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Slovenia SLOVENIA 2020 - Ana Soklič - Voda
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choda
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I don't want to think about next Tuesday clearly. That duel won't be cute. I need Astrid to make it so bad, but if she lost to Martina, she may flop a second time because Petra is a tougher competitor who already qualified... I like "Srce Naglas" well enough, but the vibe of "Sing To Me" is more my cup of tea and Eurovision-ready I guess. Ideally, both would have advanced imo. Whoever made that duel is a scoundrel no doubt.
Do you know whom you are going to vote for?
Ok, so I am not the only one
I will be extremely sad when Astrid/Petra gets eliminated. Astrid's song is definitely the biggest esc potential in competition, and something that may be recognized in Europe, at least by jurors.
Otherwise, we have Petra with classic 2000's song. But she is so cute and charming that she gives her song bigger dimension.
I like them bith, literally i think of voting for both (from pc and phone), even if that is a bit senseless, i can't make my mind.
Also, I think Petra doesn't have real chances of progressing to EMA, while Astrid, if she gets through, mat be pushed by the jurors. Whoever loses, I badly wants to see her next time. If i have to make decision, I would still like Astrid to go trought, just because the quality of her song. I just can't think anymore, we'll see.
Also, I think Younite is almost sure to go to EMA. They really slayed and I think they will do great with jury and public both.
BarefootBoogaloo
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Aw, thank you, you're too kind. Your support paid off! Honestly, I thought we'd lose one of them. I'm a little sad for Nusa, I wasn't a fan of her song but it must be disappointing to qualify and get left behind in the next stage twice.
I don't want to think about next Tuesday clearly. That duel won't be cute. I need Astrid to make it so bad, but if she lost to Martina, she may flop a second time because Petra is a tougher competitor who already qualified... I like "Srce Naglas" well enough, but the vibe of "Sing To Me" is more my cup of tea and Eurovision-ready I guess. Ideally, both would have advanced imo. Whoever made that duel is a scoundrel no doubt.
Do you know whom you are going to vote for?
As tough as it is, I'll probably vote again for Astrid, but if Petra wins I won't feel bad compared to some other duels where I've side-eyed who advanced.
Tomorrow, the last second chance round will begin.
Don't forget to vote from 10:00 to 20:00 every day, we have soldiers to save! First duel will be Lana Hrvatin vs Martina.
www.rtvslo.si/ema-fres
@tourem
You are totally into this selection..
I can't imagine what will be when DORA kicks out... xlol
tourem? I don't know her
I'm over-zealous right? RTVSLO should pay me for advertising their competition, or maybe make me a member of their professional jury next time: despite not having the citizenship, I'm almost part of the family now
Regarding DORA, if Houdek tries to play us again, I'm reclaiming my time before it even begins. O-IO
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tourem? I don't know her
I'm over-zealous right? RTVSLO should pay me for advertising their competition, or maybe make me a member of their professional jury next time: despite not having the citizenship, I'm almost part of the family now
Regarding DORA, if Houdek tries to play us again, I'm reclaiming my time before it even begins. O-IO
Ahahahahaa
I agree, I would give you opportunity to be a part of EMA jury!
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Voted for Martina - Dance
My vote didn't go to waste.
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Tomorrow is the day when, whatever happen, I will be extremely happy and sad at the same time.
I think Petra is favourite, she has more views by twice on Ema Fres page, and Astrid lost to Martina also, who lost today battle. Astrid is still biggest potential, but I dont think she will qualify tomorrow.
I think Petra is favourite, she has more views by twice on Ema Fres page, and Astrid lost to Martina also, who lost today battle. Astrid is still biggest potential, but I dont think she will qualify tomorrow.
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Let's meet in the avantgarden before it potentially closes to the public for good.
Save our scarce green spaces by voting now: www.rtvslo.si/ema-fres xsalute
Let's meet in the avantgarden before it potentially closes to the public for good.
Save our scarce green spaces by voting now: www.rtvslo.si/ema-fres xsalute
HayashiM
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Voted for Astrid. Couldn't get a closer matchup though. So at least I shall be happy with the winner
Edit: just realised I didn't like Petra that much when I heard her song for the first time. Sounds like a grower then
So at least I shall be happy with the winner Edit: just realised I didn't like Petra that much when I heard her song for the first time. Sounds like a grower then
Voted for Astrid, but not because you told me to
Oh... ok then
1Same, I want to listen to the entire song. I could see myself vibing to and fanboying over this. And the fact you said there would be some kind of rap in it piques my interest.
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Let's meet in the avantgarden before it potentially closes to the public for good.
