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Name: Ben Ivory
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Height: 1,83
Favorite Color: black
Shoe Size: 42/8
Eye color: green
Where are you right now? I am in Stockholm
3 Fears: War, sickness, the loss of someone I love.
What’s your strangest talent? I can foresee things that are going to happen, not everything but enough to scare myself with that ability sometimes.
What are you really good at? I can see peoples souls and I think can touch their hearts.
What are you really bad at? Reading maps.
Childhood idol: Michael Jackson
Tell me something no one knows about you: When I am alone, I talk to myself sometimes.
What would you do if you were invisible? I would visit the white house and listen to what they say behind closed doors.
Favorite movie: Lost Highway
Tell me a super power you wish you had: I'd like to be able to fly.
What's your favorite part of your body? Eyes
Tell me one of your insecurities? I always think I am not good enough and I need to do better.
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Man In The Mirror
Can you teach me some interesting words in German? Sauerkraut, Doppelstockbus, Schnaps
Tell me some of your bad habits? I love to sleep all day and stay up all night, eat fast food and drink hot chocolate milk with rum.
When did you start singing? I was always singing as long as I can remember, I started singing in a choir when I was 6 years old.
If you were the journalist what would you ask to Ben Ivory? and tell me your answer.
Why is the name of your album NEON CATHEDRAL?
As a little kid I loved THE NEVERENDING STORY by Michael Ende. I was so scared that all the fantastic creatures in the book might die if people stop believing in them and stop believing in dreams. NEON CATHEDRAL is my Ivory Tower in a way, it is the proof that we should follow our dreams and it is an invitation to everybody who does not want to live in a world without imagination and hope, to start a new religion and create something new.
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Pretty well, thank you!
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I am passionate, sensitive, resolutely and brave.
You are one of the finalists of Unser song für Malmö? How did it all begin?
I was asked by my label Warner Music if I would like to take part in the competition with some material from my upcoming debut album. I gave them THE RIGHTEOUS ONES cause I think it is very different to what is going to be presented normally at ESC and I think it is the right time for the song to be spread on a big stage. When I heard that I made it through the selection with TRO I was very proud and happy cause I never thought a newcomer would have any chance against the other well established acts that had also applied their songs.
Coincidentally I wrote the song in Malmö together with Alexander Kronlund and recorded it in Stockholm with my producers Kim Wennerström and Alex Reuterskiöld. It was mixed by Michael Ilbert in the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin. The song is an anthem for all the dissidents and outsiders, who feel lost or unable to fit into the world of today. I just wanted to tell them that they rule the world and that they are not alone. Don't listen to people who are afraid of thinking outside the box! When I grew up music gave me the strenght to fend the righteous ones and to follow my dreams and become a musician on my own and I think that explains very well what the song is about.
Anthem, catchy, hit, ivory
What can you tell me about the performance? what can we expect?
Right now I just have a vision of many NEON lights and video animations in my head but nothing final yet cause we are still at the concept board and will start working it out in the coming weeks.
Do you know what are you going to wear for the final?
Not now.
What do you think about the other acts in the competition?
I think it is a great mixture, there is something to suit every taste and age. I am especially happy that the BLITZKIDS mvt. are on board because it shows me that Eurovision is open for more urban and arty acts and that electronic music has made its way to the top again.
I like the format, its a big production and allows the artists to create an unforgetable show. And I like the fact that its all about music and brings so many different people together.
What do you dislike about Eurovision?
When people are taking things too serious. The Eurovision is something positive, it is about celebrating together peacefully. You might not like every song but be respectful and keep the effort and the hard work in mind that every single act took to entertain you.
Unfortunately I haven't seen Eurovision 2012 live but of course I watched Loreens performance to prepare myself a little bit. I like the song and I think she did a great and intense performance.
They were just not my taste of music so I can't point one out.
What are your plans for this year?
Releasing my album, going on tour and hopefully performing at EUROVISION
in Malmö.
Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
Thanks for reading, have a great year 2013 and see you in Hannover!
Thanks to Ben for this fantastic interview!! If you are in Germany vote for him on the final! GO BEN IVORY!!!
Here is the official video of his eurovision song "The Righteous Ones"
and here are the Lyrics:
WE ARE THE STRANGE
WE ARE REJECTED
WE ARE THE CURE
WE ARE INFECTED
WE ARE THE CRACKS
YOU CAN'T REPAIR
YOU ARE THE RIGHTEOUS ONES
WE ARE THE FREAKS
WE ARE THE QUEERS
WE ARE THE SHOCKERS
WE ARE ALL HERE
THERE'S SOMETHING COMING
IT'S IN THE AIR
YOU ARE THE RIGHTEOUS ONES
WE ARE THE GODS
WE ARE THE STARS
WE ARE THE LOVERS
WHO RULE THE ARTS
WE ARE THE NERDS
WE ARE THE SPARK
YOU CAN'T DENY US
YOU CAN CLOSE YOUR EYES IF YOU WANT TO
LOCK YOUR DOORS AND HIDE IF WE HAUNT YOU
GET YOUR GUNS TONIGHT IF WE SCARE YOU
BUT WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE
NO WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE
YOU CAN PASS A LAW IF YOU NEED TO
PUNCH US IN THE JAW WHEN WE BEAT YOU
USE YOUR SHOCK AND AWE IF YOU DARE TO
BUT WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE
NO WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE
WE CAN TURN THE PLEASURE INTO SUFFERING
DO IT UNDER PRESSURE WHEN ITS HAPPENING
WE CAN SEE THE TREASURE INSIDE EVERYTHING
Here is his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/benivoryofficial
His official website: http://www.benivory.com/
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