Good Night (Reece Mastin song)
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"Good Night" is the debut single by Reece Mastin
, the 2011 winner of the third season
of The X Factor (Australia). It was written by Hayley Warner
and Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of production team DNA Songs
. The song was released digitally
on 22 November 2011, shortly after the show had ended, as the lead single
from his upcoming self-titled debut album. "Good Night" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who noted its similarities to Pink
's "Raise Your Glass
" (2010). On 28 November 2011, "Good Night" debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart
, and became the first number-one winner's single for The X Factor (Australia). The song was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association
(ARIA), for selling 35,000 digital copies.
runner-up Hayley Warner
, and Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of production team DNA Songs
. On 22 November 2011, "Good Night" was released for digital download
and sent to Australian radio, shortly after Mastin won the third season
of the The X Factor (Australia).
's "Raise Your Glass
", and wrote that, "we were pretty disappointed to hear his [Mastin's] epic rock vocals restrained to a shouty party track." This was echoed by Tonges of Nova FM, who wrote it was "shockingly similar to Pink's 'Raise Your Glass'". Lauren Katulka of Sounds of Oz wrote that the verses in the song "felt like virtual carbon copies of Pink's 'Raise Your Glass'", and concluded by writing that, "it didn't feel like Reece, which is really disappointing when the [winner's] singles are supposed to be tailored to the artists." Robert Copsey of Digital Spy UK
wrote that, "While the riff has more than a passing resemblance to Pink's 'Raise Your Glass', we can see why he went overseas to find fame when their winner's singles are of this calibre."
on 28 November 2011. It sold over 30,000 copies in 24-hours following it's release on 22 November, and became Sony Music Australia’s fastest selling digital single ever. On 24 November 2011, the song sold an average of one copy every 2.7 seconds. "Good Night" was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association
(ARIA), for selling 35,000 digital copies.
for the song was filmed on 30 November 2011 in The Lair at The Metro Theatre
in Sydney
. 200 fans (aged 16 and over) were recruited for the video and had to download the Performer Agreement sheet via Mastin's official website before being eligible to be in the video. A behind the scenes video by The Daily Telegraph
was released on 1 December 2011, and showed Mastin on the set of the video shoot performing on stage with a band.
Mastin performed "Good Night" live for the first time on The X Factor (Australia) Grand Final show on 21 November 2011. He performed the song again on the Grand Final decider show the following day, after he was announced the winner.
Reece Mastin
Reece Mastin , is an English-born Australian recording artist who won the third season of The X Factor in 2011...
, the 2011 winner of the third season
The X Factor (Australia season 3)
The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a management contract and a Sony Music Australia recording contract. The 2011 season premiered on the Seven Network on 29 August 2011 and...
of The X Factor (Australia). It was written by Hayley Warner
Hayley Warner
Hayley Warner , is an Australian pop rock singer-songwriter from South Sydney, who was the runner-up of Australian Idol in 2009. Days after the idol finale, Hayley signed to Sony Music Australia and released her debut single, "Good Day".- Early life :At the age of 12, Hayley started her first band,...
and Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of production team DNA Songs
DNA Songs
DNA Songs is a songwriting and production company founded by Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci in Australia in 2004 and have worked with a variety of famous Australian artists over the past few years including Guy Sebastian, Amy Pearson, Kate Alexa, Ricki-Lee and many others.-Stan Walker:*"Music...
. The song was released digitally
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on 22 November 2011, shortly after the show had ended, as the lead single
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
from his upcoming self-titled debut album. "Good Night" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who noted its similarities to Pink
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
's "Raise Your Glass
Raise Your Glass
"Raise Your Glass" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Pink, released as the lead single of her first compilation album, Greatest Hits... So Far!!!...
" (2010). On 28 November 2011, "Good Night" debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
, and became the first number-one winner's single for The X Factor (Australia). The song was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
(ARIA), for selling 35,000 digital copies.
Background
"Good Night" was written by 2009 Australian IdolAustralian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
runner-up Hayley Warner
Hayley Warner
Hayley Warner , is an Australian pop rock singer-songwriter from South Sydney, who was the runner-up of Australian Idol in 2009. Days after the idol finale, Hayley signed to Sony Music Australia and released her debut single, "Good Day".- Early life :At the age of 12, Hayley started her first band,...
, and Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of production team DNA Songs
DNA Songs
DNA Songs is a songwriting and production company founded by Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci in Australia in 2004 and have worked with a variety of famous Australian artists over the past few years including Guy Sebastian, Amy Pearson, Kate Alexa, Ricki-Lee and many others.-Stan Walker:*"Music...
. On 22 November 2011, "Good Night" was released for digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
and sent to Australian radio, shortly after Mastin won the third season
The X Factor (Australia season 3)
The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a management contract and a Sony Music Australia recording contract. The 2011 season premiered on the Seven Network on 29 August 2011 and...
of the The X Factor (Australia).
Critical reception
Editors of The Hot Hits Live from LA wrote that they had "fallen in love with the track" and that the song was a "guaranteed hit that might just be our summer 2012 party anthem." Editors from Take 40 Australia wrote that it is "reminiscent of some of Pink's earlier tunes ... We think this will definitely be a hot summer hit!." Editors for MusicFix noted the song's similarities to PinkPink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
's "Raise Your Glass
Raise Your Glass
"Raise Your Glass" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Pink, released as the lead single of her first compilation album, Greatest Hits... So Far!!!...
", and wrote that, "we were pretty disappointed to hear his [Mastin's] epic rock vocals restrained to a shouty party track." This was echoed by Tonges of Nova FM, who wrote it was "shockingly similar to Pink's 'Raise Your Glass'". Lauren Katulka of Sounds of Oz wrote that the verses in the song "felt like virtual carbon copies of Pink's 'Raise Your Glass'", and concluded by writing that, "it didn't feel like Reece, which is really disappointing when the [winner's] singles are supposed to be tailored to the artists." Robert Copsey of Digital Spy UK
Digital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
wrote that, "While the riff has more than a passing resemblance to Pink's 'Raise Your Glass', we can see why he went overseas to find fame when their winner's singles are of this calibre."
Chart performance
"Good Night" debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles ChartARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
on 28 November 2011. It sold over 30,000 copies in 24-hours following it's release on 22 November, and became Sony Music Australia’s fastest selling digital single ever. On 24 November 2011, the song sold an average of one copy every 2.7 seconds. "Good Night" was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
(ARIA), for selling 35,000 digital copies.
Music video and live performances
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the song was filmed on 30 November 2011 in The Lair at The Metro Theatre
The Metro Theatre
The Metro Theatre is a music venue located on George Street, in the central business district of Sydney, Australia. The venue was redeveloped, from two former cinemas, by property developer Leon Fink....
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. 200 fans (aged 16 and over) were recruited for the video and had to download the Performer Agreement sheet via Mastin's official website before being eligible to be in the video. A behind the scenes video by The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
The Daily Telegraph is an Australian tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, New South Wales, by Nationwide News, part of News Corporation.The Tele, as it is also known, was founded in 1879. From 1936 to 1972, it was owned by Frank Packer's Australian Consolidated Press. That year it was sold to...
was released on 1 December 2011, and showed Mastin on the set of the video shoot performing on stage with a band.
Mastin performed "Good Night" live for the first time on The X Factor (Australia) Grand Final show on 21 November 2011. He performed the song again on the Grand Final decider show the following day, after he was announced the winner.
Chart and certification
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
1 |
Certification
| Country | Certifications |
|---|---|
| Australia Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... |
Gold |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 22 November 2011 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Sony Music Australia |