Ep18: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, LUNA, Silia Kapsis
Apr 28, 2024
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Ukrainian artists alyona alyona & Jerry Heil discuss their Eurovision journey and rap skills. LUNA from Poland talks about influences and staging. Silia Kapsis from Cyprus teases a Eurovision supergroup. The podcast includes insights on rehearsals, forming a Eurovision Spice Girls group, chess symbolism, tower climbing metaphor, and inspiration from Bjork.
Rehearsing on the massive Eurovision stage builds comfort and confidence for artists.
Opening Eurovision at 17 is a privilege and honor, with a symbolic dance break in the performance.
Ukrainian artists Alona and Jerry emphasize unity and power in their Eurovision journey.
Deep dives
Preparations and Excitement for the Eurovision Stage
The podcast delves into the artist's first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage, highlighting the early morning warm-up routines and the overwhelming feeling of stepping onto the massive Eurovision stage for the first time. Despite initial nerves, the artist expresses excitement and satisfaction with the rehearsal process, emphasizing the importance of these practice sessions in building comfort and confidence on stage.
17-Year-Old Artist's Honor of Opening Eurovision
The podcast reveals the artist's emotions upon discovering that she will be opening the entire Eurovision event at just 17 years old. Expressing gratitude and excitement, the artist considers it a privilege and an honor to kick off such a significant event. Additionally, a sneak peek into the performance includes a meaningful dance break where the dancers symbolically remove their shirts to break free from lies, aligning with the song's message.
Journey to Eurovision for Ukrainian Artists
The podcast shares the journey of two Ukrainian artists, Alona and Jerry, as they prepare for Eurovision. They discuss their long travel path, including four countries and a notable stop at hell in Poland. Reflecting on their sync as a duo, they recount their previous involvements in Ukraine's music scene and their decision to join Eurovision, emphasizing the unity and power conveyed through their performance.
Visualizing and Scaling the Metaphoric Tower on Stage
The podcast explores the artist's creative process in conceptualizing the performance, specifically focusing on the incorporation of chess symbols as metaphors for personal growth and achievement. The artist's climb up tower structures on stage parallels the message of striving for goals and facing challenges head-on. Despite the physical and mental demands of the performance, the artist remains dedicated to delivering a powerful and symbolic presentation.
Influence of Music Icons and Personal Artistry
The podcast delves into the artist's musical influences, citing admiration for artists such as Yiruma, Kate Bush, and Nick Cave. The discussion highlights the artist's appreciation for Bjork's unique artistry and visual creativity, aiming to infuse a similar multi-sensory and psychedelic experience into her own Eurovision performance. By drawing inspiration from these icons, the artist aims to craft a distinct and captivating presentation for the audience.
Engagement with Fans and the Eurovision Community
The podcast features interactions with fans at the airport, showcasing the artist's warmth and dedication to her supporters. By engaging with audiences and sharing personal experiences, the artist demonstrates a strong connection to the Eurovision community, nurturing excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to perform. The podcast captures the artist's genuine enthusiasm and commitment to delivering a memorable and emotionally resonant performance at Eurovision.
Joining us straight from their first rehearsals are Ukraine's alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, who are singing Teresa & Maria. The pair discuss their long journey to Sweden, their performance and alyona alyonna demonstrates her incredible rap skills.
Poland's LUNA is bringing The Tower to the contest. She talks about her musical influences and her ambitious staging.
Before that, Steve finally meets Silia Kapsis face-to-face, who's performing Liar for Cyprus and chats about a potential Eurovision supergroup.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.
