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Chained to the Rhythm

Music by Katy Perry and Max Martin, Sia Furler

Originally Performed by Katy Perry

"Chained to the Rhythm" is a song by American singer Katy Perry as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Witness. It features vocals from Jamaican singer Skip Marley. The artists co-wrote the track with its producers Max Martin and Ali Payami, with additional writing from Sia. Capitol Records released the track on February 10, 2017, as a digital download. "Chained to the Rhythm" is a dancehall and disco song, with lyrics about societal awareness.

Release Date: 2017

Chained to the Rhythm

Katy Perry's disco infused new pop tune warns us of the dangers of living in a bubble and blissfully ignoring the dangers of unquestioning conformity. Along with Skip Marley--grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley--they offer enlightening lines about the importance of human interaction and people power. These are important themes for your students in this time where digital media and cell phones can replace actual human contact.

Voicing: SATB

Chained to the Rhythm

Katy Perry's disco infused new pop tune warns us of the dangers of living in a bubble and blissfully ignoring the dangers of unquestioning conformity. Along with Skip Marley - grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley - they offer enlightening lines about the importance of human interaction and people power. These are important themes for your students in this time where digital media and cell phones can replace actual human contact.

Voicing: SAB

Chained to the Rhythm

Voicing: SSA

Various Arrangers : Katy Perry

"Roar' - Katy Perry's pop hit soared up the charts, achieving #1 on the Hot 100 with an affirming message of strength and inspiration. Showcase your pop group with this fantastic confidence builder! "Firework" - Katy Perry's pop hit exploded up the charts and has shown incredible staying power with its inspirational message of everyone's intrinsic worth. A wonderful showcase for pop and show groups of all levels, your audience will thrill with the powerful lyrics: You gotta ignite the light and let it shine. Just own the night like the Fourth of July. "Rise" - This single by Katy Perry was written for the 2016 NBC Olympics coverage in Rio de Janeiro, with an epic sound inspiring us to come together with the resolve to be the best we can be. A fabulous message for choirs of all types! "Chained to the Rhythm" - Katy Perry's disco infused new pop tune warns us of the dangers of living in a bubble and blissfully ignoring the dangers of unquestioning conformity. Along with Skip Marley--grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley--they offer enlightening lines about the importance of human interaction and people power. These are important themes for your students in this time where digital media and cell phones can replace actual human contact.

Songlist: Roar, Firework, Rise, Chained to the Rhythm, Never Really Over

Individual Folios

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Alan Billingsley : Chained to the Rhythm

Katy Perry impressed with this perky pop hit in 2017 at both the Grammysae and Brit Awards, joined on stage by Skip Marley for a short reggae-inspired feature. Singable, danceable, and undeniably catchy, here's the chart-climbing single arranged for all choirs. "Turn it up, it's your favorite song."

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composers: Max Martin and Max Martin, Sia Furler