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AUSTIN NIMMO - UNSCRIPTED
STREAMING: TRACK 7 - "CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS" (FEAT. EILIDH)
 City That Never Sleeps is a very interesting record to me because theres only two collaborations on the album, and I wanted it to be that way. I didn't want my album to be drenched with numerous collaborations. Sometimes I feel like that takes away from the artist itself presenting the body of work because you've got many other people on the record, it just takes away sometimes. But with City That Never Sleeps, makes me feel like I could do a lot more songs with Eilidh. She's just a fun spirit and a great person to have around if you're having a bad day or a down day, she's just so perky and happy and just eager work and make great music and that's why I think I had so much fun recording this record because the chemistry was there, we had a great working relationship in the studio so it generally shows when you do listen to City That Never Sleeps. I also felt like our vocals really complimented eachother, specially when we trade harmonies. I swear that started as just a joke, it was essentially not even apart of the song, but once we finished the first verse and following the chorus, she did this harmony and as a joke I did it back and it just sounded so food that Ali and Jamie, the producers were like ....wait, do that again but right after eachother...and we did it and it was gold. We both loved and it sounded great. Recording the song was relatively quick, we just had to clear our schedules and meet in New York with Ali and Jamie and we just knocked it out. There's this different vibe and loveable sound about City That Never sleeps that just feels so New York....I don't know if its because of the lyrical content, the production or even because we recorded it in New York, but it was just all there and it was the perfect combination for an awesome song that I chose to be one of the promotional singles from the album. So yeah, thanks so much Ali, Jamie and of course Eildh for being apart of the record.
 Title City That Never Sleeps Length: 3:45 Genre: Electro Pop, PR&B Songwriters:Austin Nimmo, Eilidh Ward Producers: Ali Payami, Jamie Smith (Jamie xx) Song Description and CompositionPop superstar Austin Nimmo has been revving up to release his just announced album, now tentatively titled "Unscripted". The 18 year old Australian musician has been enjoying a year of success leading up the album official title announcement and the initial unveiling of his newest release entitled "City That Never Sleeps", a record that will continue Nimmo's consistency this year. The new record is also Nimmo's first collaborative effort in nearly a year and the third offering from his upcoming album. Prior to today, Austin has been rather tight lipped about the collaborations offered on the new album but did briefly speak about entering the studio with the Eilidh Ward, the female vocalist on the song. In an exclusive interview with popular site "Coast 2 Coast", Nimmo announced the existence of CTNS. When asked if there were any collaborations on Unscripted he responded: "Yea I do. A couple. I can confirm one of them is with the incredibly talented Eilidh Ward....She's really funny and a blast to work with. I can't wait for people to hear the collaboration we recorded for the album, it's called City That Never Sleeps.". Austin's dedicated fan base named "Austies" immediately began anticipating the collaboration and their excitement spilled over onto social media with the songs title becoming a trending topic worldwide. Following Austin's announcement via C2C, there were no further mentions of the song whatsoever until June 26th,2015 with the official studio version of the single being unveiled for streaming and digital download.
Prior to the availability of "City That Never Sleeps" Austin Nimmo has released two notable records, each solidifying the pop star further as he continues to grow musically. Austin's first offering "Real" was released in this Spring of 2015 as the lead single taken from Unscripted. The record was a stunning slice of ballad pop/soul with acoustic guitars to match and notched the #1 position for two weeks on the Top 20. Austin also appeared on one off talk show "Up Close and Personal with Brandon Grey" where he performed and took part in an interview. Months later Nimmo announced the next single "Control" as well as the artwork, and released the song shortly after. Much like "Real", "Control" was also a major success for Austin. The catchy guitar and percussion ode went on to give Austin his second consecutive top spot hit. This also gave Austin an achievement as the only male artist in 2015 to release two separate consecutive #1 singles, a feint tied with it's female holder, Valentina Hart. What we didn't know was that during this time Austin was putting the finishing touches on his new album that already as Austin teaming up with J-Roc Harmon, Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella just to name a few. Austin reached out to Eilidh Ward after "City That Never Sleeps" was written in February of 2015 with the final version being mixed an finalized in early summer.
