The truth behind Dami Im’s stirring Eurovision song Sound Of Silence

IT’S THE stirring power ballad that has Eurovision in a flap. Now, Australia’s hopeful Dami Im reveals the truth behind Sound Of Silence.

Australia’s Dami Im rehearses her song Sound Of Silence during the jury show at Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Picture: AFP Photo

IT’S the stirring power ballad that has captivated Eurovision, and it was written and recorded in just several days.

Australia’s hopeful at the long-running song contest Dami Im said Sound Of Silence was the only song ever considered.

Written by Sydney songwriting team DNA, comprising Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci, the emotive tune came together at breakneck speed, Im revealed.

“We didn’t have all that much time to do it,” she said.

“I asked them to write something for me and then I heard it — just once — and thought, wow, this is amazing. It was perfect and so that was that. I was lucky we found it quickly.”

Dami Im in her dressing room at the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm. Picture: Supplied

Im hit the studio and then recorded a video, before going into final preparations for her stage performance in Stockholm, Sweden.

She gave DNA a brief on the kind of song she really wanted, but left them mostly to their own devices.

Australia's Dami Im performs the song ''Sound of silence' during a dress rehearsal for the second semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden, Wednesday, May 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

There was a small part of her hoping for the kind of cheesy disco tune Eurovision is famous for.

“In the end, they knew I love singing ballads and they know I can hit the big notes, so that’s what we wanted to show off,” she said.

“They know me quite well — they know my story and how tough it is being away from my husband Noah all the time, travelling and sitting in hotel rooms, which is what the song is about.”

Dami Im in Stockholm, Sweden greetings fans ahead of her Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals performance

Sound Of Silence gives some insight into the lonely nature of Im’s pursuit of fame, which often takes her away from the couple’s home in southeast Queensland.

She’s relishing the chance to inject a bit of sorrow and power into the performance, she said.

“In Australia, people mostly prefer up-tempo songs, I think. I don’t get to perform as many ballads as I’d like. At Eurovision, you can do these kinds of big songs ... so why not?”

DNA are responsible for penning hit songs for the likes of Delta Goodrem, The Veronicas, Jessica Mauboy and Samantha Jade.

Dami Im in Stockholm, Sweden for Eurovision Song Contest

Now in its 61st year, the Eurovision Song Contest is the oldest annual televised competition in the world.

It’s the second time Australia has been permitted to commit, with pop star Guy Sebastian coming fifth in the 2015 final.

Dami Im of Australia rehearses the song 'Sound Of Silence' during the jury show at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, on May 11, 2016, on the eve of the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Australia participates in the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time ever and with their first female participant. / AFP PHOTO / TT News Agency / MAJA SUSLIN/TT / Sweden OUT

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