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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."<ref name="TheHotHits">{{cite web|author=The Hot Hits|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/27365/listen:-x-factor-winner-reece-mastin's-debut-single-'good-night'|title=LISTEN: X Factor Winner Reece Mastin's Debut Single 'Good Night'|publisher=[[The Hot Hits Live from LA]]. MCM Entertainment|date=23 November 2011|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> 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!."<ref name="take40">{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/27364/listen:-reece-mastin's-x-factor-winner-single-'good-night.'|title=LISTEN: Reece Mastin's X-Factor Winner Single 'Good Night'|publisher=[[Take 40 Australia]]. MCM Entertainment|date=23 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Editors for MusicFix noted the song's similarities to [[Pink (singer)|Pink]]'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."<ref name="mf">{{cite web|url=http://music.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=954737&showcomments=true|title=X Factor double take: Does Reece's winner's single sound like Pink?|publisher=MusixFix. [[Ninemsn]]|date=23 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> This was echoed by Tonges of [[Nova FM]], who wrote it was "shockingly similar to Pink's 'Raise Your Glass'".<ref>{{cite web|author=Tonges|url=http://www.novafm.com.au/video_reece-mastin-vs-pink_114196|title=Reece Mastin vs Pink|publisher=[[Nova FM]]. [[DMG Radio Australia]]|date=28 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> 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."<ref name="Oz">{{cite web|last=Katulka|first=Lauren|url=http://www.soundsofoz.com/2011/11/21/x-factor-contestants-sing-one-last-time/|title=X Factor Contestants Sing One Last Time|publisher=Soundsofoz.com|date=21 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Robert Copsey of [[Digital Spy|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."<ref>{{cite web|last=Copsey|first=Robert|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/music/thesound/a353269/playlist-10-tracks-you-need-to-hear.html|title=Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]. [[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]]|date=28 November 2011|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> |
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."<ref name="TheHotHits">{{cite web|author=The Hot Hits|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/27365/listen:-x-factor-winner-reece-mastin's-debut-single-'good-night'|title=LISTEN: X Factor Winner Reece Mastin's Debut Single 'Good Night'|publisher=[[The Hot Hits Live from LA]]. MCM Entertainment|date=23 November 2011|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> 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!."<ref name="take40">{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/27364/listen:-reece-mastin's-x-factor-winner-single-'good-night.'|title=LISTEN: Reece Mastin's X-Factor Winner Single 'Good Night'|publisher=[[Take 40 Australia]]. MCM Entertainment|date=23 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Editors for MusicFix noted the song's similarities to [[Pink (singer)|Pink]]'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."<ref name="mf">{{cite web|url=http://music.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=954737&showcomments=true|title=X Factor double take: Does Reece's winner's single sound like Pink?|publisher=MusixFix. [[Ninemsn]]|date=23 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> This was echoed by Tonges of [[Nova FM]], who wrote it was "shockingly similar to Pink's 'Raise Your Glass'".<ref>{{cite web|author=Tonges|url=http://www.novafm.com.au/video_reece-mastin-vs-pink_114196|title=Reece Mastin vs Pink|publisher=[[Nova FM]]. [[DMG Radio Australia]]|date=28 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> 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."<ref name="Oz">{{cite web|last=Katulka|first=Lauren|url=http://www.soundsofoz.com/2011/11/21/x-factor-contestants-sing-one-last-time/|title=X Factor Contestants Sing One Last Time|publisher=Soundsofoz.com|date=21 November 2011|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Robert Copsey of [[Digital Spy|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."<ref>{{cite web|last=Copsey|first=Robert|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/music/thesound/a353269/playlist-10-tracks-you-need-to-hear.html|title=Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]. [[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]]|date=28 November 2011|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> The song has been panned by critics across the globe. |
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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 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 platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for selling 70,000 digital copies.
Background
"Good Night" was written by 2009 Australian Idol runner-up Hayley Warner, and Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of production team DNA Songs, who also produced the track.[3][4] 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).[5] When speaking of the song, Mastin explained: "It's got that old' summery-rock kinda feel to it you know, like classic rock songs like 'Boys Of Summer' (Don Henley). It's just really fun, and songs from [X Factor] winners are usually really big ballads, so it was cool to do something a little bit different."[4]
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."[6] 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!."[1] Editors for MusicFix noted the song's similarities to Pink'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."[7] This was echoed by Tonges of Nova FM, who wrote it was "shockingly similar to Pink's 'Raise Your Glass'".[8] 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."[2] 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."[9] The song has been panned by critics across the globe.
Chart performance
"Good Night" debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart on 28 November 2011, where it remained for two consecutive weeks.[10] 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.[11] On 24 November 2011, the song sold an average of one copy every 2.7 seconds.[11] "Good Night" was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for selling 70,000 digital copies.[12]
Music video and live performances
The music video for the song was filmed on 30 November 2011 in The Lair at The Metro Theatre in Sydney.[13] 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.[13] 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.[14] The completed video premiered online on 7 December 2011.[15] The video begins with Mastin backstage with his band preparing for a concert. As the song starts to play, Mastin is seen playing the guitar and kicking a soccer ball. He is then seen on the stage performing, whilst also showing scenes of the audience singing and dancing. The video then shows Mastin outside greeting fans, and scenes of him backstage at the concert playing with an arcade game machine. The video ends with Mastin's fans screaming, as he leaves the stage.
Mastin performed "Good Night" live for the first time on The X Factor (Australia) Grand Final show on 21 November 2011.[2] He performed the song again on the Grand Final decider show the following day, after he was announced the winner.[16] On 9 December 2011, Mastin performed "Good Night" on Sunrise to launch his debut album.[17]
Track listing
- Digital download[18]
- "Good Night" – 3:02
Chart and certification
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Certification
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Australia | 22 November 2011[18] | Digital download | Sony Music Australia |
See also
References
- ^ a b "LISTEN: Reece Mastin's X-Factor Winner Single 'Good Night'". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ a b c Katulka, Lauren (21 November 2011). "X Factor Contestants Sing One Last Time". Soundsofoz.com. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ Timbyron (29 November 2011). "Number Ones – Reece Mastin 'Good Night' – Single reviews". Thevine.com.au. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Biography". Reecemastinofficial.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2011.
- ^ Andrew B (22 November 2011). "Reece Mastin Wins X Factor". Throng.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ The Hot Hits (23 November 2011). "LISTEN: X Factor Winner Reece Mastin's Debut Single 'Good Night'". The Hot Hits Live from LA. MCM Entertainment. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ^ "X Factor double take: Does Reece's winner's single sound like Pink?". MusixFix. Ninemsn. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ Tonges (28 November 2011). "Reece Mastin vs Pink". Nova FM. DMG Radio Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ Copsey, Robert (28 November 2011). "Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Reece Mastin – Good Night". ARIA Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ a b Holton, Jess (25 November 2011). "X Factor winner has #1 in his sights". The Music Network. Peer Media Group. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ^ a b "Fan Video Callout". Reecemastinofficial.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2011.
- ^ "Reece's star burns bright". Adelaide Now. News Limited. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ Reece Mastin – Good Night. YouTube. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ Thomas, Holly (23 November 2011). "Reece Mastin wins Australian X Factor after teaming up with Kylie Minogue". Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ^ "Reece Mastin performs live". Yahoo!7. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ a b "Good Night – Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 November 2011.