OneRepublic, in collaboration with Universal Music Singapore (UMSG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), have released a behind-the-scenes video which shines a light on the inspiration behind their new song Singapore.
Filmed during the band’s visit at the recent Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024, this video features frontman and lead singer Ryan Tedder and keyboardist Brian Willett exploring the city while offering a glimpse of how the city state’s architecture and experiences had influenced the track. The video features the duo in a mix of locations such as Marina One, Peranakan Museum, Armenian Street, and the Old Hill Street Police Station.
OneRepublic shared that when writing the track, the band was “inspired by the colourful juxtaposition of the modern and heritage buildings set in this cultural melting pot”.
The video is available across OneRepublic, UMSG and STB’s social media platforms. The song Singapore is available on all major music platforms and is featured on the album Artificial Paradise. OneRepublic will also be releasing an official visualiser video for the Singapore track, shot entirely in Singapore.
“The first time I heard Singapore fully mixed, I could see buildings shooting up from the ocean, the streets, the tapestry of creativity,” remarked Tedder.
Choo Huei Miin, executive director, brand, STB, said: “The Singapore track beautifully pays homage to our city’s essence – a harmonious blend of heritage and modernity.”
