Io sì (Seen)

"Io sì (Seen)" is a song written by Diane Warren, Laura Pausini and Niccolò Agliardi, and recorded by Pausini for the soundtrack of the 2020 film The Life Ahead.[1] The song was produced by Greg Wells and released as a digital single on 23 October 2020.[2] On 30 October 2020, the song was released for airplay to Italian mainstream radios.[3]

"Io sì (Seen)"
Single by Laura Pausini
Released23 October 2020 (2020-10-23)
Genre
Length3:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Greg Wells
Laura Pausini singles chronology
"Verdades a medias"
(2020)		 "Io sì (Seen)"
(2020)
Music video
"Io sì (Seen)" on YouTube

"Io sì (Seen)" won the awards for Song of the Year at the Capri Hollywood International Film Festival and Outstanding Song – Feature Film at the 11th Hollywood Music in Media Awards.[4][5] It is currently in nomination for Best Original Song at the 25th Satellite Awards and for the award with the same name at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.[6][7]

It will be also proposed to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.[8]

Background and composition

"Io sì (Seen)" is a power ballad.[9] Diane Warren wrote the original version of the song, with English-language lyrics, specifically for the film The Life Ahead, and involved Pausini in the project during the summer of 2020.[10] After watching the film, Pausini accepted to perform the song, identifying herself in its message about diversity and against prejudice and racism.[11] Pausini translated the song in Italian with her frequent collaborator Niccolò Agliardi. Despite being used to compose instinctively, Pausini and Agliardi worked on the lyrics adaptation for 25 days, since she wanted to be sure to respect the film's meaning.[10]

The song was produced by Greg Wells, and recorded in Romagna, in Pausini's home studio built in her parents' house.[12] The film only features the Italian-language version of the song, but it was also recorded by Pausini in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.[13]

Music video

The music video for the song was released on 30 October 2020. It was directed by Edoardo Ponti, and features a cameo appearance by Sophia Loren, leading actress in the film The Life Ahead, also directed by Ponti and featuring "Io sì (Seen)" as its theme song.[14] Reiterating the film's message, the video shows several women close-ups, with the purpose to represent their individual uniqueness, intensity and truthfulness.[15] In November 2020, Pausini released a backstage video, with scenes taken while shooting the song's official music video.[16]

Live performances

Pausini performed the song live at the International Peace Honors on 17 January 2021.[17][18] She also performed it at the virtual ceremony of the 11th Hollywood Music in Media Awards, held on 27 January 2021.[19]

Track listing
Digital Extended Play – Original tracklist[20]
No.TitleLength
1."Io sì (Seen)"3:54
2."Seen (Io sì)"3:54
3."Yo si (Io sì)"3:54
4."Moi sì (Io sì)"3:54
5."Eu sim (Io sì)"3:54
Digital Extended Play – Bonus Version (1 February 2021)[21]
No.TitleLength
1."Io sì (Seen)"3:54
2."Seen (Io sì)"3:54
3."Io sì (Seen)" (Italian-English version)3:54
4."Yo si (Io sì)"3:54
5."Moi sì (Io sì)"3:54
6."Eu sim (Io sì)"3:54

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Italy (FIMI)[22] 71
US Latin Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[23] 6
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[24] 4

Personnel
Production and music credits[3]
  • Diane Warren − composer, lyricist
  • Laura Pausini − performer, lyricist
  • Niccolò Agliardi − lyricist
  • Greg Wells − producer, mixer, engineer, keyboards, drums, percussion, guitar
  • Paolo Carta − vocal producer, vocal recordings, mixer, mastering
  • Bonnie Greensberg − executive Producer
  • Kyle Townsend − additional production
  • Christy Gerhart − production coordinator for recording
  • Strings FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague − orchestra
  • Richard Hein − orchestra conductor
  • Jan Holzner − sound engineer
  • Michael Hradiský − assistant engineer
  • Petr Pýcha − orchestra contractor, recording manager
  • Gary Chester − session coordinator
  • David Richard Campbell − strings arranger
  • Brandon Williams − ProTool preparation and editing
  • Rita Chepurchenko − solo violin
  • Petr Malýšek − solo violoncello

References
  1. "Laura Pausini torna con Io Sì (Seen), nuova canzone dal significato importantissimo a cui tiene molto" (in Italian). MTV Italy. 23 October 2020.
  2. Emanuela Giacca (25 October 2020). "Laura Pausini: Io sì (Seen): nuovo singolo per il ritorno di Sophia Loren". Style Magazine (Corriere della Sera) (in Italian).
  3. Massimo Recine (30 October 2020). "Laura Pausini - Io sì (Seen) [From "The Life Ahead (La vita davanti a sé)"] (Radio Date: 30-10-2020)" (in Italian). EarOne.it.
  4. Chris Millams (27 January 2021). "Hollywood Music in Media Award Winners Include Scores for Soul, News of the World, Minari, Queen's Gambit". Variety. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. "Brano Io sì di Laura Pausini canzone dell'anno a Capri" (in Italian). Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  6. Natalie Oganesyan, Jordan Moreau (3 February 2021). "Golden Globes 2021: The Complete Nominations List". Variety. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  7. "Satellite Awards – 2020 Nominees". International Press Academy. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  8. Cristiano Vitali (23 October 2020). "Laura Pausini e Sophia Loren verso l'Oscar con "Io si (Seen)", tema portante di "La vita davanti a sé"". IO Donna (in Italian).
  9. Jazz Tangcay (23 October 2020). "Diane Warren's New Power Ballad Oscar Contender Is in Italian (LISTEN)". Variety. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  10. Carlo Moretti (22 October 2020). "Laura Pausini: Ora canto insieme a Sophia Loren". la Repubblica (in Italian).
  11. Andrea Laffranchi (22 October 2020). "Laura Pausini: canto contro il razzismo. Io sì (Seen) in 5 lingue". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  12. "Laura Pausini, un'italiana in cerca di un Oscar: Ho avuto una crisi" (in Italian). Rockol.it. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  13. Alessandro Alicandri (22 October 2020). "Laura Pausini presenta Io sì (Seen): le dichiarazioni". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (in Italian).
  14. "Laura Pausini: è uscito il videoclip di Io sì (Seen) con Sophia Loren" (in Italian). MTV Italy. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  15. "Laura Pausini: fuori il video di Io sì (Seen) con Sophia Loren" (in Italian). AllMusicItalia.it. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  16. Matteo Rossini (24 November 2020). "Laura Pausini mostra il backstage di Io sì" (in Italian). Sky Italia. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  17. "5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (December 19)". Billboard. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  18. "Laura Pausini e la performance agli International Peace Honors". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 18 January 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  19. Paul Grein (27 January 2021). "Diane Warren & James Newton Howard Among Top Winners at 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  20. "Io sì (Seen) [From The Life Ahead (La vita davanti a sé)] [Bonus Version] - EP". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  21. "Io sì (Seen) [From The Life Ahead (La vita davanti a sé)] – Laura Pausini" (in Italian). Amazon. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  22. "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 44 (dal 23.10.2020 al 29.10.2020)". Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  23. "Chart History – Laura Pausini – Latin Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  24. "Chart History – Laura Pausini – World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
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