Beginning with this interview I must admit that I do not know which Victoria’s ability to use first ..... she is a talented singer, vocal coach, arranger, backing vocalist, lyricist, she adores pastry and she's a wonderful mum!
I thank her from the bottom of my heart for giving me some of her precious time to chat about the Greek entry, her own experience at Eurovision and the wonderful team of this year's delegation.
Dimitris Stamatiou is an artist and music producer with numerous collaborations in Greek discography such as Elena Paparizou, Antique, Anna Vissi, Goin 'Through, Midenistis, Apostolia Zoi, he has 2 golden discs with Goin 'through and has worked for 7 years as a producer / arranger on the side of Giorgos Theophanous and Michalis Papathanassiou, he is co-founder and member of Goin' through, the first hip-hop band of our country and co-founder and producer of Family the label. He has been A&R and in-house producer at Universal Music Greece, co-owner of Prism Studio, one of the most well-known recording studios in Athens, co-owner of the world-renowned Black Rock studio in Santorini. He is also behind the composition, orchestration and production of songs by great Greek artists sich as Alkistis Protopsaltis, Haris Alexiou, Giorgos Mazonakis, Elena Paparizou, Michalis Hatzigiannis etc., while at the same time he signs as a composer and producer of soundtracks at the Hellenic Spectacle Industry. Michalis and Dimitris, along with Aris Kalimeris and Yianna Terzis, are the creators of this year's participation of Greece at the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Oniro Mou" (My Dream). We have the honor and joy with this interview to complete the presentation of the creators of the Greek participation. We feel very proud and blessed that Greece is represented by such exceptional, creative and talented artists, ambassadors of the Greek contemporary spirit and lifestyle in Europe and the entire world. I like to thank from the depths of my heart Michalis Papathanassiou and Dimitris Stamatiou for the precious time they gave us to make this wonderful interview. {youtube}9nfURs5DseU|853|480|1{/youtube}
Black Rocks Studios Santorini The world-renowned Black Rocks Studios is located on the beautiful island of Santorini, one of the most sophisticated and contemporary recording studios on the planet. Artists and producers from the entire world have been lovers of Black Rocks Studios Santorini such as One Republic, Justin Bieber, Steve Harris, Joe Bonamassa, Bring Me The Horizon, Sido, DJ Antoine, Zazie, Kassav, Lauren Harris, Jay Sean, Dat Adam, Monkey Majik, Michael Sembello, Gravitonas, Kevin Shirley, Greg Haver, Jacob Hellner, Marek Pompetzki, Dj Desue, Paul NZA, Cecil Remmler, Peer Astrom καιAdam Anders. Black Rocks Studios Santorini is a combination of a luxurious villa and recording studio overlooking the endless blue of the Aegean Sea. A unique diamond in the heart of Greece, a point of reference for the global music industry. Visit the site of Black Rocks Studios Santorini
Prism Studios Prism Studios is located in the heart of Athens, founded in 2000, one of the most contemporary recording studios where artists and producers have left history in the Greek and worldwide music industry. Some of the artists that Prism Studios hosted are Alkistis Protopsalti, Haris Alexiou, Dimitra Galani, Eleftheria Arvanitaki, Giannis Parios, Michalis Hatzigiannis, Antonis Remos, Nikos Economopoulos, Panos Kiamos, Giannis Ploutarchos, Elena Paparizou, Kalomiras, Lucas Giorkas, Gipsy Kings , Demis Roussos and Marios Fragoulis.
Tayanna is one of the most beautiful and talented artists in Ukraine, her songs are always connected with powerful music, lyrics and unique performances. Tayanna this year hope to represent her country at the 63rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon with the song “Леля” (Lelya). We are very proud and privileged to host Tayanna in 12points.gr. We like to thank her from the bottom of our hearts and have the chance to enjoy her marvellous and powerful song in the stage of Eurovision. GOOD LUCK Tayanna, you deserve it!
Tayanna, this year you have a very strong song with powerful vocals, what “Леля” means to you? Can you tell us a few words about the song and the people behind it? The song Lelya is my personal story. Like all my previous songs. However, it radically differs from all my previous ones. It is positive, energetic, without regrets and sorrow. And it, unlike any other composition, describes how I have changed within the last year! I hope that Lelya will charge with the drive not only Ukrainians, but the people from different corners of the world! I am the author and composer of the song and the sound producer is Vitaliy Telesin who worked with me on the album Trimay.
You will perform on 17th February during the second semi-final of the National selection under the #4. What to expect from your performance? Drive! Promise, it will be very interesting!
Your song is in your native language, in case of winning the National selection you will perform it in the same language in Lisbon or you will try it in English that everyone can understand? Lyrics for Lelya “was born” in the Ukrainian language which conveys the color of the song. Unfortunately, after translation authenticity is often lost. There is a possibility that for the first time at Eurovision the song will be in the Ukrainian language. Because it is so melodic! I am sure that everyone will understand what is the song about even without the translation. As the music is a universal language of emotions!
