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Sebastian & Renato/Qalu Li Raw

Malta: Sebastian & Renato release new version of ‘Qalu Li Raw’

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Sebastian & Renato
Sebastian & Renato

Sebastian & Renato have collaborated on a new version of a popular Maltese song called Qalu Li Raw (They said they’ve seen). The song was a hit by the late Bayzo, who was very popular in Malta and it was composed by John Paul Grech.

The rising star, Sebastian Calleja wanted to remake Qalu Li Raw and decided to get together with Renato, who represented Malta at the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest with Singing This Song.

The video clip for Qalu Li Raw is courtesy of Fade In Media and the film making and editing of Luke Borg. The video tells an emotional story of a mother and child, who are divided due to various circumstances.

The project was made possible by various sponsors including Maypole and Nenu The Artisan Baker.

You can see the music video for Qalu Li Raw below.

Source: ESC Covers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD23nn2zn5I

Gianluca Cila/Ħaġar Qim

Gianluca Cilia wins the 2019 L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żgħażagħ in Malta

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Gianluca Cilia was the popular representative for Malta at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Georgia. Now he has had further success by winning the 2019 L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żgħażagħ festival with his song Ħaġar Qim.

Ħaġar Qim is composed by  Emil Calleja Bayliss (who wrote the 2017 JESC song for Gianluca and also for Ela Mangion in 2018) and Philip Vella (co-composer of Malta Eurovision entries from 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2017).

All the songs from the contest were performed with the Malta Concert Orchestra (directed by Joe Brown and Paula Abela).

Ħaġar Qim is about the historical temples with the same name that date back to 3600 to 3200BC.

Ela Mangion, who represented Malta at the 2018 Junior Eurovision was a backing vocalist for Gianluca together with his sister, Giulia Cilia, and local artist Ilenia Camilleri. Glen Vella (2011 ESC Malta) and Nadia Vella from Vocalbooth Studios guided and coached the team.

Christabelle, who represented Malta at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, was a special guest and she made the presentation of the trophy to Gianluca.

Ħaġar Qim can be viewed below and you can hear the songs at Soundcloud. The track will be officially released via most digital and streaming outlets soon courtesty of CAP-Sounds in Germany.

The standard of songs and performances were very high at the L-Għanja tal-Poplu Żgħażagħ and ESC Covers would like to highlight the following that you can view below –Demi Galea – Fil-Fond; Nathaniel Attard & Martina Abela – Ilallu; Kayley Cushchieri – Qegħdin Sew.

Source: ESC Covers

 

 

Kayati/7 Rings

Kayati release beautiful cover of ‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande

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Kayati - 7 Rings
Kayati {copyright: facebook.com/kayati}

Kayati are back with a beautiful cover version of the number one smash hit by Ariana Grande, 7 Rings. They put their own unique soulful interpretation in to the track.

Sisters, Fatima and Mabrouka, are Kayati and their voices blend together perfectly and they are versatile in the type of songs they perform.

Kayati made it all the way to the live finals of the X Factor Malta this year. I am sure we will be seeing and hearing a lot more from the girls in the future.

Check out 7 Rings by Kayati below. The filming of the video was by Sam Vella.

Source: ESC Covers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uvld6GeIQs

Michela/Chameleon

Malta: Focus on Michela and ‘Chameleon’

 

Michela {copyright: PBS}
Michela {copyright: PBS}

Michela released her long awaited Eurovision song for Malta, Chameleon, and the music video this week. Let us focus on Michela and her upbeat and quirky song and video.

A lot of people were expecting a ballad and so it is a nice surprise (particularly in a Eurovision where there are a lot of serious songs) that Michela gives us this happy vibe with a contemporary and radio friendly song. Chameleon has a Latin and reggaetón feel and you can imagine listening and dancing to this on the beach during the summer.

Chameleon is composed and produced by the Symphonics team, who have been very successful at Eurovision in recent years. Let us hope that record continues in Israel. The song was recorded and mixed in Austria, Sweden and Malta.

The video clip is beautifully produced and was filmed entirely in Malta courtesy of the broadcaster, PBS.

Michela will now focus on her promotion for Chameleon over the weeks leading up to the Eurovision in Tel Aviv in May.

Michela won the X Factor in Malta and gained massive popularity with her crystal clear and soulful vocals. Prior to the X Factor, Michela had success in competitions in Lithuania and spent some time in England working on her development as an artist. She even worked with a producer of Rihanna.

You can see the video for Chameleon below as well as some of Michela’s highlights from the X Factor tv series.

Source: PBS; ESC Covers

 

Demi Galea

Malta: Demi Galea rocks on The Entertainers – Singing Challenge with ‘Black Velvet’

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Demi Galea {copyright: Net.tv}

Demi Galea is currently taking part in the popular The Entertainers – Singing Challenge on Net tv in Malta.

