PUBLICITY June 16, 2015
SABRINA CARPENTER PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “EYES WIDE OPEN”
“Eyes Wide Open” – SHARE https://youtu.be/R4VJyfCcOJc
Singer /songwriter and one of the stars of the Disney’s Channel series Girl Meets World, Sabrina Carpenter premiered her new video for “Eyes Wide Open” on the Disney Channel and Vevo. The video can be seen HERE.
“Eyes Wide Open” is the title track to Sabrina’s just released debut album.
Dressed in a beautiful black gown, and shot in the Grand Ballroom of the Park Plaza hotel in Los Angeles, Sabrina finds herself in a perfect setting for the track produced by Mitch Allan (Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson). For Sabrina, the song tells her story: “Everyone tells me I’m an old soul,” she says, referencing the song’s opening lyric.
The “Eyes Wide Open” clip was directed by Sarah McColgan, who also directed Carpenter’s previous video, “We’ll Be The Stars.”
Eyes Wide Open is an upbeat collection of uplifting, infectious, well-crafted pop songs, many of them co-written by Carpenter, and all delivered in her expressive, appealing soprano. Because of her TV shooting schedule and other commitments, the album developed over a long and creative arch during which time Sabrina was able to nurture her artistic and musical point of view. “I learned a lot about what I like and more about myself and my capabilities,” she says. “And what I’m able to do with my voice.” Songwriting also took her on a path of discovery. “It’s very educational and empowering. I learned how to make decisions and be more emphatic about what I want.” Lest she sound too serious, Carpenter adds with a giggle, “I mean it’s hard for me to decide what ice cream flavor I want. I’m 16 that way, I’m a little indecisive at times, but I learned to know what I want.”
Carpenter collaborated with a number of producers on the project, including Brian Malouf, best known for his work with Madonna, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, as well as producers Steven Solomon and Matthew Tishler. Meghan Trainor (“All About That Bass”) contributed two songs, “Can’t Blame A Girl For Trying” and “Darling I’m A Mess,” as did noted singer/songwriter Audra Mae.
Each tune on the album represents a facet of Carpenter’s personality, and she wants her fans to learn more about themselves as they learn more about her. “I just want them to feel refreshed and happy as they listen,” she says. “And I want them to feel that all the stuff that they’re feeling, they’re not going through alone.”
Fans can catch Sabrina live on June 28th at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey, PA, where she’ll be joining Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony and R5 for “The Show of the Summer.” For tickets and show info, click HERE
Sabrina Carpenter Tour Dates June 28 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Staduim July 11 Los Angeles, CA BeautyCon LA July 25 Whitehouse Station, NJ Festival of Balloning – Solberg Airport Aug. 1 Denver, CO Ohio State Fair Aug. 15 Anaheim, CA D23 Expo Aug. 29 Kennewick, WA Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
Sabrina Carpenter’s official socials Official Website Facebook Instagram - https://instagram.com/sabrinacarpenter/ Tumbler Twitter YouTube Official video for “Can’t Blame A Girl For Trying” (over 18M views) Official video for “Middle of Starting Over” (over 9.6M views) Official Video for “We’ll Be The Stars” (over 5.9M views)
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