Eurovision Runner up Week! #1 - Dami Im - Sound Of Silence

[@nicksb5]

I’m Australian and I went to this final. I was SO proud to see Dami do so well! And we all got a light up bracelet so that’s what you’re seeing in the crowd.

[@HaagenDaaz1972]

It's eight years later, and I'm STILL getting goosebumps at this. No offence to Ukraine and Jamala, but this song, this performance was the clear winner. Just glorious. Now I've got to go hunting for the live footage from the stands, that shows the crowd going OFF for the whole three minutes - it had to be top 5 crowd response ever. Bravo Dami.

[@lo_yue]

I usually don’t like watching americans react to eurovision, but your videos are so fun! Because you understand it! You don’t laugh at the crazy performances in a ”what are these weird europeans doing” way, you laugh with it. You can appreciate both sides of the competition and recognise good songs! Sending all my best wishes from Sweden❤

[@blasses]

The other one have European blood, i guess

[@ta81uk]

Dami sang like her soul was on fire! Incredible.

[@pausiitta]

The real winner of 2016 for sure!!!!

[@elina0301]

Joe: Do you wanna spend way too much time watching our channel? Me: Yes.

[@ABBARoxAus]

Absolutely, Dami should have won ! Brilliant performance - our best so far.

[@cupidboy]

The actual winner that year is also vocally stunning but also truly visually goosebump inducing, it was a strong year.

[@cagedboy8379]

I'm from Melbourne and went to Stockholm for this Eurovision. The graphics Dami interacted with were projected onto a screen between her and the camera, You can see the screen being taken off the stage at about 5:51 and 5:54 - you'll see the black shadow of the edge of the screen moving across her dress as its taken off the stage. The roof shot at 05:45 was there to enable two guys to help her off the podium, their dark shadows can be seen in the aerial shot walking away from Dami, to then remove the screen from the stage. I sort of wish that wasnt part of her performance, it was more of a distraction if you ask me. Dami is a sensational singer, and it was amazing to be there for this and also her outdoor performances around Stockholm.

[@blee1997]

SHE IS THE ONLY person who elevates the studio version of her song in that contest

[@semiperfekt]

Insaaaane

[@pn29-d6u]

2016 was an AMAZING year and it's such a shame for Dami that she had to compete with Ukraine and Jamala's 1944 and one of the most emotionally charged performances of all time. That last chorus is EVERYTHING, please please check it out, you'll understand how Australia lost out once you see it 😅

[@Nikolaj2nd]

Politics.

[@2609israel]

It was politics that year was for Australia or Russia 🙄

[@ОксанаВісина]

@@Nikolaj2ndonly russian in every Ukrainian win would say it political!!!

[@Rash23215]

​@@2609israellol.... no.... of course ur name is "israel"

[@wiernyinaczej]

@@2609israel Them winning in 2022 or 2023, cant remember, Stefania, was politics, Jamala was just spectacular

[@lelevalellz9362]

Australia ATE with this!! Dami Im also won X Factor here in Australia. Her Catalogue is great and LIVE performances are even BETTER 👑✨ a true Aussie Queen. 🇦🇺

[@NowVs1980s]

Dami was a winner 🏆✨♥️ in my heart. Her vocals immaculate, her dress gorgeous and her meekness is beautiful.

[@nunogfds]

First Suggestion : Week Rock at Eurovision 5# Let 3 - Mama SC (Croatia) 4# Eugent Bushpepa - Mall (Albania) 3# Hatari - Hatrid mun Sigra (Iceland) 2# Voyager - Promise (Australia) 1# Blind Channel - Dark Side

[@djsherbetx]

fuck yes anything to get them to listen to mall

[@casperix3741]

Heck yes, Hatari!!

[@PetraElliottCreates]

Come through voyager. Let’s keep them loving on the Aussies

[@paullashmana]

The graphics in the second verse are actually projected onto a fine mesh scrim. That's why they're faint. And that's why on some camerashots she looks a bit softer and more glowy, because it's being filmed through that scrim. You can see them removing the scrim during the bridge part of the song, when the steadicam operator is on her. The frame casts a shadow as it's being carried off stage. And also the actual graphics being projected, then makes it that the cameras pick it up properly.

[@PetraElliottCreates]

I once shot a commercial (background talent) with Dami Im and she was an absolute doll on set. She was very patient and warm to her child co-star and though this isn’t my favourite Eurovision entry from Australia, she did a magnificent job with it and I’m super proud of her. She’s a good human.

