2015 single by Calvin Harris featuring Haim
"Pray to God" is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, featuring vocals from American rock band Haim. It was released on 6 March 2015 as the sixth and final single from Harris's fourth studio album, Motion (2014). The song attained moderate commercial success, reaching the top 10 in Australia, whilst claiming a top-40 position in the United Kingdom—his second single to miss the top 10 since 2010. The song is co-produced and co-written by Haim's regular producer Ariel Rechtshaid.
Composition
"Pray to God" is a house song.[1] According to the sheet music published at MusicNotes.com, it is written in the key of G minor. It has a tempo of 126 bpm.[2] Daniel Kreps of Rolling Stone said the song recalled Fleetwood Mac-esque harmonies.[3]
Music video
The music video for "Pray to God" was directed by Emil Nava and premiered on 10 February 2015.[4]
The video features Haim wearing all-black clothes in a variety of natural settings, including snow-capped mountains and the woods, surrounded by animals such as wolves, rabbits, bears, eagles, and lions, and riding horses.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Motion.[10]
Recording
- Recorded at Fly Eye Studio (London) and Henson Studios (Los Angeles)
- Mixed at Larrabee Studios
- Mastered at The Exchange Mastering Studios (London)
Personnel