Million Eyes (Loïc Nottet song)
2016 single by Loïc Nottet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Million Eyes" is a song recorded by Belgian singer Loïc Nottet, released on 27 October 2016 by Sony Music Entertainment. Written by Amy Morrey and Nottet and produced by Luuk Cox, the track was chosen as the lead single of Nottet's debut studio album Selfocracy (2017). Musically, it has been described as an experimental-inspired dark electropop power ballad featuring piano in its instrumentation. The lyrics discuss Nottet being observed by a "million eyes", as well as on judgments and internal battles. Inspired by the 2008 film Changeling and the music of Sia, "Million Eyes" features androgynous vocals from Nottet. Reviewers likened the song to the work of Rihanna, The Weeknd and Alice on the Roof.
"Million Eyes" | ||||
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Single by Loïc Nottet | ||||
from the album Selfocracy | ||||
Released | 27 October 2016 | |||
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Length | 4:14 | |||
Label | Sony | |||
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Producer(s) | Luuk Cox | |||
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Music critics were generally positive towards "Million Eyes", praising its power, composition and structure, as well as Nottet's delivery. At the 2017 D6bels Music Awards, the song was nominated in the Hit of the Year category. An accompanying music video was uploaded onto the singer's official YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release, and was directed by Zeb Daemen of Caviar Productions. Shot mostly in black and white, it portrays Nottet performing contemporary dance in a body of water. The visual was received with universal acclaim from critics. For further promotion, Nottet performed "Million Eyes" on several radio and television shows, and included it on the setlist of his Selfocracy Tour (2017–2018). The track attained commercial success in Wallonia and France. It was also certified Gold and Diamond by the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA) and Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) for selling over 10,000 and 250,000 units, respectively.