Save our scarce green spaces by voting now: www.rtvslo.si/ema-fres xsalute
Been in the garden you mentioned and left my footprints there. ( no innuendo for all you sarcastics!
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ESC94
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Due to a crappy internet connection I couldn´t vote for Astrid, so the only thing I can do right now is to pray. 
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Well, it seems that praying was successful. 
Astrid in Avantgarden (which is a three-people band apparently) gave a long interview to Moskisvet.com here
Here is a rough google translation of some parts of it, I skipped the discussion about mainstream music, the music market and authenticity in music (which was interesting though):
It is true that Astrid and Avantgarden is a new name in the music scene, but for the three of them, this is far from true. Especially not for Jani Hacet and Martin Štibernik, who probably do not need to be represented separately, as they are too big a music cat and a real inventory of the Slovenian music scene. This was refreshed by collaborating with Astrid Beak, a master of opera singing and a trained harpist with an angelic voice. Will the team represent us at Eurovision next year in the Netherlands?
1. What makes Sing To Me that you're presenting for Ema different from Coconut?
Astrid: The songs are not from the same planet. The coconut is round, hairy and full of milk, and 'Sing to me' is flat, bare and empty. Perhaps this is the most consistent explanation. But to go a little deeper and breathe life into this aforementioned void - 'Sing to me' is intimate, complex, and runs on low, languid turns all the time.
2. Why did you decide to sing in English? Is it more sleepy than Slovenian?
Astrid: I never really choose the language in which I write, because the texts are produced by improvisation or I write the snippets very quickly when inspired. 'Sing to me' was created in English and I never felt the need to translate it. Slovenian texts are harder to write than English, at least in my experience. You are more vulnerable and above all naked when you sing in your native language. You can't hide behind the usual phrases.
3. Will your other songs be in a foreign language?
Astrid: No. At the moment, the song is being produced in Slovenian language. Some of the songs on the record will definitely be Slovenian. Purely dependent on inspiration in the coming months.
4. How is your music actually made? Who is in charge of what?
Jani: Most music comes from tiny moments or interactions between us when we come up with ideas. Sometimes just one or two lines of text / tune are enough to trigger the whole song.
Astrid: We create music together, in one space, at a time. I write most of the texts with the help of their ideas and occasional revisions. Instrumental is created through joint improvisation and subsequent analysis of the recording. The production is done entirely by Martin and Jani, and 'mix' and 'mastering' by Martin.
Martin, you have worked with many Slovene musicians - Jan Plestenjak, Karmen Stavec, Vlad Kreslin, etc. - and have tried many music genres in your long music career. Among other things, you were a member of the national ensemble Waterfalls, and most recently you went into solo waters. What does this project mean to you and how is it different from your other collaborations?
Martin: It's true. I have worked with many artists / musicians in different genres throughout my music history. When I became aware that I had become quite tired and bored of all this, I decided to create music to my liking, regardless of the scene and the calculations. This is how the Mistermarsh project came about, and after the invitation, Astrid and Avantgarden.
Is this project for you to explore new music worlds?
Martin: Above all, exploring worlds to which the three-way is the only option. We have opened another garden where we are free to play, debate, think and of course to plant.
Astrid, on the other hand, you are a new face in the music scene. As an opera singer and harpist, you smell fresh in a way that brings a fresh breeze to the domestic music scene. What does it mean to you to work with the legends of Slovenian music?
Astrid: They don't give that feeling, to be honest. At least not in a personal relationship. We also talk a lot about movies, music, life. They are simple, friendly, flexible and at the same time brilliant musicians. I am very grateful for all of this and deeply respect them.
When did you fall in love with music and who is '' guilty '' of making music your way of life?
Astrid: I fell in love with art in general. I perceive it very holistically because everything is interconnected. When I was a little girl, my mom and I used to sing and create. My parents paid me just about every activity I came up with and supported me in achieving my goals. They were present at all appearances and competitions. They did not limit me when I was still playing piano and singing at three in the morning. I think it is primarily my fault that I persisted when it was difficult. On the other hand, art is like a partner to grow older with. First, you fall in love vertically, then discover the specialties and imperfections and learn to love them with all your heart.
How would you describe each other in three words?
Jani: Astrid is direct, flashy and unique, and Martin is dependable, creative and explorer.
Martin: They are each in their own right encyclopedia and very entertaining.
Astrid: Depth, freedom, authenticity.
Why do we value foreigners more than ours? Everything that comes from abroad seems to be grabbed with both hands, and we have a lot of restraints on native music. Is that why more and more Slovenian music is released in English?
