Kristin Amparo: A very powerful, passionated and devoted artist

Photo: Hugo Thambert

Now its time to post an interview with one of the Melodifestivalen 2015 favorites! Here are the answers of KRISTIN AMPARO:
Name: Kristin Amparo Viktoria Sundberg
Birthday: 15/06/1983
Height: 163 cm
Favorite color: Blue
Favourite food: Grilled beef fillet and my mom´s homemade parsley butter
Eye color: Brown
Where are you right now? I´m at the Sony Music office in Sweden 
3 things that makes you happy: Love, Food and Music
What’s your strangest talent? I can write with my toes
Do you have any nicknames? Kriss, Kritan, Kristina
Home alone and you are bored. What do you do? I´m reading a book or play the piano
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? A wired telephone in gold that reminds me of the time before cellphones when I was calm and happy :) :)  
What are you really good at? Helping people to grow
What are you really bad at? I work all the time for good and bad
Childhood idol: Astrid Lindgren
Childhood memory: In my family we had a ritual where we all gathered together and gave each other a big hug. We called this ”Familjekramen". In english "The family hug”.
Tell me something no one knows about you: I have played basketball at an elite level
What would you do if you were invisible? I would travel to Guantánamo Bay and sing.
Favorite movie: Amelie from Montmartre
Favorite TV series: True Blood
Tell me a super power you wish you had: I would like to be a top diplomat
What is your guilty pleasure? I love to watch movies from my childhood
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Sion with Lauren Hill
Can you teach me some interesting words in swedish? Stockholm är som finast i skymningen. 

Hej Kristin! Welcome to Melodifestivalen! How are you?
I´m good. Really excited to get going and honored to be a part of Melodifestivalen. 

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I´m very powerful, passionated and devoted. 

You are one of the participants of Melodifestivalen 2015, how did it all begin?
It started with Fredrik Kempe who contacted me and asked if we could write a song together.  ”I see you” is the result of that collaboration. 

"I see you" is the title of your song and its written by you, David Kreuger and Fredrik Kempe. How was it working with them?
It was a good experience to work with them . They cared a lot about the mixing process of the voice. That was new to me.

Whats the story behind the song?
The song is about confessing and begging for forgiveness at the same time.

Describe the song with 4 words:
Naked, passionted, honest and cinematic..

Lets talk about the performance, what can we expect to see on stage?
The intension with the performance is to keep it intimate but at the same time dramatic.

Do you know what you are going to wear for the semifinal? any hint?
Yes, i´ve painted the dress myself and I used one of my favorite vintage dresses as a model.

What do you think about the participants from semifinal 3?
I’m looking forward to hear their songs and see their perfomances. It feels like christmas.

Did you watch Melodifestivalen 2014? who was your fav?
Sanna deserved to win.

What do you like about Eurovision?
I would like to compare the Eurovision Song Contest with the European Football Championship, where different nationalities compete against each other, but with respect and great love. Eurovision is a long-term project for peace and that thought makes me happy and I am very proud to be involved.

What do you dislike about Eurovision?
Still don’t know…

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Forest: Food
Cat: Mjaau.
Din Soldat: Albin
Fear: War
Stage: Wonderful
Fav Mello song: Fångad av en stormvind by Carola 
Nightmare: Sharks
Watermelon: Yummie!
Dreams: Tour the world

What are your plans for 2015?
Tour in my own name and record an album.

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
Looking forward to sing for you!

Thanks to Kristin for the interview! Cant wait to listen to her song! 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amparomusic

Instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinamparo

Andy Roda: "Love is love" is a song with a deeper spiritual meaning to me

Photo: Salva Mirisola

Now we are going to Denmark for the 1st DMGP interview! Here are the answers of ANDY RODA:
Name: Andy Roda
Birthday: March 11 - I’m a Pisces :)
Height: 173’ish
Favorite color: The pastel green color you see, when looking through the water on a white tropical beach.
Favourite food: Asian and Italian
Shoe size: 41
Eye color: Dark brown / black
Where are you right now? In my home in Kreuzberg, Berlin
3 things that makes you happy: Music, inspiring people, ideas coming to life!
What’s your strangest talent? I can form a three clover with my tongue 
Home alone and you are bored. What do you do? I’m super curious - always. So I always seek knowledge whether it is music related or not, and research online. I’m usually never bored, I try to stay aligned and focused everyday, and thereby get the best out of everyday, and thereby of life in general.
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? Right now, a mosquito spray. A fews weeks ago I heard a mosquito buzzing DURING THE NIGHT. Mind you it’s WINTER!!! Arghhh!!!
What are you really good at? Connecting and communicating with other people. Through song and speech.
What are you really bad at? Flawless baby! Hahahahah. Kiddin. The worst thing I do to myself sometimes, is being too hard on myself. We should all be “our best friend” towards ourselves. That is really a life lesson to master. When you’re in complete alignment with yourself, and truly loving yourself, YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS!
Childhood idol: Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson
Childhood memory: Singing at church and parties, entertaining and touching people through my voice and music.
Tell me something no one knows about you: Hmmm…then everybody would suddenly know! LOL Well, I lived many years in New York City and was an eye witness experiencing 9/11 happen from the rooftop, only 4 blocks away from the World Trade Center! While running up Broadway with thousands of people, and while the towers were falling down, I thought to myself, if I can live through this, there is nothing that I can’t do in life! Amidst a chaotic and tragic experience, I found silence and strength within, and felt in my core, how BLESSED I AM TO LIVE THIS LIFE. At this moment in time. 
What would you do if you were invisible? I would find the people who inspire me, and be around them while they are creating or having inspiring, creative and  productive meetings. A creative meeting with people like Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Donald trump, my sound engineer idol Dave Pensado, producers like Pharrell Williams, Max Martin, in rehearsals with musicians like Kim Burrell, The Clarks Sisters, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Prince, Janet Jackson, inside the creative chambers of Apple, Disney, Pixar.  
Craziest thing you've ever done: It would be to FOLLOW MY HEART (intuition). It has always brought me through crazy, exciting, life affirming and amazing life adventures! It’s what "FEELING ALIVE" truly means! :)
Favorite movie: Hmm…I have several, but one that just popped into my mind is: E.T
Favorite TV series: I don’t watch much TV, so am quite behind with the latest releases. I am a nerd for Discovery Channel’s PLANET EARTH and many of their documentaries. I love many of the docs on Oprah’s network. The most recent fiction series I’ve watched are Orange Is The New Black, and Scandal. 
Tell me a super power you wish you had: I’d love to be able to fly. I often have FLYING DREAMS! :)
What's your favorite part of your body? Hmm…I don’t really have any favorite. In the end, they all work together in perfect harmony. One can’t be without the other. But what I value most is my MIND and HEART/GUT FEELING.
What is your guilty pleasure? Chocolate and sweets!
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Whitney Houston’s version of I LOVE THE LORD - A gospel song by Richard Smallwood.
If you were a product, how would you sell yourself? Andy Roda is a true testimony that you can "live the dream". He’ll move you with his vocals and music, but more poignantly with his inspiring message that YOU TRULY ARE THE CREATOR OF YOUR LIFE. A testimony that if he can do it, YOU can live out your dreams and fullest potential too!
When did you start singing and writing? I started singing and playing the piano at the age of 5-6. My parents say I was already singing when I could talk. I wrote my first song around 10-11 years old. 
Can you teach me some interesting words in danish? Hej, jeg hedder…(insert name). Jeg elsker ANDY RODA og hans sang “LOVE IS LOVE”. Det er vindersangen! Or….simply, må jeg bestille en øl?! LOL

Photo: Scuderi

Hello Andy! How are you?
I’m great thank you

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I am a singer, songwriter, producer (engineer) and visionary. I reflect on life, and therefore write and sing about life. I grew up singing in church, so my aim is to spread the good news about LOVE, and to inspire others to follow their dreams and live YOUR LIFE to the fullest.

Photo: Salva Mirisola

You are one of the participants of DMGP 2015, how did it all begin?
I was part of the experience three years in a row, singing backup. The network asked me several years in a row, but when LOVE IS LOVE came to be last Summer, through the magical reunion of my longtime friend Maria H Jensen and I, and the fact that I found new love, it all was a beautiful expression of LIFE, which came together in this song. I had been working on finishing my new album (out soon) so the moment we wrote LOVE IS LOVE, I just KNEW that I was ready, and NOW was the perfect divine moment to share my song and message with Eurovision and the World too.

Photo: DR

"Love is love" is the title of your song and its written by you and Maria H. Jensen. How was it working with her?
It was so much fun. One of the best collaborations ever. Effortless, inspired, lots of laughter, good food and wine. Always mind opening. On a deeper level, we both have elevated through this process.

Whats the story behind the song?
It’s a culmination of many things. But the most poignant one, is that I met love (again). To be able to wake up next to the person you adore in life, is a GIFT. I want everyone to experience this. Love is not always easy to find, so when you do, you want everyone to feel this LIFE FORCE move through you! Love is what we all come from. It’s the Source behind everything, and therefore it’s what connects us all. It’s a song with a deeper spiritual meaning to me, which is why this is the PERFECT song to share on such a huge platform, because at the end of your life, this will be the most important thing you’ll remember. The love YOU SHARED and the LOVE YOU RECEIVED.

Describe the song with 4 words:
THE. ESSENCE. OF. LIFE.

What can we expect to see on stage for the performance?
A beautiful poetic performance, with lots of intimacy and grandeur. Some of the best singers in Denmark supporting me. In perfect Eurovision style!