[@brendanparker4605]

Dami Im's story is pretty cool actually, she went on Australia's version of X-Factor in 2013, she was voted out (before the live shows) because I think she forgot the lyrics mid-song and then she was brought back in after i think someone had to pull out of the comp. She was on Dannii Minogue's team (Dami's mentor) and her team was practically obliterated very early on, so it was just Dami and Dannii...Dami proceeded to DOGWALK the entire competition and brought the house down every single week and she ended up winning X-Factor that year. When she sang Purple Rain during the live shows, you knew she had already won the competition and the others were just making up the numbers. Still is the best vocalist I have ever heard.

[@vacaac]

Eurovision 2016 is in my opinion, the very best edition of the contest ever.

[@PetraElliottCreates]

2015 for the songs, 2016 for the hosting and overall gloriousness

[@mrmr4622]

@@vacaac yup, unmatched to this day

[@Rash23215]

​@@PetraElliottCreates nah.... 2015 was one of the weakest year from song's perspective

[@esclad]

@@Rash23215 2019 is a top year too.

[@Labbish1]

And 2021! Quality was just insane.

[@SabinaM93]

This was my winner.. ❤

[@benniejoel4652]

Dami is a stunning performer every time. Always flawless and also (i believe) a very nice person

[@andrewwintrip4565]

Shes amazing..we are very proud to call dami im our own im Australia. She won our version of x factor in 2013

[@tetama2agani]

My absolute favorite entry from Australia Ukraine won that year with Jamala and her song 1944 but Dami is still a fav and her song is a classic from Eurovision their only entry who got in the top2 and she was a juries' favorite she got the highest point from the juries she didn't win but she was my winner 2016 was the year when no one could predict the outcome at the finals it was tight between Ukraine and Australia

[@fylkzadeya2505]

Totally agree, this was my favorite that year and one of my all-time favorite Eurovision songs!

[@Asa...S]

Dami Im and "Sound of Silence" got my vote, and 12 p from both the televote, and the jury vote from my country in 2016, total 24 p. Same from Albania they also gave 24p. Quite high scores from Denmark, Iceland, Norway too. Unfortunately Australia got low scores from countries like Czechia, San Marino, Armenia, France, Ireland, Montenegro and Russia.

[@jessicabjork1087]

This was my number 1 that year! Saw it live in the arena - goose bumps!

[@SacredNerve]

Australia was robbed of the NO: 1 spot. Dami Im was our best Eurovision entry - EVER!!!! She nailed it big time! Bravo Dami!! You did us proud! A+

[@wondergirlsara]

So love this performance of Australia and remember it even now :-)

[@Bandido894]

One of best runner ups and Australian best entry.

[@Spike-xv1ts]

Wasnt this also their first one?

[@gintarebaskeviciute5672]

@@Spike-xv1ts yup, the fact that they almost won on their first try was insane

[@themandalorian_]

⁠@@Spike-xv1ts no it was 2015

[@baiox4425]

@@gintarebaskeviciute5672 second try. They placed 5th in 2015

[@gintarebaskeviciute5672]

@@baiox4425 oh yeaaaaahhh, my bad. Still a great result!!

[@matejhofmann8611]

Thank you for the video. For me, this song, this performance remains the most favorite for several years. The song is my favorite of all Eurovision. The performance is just perfect, vocals, performance, color scheme of the stage

[@artynd]

I must admit that you both have a great sense of Eurovision. It's incredible how well you understand the contest. Hugs, guys😘

[@lifesavid]

She was the best.

[@SuperBoro89]

She won the jury vote by an huge margin but politic stuff always helps to win Eurovision that's why Ukraine won thanks to televote in 2016 (cause they withdraw 2015) sorry if this offends someone but can't be any other reason to take over a lit performance like this.. Dami In would be always the real winner for me ❤

[@M-Marta-sx7pj]

Having a message, which can be interpreted as political, doesn't undermine Jamalas victory, because Eurovision always was, is and will be political.

[@Michael-gy9ou]

True, 100%

[@marcemurallas]

this is one of the most beautiful songs and better performance in Eurovision. This songs is still in my daily playlist

[@Ferdawoon]

9:53 - "I don't care how small it is when it starts" Preach it brother!

