Lost Stars
"Lost Stars" is an original song performed by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine for the romantic comedy-drama film Begin Again. It was released on June 23, 2014, through ALXNDR, 222 Records, Polydor, and Interscope in the United States.
For other uses, see Lost Star (disambiguation)."Lost Stars"
June 23, 2014
2012
- 4:27 (Adam Levine version)
- 4:01 (Keira Knightley version)
- Gregg Alexander
- Danielle Brisebois
- Nick Lashley
- Nick Southwood
- Gregg Alexander
- Nick Lashley
- Nick Southwood
The song was written and produced by Gregg Alexander, Danielle Brisebois, Nick Lashley and Nick Southwood. It was recorded in New York City at Electric Lady Studios in mid-2012. "Lost Stars" also includes two versions, one for actress Keira Knightley and the other by Levine titled "Into the Night Mix", which are included on the film's soundtrack, with the original version appearing on the deluxe edition of Maroon 5's fifth studio album V (2014). Levine is also noted for his falsetto usage in the chorus.
"Lost Stars" was performed live for the first time on the season finale of The Voice's season seven by Levine and his team member Matt McAndrew. Their performance peaked at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1] Later, Levine performed the song with his band Maroon 5 at the 87th Academy Awards on February 22, 2015.[2]
Music videos[edit]
Adam Levine version[edit]
A lyric video of the song by Adam Levine was released on June 30, 2014.[3] It follows the scenes from Begin Again, with the film's character Dave Kohl (portrayed by Levine).
An acoustic version of the song was released on August 29, 2014.[4] The video shows Levine performing the song in a recording studio with Maroon 5 member James Valentine playing the guitar. This version does not appear on the film's soundtrack.
Keira Knightley version[edit]
Another lyric video of the song by Keira Knightley was released on June 26, 2014.[5] Like the first lyric video, it follows with another character Gretta James (portrayed by Knightley).
Animated lyric video[edit]
An animated lyric video version of "Lost Stars" was performed by New Radicals (with members themselves Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois) premiered execlusively on Deadline website, February 16, 2015.[6]