3 (Elvana Gjata EP)
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| Released | 10 February 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Label | East Music Matters | |||
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3 is the second acoustic and live extended play by Albanian singer and songwriter Elvana Gjata. It was released on 10 February 2018 through digital download and streaming outlets. The extended play contains six live and acoustic covers of songs written by Pirro Çako and produced by Darko Dimitrov.[1] It notably includes a poem written by the Albanian Renaissance writer and national poet of Albania, Naim Frashëri. The record incorporates elements of pop folk, pop rock and folk in its production and beats, which marked a significant departure from her previous work.[2][dubious – discuss] Elvana Gjata published a short documentary film dealing with the journey of the composition of the EP.[3][4] She additionally held an acoustic performance in Tirana.[5]
Promotion
[edit]For promotional purposes, 3 was accompanied by six music videos for its singles respectively, and were premiered onto the YouTube channel of Elvana Gjata one day after the digital release on 11 February 2018. The aforementioned videos were solely directed by Erion Bubullima and produced by the singer's regular collaborator Dalina Buzi, while Florind Tenolli and Shpëtim Baça were hired as the directors of photography.[6]
Track listing
[edit]Credits adapted from YouTube.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Arranger(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Festojmë" | Pirro Çako | Darko Dimitrov | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Gjërat kanë ndryshuar" |
| Darko Dimitrov | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Veç një pikë" |
| Darko Dimitrov | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Më fal" | Elvana Gjata | Darko Dimitrov | 2:41 |
| 5. | "Ti Shqipëri më jep nder" | Naim Frashëri | Darko Dimitrov | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Xheloz" |
| Darko Dimitrov | 2:49 |
| Total length: | 18:98 | |||
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]
- Elvana Gjata – composition, performing, vocals
- Pirro Çako – composition, songwriting
- Darko Dimitrov – arrangement
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 10 February 2018 |
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Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Switzerland (iTunes Charts)[15] | 27 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kështu e shënon sot Elvana Gjata ditëlindjen". prive.al (in Albanian). 3 February 2018.
- ^ "3 by Elvana Gjata on Discogs". discogs.com. 10 February 2018.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata - 3EP Dokumentari". youtube.com (in Albanian). 10 February 2018.
- ^ "Pse 3EP? Elvana Gjata sapo na tregoi lidhjen e veçantë që ka me emrin e albumit". oranews.tv (in Albanian). 11 February 2018.
- ^ "Këto janë këngët e albumit të Elvana Gjatës (VIDEO)". klankosova.tv (in Albanian). Klan Kosova. 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata këngëtarja e parë me dokumentar…Gjithçka duhet të dini për të". gazetablic.com (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata - Festojme | Official Music Video". YouTube. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata - Gjerat kane ndryshuar | Official Music Video". YouTube. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata - Vec nje pike | Official Music Video". YouTube. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata - Me Fal | Official Music Video". YouTube. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata - Ti Shqiperi me jep nder | Official Music Video". YouTube. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Elvana Gjata - Xheloz | Official Music Video". YouTube. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "3 / Elvana Gjata TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ Citations regarding the digital release of "3" EP by Elvana Gjata in various selected countries:
- "3 EP by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music Germany". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- "3 EP by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music France". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- "3 EP by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music Italy". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- "3 EP by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music Spain". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- "3 EP by Elvana Gjata on Apple Music United States". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Schweizer iTunes Charts (Album)" (in German). Swiss Hitparade. 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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