Dan Sultan Shares New Single ‘Do You See Me’
The track arrives ahead of Sultan’s much-anticipated performance with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra this December.
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After taking out the coveted Album of the Year Award at this year’s NIMA Awards, singer-songwriter Dan Sultan has today shared his latest single, ‘Do You See Me’.
A reflective ballad, the song has been 20 years in the making, with Sultan first performing the track live on Adam Hills’ UK series The Last Leg earlier this week.
In a statement about the track, Sultan says: “‘Do You See Me’ is a song that I began writing when I was 17 years old. I had written the outro chords and lyrics and felt it was really beautiful at the time. For one reason or another it wasn’t until earlier this year that I actually built a song around it. The song is about recognition, acceptance and acknowledgment or lack thereof in some cases.
“Like the song itself I guess you never know when things may fall into place…. It’s about beautiful things and acts being their own reward and finding peace in the ‘doing’ regardless of the outcome. As it turns out it’s very fitting that ‘Do You See Me’ took 20 years to write.”
Along with releasing ‘Do You See Me’ on streaming platforms, Sultan has revealed a music video for the tune directed by Michelle Pitiris. Shot at Bakehouse Studios, the clip features Sultan sitting at the piano performing ‘Do You See Me’ accompanied by a string section comprising violinists Madeleine Jevons and Jo Chung, viola player Ruby Shirres and cellist Hamish Jamieson. You can watch the music video below.
READ MORE: Dan Sultan Announces Special Performance with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
The release of ‘Do You See Me’ comes as Sultan prepares to board a plane for Paris where he will perform at the Paralympics. The talented artist then returns to Australia for a run of shows, including supporting Missy Higgins on her The Sound of White 20th anniversary tour.
Sultan’s final show of 2024 is a special concert in Adelaide at the Festival Theatre featuring the ARIA Award winner performing with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his hit album, Blackbird.
“I’m so excited to be working with the ASO,” Sultan said in a statement, adding that “putting this show together is all a bit of a dream and I can’t wait for us all to perform in Adelaide’s gorgeous Festival Theatre and treat local audiences to my many songs.”
Catch Dan Sultan performing with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra at the Festival Theatre on Saturday, December 14. Tickets on sale now via the ASO.
Dan Sultan Tour Dates 2024
Saturday, September 14 – Cultural Spectacular, Muswellbrook
Friday, September 20 – Monash Uni, Clayton
Saturday, September 21 – Toora Town Hall | Toora SOLD OUT
Sunday, September 22 – Berninneit Cultural Centre, Cowes SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 26 – The Sound Doctor, Anglesea SOLD OUT
Friday, September 27 – The Sound Doctor, Anglesea SOLD OUT
Friday, October 4– Darwin Railway Club, Darwin
Saturday, October 5 – The ARC, Alyangula
Saturday, October 12 – The Forth Pub, Forth
Sunday, October 13 – Longley International Hotel, Longley
Thursday, October 17 – The River, Margaret River
Friday, October 18 – Freo.Social, Fremantle
Friday, November 15 – SolBar, Maroochydore
Saturday, November 23 – Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton (supporting Missy Higgins)
Friday, December 6 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne (supporting Missy Higgins)
Saturday, December 14 – Dan Sultan & the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Festival Theatre, Adelaide