Astrid: We also value ours if it's good. I did not want to write in Slovenian for a very long time because my texts seemed to me poor, with too little depth. I think you have to "leave time" in your products and start making music when you are mature enough. Many of the "fruits" of the Slovenian music scene are not yet ripe. On the other hand, some are already in the compost range.
Here is a rough google translation of some parts of it, I skipped the discussion about mainstream music, the music market and authenticity in music (which was interesting though):
It is true that Astrid and Avantgarden is a new name in the music scene, but for the three of them, this is far from true. Especially not for Jani Hacet and Martin Štibernik, who probably do not need to be represented separately, as they are too big a music cat and a real inventory of the Slovenian music scene. This was refreshed by collaborating with Astrid Beak, a master of opera singing and a trained harpist with an angelic voice. Will the team represent us at Eurovision next year in the Netherlands?
1. What makes Sing To Me that you're presenting for Ema different from Coconut?
Astrid: The songs are not from the same planet. The coconut is round, hairy and full of milk, and 'Sing to me' is flat, bare and empty. Perhaps this is the most consistent explanation. But to go a little deeper and breathe life into this aforementioned void - 'Sing to me' is intimate, complex, and runs on low, languid turns all the time.
2. Why did you decide to sing in English? Is it more sleepy than Slovenian?
Astrid: I never really choose the language in which I write, because the texts are produced by improvisation or I write the snippets very quickly when inspired. 'Sing to me' was created in English and I never felt the need to translate it. Slovenian texts are harder to write than English, at least in my experience. You are more vulnerable and above all naked when you sing in your native language. You can't hide behind the usual phrases.
3. Will your other songs be in a foreign language?
Astrid: No. At the moment, the song is being produced in Slovenian language. Some of the songs on the record will definitely be Slovenian. Purely dependent on inspiration in the coming months.
4. How is your music actually made? Who is in charge of what?
Jani: Most music comes from tiny moments or interactions between us when we come up with ideas. Sometimes just one or two lines of text / tune are enough to trigger the whole song.
Astrid: We create music together, in one space, at a time. I write most of the texts with the help of their ideas and occasional revisions. Instrumental is created through joint improvisation and subsequent analysis of the recording. The production is done entirely by Martin and Jani, and 'mix' and 'mastering' by Martin.
Martin, you have worked with many Slovene musicians - Jan Plestenjak, Karmen Stavec, Vlad Kreslin, etc. - and have tried many music genres in your long music career. Among other things, you were a member of the national ensemble Waterfalls, and most recently you went into solo waters. What does this project mean to you and how is it different from your other collaborations?
Martin: It's true. I have worked with many artists / musicians in different genres throughout my music history. When I became aware that I had become quite tired and bored of all this, I decided to create music to my liking, regardless of the scene and the calculations. This is how the Mistermarsh project came about, and after the invitation, Astrid and Avantgarden.
Is this project for you to explore new music worlds?
Martin: Above all, exploring worlds to which the three-way is the only option. We have opened another garden where we are free to play, debate, think and of course to plant.
Astrid, on the other hand, you are a new face in the music scene. As an opera singer and harpist, you smell fresh in a way that brings a fresh breeze to the domestic music scene. What does it mean to you to work with the legends of Slovenian music?
Astrid: They don't give that feeling, to be honest. At least not in a personal relationship. We also talk a lot about movies, music, life. They are simple, friendly, flexible and at the same time brilliant musicians. I am very grateful for all of this and deeply respect them.
When did you fall in love with music and who is '' guilty '' of making music your way of life?
Astrid: I fell in love with art in general. I perceive it very holistically because everything is interconnected. When I was a little girl, my mom and I used to sing and create. My parents paid me just about every activity I came up with and supported me in achieving my goals. They were present at all appearances and competitions. They did not limit me when I was still playing piano and singing at three in the morning. I think it is primarily my fault that I persisted when it was difficult. On the other hand, art is like a partner to grow older with. First, you fall in love vertically, then discover the specialties and imperfections and learn to love them with all your heart.
How would you describe each other in three words?
Jani: Astrid is direct, flashy and unique, and Martin is dependable, creative and explorer.
Martin: They are each in their own right encyclopedia and very entertaining.
Astrid: Depth, freedom, authenticity.
Why do we value foreigners more than ours? Everything that comes from abroad seems to be grabbed with both hands, and we have a lot of restraints on native music. Is that why more and more Slovenian music is released in English?
Astrid: We also value ours if it's good. I did not want to write in Slovenian for a very long time because my texts seemed to me poor, with too little depth. I think you have to "leave time" in your products and start making music when you are mature enough. Many of the "fruits" of the Slovenian music scene are not yet ripe. On the other hand, some are already in the compost range.