The Romanian Television (TVR) opened a submission period for artists and composers to submit their entries between 8 and 10 February 2016 to the Selecția Națională, in order to select their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Main article: Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 At the 2017 Radio România Actualități Awards, the track won Best Pop Rock Song, while receiving a nomination for Song of the Year. A writer likened "Moment of Silence" to the works of Swedish band Europe. Overall, the reviewers on the website gave the song 5.55 out of 10 points. In a Wiwibloggs review containing several reviews from individual critics, the song received praise for its cohesivity and anthemic nature, as well as for Anton's emotional vocal delivery, but was criticized for the lack of connection it creates with the listener. "Moment of Silence" received mixed reviews from music critics. A gothic-inspired pop rock track, it contains an electric guitar solo throughout. "Moment of Silence" is a "song of the soul, for the souls", acting as a homage to the victims of the 2015 Colectiv nightclub fire. Although withdrawn from the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, it was featured on the contest's official compilation, Eurovision Song Contest: Stockholm 2016, released on 15 April 2016. Premiered on his YouTube channel on 8 February 2016, "Moment of Silence" was written and composed by Ovidiu Anton, while production was handled by Liviu Sorescu. It also received a music video, which was uploaded onto the label's YouTube channel the day prior. On 14 July 2016, "Moment of Silence" was digitally released as a single through Roton. Anton had promoted his intended Eurovision participation with live performances in Amsterdam and London, as well as on native Românii au talent. However, Romania was forced to withdraw from the contest due to defaulted payments by the nation's broadcaster, TVR. Winning the Romanian pre-selection show Selecția Națională, "Moment of Silence" was selected to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. At the 2017 Radio România Actualități Awards, the track won in the Best Pop Rock Song category. It received mixed reviews from music critics, with one likening it to the works of Swedish band Europe.
A gothic-inspired pop rock track featuring an electric guitar solo throughout, "Moment of Silence" acts as a homage to the victims of the 2015 Colectiv nightclub fire. It was written and composed by himself, while production was handled by Liviu Sorescu. " Moment of Silence" is a song recorded by Romanian singer Ovidiu Anton.
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