The City That Never Sleeps is the newest release if pop musician Austin Nimmo taken from his upcoming album Unscripted. The single features vocals from fellow songstress Eilidh Ward and was written and produced by Austin and Eilidh. City That Never Sleeps was produced by Ali Payami and English producer Jamie xx. As said earlier, The City That Never sleeps is the first collaborative release taken from Austin's upcoming album and was devised after Austin wrote the record and felt that a female counterpart would be perfect for the initial subject of the song. Austin recorded the entire track in it's entirety in Los Angeles, California at Conway Recording studios with the whole bridge left open for a female vocalist. Austin wanted a vocalist who he felt would sound good with his tone of voice. Austin possesses a light, youthful and warm voice that is agile and capable of executing vocal runs as he does with Eilidh in City That Never Sleeps. After contacting the personality filled pop singer, they entered the studio together and finalized the recording of City That Never Sleeps. Together, they created a dark, sensual and romantic electro pop mid tempo banger that is perfect for summer season. The record pits a male and female in what is "the city that never sleeps" (New York?) as they try to find each other through the bright lights of the packed city after seemingly coming in contact but losing touch soon after. The atmospheric and haunting beats compliment Austin and Eilidh's with its big chorus and massively catchy post chorus where Eilidh trade vocals, with Eilidh's harmonizing high range "ooh's" and Austin's sensual responses. The two share a large amount of chemistry as they trade vocals throughout the record. Austin starts the record off, with light synths behind him, you can clearly hear his vocals clear and legibly. Austin is known for his saucy falsetto but leaves it for CTNS, using his other signature strength, his solid chest vocals that are naturally light and goes exceptionally well with the melodic tone of the song. Eilidh is heard for each pre-hook as he plays the love interest of the song, her vocals are agile and wide and serves as a perfect appetizer for the chorus where Austin takes over for the synth-filled, brassy chorus. They join for the post chorus that brings us to the next verse. Eilidh takes over the bridge, as she take the time to show off her strength as a vocalist, executing vocal runs and ending us off with a wondrous note to end her solo on the song. The two join once more following the bridge where the beats slow down even more, leaving out its sythy vibe. The two sensually sing to one another, before the chorus breaks out once more with Austin singing and this time Eilidh adding in thundering alibs as the song rides out to the very end.
Austin
Eilidh
I don't believe in love at first sight
I guess I have never been the type
In the faceless crowd our eyes meet
And Fireworks go off like New Years Eve
Are you feeling lonely or do you just want to think?
Should I watch from my table or buy you a drink?
Do I keep on assuming that I'm not your price
Or should I come over and break the ice?
So I've been dreaming all night that you'll light me up
But still I wonder if you'll be around when I wake up
Please tell me if I'll ever see you again
Because this magical day has only began
I've heard that this is where dreams come true
Cause the glitz of Times Square doesn't shine like you
To me, you light up the dark, starless skyline
Much better than these New York City street lights
In what is called the city that never sleeps
I won't be able to sleep until we meet again
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
I gotta, gotta, gotta
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
Find her, find her, find her
Now I'm running around this city
Hoping that you walk out of that taxi
But I've been thinking of you all day
And all I wish is for you to say
I keep dreaming of your eyes in the dark
But I've never known of loneliness so stark
Please tell me if I'll ever see you again
Because this magical day has only began
I've heard it said that this is where dreams come true
Cause the glitz of Times Square doesn't shine like you
To me, you light up the dark, starless skyline
Much better than these New York City street lights
In what is called the city that never sleeps
I won't be able to sleep until we meet again
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
I gotta, gotta, gotta
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
Find her, find her, find her
Lost alone in a town that refuses to grow old
Shivering in the shadows, cowering in the cold
Nothing shines as bright as your eyes
Drawing me closer like a ship in the night
Only you know how to cut me down to size
To make me feel at once so scared and like everything is right
I'll walk along these fabled blocks
Crying out your name
Invisible girl taking clichéd walks
Falling straight into your games
I'm searching aimlessly around this town for you
Please tell me that you're looking for me too
So many people never stop to feel something
But now you gave me something to believe in
Please tell me if I'll ever see you again
Because this magical day has only began
I've heard it said that this is where dreams come true
Cause the glitz of Times Square doesn't shine like you
To me, you light up the dark, starless skyline
Much better than these New York City street lights
In what is called the city that never sleeps
I won't be able to sleep until we meet again
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
I gotta, gotta, gotta
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
Find her, find her, find her
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
I gotta, gotta, gotta
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh)
Find her, find her, find her
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