At the weekend Demi rocked the show with her version of the Alannah Myles song Black Velvet.  She gave a confident performance and appeared to be enjoying every minute of being on the stage.

Demi also has a song in contention for the 2019 L-Għanja tal-Poplu competition. The song is called Fil-Fond (Deep). It is composed by Rita Pace and Mark Spiteri Lucas.

Demi appeared in the 2017 Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest national selection.

You can see Demi perform Black Velvet below and also hear Fil-Fond.

Source: ESC Covers

https://soundcloud.com/l-ghanja-tal-poplu/fil-fond?fbclid=IwAR07xfzH9U9DKqPOvtBBP3qPauvBuSQGzQCKgq8uyTYb9YR6TELY-iNhvxY

 

Kylie Meilak/I'll Never Love Again

Watch Kylie Meilak sing her beautiful version of ‘I’ll Never Love Again’

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Kylie Meilak {copyright: Net tv}
Kylie Meilak {copyright: Net tv}

Kylie Meilak performed a beautiful rendition of I’ll Never Love Again from the A Star Is Born soundtrack by Lady Gaga on The Entertainers – Singing Challenge on Net tv in Malta.

Kylie has a beautiful and controlled and crystal clear vocal and she gave a wonderful interpretation of the song.

Kylie took part in the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest national selections in 2017 and 2018.

We look forward to hearing more from Kylie this year. She has a big future.

You can hear Kylie perform I’ll Never Love Again below.

Source: ESC Covers; Net tv

Michela Pace

Michela Pace wins the X Factor and will represent Malta at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

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Michela Pace has won X Factor Malta and will therefore represent her country at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel in May.

Four acts were in the final tonight – Michela Pace, Nicole Frendo, Owen Leuellen and Petra. The show had three rounds. Firstly all the acts did a solo song and for second song they all did a duet. Petra sang with the Overs judge, Ray Mercieca. Owen sang with the Boys mentor, Ira Losco. Nicole duetted with Matthew James Borg (Maltese singer/songwriter). Michela performed with the famous Maltese tenor and opera singer, Joseph Calleja.

After the first those first two songs the voting was halted and it was announced that Petra would be eliminated.

The remaining three acts – Michela, Nicole and Owen then each performed a song in Maltese. The voting was halted again and it was declared that Nicole would be next to be eliminated.

This now meant there would be a straight sing-off between Michela and Owen.

The final vote decided that Michela had won and will take the ticket to Tel Aviv for Malta. She has also won a record deal also.

Michela has really captured the hearts of the public over the last few months and she has showcased her beautiful and soulful vocals with a sweetness and charm all of her own. She is from the Maltese island of Gozo.

The song that she will sing in Israel will be selected at a future date.

Let us look at Michela’s performances tonight on the X Factor Malta. Total Eclipse Of The Heart (Bonnie Tyler), Inti Djamant (The Tramps), Perfect (Ed Sheeran & Andrea Bocelli) and Shallow (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper).

Source: TVM/Freemantle; Eurovision.tv; ESC Covers

Nicole Hammett/Don't Stop Believin'

Watch Nicole Hammett with an incredible live performance of an 80s classic pop/rock hit

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Nicole Hammett {copyright: facebook.com/Pauline Curmi Camilleri}

Nicole Hammett gave a rousing rendition of the classic 80s pop/rock track, Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey and also a hit in 2009 for the Glee Cast. The incredible live performance was with the Zone Five Band.

Nicole’s performance was at a special showcase in Malta by the renowned vocal coach, Joshua Alamu. Special thanks for the help of Joshua De Cadenex, backing vocalists Debbie Scerri (1997 ESC Malta), Caren Hession, Claire McCartin and Heathcliffe Balzan and for the  arrangement! Also,  Jesmond Mangion is responsible for the excellent video.

Nicole is continuing to blossom as a very talented young artist who is very versatile and can adapt easily to various styles of vocals and music such as pop, rock, dance and opera!!

You can see Nicole with the Zone Five Band perform Don’t Stop Believin’ below.

Source: ESC Covers

 

Kurt Calleja & Karin Duff

Kurt Calleja & Karin Duff cover ‘Always Remember Us This Way’ by Lady Gaga

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Kurt Calleja & Karin Duff have covered Always Remember Us This Way by Lady Gaga from the A Star Is Born Movie Soundtrack. It is a laidback and chilled out song that suits the vocals of both Kurt and Karin.

The guitars are by Kurt Calleja and Wayne Camilleri (Kat Allergy Studios) with bass by Neville Mallia (Kat Allergy Studios). The production is by Cyprian Cassar at Somnio Studios. Kurt also plays the piano on the recording.

Kurt represented Malta at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest with This Is The Night.

Karin recently made it all the way to the Judges Houses phase of the X Factor Malta.

Check out the video of Kurt and Karin singing Always Remember Us This Way below.

Source: ESC Covers