by it. I try to remember the people that really need the song. That’s what matters. The hate I get on Twitter? That stuff’s not important. Is there any part of you that’s looking forward to getting the song back to yourself after the election? Oh, gosh — it’s always been mine. I don’t think I’ve lost it.
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