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Katie Melua premieres Norwegian-shot video for ‘The Walls of the World’

September 14, 2012 Georgia, UK No comments

When we reported last week that Georgian/British songstress Katie Melua was set to release her new single on September 17, no news was available about a video for the track.

Mystery solved because today the video, which was shot in the beautiful arctic city of Tromsø in the north of Norway, has been presented and uploaded to the singers Youtube channel.

The video consists of the beautiful Norwegian scenery and  film footage of Katie during her recent performance at Døgnvill Festival in Tromsø. A beautiful video that accompanies a very soothing track.

Released through Dramatico on 17th September, ‘The Walls of The World’ is taken from her latest album ‘Secret Symphony’. The track also serves up to her October Tour.

To read our initial thoughts on the track click here

Katie Melua announces details for third single ‘The Walls of The World’ & tour dates

September 5, 2012 Georgia, UK One comment

British based/Georgian born Katie Melua has announced details for her upcoming single. The musician has chosen to release ‘The Walls of the World’ on September 19 in the UK.

The track is the third single, lifted from her critically acclaimed album ‘ Secret Symphony’ has managed to nest itself in the top ten album charts of several European countries since its release back in March.

Melua continues to bring a soothing style of music, which showcases what a gently and sweet voice she has. ‘The Walls of the World’  takes you back to her global hit ‘Nine Million Biycles’ and is yet another proof why this talented singer is one of the best voices in the world. Selling a staggering 11 million albums and being a high profile artist with sold out tours only proof this statement.

Speaking of touring; Katie Melua will be playing 7 dates in the UK, as part of her European ‘Secret Symphony’ tour: More details on the dates can be found below:

Secret Symphony Autumn Tour Dates

Mon 08-Oct-2012 – Ipswich Regent – 01473 433100

Wed 10-Oct-2012 – London HMV Hammersmith Apollo – 0844 844 4748

Thu 11-Oct-2012 – Bristol Colston Hall – 0117 922 3686

Fri 12-Oct-2012 – Birmingham Symphony Hall – 0121 780 3333

Sun 14-Oct-2012 – Manchester Bridgewater Hall – 0161 907 9000

Mon 15-Oct-2012 – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – 0844 499 9990

Tue 16-Oct-2012 – Gateshead The Sage – 0191 443 4661

 Tickets £32.50, except London £37.50 and Glasgow £30/£32.50/£35 – 0844 811 0051 / 0844 826 2826 gigsandtours.com / ticketmaster.co.uk

‘The Walls of the World’ will get its single release on September 19. The album ‘Secret Symphony’ can be bought now.

ESC 2012 Review – Part 12: Sweden & Georgia

April 20, 2012 Eurovision One comment

Since 2008 the annual Eurovision Song Contest consists of two semi finalists which are responsible to deliver 10 qualifiers each to take part in the grand final where they join Italy, France, Germany, Spain and the host country, this year Azerbaijan. Over the past few weeks we’ve been going through the semi finalists. Today we have a closer look at the entries from Sweden and Georgia.

Sweden: Loreen – Euphoria

After a last years bronze medal with ”Popular” performed by Eric Saade, Swedish broadcaster SVT started its search in February for an equal or even better result in Baku. Having taken part in last years Melodifestivalen with ‘My Heart is Refusing Me’, Loreen was one of the first to be announced in this years selection with ‘Euphoria’. Winning her heat was enough for her to be bombarded as the one to beat and represent Sweden. And now she’s won the selection in her home country, her 90ies inspired dance track is THE entry everybody’s talking about and predicts to win. ”Euphoria” is very 9oies inspired dance track, made special by its intriguing performer. Loreen is a very charismatic lady and her Kate Bush inspired routine, gives the act a special edge. Surely it needs to be taken in consideration that the entry’s routine will have to be revamped, as the Eurovision Song Contest doesn’t allow any recorded backing vocals but all in all, things would have to go very very wrong for Sweden not to sail through this semi and eventually fail to score high in the final on May 26. Stockholm 2013 looks more than possible! Sweden’s last win dates from 1999, when Charlotte Nilsson, now known as Charlotte Perreli, won with ‘Take Me to Your Heaven’.

Georgia: Anri Jokhadze – I’m A Joker

One of the latest countries to join the Eurovision family is Georgia. The country made its debut in the 2007 contest and has on every occasion so far, apart from 2009 in which they withdrew, made it into the final. Hoping to do the same this year for the country is Anri Jokhadze, who won the national final with his entry ‘I’m A Joker’. Although completely bashed as the worst entry in this years contest by the Eurovision fan community it is not that bad really. Yes the English is absolutely atrocious, something Anri really will have to work on, but the track itself is a feel good uptempo disco song which could have easily been included in the setlist for a big musical a la Chicago. With a participant field mainly consisting out of ballads, and the track record the Georgians have, think they are very much in with a shot. Will be interesting to see how does one will fare. Georgia is yet to win the contest, but achieved its best result in 2010 and 2011 where it finished 9th.

Our verdict:

1 Ukraine

2 Sweden

3 Netherlands

4 FYR Macedonia

5 Bulgaria

6 Serbia

7 Croatia

8 Slovenia

9 Malta

10 Belarus

11 Portugal

12 Georgia

Next up are the entries of Turkey & Estonia.

 
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