You have always been a Eurovision admirer? I always tried to follow the events of Eurovision. After all, this is one of the largest and most prestigious competitions! It gathers around not just talented artists from different countries, but also talented producers, art directors. Eurovision is a festival of music. And I'm interested in everything that is connected with music, which helps to learn something new for myself.
As a person, what is the importance of music in your life? I would say that music is my life. I have been dreaming about a big stage since childhood. This is an indescribable feeling when you go out in front of the public, give your energy and get a charge several times stronger in return! Writing songs helps me keep the balance of energy. Through the lines, I share my experience and, in general, my life. I cannot imagine myself outside of music.
Who was your greatest influences in music from your childhood? My favorite singer is Beyonce. I always followed the development of her career. It seems to me that she is the strongest performer, at the same time very sexy, with a powerful energy! Since my childhood, I was impressed by the lyrical and dramatic soprano of Celine Dion. Her songs are still in the playlist of my player. As well as the compositions of Whitney Houston.
What are your favourite Ukrainian entries and what your favourite songs from Eurovision? I really liked the performance of Jamala and her song 1944. She is a very talented singer, masterfully using the voice. Speaking about the performances of Eurovision representatives from other countries, I liked "Ne partez pas sans moi" by Celine Dion, "Waterloo" by ABBA, "Molitva" by Maria Sherifovich and "Euphoria" by Loreen.
Aris Kalimeris is a person involved in music both in Greece and abroad. Music producer, lyricist, journalist and manager are few of the things that made him stand out and be loved, but also to gain the trust of artists across Europe. He is a graduate of the University of Law Studies, and he has marked for more than ten years the Greek and European discography with collaborations such as Inna, Marius Moga (Morandi), Mattyas, Ela Rose, Nico (Eurovision 2008), Snoop Dogg and others. In Greek music industry is known for the collaborations with Sakis Rouvas, Vegas and Christina Salti. Many of his tracks have become international successes, distinguishing the "Secret love" that entered 2010 in the charts in more than 30 countries, following many others with similar success. He became a member of Eurovision Family in 2009 where he participated with Moldova and the outstanding song "Hora din Moldova" of Nelly Ciobanu, a song that was loved and was due to take part in the Grand Final. This year's Aris unites his talent with the artistic team of Panik Record for the song “Oneiro Mou”(My Dream), which will take part in the Greek Final for the song that will represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon . I want to thank Aris Kalimeris for the valuable time he has given us to make this interview a reality.
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Yianna Terzis is a unique person for the Greek Show Biz, as her talent is closely linked to her ethos and her extremely cheerful and communicative personality. Born and raised in Thessaloniki, she received the first musical stimuli when she was still a child, the music in her family is not a way of life but life itself! Yianna began her first steps in music from a very young age, her debut album "Girna To Kleidi" made her widely known as the song "Pou kai Pou" stole the impressions and turned the eyes of the listeners on her. Her excellent voice, color, metal, but especially the breadth of her interpretation are those that established her as one of the most promising voices of the Greek Show Biz. As an anxious artistic spirit, Yianna made a great turn in her career, to evolve and experience new musical and artistic experiences. For almost ten consecutive years she lived in New York and Los Angeles working and learning next to world-class artistic personalities such as Red One, R City, Dr. Luke and others. Love Is Your Name was one of the single where Yianna was released and won the impressions. The collaborations and the experiences of working alongside Grammy-winning or Grammy-awarded artists gave her a different depth of field and gave her a collaboration as Talent Scouter for A & R Epic Records with Vice President of Interscope Records, and Universal Music, two world music giants industry. Yianna has learned from a young age to be exposed and performs impeccably every performance in front of thousands of viewers. From Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion to Michael Jackson, with the greatest influences in her life, Yianna gained the most important of all, the artist never rests, evolves, creates, offers and given passionately in his art. I want to thank Yianna Terzis for the wonderful interview she gave us. We wish her wholeheartedly Good Luck! in the Greek Final.
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Dimitris Stamatiou is an artist and music producer with numerous collaborations in Greek discography such as Elena Paparizou, Antique, Anna Vissi, Goin 'Through, Midenistis, Apostolia Zoi, he has 2 golden discs with Goin 'through and has worked for 7 years as a producer / arranger on the side of Giorgos Theophanous and Michalis Papathanassiou, he is co-founder and member of Goin' through, the first hip-hop band of our country and co-founder and producer of Family the label. He has been A&R and in-house producer at Universal Music Greece, co-owner of Prism Studio, one of the most well-known recording studios in Athens, co-owner of the world-renowned Black Rock studio in Santorini. He is also behind the composition, orchestration and production of songs by great Greek artists sich as Alkistis Protopsaltis, Haris Alexiou, Giorgos Mazonakis, Elena Paparizou, Michalis Hatzigiannis etc., while at the same time he signs as a composer and producer of soundtracks at the Hellenic Spectacle Industry.
