Gjaku im
From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
| "Gjaku im" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Official cover for "Gjaku im" | ||||
| Single by Elvana Gjata | ||||
| from the album Afër dhe Larg | ||||
| Language | Albanian | |||
| Released | 20 January 2013 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:56 | |||
| Label | Threedots Productions | |||
| Composer(s) | Flori Mumajesi | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Dalina Buzi | |||
| Elvana Gjata singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Gjaku im" on YouTube | ||||
"Gjaku im" (Albanian pronunciation: [ɟaku im]; transl. My blood) is a song recorded by Albanian singer and songwriter Elvana Gjata released as the last single from her second studio album, Afër dhe Larg (2011). The song was written by Dalina Buzi and composed by Flori Mumajesi.
Background and composition
[edit]An Albanian-language pop rock song, "Gjaku im" has a running time of three minutes and fifty six seconds and is lyrically a manifesto that focuses on raising awareness about violence against women.[1][2] It was written by Albanian writer Dalina Buzi and composed by Elvana's regular collaborator Albanian singer and songwriter Flori Mumajesi.[3] In terms of the music notation, the song was composed in 4
4 time performed in the key of G♭ minor in common time with an andante moderato tempo of 96 beats per minute.[4]
Promotion
[edit]An accompanying music video for "Gjaku im" officially premiered onto Elvana Gjata's YouTube channel on 28 April 2012, preceded by a teaser released three days prior.[5] The aforementioned was later deleted due to unknown reasons and re-uploaded to Youtube on 20 November 2014.[3] However, "Gjaku im" was released on digital platforms and to streaming services as a single on 20 November 2013 through Threedots Productions.[6]
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 20 November 2013 | Threedots Productions |
References
[edit]- ^ "Elvana Gjata rrëfen: Klipi "Gjaku im" dhe prapaskenat". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). 12 May 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata: "Gjaku im" u drejtohet shqiptarëve". preshevajone.com (in Albanian). 5 May 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Elvana Gjata - Gjaku im | Official Music Video". YouTube. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Gjaku im by Elvana Gjata on Tunebat.com". Tunebat. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata, me 28 Prill klipin e ri "Gjaku im"". telegrafi.com (in Albanian). 25 April 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ a b Citations regarding the digital release of "Gjaku im" by Elvana Gjata in various selected countries:
- "Gjaku im–Single by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music Australia". Apple Music. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- "Gjaku im–Single by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music United Kingdom". Apple Music. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- "Gjaku im–Single by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music United States". Apple Music. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
| Studio albums |
|
|---|---|
| Extended plays | |
| Singles |
|
