Fans approve of ‘Sound as Silence’ as Dami Im’s 2016 Eurovision song [VIDEO]
Dami Im just announced her entry song for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, and her fans agree with her choice, “Sound of Silence.”
“X Factor Australia” Season 5 winner Dami Im is Australia’s official representative at the annual competition, which will be held in Sweden on May. She shared the latest development on her social media accounts. “My #SBSEurovision song has dropped! Watch my music video for #SoundOfSilence now and tell me what you think!”
My #SBSEurovision song has dropped! Watch my music video for #SoundOfSilence now and tell me what you think!! ❤️❤️ https://t.co/ewwUj480oU
— Dami Im (@damiandmusic) March 10, 2016
Fans – both from Australians and Europeans – were quick to express their support for the 27-year-old “Gladiator” singer.
@damiandmusic Perfect choice for #eurovision,it could win! Go get 'em Dam I,do Oz proud
— Derek Nickels (@dekmadforracing) March 10, 2016
@damiandmusic Very cool Dami, but I'd suggest including some piano in the performance for interest, or adding strings to make it swell more.
— Ben CG (@rio_ben) March 10, 2016
@damiandmusic great job #DamiIm ! __ Song fits the @Eurovision @SBSEurovision mould. If you can deliver the vocals you will do very well! __
— multioptioned (@multioptioned) March 10, 2016
@damiandmusic Its so good!!! <3 Cant wait to see you in Stockholm! Hugs from the Netherlands! x
— Maikel #Kizunguzungu (@Maikeeel) March 10, 2016
@damiandmusic It is AMAZING! I'll be voting for you for sure! love from the UK ❤️ #Eurovision #SBSEurovision #SoundOfSilence
— ESCNico (@NikoVarnava) March 10, 2016
Sound of Silence, released by Sony Music, brandishes Im’s powerful vocals and unique singing style. With this song, she hopes to create a strong impact on the Eurovision stage and win the hearts of voters. Im is known to dominate the stage during live performances, instantly becoming a crowd favorite during her time at “X Factor Australia.”
“The first time I heard Sound of Silence I knew it was the perfect song for me to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest," Im said in an interview with SBS. "We live in a world where it is easy to be connected every minute of the day but along with this connection you can feel alone and isolated. I can’t wait to perform it live in Stockholm and connect with a whole new audience.”
The mid-tempo track is penned by DNA Songs, an Australian songwriter and production company founded by Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci. They are behind the hits of pop music artists Ricky Martin, Jessica Mauboy, Nathaniel, Delta Goodrem, Timomatic and The Veronicas, according to SBS.
Last week, Im was announced to be Australia’s entrant at 2016 Eurovision. She succeeds Guy Sebastian, who made history last year as the first-ever Australian contestant in the singing competition. Sebastian, who was also the first "Australian Idol" winner, landed on the fifth spot for his performance of “Tonight Again.”
Source: YouTube/Eurovision Song Contest
“Sound of Silence” is available on iTunes and can be downloaded here. The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be participated in by 41 countries, will take place in May 2016 in Stockholm's Globe Arena.
