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2015 single by Calvin Harris featuring Haim
"Pray to God " is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris , featuring vocals from American rock band Haim . It was released on 6 March 2015 as the sixth and final single from Harris's fourth studio album, Motion (2014). The song attained moderate commercial success, reaching the top 10 in Australia, whilst claiming a top-40 position in the United Kingdom—his second single to miss the top 10 since 2010. The song is co-produced and co-written by Haim's regular producer Ariel Rechtshaid .
"Pray to God" is a house song.[ 1] According to the sheet music published at MusicNotes.com, it is written in the key of G minor . It has a tempo of 126 bpm.[ 2] Daniel Kreps of Rolling Stone said the song recalled Fleetwood Mac -esque harmonies.[ 3]
The music video for "Pray to God" was directed by Emil Nava and premiered on 10 February 2015.[ 4]
The video features Haim wearing all-black clothes in a variety of natural settings, including snow-capped mountains and the woods, surrounded by animals such as wolves, rabbits, bears, eagles, and lions, and riding horses.
CD single[ 5] [ 6] Title 1. "Pray to God" (featuring Haim ) 3:54 2. "Pray to God" (featuring Haim) (Calvin Harris vs. Mike Pickering Hacienda remix) 3:44
Digital download – remix[ 7] Title 1. "Pray to God" (featuring Haim) (Calvin Harris vs. Mike Pickering Hacienda remix) 3:44
Digital download – extended remix[ 8] Title 1. "Pray to God" (featuring Haim) (Calvin Harris vs. Mike Pickering Hacienda remix) 7:33
Digital download – Remixes[ 9] Title 1. "Pray to God" (featuring Haim) (R3hab Remix) 4:31 2. "Pray to God" (featuring Haim) (Calvin Harris vs. Mike Pickering Hacienda Remix) 3:43
Credits and personnel [ edit ]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Motion .[ 10]
Recorded at Fly Eye Studio (London) and Henson Studios (Los Angeles)
Mixed at Larrabee Studios
Mastered at The Exchange Mastering Studios (London)
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