BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA 2012 - Maya Sar - Korake ti znam

[qabadachia]

Nice, but not catchy enough. Decent song.

 

[bighead]

Hmm what to say...? Well as most of you said, pretty song but too soft and quickly forgotten. I don't think that we will go so long this year.
But anyway good luck to our Maja!

My favorite this year is definitely Sweden, Italy is good to!

 

[Sabrewulf238]

Just heard the song for Bosnia & Herzegovina. It's a nice song but honestly we're already drowning in ballads this eurovision. So it's hard to care.

 

[Stargazer]

Definitely better than most of the ballads this year, but it's still lacking... something. I quite like it though, so I'm giving in 7 points for now. Might grow on me but it might also bore me after a while. So, we'll see.

 

[Nexos]

Good song but there are many ballads better--, good luck Bosnia! (The last year was one of my favourites)

 

[bubblingtrue]

Beautiful singer, beautiful voice, beautiful production, beautiful song...but there is just something missing 8 points

 

[Trece]

In this image Maya looks older

 

[QwaarJet]

Maya looked a lot hotter last year for some reason.

 

[LakZaNokte]

lovely song

 

[Miguel]

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Orchestral ballad presented by Maya Sar

Tonight in an intimate televised event in Sarajevo, talented singer Maya Sar presented Korake Ti Znam, a beautiful orchestral ballad produced in collaboration with an Italian maestro.

In the intimate setting of the Hotel Europe in Sarajevo tonight, talented singer/songwriter Maya Sar presented Bosnia & Herzegovina's Eurovision Song Contest entry Korake ti znam to the world. It was also broadcasted right here on Eurovision.tv.

The song was arranged by Maya's husband Mahir Sarihodžić and Italian maestro Adriano Pennino, who amongst other things is famous for being a producer of the much revered San Remo festival in Italy.

Korake ti znam (or I Know Your Steps as it is translated into English), is a beautiful orchestral ballad; very visual in nature and yet not overpowering. Maya has a very pure voice and sings the song perfectly, which puts her in good stead for the big stage at Baku Crystal Hall on the 24th of May, where she will perform in the second Semi-Final.

A Spectacular Show

The director Ahmed Imamovic designed the entire visual presentation of tonight's show. According to BHRT, "the desire of the director and BHRT was that the audience look back to romantic times such as when Vienna cafés were in vogue".

In attendance at the show were close family and friends of Maya as well as friends of the Eurovision Song Contest. A number of special guests also appeared on the show including an opening performance by Maya with Sabahudin-Baho Kurt, together singing What A Wonderful World and Djevojko mala.

Other guests included 2007 representative Marija Šestić who performed Samo jednom se ljubi and Deen who represented Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2004. He performed Fly me to the Moon tonight.

In addition to Korake ti znam, Maya sang Kraj potoka bistre vode in a more traditional Bosnian style, showing her versatility as an artist.

After presenting Korake ti znam, the official video was shown for the first time, filmed on location in Kakanj and Počitelj.

Un Maestro Italiano

During the last few weeks Maya and her team have been working very hard to make Korake ti znam as perfect as possible by enlisting the help of maestro Adriano Pennino who has been one of the leading producers of the San Remo competition in Italy for years.

Together with the Roma Sinfonietta orchestra, Maya recorded Korake ti znam at Pennino's studios in Rome. It is worth noting that the orchestra regularly collaborates with Oscar winner Ennio Morricone and singers including Quincey Jones, Roger Waters and Michael Bolton.

Who Is Maya Sar?

Maya Sar is a songwriter, composer and singer which works with the biggest names from the Balkan region. For many years she has been a band member for Dino Merlin with whom she performed at the 56th Eurovision Song Contest in Germany.

She is the founder of the regional humanitarian project in the fight against cervical cancer Moj je život moja pjesma (My Life Is My Song) and the composer and songwriter of the eponymous song. For this, she received the Gold plaque of the great human heart by the International League of Humanists (Dr. Elisabeth Rehn)

With the first self-composed single Nespretno (Awkwardly) Maya Sar achieved remarkable success. She composes for other artists in the family studio Long Play with her husband and producer Mahir Sarihodžić and she is also finishing her first solo album.

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[ParadiseES]

Not bad song, but quite bland and boring. I was waiting for some moment to break and... zzzzz
Can't give more than 2 points, sorry

Anyways, this will be in the final, despite it's the weakest Balkan entry in semi 2.

 

[Mozz]

This is actually quite a brave choice, I think. It could do better than some people think. I hope it will.

I like it. It's pure and sincere. Not too sweet.

And there IS a climax. It starts at about 2:10. You just have to open your senses to it and feel the flow of the story.

 

[Trece]

Mozz too late for this culmination comes. Remember the Molitva - it captures the very first seconds, and a ballad, too, and for me the best in the history of the competition. And here is where it is on this song most of can be distracted (go to make tea, toilet, smoke, etc.) or go to sleep - it will be broadcast later. Unfortunately. We have to work on a number to at least lure them.

 

[Mozz]

For Eurovision the culmination could indeed come too late. That's why I think it's a brave choice. But it's still a beautiful song, amidst so many other typical Eurovision songs of this era.

 

[bubblingtrue]

Beautiful singer, beautiful voice, beautiful production, beautiful song...but there is just something missing 8 points

I have to admit though that this is growing on me very quickly. Don't understand the story of the video though, as it is difficult that I don't understand the lyrics of the song. At first I thought the guy was supposed to be blind?! Can anyone explain?

 

[Stargazer]

I'm not sure what I think, but contrary to what most seem to think here, I like that she doesn't wail and over-sing, but instead sings more soft... to me that's so much better... can't really stand those annoying "big vocals".

I definitely agree with this. I hate wailing and over-the-top singing (like Christina Aguilera and the likes). Just sing the damn song, no need to show off your range just for the heck of it.

 

[stevan989]

One of the most emotional songs this year, so beautiful

 

[dew21]

I like the melody and i like the language, but 3 minutes after listening to it, i forgot the melody of the song.:?. Anyway, im waiting to listen to the live performance, so at the moment i give her 8 points.

 

[Grinch]

It's one of the songs that makes you think "Hmm... nice. What's next?" I mean I'd not be bothered if this plays in a cafe I'm in. That's all.

 

[Isabella]

Must admit I'm disappointed. Lyrics are nice and her voice is great, but this is very weak. I expected strong ballad. Maybe it grows on me