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As Long as You Love Me (Justin Bieber song). Review & Synopsis:
As Long as You Love Me" is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, from his third
studio album, Believe (2012). The track was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and
Andre Lindal. It was written by Rodney Jerkins, Andre Lindal, Nasri Atweh, Sean Anderson and
Justin Bieber. It was first released on June 11, 2012 as a promotional single from the
album, and one month later it was released as the album's second single. The track features
American rapper Big Sean. Critical reception:
The song has received mixed reviews from music critics. Amy Sciarretto of Pop Crush awarded
it 4.5 out of 5 stars, writing "It is an exercise in Bieberized dubstep and it’s another sizzling,
clubby romp, with lots of vocal processing and a more adult lyrical theme." Sciarretto
further added: "The song moves at a sexy, slithery pace, and the studio effected vocals
are punctuated by Bieber’s newly honed falsetto. It makes it clear that Michael Jackson has
emerged as the Biebs’ numero uno influence. While Big Sean adds an organic touch to all
of those vocal overdubs. It’s darkly romantic and we like the stop-start ending where all
the sounds collide." Jon Caramanica of The New York Times described the song as "a dubstep
love song, with Mr. Bieber reaching into falsetto at points without losing power, and showing
restraint at the chorus." Natalie Shaw of BBC Music wrote, "It’s fine that his vocal
simpers on the verses of As Long As You Love Me, because the song’s pulsating undercurrent
propels it onto the dancefloor." Hermione Hoby of The Observer complimented his vocals,
calling "plaintive and still unmistakeably teenage." Jason Lipshut of Billboard defined
the track: "A massive yet somehow intimate dance track, with the drums almost reaching
hair metal levels in their vibrations. The Biebs handles his business, but Big Sean's
verse probably isn't necessary." Music video
As part of promotion for "As Long As You Love Me", a music video, which was filmed in early
July 2012, was released. Prior to the release of the video, Bieber revealed that a minute-long
clip of the video was due to be broadcast following an episode of America's Got Talent;
however, much to the displeasure of Bieber and his fans, the clip wasn't shown. NBC later
revealed that technical difficulties prevented the clip from being aired. The full video
was later premiered on Bieber's official YouTube page on July 12, 2012. Bieber very rarely
referred to the video as a "music video", but rather as a "short film". Directed by
Anthony Mandler, cinematography by David Devlin, and edited by Jacquelyn London the video was
Bieber's longest music video at five minutes and fifty-two seconds, before being surpassed
by "Confident" at six minutes and six seconds. It featured guest appearances by Michael Madsen
and Big Sean, the latter of which performs the singing on the track. After two weeks,
the video had amassed over 22 million views on YouTube. The video was filmed in Los Angeles,
California. Synopsis
The video starts off with some flashbacks foreshadowing of what's going to be shown
or happen in the video. Then presently, at a mansion gate, Bieber appears as a loyal-but-troublemaking
boyfriend to the daughter of an overprotective father, played by Madsen. In what can be seen
as a prelude to the main events of the video, Madsen finds the words "You r so sexy" written
on his daughter's neck. Outside their house, Madsen threatens Bieber
to stay away from his daughter, despite Bieber's insistence that he loves her. Bieber and his
love interest secretly plan to meet at a train station late at night, to escape the clutches
of her father. However, their plans are foiled when Madsen finds his daughter's bedroom empty
and races off, only to catch up with them in the middle of the street. Bieber is assaulted
by Madsen multiple times, only to rise to his feet and stand up again as the daughter
watches and screams in horror. That's all. Sing along with this Complete
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