[@07012969]

This was perfect and Australia really did pull out all the stops whit their first entry ❤❤❤

[@ZakhadWOW]

technically Guy Sebastian was first, he was just given a pass to the final, but he stil made 5th palce.

[@Marios_Gr]

She won the juries voting, but she was 4th in the televoting, so Ukraine that was 2nd in both won overall.

[@gatosigiloso]

DAMI IM!!!!!! YESSSSSSS!!!!!!! I love Jamala too, of course, but damn was this one of the best performances ever or what. I hope she returns some day for the contest. She's amazing amazing amazing!!!

[@birkinater1139]

Definitely wanted her to win for sure 😍🤩❤️

[@Kema75]

Oh and lovin both of your reaction to her voice 👌🏾👍🏾

[@Tylantia]

The year Crimea was annexed, Jamala's song was ok, vocally she's great but was yet another politically charged song. Dami should've won hands down, in every respect.

[@palm2004]

Also the live version is better than the recorded version - the added backing vocals and vocal ad libs at the end are marvellous and perfect for the competition aspect of the show

[@DamiArmyOfficial]

Our Queen! 👑🔥🫶

[@Hleb_hleb]

She is the best!

[@LawrenceAkers]

Now, what has us Australian's ever done to you lads! We enjoy watching you... You should come to Australia some time and check it out. I'm sure you would love it. You should've seen us Aussies watching the final with Dami performing. My couch nearly was destroyed from excitement (not in a JD Vance kind of way) from the possibility of winning, only to lose to the Ukraine.

[@donalokeeffe7504]

Jamala won for Ukraine with the song 1944. Please react to it. Its stunning ❤

[@khrystynaskira394]

Supporting your choice ❤🙌🙌🙌

[@criticoncriticon]

Yessssssss

[@Lisettestordeur]

Yes please! Such a strong top 2 in 2016, two incredible vocalists ❤🇦🇺 🇺🇦

[@taesol5036]

worst winner of the last 10 years

[@mrmr4622]

Dami was SO much better than Jamala

[@nunogfds]

Second suggestion : Week Failed to qualify to grand final but deserved to be on it. #5 Conan Osiris - Telemoveis (Portugal) #4 Mustii - Before the party's over (Belgium) #3 Sennek - A matter of time (Belgium) #2 Laura Rizzotto - Funny Girl (Latvia) #1 Zibbs - Stones (Switzerland)

[@jimw859]

I'd put Finland 2017 - Blackbird in there as well.

[@tytllee]

oh, Portugal

[@markus_ch]

I agree, Dami Im’s songs and performance was one of the best in Eurovision ever. An entry with similar intensity was Pastora Soler for Spain in 2012 with Quédate Conmigo. Heaven knows why she finished only 10th in the finals. I never get tired to watch her performance again and again - you should check it out.

[@luis_zuniga]

Eurovision 2016 was so good! You should react to the songs from Poland, Armenia, France, Bulgaria and Ukraine from that year.

[@stephanievantielen5615]

Poland? Seriously? The only reason he ended up in the top 10 was because of the numerous diaspora votes of Poles living in Europe !!!

[@luis_zuniga]

@@stephanievantielen5615 I just put the other countries on the top 10, but you can improve my list

[@laurawallis7093]

That was a great year to watch Eurovision. So many great songs.

[@naturecheck]

Ooooh... you're missing the 2014 runner up, the Common Linnets, from the Netherlands... that was such a beautiful performance and also listenable outside of Eurovision... but props to Dami In, she should've won that year! 🥰

[@intros3]

nice, I just wrote the same thing, it's true, this song from Nederland (seconfd place) is one of the best for me too.

[@sandaar248]

for most americans calm after the storm feels average just because almost half of their music is like that

[@scorp1792]

The real winner of Eurovision 2016!

[@esc3175]

Your reaction was exactly the same as mine. As soon as it ended I was mad it didn't win even though I hadn't listened to the winner yet😂 It took me years to finally appreciate the winner of 2016 (Jamala) but I so wish Australia won!

[@jasta4]

You should see her do Prince's Purple Rain on X Factor Australia - where she was "discovered" she's a stunning vocalist

[@palm2004]

Absolute love this song. What a treat and an amazing shock to get something so bloody good on EV. Would have been a worthy winner

[@frissonart8688]

We need more reactions to this contest, it's amazing

[@usernamegravity]

One of my favourite songs that year.

