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would make the BBCs attempts at getting a well known singer laughable lol
here is her song:
would make the BBCs attempts at getting a well known singer laughable lol
here is her song:
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New song by Essaï Altounian, and... It commemorates the Armenian Genocide Centennial. It's perfect for such a special year like this.
New song by Essaï Altounian, and... It commemorates the Armenian Genocide Centennial. It's perfect for such a special year like this.
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EBU would not allow such a clear political statement.
having said this - It's a beautiful song - touches me deeply! Especially after having visited Armenia last year.
EBU would not allow such a clear political statement.
having said this - It's a beautiful song - touches me deeply! Especially after having visited Armenia last year.
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How can you call a politic issue "perfect"? Eurovision is not that. At least, not supposed to be that.
How can you call a politic issue "perfect"? Eurovision is not that. At least, not supposed to be that.
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Well, French song commemorates the World War I and the attacks of Charlie Hebdo.
Well, French song commemorates the World War I and the attacks of Charlie Hebdo.
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Where is there an indication of the attacks on charlie in the french song?
Where is there an indication of the attacks on charlie in the french song?
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No directly. It's a message of peace, and it's inevitable that we associate it with the attacks in Paris. And, what about the Great War?
No directly. It's a message of peace, and it's inevitable that we associate it with the attacks in Paris. And, what about the Great War?
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Well, of course it it a song about the 1st world war. But to deduce from the message of peace a link to the terror in Paris is quite vague. (By the way, it was written before the attacks, so a deliberate intention to commemorate them is excluded). You could interpret ANY conflict around the world out of a peace song. And that's what makes the difference to the armenian song. It's a general topic, not a specific one. Furthermore, in the 1st world war, there have been victims in all european countries, which makes the topic even more a common one. No one will thus object it or be offended. As for the armenian genocide - its about the victims in one people and you know that the topic is highly controversial (a discussion I don't want to start here!). So bringing up that topic in the esc would create tensions which the EBU wants to avoid.
Don't get me wrong - I personally find the song great and touching and I have the greatest respect for the artist and his goals. I just said - I think EBU would not let this enter.
Well, of course it it a song about the 1st world war. But to deduce from the message of peace a link to the terror in Paris is quite vague. (By the way, it was written before the attacks, so a deliberate intention to commemorate them is excluded). You could interpret ANY conflict around the world out of a peace song. And that's what makes the difference to the armenian song. It's a general topic, not a specific one. Furthermore, in the 1st world war, there have been victims in all european countries, which makes the topic even more a common one. No one will thus object it or be offended. As for the armenian genocide - its about the victims in one people and you know that the topic is highly controversial (a discussion I don't want to start here!). So bringing up that topic in the esc would create tensions which the EBU wants to avoid.
Don't get me wrong - I personally find the song great and touching and I have the greatest respect for the artist and his goals. I just said - I think EBU would not let this enter.
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I was impressed with the rich culture there, I enjoyed the beautiful landscape and - from the few contacts I had with locals - I really appreciated their friendliness and hospitality. But I also was shocked about what locals told me about the corruption and the power of non-elected , thus not legitimated people who, because of their money and influence take their personal advantages and ruin a lot of the chances of the country. Though I think and hope things might have become better in recent years.
Welcome! How did you like it?
I was impressed with the rich culture there, I enjoyed the beautiful landscape and - from the few contacts I had with locals - I really appreciated their friendliness and hospitality. But I also was shocked about what locals told me about the corruption and the power of non-elected , thus not legitimated people who, because of their money and influence take their personal advantages and ruin a lot of the chances of the country. Though I think and hope things might have become better in recent years.
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Aha. I understand you, but I think they can commemorate something, while not claiming... Will see!
Aha. I understand you, but I think they can commemorate something, while not claiming... Will see!
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Here's the full version and it's a brilliant video.
But Aram won't come back to ESC that soon, he said it was really exhausting
Well, he said to present 'Help' in November, but I don't know why the launch was postponed. Technical problems, it seems.
Here's the full version and it's a brilliant video.
But Aram won't come back to ESC that soon, he said it was really exhausting