FYR MACEDONIA 2013 - Vlatko Lozanoski & Esma Redžepova - Pred da se razdeni

[QwaarJet]

Interesting that they are asking what language version to send to Eurovision. ♬ Која верзија... | Facebook

This also brings up confirmation that countries can still change the language of their song even after the submission date.

 

[Scooby]

For me this is the biggest negative surprise this year. When i saw that it will be Esma and Lozano i was sooooo excited, but that boooom. 2 great singers and 1 very average song

As i know there is possibility to change the language and after the submission date

 

[aletem]

I don't think Adam looks like Vlatko though.

Interesting that they are asking what language version to send to Eurovision. ♬ Која верзија... | Facebook

This also brings up confirmation that countries can still change the language of their song even after the submission date.

The first answer to that question was: "The one without Esma"

 

[RainyWoods]

Interesting that they are asking what language version to send to Eurovision. ♬ Која верзија... | Facebook

This also brings up confirmation that countries can still change the language of their song even after the submission date.

A-Lister will be letting them know how he feels

 

[Matt]

Unless the EBU changed their rules this year, they cannot change the language at this point. A lot of artists and delegations are not familiar with each and every rule out there so they may just throwing it out there unaware of the rules.

Similar to Cascada, they were shocked to find out that their song was too long, they were totally unaware of the three minute rule.

 

[aletem]

Most Macedonians have no idea about any of the Eurovision rules. They are not really interested, up until the day of the semi-final/final. The mass audience there shouldn't be asked about picking a song!

 

[toinou03]

Unless the EBU changed their rules this year, they cannot change the language at this point. A lot of artists and delegations are not familiar with each and every rule out there so they may just throwing it out there unaware of the rules.

Similar to Cascada, they were shocked to find out that their song was too long, they were totally unaware of the three minute rule.

Yes, they can't change the language of the song. In 2008, it was clear that after the deadline, we couldn't move to French because it was too late, though France 3 was embarrassed with the English lyrics. We just had the right to change a line.

They maybe just didn't know, I gues...

 

[QwaarJet]

Unless the EBU changed their rules this year, they cannot change the language at this point. A lot of artists and delegations are not familiar with each and every rule out there so they may just throwing it out there unaware of the rules.

Similar to Cascada, they were shocked to find out that their song was too long, they were totally unaware of the three minute rule.

I wasn't following as much in 2011 as now, but didn't Vlatko Ilievski change the song language after the submission date?

 

[alca]

I gave it a 4! It would be so much better without Esma!

 

[Matt]

I wasn't following as much in 2011 as now, but didn't Vlatko Ilievski change the song language after the submission date?

Nope, it has always been in Macedonian!

 

[MakDok]

Nope, it has always been in Macedonian!

But he sang the first verse in English in Dusseldorf? xslap

 

[evilperson]

I originally thought that this had at least some chance of qualifying but I'd legitimately be surprised if they made it to the final now.

 

[Odalis]

But he sang the first verse in English in Duffesldorf? xslap

Just one verse but yes he did and yes he changed the language late cause it's a 100% macedonian version both in the official video and on the official CD.

 

[QwaarJet]

Nope, it has always been in Macedonian!

Yeah, but it was bi-lingual at Eurovision. It was only a few sentences, but it was still different that what was submitted.

 

[evilperson]

I wasn't following as much in 2011 as now, but didn't Vlatko Ilievski change the song language after the submission date?

Not really, the official lyrics they submitted by the deadline had the first verse in English.

 

[MakDok]

Isn't it possible to change the lyrics if you pay a fee?

 

[Matt]

Yeah, but it was bi-lingual at Eurovision. It was only a few sentences, but it was still different that what was submitted.

YOu are allowed to change a verse or chorus into English after the deadline but not the entire song. So it's possible that Esma & Vlatko will perform the final chorus in English.

 

[evilperson]

YOu are allowed to change a verse or chorus into English after the deadline but not the entire song. So it's possible that Esma & Vlatko will perform the final chorus in English.

Is that a rule or an assumption? From what I've read, there are penalties for anything that deviates from what was submitted on the deadline.

 

[Matt]

Is that a rule or an assumption? From what I've read, there are penalties for anything that deviates from what was submitted on the deadline.

The official rules call for a penalty and changes can be made on an exception basis. Technically the EBU could allow a complete change in language but it's unlikely. In 2003 Russia wanted to perform their song in English but were too late and had to perform it in Russian instead

From the rulebook

Changes to the lyrics, the artist or group (including its name), the title of the song and the language of the performance (i.e. all elements which appear in printed material such as
brochures, CD covers and booklets) shall be allowed only up until the date of the HoD Meeting.
Any later changes may be approved only by the Host Broadcaster, in consultation with the EBU
Permanent Services, but in such a case an automatic penalty shall be applied

 

[Mrm]

I really don't know what happened to Esma in Amsterdam!?

I know that she is so much better, and she must be in Malmo!!