Paula was a popular finalist in the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka in Lithuania with her catchy r’nb dance song Let U Go. She has just done an amazing acapella version of the Ariana Grande hit, Into You. The track is very effective and shows another talent to Paula.
Paula is also back in the recording studio working on a new track for release shortly.
You can hear Paula’s version of Into You below.
Source: ESC Covers
After a long selection process next week will see the final of the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka national selection in Lithuania.
The semi-final took place last night and six acts are now through to the grand final –
Paula – Let U Go
Aistė Pilvelytė – I’m Like A Wolf
Kotryna Juodzevičiūtė – Love Shadow
Fusedmarc – Rain Of Revolution
Gabrielius Vagelis – Feel Myself Free
Greta Zazza – Like I Love You
Source: ESC Covers
It was Heat 8 in Lithuania for the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka national selection.
Four acts made it through to the semi-final –
You can see the four acts perform their entries below.
Source: www.eurovision.tv
Paula is progressing very well in the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka national finals selection in Lithuania with her song Let U Go. Here Paula talks to ESC Covers –
Hello Paula. Many congratulations on making it to the semi-finals of the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka. Could you tell us something about your song ‘Let U Go’ and what it is about and who composed the song?
Thank you so very much! I co-wrote ‘Let U Go’ with Lithuanian singer-songwriter Echoes, who also produced ‘#BLCK’, the latest album of Donny Montell. It all started when we were jamming on guitars in the recording studio. We wrote it really quickly and moved on to mixing and mastering the record in various studios across Europe.
‘Let U Go’ is basically about people reaching for their dreams. No matter how hard it gets it’s up to us to make it all happen. Participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, performing the music I love, writing songs – it’s me reaching for mine. All it takes is to be determined, work hard and believe that everything is possible!
2. Is this your first attempt at competing at Eurovision?
It is!
3. ‘Let U Go’ has a good vibe and I am sure can be big on the dancefloors of Europe. Is this the style of music you normally perform?
Since it is my first record it’s too early to tell. But it sure is the kind of music I love.
4. Have you participated in any music festivals or competitions in Lithuania or abroad? If so, can you tell us about them.
Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka (Eurovision) is the first one for me.
5. Will there be a music video for ‘Let U Go’?
I think not. I’m thinking about doing a music video for my next song…..
6. Do you have any plans to release an album this year?
Honestly, I don’t think about that kind of stuff. Right now I’m just in the moment… enjoying. I’ll keep working hard and writing music so who knows? Maybe by the end of the year I’ll have enough material for the album.
7. What are your favourite Eurovision songs from the past?
‘Rhythm Inside’ by Loïc Nottet (2015 ESC Belgium) is my favourite one yet.
8. Do you have a website or a page on social media where our readers can learn more about you?
Of course! You are more than welcome to join me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PaulaMusicWorld/ !
Thank you very much Paula. We wish you lots of luck wish you lots of success with ‘Let U Go’.
You can see Paula perform Let U Go below.
Source: ESC Covers
Greta Zazza is currently having success at the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka national selection in Lithuania. Here she talks to ESC Covers –
1. Hello Greta. Many congratulations on your success so far in the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka. Could you tell us something about your song ‘Like I Love You’ and what it is about and who composed the song?
Thank you so much. There’s still one more step left until the final but now it’s closer than ever. ‘Like I Love You’ is written by a Swedish composer Jonas Thander, who also wrote the Donny Montell song ‘I’ve Been Waiting For This Night’ for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest for Lithuania. It’s a great modern, catchy song. It’s about that feeling that we probably all have experienced when you really start to fall for someone but you’re very unsure and you’re afraid to say it. Although you find the strength to shout it out loud and that makes you a winner.
2. Is this your first attempt at competing at Eurovision?
Yes! Pretty good first try hah? 🙂
3. ‘Like I Love You’ is a song that I can imagine on the radio and the dancefloors of Europe. Is this the style of music you normally perform?
I’m in the process of finding my own style but it’s definitely the type of music that I listen to and enjoy performing.
4. Have you participated in any music festivals or competitions in Lithuania or abroad? If so, can you tell us about them.
I’m pretty new to the popular music scene so Eurovision preselection is the biggest thing so far. But hey, this is just a beginning 🙂
5. Have you released any other songs? If so can you tell us about your music?
A couple of years ago I started to release my music. A couple of my songs were successful on the radio. But as I mentioned earlier I’m in a process of finding my sound. Living in Stockholm really helps.
6. Will there be a music video for ‘Like I Love You’?
There might be. Time will show 🙂
7. Do you have any plans to release an album this year?
Right now I put all my energy on ‘Like I love You’ and Eurovision. After the contest it will be easier to make plans. I sure hope so.
8. What are your favourite Eurovision songs from the past?
Definitely Loreen with her incredible ‘Euphoria’.
9. Do you have a website or a page on social media where our readers can learn more about you?
I would like to gladly invite people to like my Greta Zazza’s FB page and my Instagram account @gretazazza where I try to update people with fun stuff that I do.
Thank you very much Greta. We wish you lots of luck in the finals of Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka
Thank you so much 😉
You can see Greta Zazza perform Like I Love You below.
Source: ESC Covers
Four acts qualified for the grand final of the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka in Lithuania –
You can see the four acts that made it to the final below.
Source: ESC Covers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2EhzdCAnTs
The seventh round of the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka in Lithuania.
Here are the eight acts and songs who have made it to the next phase –
You can hear the winner of Heat 7 below.
Source: ESC Covers
The fourth heat of the 2017 Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka took place in Lithuania and four more acts progressed to the next phase.
The lucky six acts and songs were –
You can see the six songs below.
Source: ESC Covers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1mHHSGFv9U
The marathon selection process in Lithuania has begun with the 2017 Eurovizijos – dainu konkurso nacionaline atranka. 12 acts and songs took part and six progressed to the next phase.
The 12 acts and songs –
1. Justin 3 – Streets Of Vilnius
2. Rūta Andruškevičiūtė – The Way To Your Heaven
3. Paula – Never Let You Go
4. Vilius Krivickas – Septyni dievai
5. Augustė Vedrickaitė – It’s Not Over (Not to Me)
6. Sasha Song – Never Felt Like This Before
7. Dagna Kondratavičiūtė – Feel It
8. Audrius Petrauskas – Shine Like Gold
9. Benas Malakauskas – Rolling
10. Tadas Rimgaila & Samanta Tīna – Tavo oda
11. Otreya – Last Two Weeks
12. Edgaras Lubys – Could It Be?
The six acts to qualify by a combination of jury and televoting were –
You can see the six qualifiers below.
Source: ESC Covers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k6akeSxSqU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtOAXt0mb20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So8v1BRH6xg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTDJTzGXAOI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FGHbUq0Ik4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJFywCwQKqc