"Salamat" (Korean: 고마워, romanized: gomawo, lit. 'Thank you') is a song by the Filipino boy band Hori7on It was released on April 5, 2023, by MLD Entertainment, and distributed by Kakao Entertainment,[1] as one of the group's pre-debut digital singles.[2]
| "Salamat" | |
|---|---|
 Digital cover | |
| Promotional single by Hori7on | |
| from the album Friend-Ship | |
| Language | Filipino |
| English title | "Thank you" |
| Released | April 5, 2023 |
| Studio | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:36 |
| Label | MLD |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Music video | |
| "Salamat (고마워)" on YouTube | |
Background and release edit
"Salamat" is one of two pre-debut digital singles released by Hori7on prior to their departure to South Korea, the other being "Dash". The song was first performed at the finale of Dream Maker, to express the show's gratitude for its viewers.[3][4]
The song was recorded by Hori7on, and was released for digital download on April 5, 2023.[5] A teaser for the song was released a day prior to the song's release.[6] The song, along with the two other pre-debut singles released by the group, was later included in the group's debut album, Friend-Ship.[7]
Composition edit
The song is composed in the key of A major and carries an average tempo of 160 beats per minute.[8] The song features a spoken word verse from Vinci and Reyster.[9] Billed as a "fan song", the song's lyrics has been described as a "love letter" to the group's fans, expressing gratitude to them for their support.[2][10]
Music video edit
The song's music video plays clips from the group's fan shows, snippets of Dream Maker, and behind-the-scenes footage from the group.[10]
Live performances edit
The song was performed at the group's first fan meet.[11]
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from the credits of the song's music video:[12]
- Hori7on – vocals
- Bull$eye – lyricist, composer, arranger
- Kim Jin-sol – lyricist, composer, arranger, synths, drums, programming
- Lee Na-young – lyricist
- Ondine – lyricist, composer
- Yoon Young-bok – chorus
- Choi Young-hoon – guitar
- Hyun Woo-bin – digital editor
- Team AMG – mixing and mastering
Track listing edit
- Digital[1]
- "Salamat" – 3:36
- "Salamat" (instrumental) – 3:36
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | April 5, 2023 | MLD | [13] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Salamat - Single". Apple Music. 2023-04-05.
- ^ a b Batislaong, Acer (2023-04-05). "HORI7ON Takes Us Down Memory Lane With Their 'Salamat' M/V". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "'Dream Maker' launches top 7 winners as global pop group 'HORI7ON'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "Hori7on: Heartthrobs on the rise". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ "Hori7on drops digital single dedicated to fans on Wednesday". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "WATCH: HORI7ON thanks fans in music video for 'Salamat'". ABS-CBN News. April 5, 2023.
- ^ Choi, Hye-in (2023-07-13). "호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀은 'SIX7EEN'..본격 데뷔 예열" [Hori7on's first full-length's title track is 'SIX7EEN'.]. starnewskorea.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Key, tempo of Salamat By HORI7ON | Musicstax". musicstax.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ HORI7ON (호라이즌) – Salamat (고마워), retrieved 2023-04-24
- ^ a b "WATCH: HORI7ON thanks fans in music video for 'Salamat'". ABS-CBN News. April 5, 2023.
- ^ Antonio, Josiah (April 24, 2023). "HORI7ON brings 'Dream Maker' nostalgia in 1st fan meeting". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ HORI7ON(호라이즌) - 'Salamat(고마워)' MV, retrieved 2023-04-25
- ^ "HORI7ON Releases New Single". kpopstarz.com. April 6, 2023.