ISRAEL 2012 - Izabo - Time

[CPV4931]

Nice rehearsal from Israel today :-) (especially the background)

 

[Sim]

The background was good, vocals could be better

 

[Solaris]

Actually this is one of my 5 favourites this year. It stucked in my head couple of times allready

 

[Matt]

My objective prediction for Israel:

The televoters won't get the song therefore 15th place while the juries will appreciate it putting Israel in a respectable 5th place. After all the points have been added Israel will end up in 12th place therefore missing out on the Final.

 

[Miguel]

No major changes for Israel second time around

The tenth country to rehearse today were Israel. Izabo only made slight changes to their performance of Time.

Backstage, prior to their second rehearsal, Israel's Izabo found time to relax in their dressing room. The youngest ever person to have an official accreditation, Eli Ram Tov, the daughter of keyboard player Shiri was with the group, you can see her in our backstage gallery below.

Kisses at the beginning and end!

The staging was very similar to the first rehearsal with some directional changes with the camera shots. At the start of the song, keyboard player and vocalist Shiri kisses lead singer Ram on the cheek before moving back behind the keyboard.

Izabo have four members on stage, and as with the first run through, a male and female backing vocalist begin off stage, but join the band later during the performance, and clinch in an embrace and kiss at the last part of the song.

The LED backdrop needed no changes, and is very effective with a rotating clock and stop watches, and a background of large cog wheels.

The Israeli delegation seemed much happier with their second rehearsal.

Inspiration from Salvador Dali

Israel did not hold a press conference after their first rehearsal, so Izabo met the press today for the first time. Joining the group on stage was little Eli, lead vocalist Ran and keyboard player Shiri's five month old daughter.

"The background was inspired by Salvador Dali, we took all of the images dealing with time, and the classic artist who dealt about time was Dali so he was the inspiration yes."

When asked about the meaning of the groups name Izabo, the group explained "It was the name of Michelle Pfeiffer in the film Ladyhawke, Lady Isabeau. Shiri liked that name and took it for the name of the band, with a different spelling."

Tel Aviv would host if Israel won

The Head of Delegation and Head of Press were asked if they believed Israel had a chance of winning in Baku. They replied "We count on the viewers and we hope for the best. We know there are problems with juries where countries buy votes. We do not buy points. We play fair. We would be pleased to host it if we did win, this time Tel Aviv would be the place we would hold it. Last time you enjoyed Jerusalem, so we want to win just to have you as guests in Tel Aviv!."

Izabo were asked if they had found time to explore Baku yet. They said "The Crystal Hall is marvellous, and from what we have seen, the hospitality is great in Baku. We haven't had chance to explore the city because of the tight security, but the volunteers here have been amazing, very accomodating."

The press conference closed with Izabo singing a chorus of their 2012 entry Time, after which they went off to take photographs with the press.

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[radus]

Israel is getting better every year,i think its good song

 

[tooom]

This is the only song this year that I would listen to outside of the competition. Douze points.

 

[Israeliboy]

If you really like the song guys, every vote is very very very important to let this song qualify to Finals! Please

 

[Israeliboy]

Please vote 10 tomorrow guys if you want Izabo to qualify. They NEED every single vote! ! !

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

Always love Israel, hope you do well tonight! Certainly one of the better Israeli entries in recent years!!

 

[Israeliboy]

Always love Israel, hope you do well tonight! Certainly one of the better Israeli entries in recent years!!

THANKS and please guys vote 10 in this semi final if you REALLY want see Israel in finals!

 

[Sim]

Good luck tonight Israel!

Hmm, it will be hard to qualify 10-13th

 

[GodSaveTheQueen]

Good Luck for tonight. =)

 

[Milos-BC]

Good luck tonight Israel

This is, for me, your best and most original entry since 2005, and it really deserves to be heard (at least) one more time.

 

[Grinch]

Good luck Israel! You deserve to be in the final

 

[katapult]

Gaah, I really want Israel to qualify!

This is such a cool entry!
xcrossedxcrossedxcrossed go go Izabo - to the final, please!!

 

[Miguel]

Izabo - Time - Live - 2012 Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1

 

[Quent91]

Well, this reminded me of their 2007 song. I'm happy they didn't go through

 

[bubu]

Such a pity that they have'nt qualified, but Im glad that I know Izabo now.

 

[Matt]

Nooooooooo, I was afraid this was gonna happen. Though I predicted non qualification I'm still sad. I enjoyed your song Israel and it's a shame that you didn't make it.