Photo: Salva Mirisola

Have you heard any of the other participants?
No. I have chosen to stay out of the “competition” mindset, and stay focused. I think it's like the Olympic sprinter who is about to run the 100m. His task is to leave the outside world, stay focused on the goal, and perform to the best of his ability. 

What do you like about Eurovision?
I love that it’s a celebration of life through music. It’s a WORLD COMMUNITY experience. 

What do you dislike about Eurovision?
The competition part is reductive. I understand the mechanisms, however in the arts you cannot compete. 

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Fire: Passion
Dancing: Expression
Fear: Resistance
Pizza: Pepperoni
Nightmare: Signs of what you’re dealing with in your awake state.
Clones: Doubles
Nudity: Natural
Germany: Berlin - where I live
Dreams: The force that moves us all forward.

Photo: Salva Mirisola

What are your plans for 2015?
Sharing my voice, love for music, my message with people. Touring the world with LOVE IS LOVE and my new album. Experiencing beautify adventures, connecting with and inspiring people on my journey, to find their true calling, and live it out to the fullest ;)

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
I would like to congratulate all the other contestants and wish us ALL well. This is a celebration of our gifts, so I thank everyone listening - for allowing me to share my message of love.
May it bless your heart and may the fact that I am living out a dream of mine, on stage, inspire YOU all to live our YOUR dream. As my song says: "LOVE IS LOVE, NO ONE CAN JUDGE US, JUST FOLLOW YOUR HEART AND REMEMBER WE ONLY GOT ONE LIFE TO LIVE!"

Thanks to Andy for the interview! Good luck in DMGP!

Buy "Love is love" on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/dk/album/love-is-love-single/id960735835

Official website: http://andyroda.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andyrodamusic

Twitter: http://twitter.com/andyroda

Instagram: http://instagram.com/andyroda/

Neverstore: "We're super excited to be a part of Melodifestivalen"

Lets start the day with a new Melfest interview! Here are the answers of Oscar from NEVERSTORE:
Name: Oscar Kempe
Age: 30
Birthday: 9 September 
Height: 187 cm
Favorite color: Black 
Favorite food: Pizza
Shoe Size: 10,5
What do you do in the band: I play the bass guitar
Where are you right now?: At home in Skövde
3 things that makes you happy: My family, my friends and my band
What’s your strangest talent?: I make the best popcorn you can imagine
Home alone and you're bored. What do you do? Play guitar really loud
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? A huge map of Africa from the 70s
Favorite movie: Snatch
Favorite TV series: The Walking Dead
Tell me a super power you wish you had: I wish I could fly. Or be ridiculously rich, then I'd be Batman!
What's your favorite part of your body? Can I say my tattoos? I like them a lot!
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Punk, Rock and Roll by Street Dogs

Hello Guys! Welcome to Melodifestivalen! How are you?
Fine thank you! 

How would you describe the band?
We are a punk/rock band and we like catchy melodies and songs full of energy. 

How did you meet each other? & when did you start playing together?
We met in school when we were 15-16 years old and found out that we all were into the same bands so we started playing and never quit! 

Tell me about the name of the band:
We had to come up with a name because we had a show booked so we found a sticker that said something like "Never store this..." and we thought it sounded good.  

You are one of the participants of MF 2015. How did it all begin?
We wrote the song together with Thomas Gson and John Gordon and sent it to the festival. Then we went on touring and wrote more songs and one day the phone rang and they told us they picked our song. We're super excited to be a part of Melodifestivalen and can't wait to let people hear our song!

"If I Was God For One Day" is the title of your song and its written by one of you (Jacob), Thomas G:son and John Gordon. How was it working with them?
We have actually talked about writing together for a while. We live in the same city, Skövde, so we just needed a time and place to meet the make it happen. We met at my old cabin and sat at my kitchen table and came up with the idea of ”If I was God for one day” 

Photo: Svensktoppen med Carolina Norén

Whats the story behind the song?
It’s a song about losing someone and wanting a chance to turn back time and make things differently. It’s a big mid tempo rock song. 

Describe the song with 4 words:
Powerful, Rock, Melodies, Energy

What can we expect to see on stage for the performance?
We wanna keep our performance a surprise and don't wanna give away any details about it but we can tell you it’s gonna be both intimate and big and its gonna look awesome!

Give me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Melodi nummer 4: Winner
Nightmare: Jacob losing his voice
Beard: Yes
Carola: No
Tattoo: We are adicted
Nudity: Why not?
Fangirling: No Thanks
Dreams: To keep doing what we love

What are your plans for 2015?
We have a big tour coming up so we're looking forward to a year full of shows and hopefully some new music! 

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
Thank to everyone supporting us, be sure to check out our latest release "The Greatest Gift"! 

Thanks to Oscar for the answers! Good luck in Mello!

