Say Nothing (Flume song)
| "Say Nothing" | ||||
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| Single by Flume featuring May-a | ||||
| from the album Palaces | ||||
| Written | 2020 | |||
| Released | 2 February 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Future Classic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Flume | |||
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| "Say Nothing" on YouTube | ||||
"Say Nothing" is a song by Australian electronic musician and producer Flume featuring Australian singer May-a, released through Future Classic on 2 February 2022 as the lead single from his third studio album Palaces (2022). The song was voted into first place on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2022.[1]
At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Pop Release, Best Video and Song of the Year.[2]
At the 2022 J Awards, the song's video was nominated for Australian Video of the Year.[3]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2023, the song won Song of the Year and was also nominated for Most Performed Dance/ Electronic Work of the Year.[4][5][6]
At the AIR Awards of 2023, the song was nominated for Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single.[7]
Background[edit]
In early January 2022, Flume began teasing the release of new music.[8] He shared a short clip titled "2022" on YouTube on 2 January, which featured a compilation of several forthcoming songs.[9] On 28 January 2022, he announced on social media that he would release a collaboration with Australian indie pop singer May-a on 2 February 2022, alongside a snippet from an accompanying music video.[10] Following the release, "Say Nothing" was confirmed as the lead single from his upcoming third studio album Palaces (2022).[11] According to Flume, the song was written "midway through 2020" and recorded in "early 2021". He explained that he was "really excited about the initial idea but it was only once I got back to Australia in early 2021 and linked up in the studio with May-a that the song really came to life". In an interview with Triple J, he went on to praise her "beautiful voice".[11] May-a described working with the producer as "a really incredible experience", adding that "it's unbelievable to be in a position to create music with someone I look up to and can learn so much from". She further expressed admiration for his "creative process" and shared her excitement for the release of the song.[12]
Music video[edit]
The music video, directed by Michael Hili, was released on 3 February 2022.[13] Visuals were described as "surreal" with the artists appearing in motorbike suits next to exotic birds and silicon burger buns, amongst other things. It also features shots of Flume "sporting bleach-blonde hair" and May-a being buried in black sand.[14][12]
Commercial performance[edit]
In Australia, "Say Nothing" debuted at number 16 on the ARIA Singles Chart on the chart dated 14 February 2022.[15]
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[21] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Hottest 100 2022". Triple J. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Here's all the J Awards 2022 nominees!". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "These 20 songs are up for 2023 APRA Song Of The Year". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Nominees revealed for the 2023 APRA Music Awards". APRA Awards. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "APRA AMCOS: 2023 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society). Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ Dori, Fabian (28 January 2022). "On a la preview du nouveau titre de Flume, intitulé "Say Nothing"" [We have the preview of the new title of Flume, entitled "Say Nothing"]. Guettapen. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ Doria, Matt (3 January 2022). "Flume teases imminent return, Damon Albarn collab with ambient new track and video". NME Australia. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Doria, Matt (29 January 2022). "Flume shares teaser for MAY-A collab "Say Nothing"". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ a b Newstead, Al (3 February 2022). "Flume drops new banger Say Nothing ft. May-a, talks up new album Palaces". Triple J. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b Mahadevan, Tara C. (3 February 2022). "Flume Shares Video for New Song "Say Nothing" f/ May-a". Complex. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Keneally, Cerys (3 February 2022). "Flume announces new album with May-a collaboration "Say Nothing"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (3 February 2022). "Flume takes us for a ride with fresh cut 'Say Nothing' featuring May-a: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Connery, Tess (14 February 2022). "ARIA Charts: Korn snag their first #1 in over 20 years". Mediaweek. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Flume Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2022". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 July 2023.