Guy Sebastian releases his Eurovision song
Image: Guy Sebastian is Australia's representative in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest (PHOTO: David Alexander; Star Observer)
GUY Sebastian, Australia’s entrant in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, has revealed his new song that he intends to take to Vienna in May.
Written and produced specifically for the contest over the past week, Tonight Again has been described as a “contemporary, R’n’B style bursting with hooks, beats and celebratory lyrics” in line with Sebastian’s particular musical stylings.
“When it came time to decide on a song, I thought since I had a couple of days off in Australia I would try and write something new,” Sebastian said.
“But if I was to record a new song I wanted it to be home-grown and organic with my band in my studio. Truly, we jumped in the studio and let it happen because I wanted to write something fun.
“We all have moments you don’t want to end and you wish you could live those moments every day so I wanted to write a song about that feeling. I am sure that is how I am going to feel when I am in Vienna performing.”
SBS managing director Michael Obeid said that to have Australia compete in Eurovision’s 60th year, let alone an Australian artist, was an incredible achievement.
“To have an Australian competing on the Eurovision stage has been an ambition of ours for the past four years,” he said.
“I’m delighted that Guy and his team have delivered such a powerful song for the occasion and I know that Tonight Again will perfectly showcase Guy’s vocal talent and have a real impact in the competition this year.
“Tonight Again is a song we can all get behind… Hearing that crescendo in the hall in Vienna is going to be an incredible moment that the whole of Australia and Europe can look forward to.”
There was speculation that Sebastian would select an unreleased song from his latest album but the head of Australia’s Eurovision delegation, Paul Clarke, said he was excited the singer penned a new track.
“When we joined the competition Guy was on tour, so I never expected him to have the time to write a song,” he said.
“But he has come up with a cracker, a 12th-hour gem. It has a great soul feel that is so infectious.
“Guy initially was thinking of a power ballad, but this new song is a celebration of the grand final night and our participation, and we couldn’t be more excited about it.”
Watch the video clip for Tonight Again:
Love it
Meh, ordinary! Needs to be more rap rock. Something you want to dance non-stop to. Still believe wrong choice. I like GS, but needed someone more outrageous with a voice for the audience it’s appealing to.
its an ok song but not great
Its ok ..not brilliant..cant see enough Euro votes for him to be a winner.
If you read all the above posts .. The gays have spoken !!
It might give Britain a leg up, if nothing else.
cannot open this song if outside of Australia !!
The official Eurovision YouTube channel has posted the video, JayJay. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7MwzRBEY_M
thank you David Alexander. It does not really grab me , but I wish him and Australia good luck.
T.I.S.M.
It’s actually pretty groovy, but too bad Sia didn’t do it she just the right amount of cray cray for Eurovision
Yes
It’s supposed to be camp, over the top drama in a white suit! And I don’t think he has the obligatory half pitch rise 20 seconds before the song ends
His song captures the essence of Eurovision ( he has the cord change) and is soulful. Good luck to him and if he wins Eurovision 2016 comes to Syd not Melb cus we’re a global city.
It’s not a winner! He could have done better!!!
Boring
Sorry its shit
No. Should have sent a real woman.
NOPE
A mediocre performer, preforming a mediocre song.
May as well have chosen one of his bible-bashing Hillsong Psalms.
No. It’s sweet, popy and instantly forgettable. Won’t stand out in the diverse acts at Eurovision. Still like Guy though. :)
Is it too late to change it back to Battlescars? Should have seen Samantha Jade with a tacky “Come Down Under” track. Surfer boys and boards. Gold glitter everywhere. Guessing Hillsong paid for this instead.
Winner ??!! LMAO
Listening to the other entries, Guy hasn’t got a hope.
Its a good song and he will do a great job.
This song is a flop. Here we go Belgium!
How embarrassment …
Good luck to Guy Sebastian! I think he has a great voice! So sad to see the really negative comments! It’s one thing not to like it, but another to dis the artist!
We could’ve done so much better.
Zeke Ernest Reginald Farrell sooo whadda think?
Eurovision is about catchy songs not great ones! The problem is that the vote is political and predicted. If we get any, might be just the let them win so next year we fly to Australia ;). Good song. Good luck Australia
I am totally surprised and impressed by this song. Go for it Guy!