[@markusautio5159]

This was epic.

[@AmaanStorm]

2016 was a year stacked with potential winners, but this song was my absolute favourite that year! Dami Im's vocals were an absolute masterclass. Incredibly emotive and powerful, she delivered one of the best performances of all time, which didn't rely on gimmicks or a backstory that relies on politics etc. In my humble opinion, this song should have won. It was much better than Jamala's song or performance, but I can see why people got behind Jamala that year.

[@garryd7748]

Part of the reason Australia lost in 2016 was that it was our second year in the competition when a lot of people didn’t think we should be there. Our televotes were a lot lower than they should have been the first couple of years.

[@amani8008]

Easily the best australian entry of all time. I still love and prefer Jamala,the winner from Ukraine that year, but Dami deserved a win as well. What a year 2016 really.

[@jonegstudios]

You should watch Dami Im journey on X Factor Australia, she is amazing singer.. I love her performance of Purple Rain and Brigde Over A Trouble Water

[@gregjuicey]

Dami being 2nd is the biggest robbery in modern ESC!

[@CGIMuv]

This is a great song and Dami is a wonderful singer. But Jamala's 1944 is an all-time great single performance. But again, Dami was unbelievably great. Might have been a winner in a lot of years, but not when Jamala gave us 1944.

[@tyrvthe]

13:20 they actually had a see through screen between Dami and camera to which the image was shot on. They then after the need was fulfilled took the screen away and moved it off stage a bit before the roof shot where Dami was the helped down by two stage workers. And after that the camera angle where the audience is behind Dami was done so that they could remove the podium she sat on.

[@JorgyValenko]

7:34 Ambitious camera work is still relatively new to Eurovision. Pre-programmed cutting and directing was introduced at the 2014 contest, but it wasn't until Armenia's performance in 2016 where you could sense a paradigm shift. I recommend watching Iveta perform "LoveWave" at the semi-final, where everything worked as intended. It clearly inspired Bambie Thug and their director this year. EDIT: I just remembered the most bonkers camera work before 2016 was, by far, the Belarusian performance in 2009. Looks like we've got a Top 5-worthy theme...

[@ZakhadWOW]

ah 2009.. Dumm Tek Tek and Be My Valentine... among the most amazing entires.

[@johnskamanis5349]

She was the winner of X-Factor and then went to Eurovision and almost won it for us.

[@jofef1999]

My winner ❤❤

[@dimitrispvoice133]

I agree with you, she was the best and my favorite that year as well. The juries all agreed on that since it was their winner too but then the televoters came and destroyed everything like they usually do.

[@HappiSwede]

Very political winner this year. Dami Im really deserved it but it is difficult with no neighboring countries in the competition.

[@bbf940]

Best 🎉 of the best Dami!

[@karinseregni221]

Jamala, who won, was amazing too, both vocally and artistically

[@Kema75]

Our Dami should’ve won 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@khrystynaskira394]

Please please, react to the winner of that year and one of the most powerful performances in Eurovision history - Jamala - 1944, Ukraine

[@ilsontessaro]

My favority song from eurovison 2016

[@nocturne7371]

2016 was an amazingly strong year. So many great performances. 4 or 5 absolutely worthy winners. My personal winner was Poland.

[@esthermonme4856]

I think that was Australia's first time at eurovision... Just epic. I remember watching this with my family and we all thought she definitely won with this performance.

[@lovisalindstrom7920]

No it was not their first time in ESC

[@tamaravanhees1749]

QUEEN DAMI ❤🇦🇺👸

[@miglepon9303]

My personal winner that year

[@Cricket_265]

It was SO close between Australia and Ukraine that year! But Jamala gave such an emotional performance and tbh nobody wanted to have the contest in Australia the next year! 😂

[@mrmr4622]

And also Russia, don't forget that it won the televote, but was buried by the juries

[@baiox4425]

Australia can't host the contest. In case Australia won, the eurovision remain in Europe but the australian broadcaster can collaborate with an european one similar to ukraine and uk in 2023

[@Cricket_265]

​@@baiox4425 I know that. It was a joke. 😉

[@jonasolofsson4128]

Waaaaay better than the winner

[@silverstitch28]

Trust - Australia was mad too! That was a win 🏆 🎉

[@Tom-y2o4p]

This is a great song but Jamala sang a really special song and deserved to win. This was Australia’s first time in the competition and their best result ever I think.

