Paper Dragon Explained

Paper Dragon
Cover:Paper Dragon by Dami Im.png
Type:single
Artist:Dami Im
Album:My Reality
Length:3:04
Label:Dami Army, ABC
Producer:Konstantin Kersting
Prev Title:Marching On
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Lonely Cactus
Next Year:2021

"Paper Dragon" is a song by Australian singer Dami Im. The song was announced on 31 August 2020 and released on 18 September 2020.[1] The song is the first by Im on the ABC Label, following a successful run with Sony and a number of self-released singles throughout 2019 and 2020. It was written by Im and Eleanor Witt, and produced by Konstantin Kersting.[2]

The track was originally intended to be Im's entry for Eurovision – Australia Decides, in an attempt to represent Australia at Eurovision 2021, but with the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Montaigne's internal selection for the 2021 event, Im "decided to release the song anyway".[3] [4]

The song did not enter the ARIA top 100, but debuted at number 1 on the Australian Independent chart.

A piano version was released on 9 October 2020.[5]

In an album review of My Reality in November 2021, David from auspOp called "Paper Dragon" the album highlight.[6]

Music video

Im worked with an Italian stop-motion animator, who created the whole video using paper cutouts. The music video was directed by Stefano Bertelli at Seen Film Studio and premiered on 17 September 2020.[7] [4]

Track listings

  1. "Paper Dragon" – 3:04
  1. "Paper Dragon" (Piano version) – 2:50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paper Dragon - single . Apple Music. 25 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Dami Im releases new single "Paper Dragon". ESC Xtra. 18 September 2020. 25 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Dami Im shares anthemic new single "Paper Dragon". NME. 18 September 2020. 25 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Dami Im releases "Paper Dragon" — which she considered for Eurovision – Australia Decides 2021. wiwibloggs. 18 September 2020. 25 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Paper Dragon (piano version) - single . Apple Music. 25 October 2020.
  6. Web site: David Delves Into Dami's My Reality. auspOp. 5 November 2021. 5 November 2021.
  7. Web site: Dami Im - Paper Dragon (Official Video). YouTube. 18 September 2020. 25 October 2020.
  8. Web site: The week beginning 28 September 2020. Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 28 September 2020. 25 October 2020.