A Great Big World

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Proceeds Benefit The State College Food Bank https://youtu.be/vEMS9SDPjDk Spotify Music Facebook Instagram X-twitter Tiktok Youtube Link True to the meaning of its name, A Great Big World embodies the GRAMMY® Award-winning artistry of Ian Axel and Chad King. Over nearly 20 years of collaboration, the duo has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional songwriting and creative partnerships, which have spanned across film, television, animation, and numerous critically acclaimed music releases. Their shared passion for musicals and the art of songcraft led to a deep creative connection when they first met at New York University in 2005. In 2025, A Great Big World released their first collection of new music in years, beginning with the emotionally charged single "then there were sparks," available across all streaming platforms. The track beautifully showcases the duo’s signature, melody-driven style, exploring themes of rediscovery and new beginnings. With its anthemic chorus—“then there were sparks, all around me, right where the end meets the start”—the song takes listeners on a reflective journey, igniting a sense of hope and renewal that only A Great Big World can evoke. Following this release, a five-track EP of the same name dropped on February 21st, 2025, featuring another powerful new song, “Go On.” To support the new project, the group embarked on a four-date mini-tour, performing at City Winery venues across the Northeast. The tour made stops in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York. “‘then there were sparks’ is a really personal song for me! Over the last few years, I had found myself gradually singing and performing less. And as time passed, I just became more and more afraid of it,” reflected Ian Axel. “I kept making excuses for myself, and I felt like I was losing my ability to dream. I knew there was still this fire, or this spark within me that I had been ignoring, and it needed nurturing. So for me, this song is about…

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