“Freeze” by Kygo
This first verse of Kygo’s “Freeze” features the vocalist chillin’ with his lady. These EDM musicians like Kygo, who usually do not sing themselves, have a tendency to release what in some cases can be deemed the purest love songs coming out these days. And so it is with “Freeze” – a song in which the vocalist comes off as if he truly relishes just being around the addressee, the woman he loves.
Indeed, where the title comes into play is that the featured narrative is set in the summer. And the implication is that, whether said “summers” are literal or metaphorical, it is only during this time, i.e. for finite periods, that the two of them can be together. So what the vocalist is desiring is to “freeze… this perfect moment” alongside his sweetheart. And what’s implied as the reason he wants these days to last is because it is when he’s with her that he feels most alive.
Facts about “Freeze”
According to Kygo, this is a “special” song to him. This is because on the song, he experimented “with new sounds” – sounds he had never before used in his career. In addition to that, he also went on to boldly refer to this song as one of his favorites from his discography.
This song was put out on by Kygo AS, which is apparently a label that Kygo founded. It is a subsidiary of RCA Records.
The song was launched as a standalone single. As such, it came along with its own music video, with Kygo’s people employing visual artist Rafatoon to direct the clip.
To note this track is is 8 minutes and 8 seconds in length. Owing to this, it holds the distinction of being the longest proper single Kygo has ever released.
Kygo produced and co-wrote “Freeze” with Duck Blackwell and Andrew Jackson. Rory Adams served as an additional writer.
The first time Kygo performed “Freeze” was shortly before its release at a venue in Las Vegas.
Who sings the vocals on “Freeze”?
The beautiful vocals you here on this song are from a singer named Andrew Jackson (who also co-wrote the song). In addition to being a very talented singer, Jackson is also a professional songwriter as well as a multi-instrumentalist. This isn’t his first time collaborating with Kygo. Aside Kygo, he is also noted for his works with big names ranging from Halsey to Eminem to Shawn Mendes.
FYI: Even though Andrew holds down the vocals on “Freeze”, he does not officially co-headline as a featured artist.
