Chandelier
A chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəlˈɪər/ is a decorative ceiling-mounted light fixture. Chandeliers are often ornate, and normally use lamps. Crystal chandeliers have more or less complex arrays of crystal prisms to illuminate a room with refracted light. Chandeliers are often located in hallways, living room and recently in bathrooms.
Etymology
The word chandelier was first known in the English language in the 1736, borrowed from the Old French word chandelier, which comes from the Latin candelabrum.
History
The earliest candle chandeliers were used by the wealthy in medieval times, this type of chandelier could be moved to different rooms. From the 15th century, more complex forms of chandeliers, based on ring or crown designs, became popular decorative features in palaces and homes of nobility, clergy and merchants. Its high cost made the chandelier a symbol of luxury and status.
By the early 18th century, ornate cast ormolu forms with long, curved arms and many candles were in the homes of many in the growing merchant class. Neoclassical motifs became an increasingly common element, mostly in cast metals but also in carved and gilded wood. Chandeliers made in this style also drew heavily on the aesthetic of ancient Greece and Rome, incorporating clean lines, classical proportions and mythological creatures. Developments in glassmaking later allowed cheaper production of lead crystal, the light scattering properties of which quickly made it a popular addition to the form, leading to the crystal chandelier.
Chandelier (Sia song)
"Chandelier" is a song by Australian recording artist Sia from her sixth studio album, 1000 Forms of Fear (2014). Written by Sia and Jesse Shatkin and produced by Shatkin and Greg Kurstin, the song was released on 17 March 2014 as the lead single from the album. It is an electropop song, featuring electronica, R&B and reggae influences. Lyrically, the song has a melancholic theme, detailing the demoralisation and rationalisation of alcoholism through the typical thought process of a "party girl".
"Chandelier" received mainly favourable reviews from music critics, who praised Sia's songwriting and vocals. Commercially, the single attained widespread success, charting within the top five on record charts in 20 countries including France, Italy, Poland, Norway, Australia and New Zealand. In the United States, the single peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Sia's first single as a lead artist to appear on the Hot 100, as well as her first top ten single as a lead artist on the chart, and has sold over 2 million copies in the country. The song received nominations at the 57th Grammy Awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, with its video receiving a nomination for Best Music Video.
Chandelier (Rachael Sage album)
Chandelier is Rachael Sage's eighth album, released in 2008.
Track listing
All songs written by Rachael Sage unless otherwise indicated.
Personnel
References
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ALBUMS
- Pure released: 1997
- Facing Gravity released: 1997
- Timecode released: 1997
- Pure released: 1990
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Chandelier
by: Stan WalkerWhoa oh oh
Whoa oh oh
Chandelier...
Now that we are face to face
I wanna tell you I think you're from outta space
If it sounds a little too wild
If you got the time I'll stay to elaborate
Your nothing like the girls I used to date
You even glow in the morning without your make-up
I mean it, I'm not teasing
It's the truth baby I just got to say
Brightest smile, I'd spot her from a thousand miles away
Lights my life up, I call her chandelier
I see heaven when she looks at me
In my darkest hour
She's the sweetest melody
Never disappear my shining chandelier
Chandelier...
One day we may turn grey
But I'm sure it won't blow out the candle spark in my heart
Just like the stars they will forever play in the milky-way
Let's say you were ever to say
You're not in love like you were back the days
Just the thought of you in my arms would keep the lights on there upstairs in my head
Brightest smile, I'd spot her from a thousand miles away
Lights my life up, I call her chandelier
I see heaven when she looks at me
In my darkest hour
She's the sweetest melody
Never disappear my shining chandelier
Chandelier...
Feel like a new born child when you hold me in your comfort
You shower me with joy
Your my favourite love lucky four leaf clover
There's no starting over chandelier
Whoa oh oh
Whoa oh oh
Chandelier...
Brightest smile, I'd spot her from a thousand miles away
Lights my life up, I call her chandelier
I see heaven when she looks at me
In my darkest hour
She's the sweetest melody
Never disappear my shining chandelier
Chandelier...
One day we may turn grey
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