A World Away (Remix)

A World Away (Remix) is the signature pop ballad from the Golden Lotus Musical, remastered and released on August 25, 2020. Sung by singer Harriet Chung and written by George Chiang, the song is about missing the person you love.[1]

"A World Away (Remix)"
Song by Harriet Chung
from the album A World Away
Length3:29
Songwriter(s)George Chiang
Producer(s)Hayward Parrot

Background and release

A World Away (Remix) is a song originally released as a single on August 25, 2020, and later included in the album "A World Away" on January 13, 2023. The song is a newly arranged version of "A World Away" from the musical Golden Lotus, written and produced by George Chiang. Sung by Harriet Chung, the track showcases her vocal talent and emotive performance.[2]

Produced by Hayward Parrot and arranged by Warren Robert, the song was recorded with a live orchestra in Toronto, adding depth and richness to the musical arrangement.[3] Its release on August 25, 2020, received positive acclaim.

Critical reception

The critical reception of "A World Away (Remix)" has been overwhelmingly positive, with the song and its music video winning multiple awards. The Hollywood Gold Awards recognized the track as the Best Original Song,[4] while the official music video directed by Theresa Kowall-Shipp and produced by George Chiang has won over a dozen Best Music Video awards internationally, including accolades from the Amsterdam International Film Festival,[5] Canadian Cinematography Awards,[6] Sweden Film Awards,[7] Rome Movie Awards,[8] Europe Film Festival,[9] World Distribution Awards,[10] World Film Carnival,[11] Virgin Spring Cinefest,[12] and the Silver Mask Live Festival in Los Angeles.[13]

In addition to the awards, the song has also garnered glowing reviews. According to Radio Airplay, "A World Away(Remix)" is a thrilling musical landscape with lush, rich melodies and beautifully sung vocals. Harriet Chung, the singer and performer of the song, flexes her creative muscle and expression with this signature pop ballad taken from the award-winning musical "Golden Lotus." The song is a theatrical and dramatic spectacle that speaks to the heart with a message about missing the person you love. Chung's vocals and the instrumental performance in the piece are stunning and breathtaking, working together in unison to create a truly memorable musical experience.[14]

Chung's background in dance and musical theatre shines through in her talent and performance skills, making her music appealing to a wide range of listeners with a refined taste and musical palette. The instrumentation of the song, with beautiful piano and strings that emit a romantic, classical sound, creates the foundation for Chung's stunning vocals. The drama builds throughout the piece with violins, flutes, and percussion, reaching a crescendo before gently coming back down to a romantic, bittersweet ending. Overall, "A World Away (Remix)" has been praised as a beautiful and emotional piece of music that showcases Harriet Chung's exceptional talent as a singer and performer.[14]

Music video

The music video of A World Away (Remix) released on YouTube on April 13 2023. The music video for A World Away (Remix), produced by George Chiang and directed by Theresa Kowall-Shipp, has won numerous Best Music Video Awards from the World Distribution Award, Canadian Cinematography Awards,[6] World Film Carnival - Singapore,[11] Silver Mask Live Festival - Los Angeles,[13] Rome Movie Awards,[8] and Amsterdam International Film Festival[5] among others.[15]

Awards

Awards received by A World Away (Remix)

Awards Year Category Result
Amsterdam International Film Festival 2021 Best Music Video[5] Won
Canadian Cinematography Awards 2021 Best Music Video[6] Won
Eurasia International Monthly Film Festival 2021 Best Music Video[16] Won
Europe Film Festival U.K. 2021 Best Actress[9] Won
Festopedia Cinemas and Scripts 2021 Best Music Video[17] Won
Hollywood Gold Awards 2021 (Gold Awards) Original Song[18] Won
London Movie Awards 2021 Original Song[19] Honorable Mention
Open Window International Film Challenge 2021 Best Music Video [20] Won
Rome Movie Awards 2021 Best Music Video[8] Won
Silver Mask Live Festival (Los Angeles) 2021 Best Music Video[13] Won
Sweden Film Awards 2021 Best Music Video[7] Won
Virgin Spring Cinefest 2021 Best Music Video (Outstanding Achievement - Silver Awards)[12] Won
World Distribution Award 2021 Best Music Video[10] Won
World Film Carnival - Singapore 2021 Best Music Video (Outstanding Achievement)[11] Won

Credits and personnel
  • Music & Lyrics Written by: George Chiang
  • Music Produced by: Hayward Parrot
  • Music Arranger/Orchestra Conductor: Warren Robert
  • Music Video Director: Theresa Kowall-Shipp
  • Music Video Editor: Eric Lasby
  • Music Video Producer: George Chiang

Source:[21]

Release history
Region Date Format Ref
Various August 25, 2020 Digital Download - Streaming [22]
Various January 13, 2023 Digital Download - Streaming [23]

References
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  23. A World Away (Remix) by Harriet Chung, 2020-08-25, retrieved 2023-05-16


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