In the second of our questions, we stay with semi final 1 of the Swedish selection. There was a song by the group DE VET DU called Road trip. The nice car on stage instantly caught my attention. So the question is, do such interesting or unique props enhance the chances of such a song to be selected? Also if possible mention one such interesting prop you have seen on the Eurovision stage or during a national selection.
97. Samson – Stella (Belgium 1981)
We have been informed that Amina Sewali, who was born in 1989 in Uganda, is the early favourite with the book makers in the Norwegian selection. Her song will be sung in Norwegian.
Norway had in 2011 sent Stella Mwangi with “Haba haba” to Eurovision who was also born in Africa. This was not so successful? Will it bemore successful after Latvia did something similar in 2015 with Aminata and “Love injected”.
Andreas has informed us that the CD of AMIR, who sang for France at the 2016 Eurovision, went double platinum and that this CD is still in the charts in France almost one year after it was released. It is clear that he is now of the most popular singers in France.
Andreas said his favourite songs on the CD are:
1. À TA MANIÉRE
2. ON DIRAIT
3. J’AI CHERCHÉ
It is interesting that a platinum disc is still representing more sales than a gold disc, even although the gold price is much higher. It is, however, wonderful that any artist can still sell so many CD’s when the market is much smaller than before.
There are 10 entries and most are unknown names, which is good as Eurovision is there to help find new stars of the future.
There are, however, two “golden oldies”. Age Sten Nilsen was with WIG WAM in Kyiv 2005 (and it would be interesting if he returns with his new band Ammunition to the same city several years later.
The other one is Rune Rudberg who had taken part in the Norwegian selection as far back as the 80’s. I still love his “Vinger over Europa” and that should have been the Norwegian entry at that time. Whether “Run run away” will reach the same heights, is to be seen.
ESC Covers is supporting In Fusion due to the song being composed by composers we like and support. It will also be special for Danne Attlerud to return to Eurovision for Norway after he did it way back in 2004
In Fusion will sing Nothing Ever Knocked US Over in Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2017
In Fusion (Nina/Saima/Miriam) is a true mix of musical genres, cultures and personalities, melted down to yet another genre starting out in Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2017 with the entry Nothing Ever Knocked Us Over. Together with some well recognized producers and composers, Nina, Saima and Miriam have formed a song about the moments in life when you are truly invincible, when you’re exactly in that moment, happy and strong, and your possibilities are endless.
-We want the experience of the song to be like dancing in unity with everybody at a music festival…..last weekend, last summer or 50 years ago, a feeling we believe that people in all ages can relate to.
The members are:
Nina Grødahl was born in Trondheim but raised in both Oslo and Trondheim. As very young Nina knew that she was going to make music. As a teenager she spent a lot of time at the cultural centre ISAK where she danced in her own hiphop dance crew and recorded songs in the studios there. Later on, she studied music at The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts, better known as The Paul McCartney School, where she worked on songwriting as well as singing and performing. With a great passion for visual concepts and dance Nina also made several music videos during her time in Liverpool. She has let herself be inspired by artists like Missy Elliot, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys.
Saima-Iren Mian was born and raised in Buvika, a small rural town outside Trondheim, by her Norwegian mother and Pakistani father. Already at a very early age, Saima got into music, dance and acting. Later she was a member of the group Irresistible and reached the final round in X-Factor 2010 and also attended one of the partfinals in Melodi Grand Prix 2012 with the song Elevator feat. Carl Prit. Today Saima is a solo artist, writing songs to herself and others, but now also a member of In Fusion. She gets her inspiration from timeless music as Motown, Big Band and R&B. At home Saima also is the vocalist in the local Big Band.
Miriam LaBreche was born and raised in Trondheim by her Norwegian mother and Arabic father. Norwegian media describes her as one of the best female rock vocals in Norway, as the lead singer in different rock bands, performing on numerous festivals with well known musicians as Kee Marcello (Europe) and as a supporting act to WASP. In 2017 Miriam has started out her solo career on the side of being a member of In Fusion. Earlier Miriam also performed singing soul, R&B, jazz, opera, blues and disco.
Nothing Ever Knocked Us Over: Music&Lyrics: Niclas Arn, Gustav Eurén, Danne Attlerud, Karl Eurén, Cecilia Kallin
98. Lose control (Finland 2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h76btozd3h8
Written by Eliana Goncharova (Belarus)
Tayanna (real name – Tatyana Reshetnyak) is the famous Ukranian singer and composer.
Video from the 1st semifinal – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRN-f4t5ARM
Written by Eliana Goncharova (Belarus)
Per Lucia – Riccardo Fogli (Italy 1983)