[@tommay6590]

Ah, that was Australia second time after G.Sebastian in Vienna 2015

[@FranciscoVasconcelos-fe6ef]

Justin Timberlake performed that year on Eurovision, you should watch it. So here's my list of Weekly TOP 5 non-participant acts of Eurovision. 1-Justin Timberlake live at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest 2-Netta - Toy - Opening of the First Semi-Final - Eurovision 2019 3-ESC: LIVE - THE EUROVISION 2010 FLASHMOB! 4-Loreen - Forever | Eurovision 2024 | #UnitedByMusic 🇸🇪 5-Madonna, Quavo - Eurovision Song Contest 2019 (super controversial because of Madonna's vocals and political message performing in Israel)

[@wkwtse]

Canberra! Watching you from the Australian capital! haha

[@yualexius]

Hi, would love if you guys could do the last place in Eurovision grand final, here are some that I would like to get highlighted: 1. Germany 2023: Lord of the Lost - Blood and Glitters 2. Germany 2022: Malik Harris - Rockstars (I so love this one too tbh) 3. Spain 2017: Manel Navarro - Do it for your lover (I know this had been an epic fail but I like the cool and chill vibes from this) 4. France 2014: Twin Twin - Moustache 5. Portugal 2018: Claudia Pascoal - O Jardim Note: you guys have watched Norway 2024: Gates - Ulveham, and I love it, so I wouldn't include it here. Otherwise, would like to suggest my top 5 favorite Eurovision entries from any of the Big 5 (UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany) in recent years: 1. Italy 2023: Marco Mengoni - Due Vite 2. United Kingdom 2017: Lucie Jones - I will never give up 3. France 2018: Madame Monsieur - Mercy 4. France 2017: Alma - Requiem 5. Italy 2022: Mahmood & Blanco - Brividi I haven't included some that you have previously watched such as France 2021 (Barbara Pravi - Voila), Italy 2019 (Mahmood - Soldi), United Kingdom 2022 (Sam Ryder - Space Man)

[@williammontes2894]

2016 was a really strong year. You should react to full show at this point hahaha

[@rsandyb]

Now I need to see the Jamala reaction 🤣 Manga & this are easily my top 2 runners up in recent history, great to see them in this top 5.

[@KasperochSiri]

You guys should watch Portugal 2017. It is so beautiful!

[@josecarloslosbarroso7802]

She won, she really won in 2016.

[@Signe.stewardess]

Australia won the jury vote, Russia the televote, and Ukraine was the overall winner.

[@Kema75]

Gotta check out Guy Sebastian and John Farnham live. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TheoriginalMach2000]

well if you like Exceptional Female Singers than i suggest you do a Lara Fabian Week. here's your 5 songs 1: Adagio 2: Je Suis Malade 3: Broken Vow 4: You're not from here 5: Caruso You're welcome ;)

[@Lambertv]

Unfortunately, the 2016 year of Eurovision was one of (if not) the greatest year and besides whole politics shit, the actual winner... isn't undeserved.

[@JadeOMalley]

Dami should have won. Best Eurovision performance ever … and not even from Europe

[@Support4MySingers]

Hi guys, I know people ask you to watch so many things, but it would really mean the world to me, other Aussies, and this amazing Aussie singer if you checked out some of her music videos. Cosima De Vito. “Now that you can’t have me” “One night without you” “When the war is over”. Her entire debut album (“Cosima”, from 2004) was written and produced by THE Diane Warren. I know you will love her voice. Cosima is Australia’s Celine Dion. Something different for you guys to watch/listen to. Lots of love and support from Australia, Mark xox

[@toverstaf2000]

Begging you guys to do a Chappell Roan week!!!

[@birkinater1139]

Sia week would be awesome 👌🏻🤞🏻❤️

[@PetraElliottCreates]

Early sia.

[@ihormyslovskyi5333]

Still can't believe u haven't reacted on Jamala's song ("1944") who won over Dami In :) It's impressing. Looking forward to!

[@jlim74]

Yes, this was the year that Australia should have won. This was the first of two occasions where Ukraine won due to the European public politically voting to protest Russia's invasion of Crimea in this year and broader Ukraine a couple of years ago. The winner in 2016 also won with a song with a political message which is supposed to be banned from the contest...

[@Cyceris]

She was robbed of a win fr