Nicholas123
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OMG very good vocal performance from Carl! 
I love it!
I love it!
Norway NORWAY 2014 - Carl Espen - Silent Storm
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StellaStai
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Sorry for that I have moved out of this thread for a while, but i don't like SS. 
The performance was quite ok today, but nothing more. 
The performance was quite ok today, but nothing more. 
VikingTiger
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From what can be seen/heard in this video Carl Espen did a really strong vocal performance! His vocals seem much more confident now. I guess the concerts in Amsterdam and London helped him get rid of some nerves.
I really liked the background and the presentation.
I dont mind the violinists at all. I remember another fiddler doing pretty well for Norway some years ago.... even though just "pretending" to play.
Another thing is that the violinists will be less dominant on screen. I remember Margarets backing vocalists last year; they did not get a very prominent place when watching the performance on tv. I guess we dont know who SS will be presented for the viewers; it might still come through as a very simpel and stylish performance depending on the use of the cameras.
And who knows: maybe the violins will go? When Maria Haukaas Storeng did her first rehearsal in 2008 it was with two male chorists with guitars....
I really liked the background and the presentation.
I dont mind the violinists at all. I remember another fiddler doing pretty well for Norway some years ago.... even though just "pretending" to play.
Another thing is that the violinists will be less dominant on screen. I remember Margarets backing vocalists last year; they did not get a very prominent place when watching the performance on tv. I guess we dont know who SS will be presented for the viewers; it might still come through as a very simpel and stylish performance depending on the use of the cameras.
And who knows: maybe the violins will go? When Maria Haukaas Storeng did her first rehearsal in 2008 it was with two male chorists with guitars....
busybee
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Silent Storm has one more fan. Tajci (Yugoslavia '90) said in an interview:
Hauntingly beautiful song! It’s artistic and well-crafted poetry is thought provoking and inspiring. The melody has both the vulnerability and power to allow Carl Espen to complete it with his own story, experience and emotion. The arrangement beautifully supports the song and the singer – I would love to hear it performed with a live string orchestra. The sudden reduction of orchestration after the final chorus works for me big time, as well as ending the song a’cappella. Great job!
For me, this song is a winner. Although it’s not a ‘typical’ Eurovision song, it’s one that will find it’s fans and make a difference in many people’s souls. Thank you Carl Espen and Josefin Winter for this gift!
And I couldn't agree more
Hauntingly beautiful song! It’s artistic and well-crafted poetry is thought provoking and inspiring. The melody has both the vulnerability and power to allow Carl Espen to complete it with his own story, experience and emotion. The arrangement beautifully supports the song and the singer – I would love to hear it performed with a live string orchestra. The sudden reduction of orchestration after the final chorus works for me big time, as well as ending the song a’cappella. Great job!
For me, this song is a winner. Although it’s not a ‘typical’ Eurovision song, it’s one that will find it’s fans and make a difference in many people’s souls. Thank you Carl Espen and Josefin Winter for this gift!
And I couldn't agree more
VikingTiger
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I worry much less now than what I used to... hope I am not just being too optimistic.
purplefebruary
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It already looks so much better than the MGP final, which I thought was good enough to begin with. Ugh, I can't wait to see it on TV, it's going to look so amazing 
I found this interview with ESC Kaz from today, he and Josefin do a great cover of "Hotel Yorba"
I found this interview with ESC Kaz from today, he and Josefin do a great cover of "Hotel Yorba"
Iuris
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Why violinists? Why this platform? 
Sincerely, I would have preferred a more intimate performance... Good lightning, but IMO the violinists -with this kind of dressing gown- ruin the act.
Sincerely, I would have preferred a more intimate performance... Good lightning, but IMO the violinists -with this kind of dressing gown- ruin the act.
Nicholas123
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Silent Storm has one more fan. Tajci (Yugoslavia '90) said in an interview:
Hauntingly beautiful song! It’s artistic and well-crafted poetry is thought provoking and inspiring. The melody has both the vulnerability and power to allow Carl Espen to complete it with his own story, experience and emotion. The arrangement beautifully supports the song and the singer – I would love to hear it performed with a live string orchestra. The sudden reduction of orchestration after the final chorus works for me big time, as well as ending the song a’cappella. Great job!
For me, this song is a winner. Although it’s not a ‘typical’ Eurovision song, it’s one that will find it’s fans and make a difference in many people’s souls. Thank you Carl Espen and Josefin Winter for this gift!
And I couldn't agree more
My thoughts exactly!
StellaStai
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This song sounds a little bit better.
purplefebruary
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Carl is, as they say, så søt!