Official website: http://neverstore.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverstore/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/neverstore

Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverstore

Friðrik Dór: "I am sincere in everything I do"

3rd interview of the day! Time to move to Iceland! Here are the answers of FRIDRIK DÓR:

Name: Friðrik Dór 
Birthday: October 7, 1988
Height: 175 cm
Favourite colour: Navy blue
3 things that make you happy: My daughter, my girlfriend and football.
What’s your strangest talent? Using a special technique I can snap my fingers really fast
What are you really good at? Eating
What are you really bad at? Cooking
Childhood idol: Chris Martin
Childhood memory: At christmas in first grade I was the only one in my class who could read out loud at normal speed so, naturally, I was chosen as the narrator for the christmas play. I got really stressed and read the play far too fast so the kids, who were supposed to act the story out as I was telling it, couldn't keep up. They all got really insecure and ended up just slowly walking of the stage, making this the worst christmas play ever.
Tell me something no one knows about you: I am the Walrus
What would you do if you were invisible? Follow the Icelandic prime minister around and constantly poke his belly.
Favourite movie: Rockstar starring Mark Wahlberg
Favourite TV series: Food network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Tell me a super power you wish you had: Teleporting
What's your favourite part of your body? My elbows
What is your guilty pleasure? Kentucky Fried Chicken
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Shake it off by Taylor Swift. What. A. Song.
When did you start singing and writing? Around 15
Can you teach me some interesting words in Icelandic? Gluggaveður. It means "window weather". Describes a situation which is pretty common in Iceland, when you look out the window and it looks like beautiful weather but when you come out you notice that weather isn't good at all.

Photo: RUV

Hello Fridrik! The semifinal is getting closer, how do you feel right now?
Everything is falling into place and looking good so I am excited.

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
Most of all I would say that I am sincere in everything I do. Also I like to think that I am always open to trying new things and constantly evolving.

Tell me a bit about your career:
I released my first song in 2009, "Hlið við hlið" and after that every thing happened very fast. I just released the song to see how far it would go, any real airtime would be a bonus. Long story short, the song became a pretty big hit in Iceland and music has been my sole profession ever since. I have released two studio albums, "Allt sem þú átt" (2010) and "Vélrænn" (2012).

You are one of the participants of Songvakeppnin 2015. How did it all begin?
The guys from StopWaitGo, who I've worked with for many years, contacted me and asked if we should send in a song for the Söngvakeppni. We had thought about it before but decided that this was the right time to do it.

"Í síðasta skipti" is the title of your song and its written by you, Pálmi Ragnar Ásgeirsson, Ásgeir Orri Ásgeirsson and Sæþór Kristjánsson. How was it working with them?
Like I said before, I have worked with the StopWaitGo team for many years and it is always a pleasure. They are really talented guys.

Whats the story behind the song?
We wanted to do a ballad with a nice live feel to it, and I think that's what we have come up with. The lyrics are fitting to the mood of the song, there is reminiscence and a sense of loss.  

Describe the song with 4 words:
Lazy, powerful, big and subtle.

What can we expect to see on stage for the performance?
My stage performance will be a pretty subtle one, which I think suits this song.

Have you heard any of the other participants?
There are many great songs in the competition this year. I think it is one of the strongest list of contestants in years.

What do you like about Eurovision?
I like how diverse it is

What do you dislike about Eurovision?
The no live instruments rule

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Rain: Purple
Stage: Performance
Nightmare: Sweat
Fangirling: That my english is not good enough, I have no idea what this means
Sleeping: Dreaming
Nudity: Streaking
Dreams: Sleeping

What are your plans for 2015?
Making it the best it can be

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
Please check out my song "Í síðasta skipti" right here: http://www.ruv.is/frett/i-sidasta-skipti
Best regards,
Friðrik Dór.

Thanks to Fridirk for the interview! If you are in Iceland dont forget to vote for him on saturday!

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/fridrikdor
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Emelie Irewald: "I love to be a part of this whole spectacular show!"

Now its time to go to Sweden for a new melfest interview! Here are the answers of EMELIE IREWALD:
Name: Emelie Irewald
Birthday: 15th of june 1984
Height: 175 cm
Favorite color: Red
Favourite food: My grandmas Sunday steak with potatoes and her homemade sauce.
Eye color: Green.
Where are you right now? Home in bed, soon going to sleep.
3 things that makes you happy: Love, honesty and rollercoasters.
What’s your strangest talent? I can sound like a child, my "baby voice".
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? At the moment, a machine that helps to heal my back problems
What are you really good at? listening I think, and of course Eating
What are you really bad at? Im so freaking bad at going up in the morning.
Childhood idol: Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson
Childhood memory: Kollo (its a 3 week camp in the archipelago for kids from the city, to come out and be in the nature, play, learn how to sail and so on during the summers. I have so fantastic memories from there).
Tell me something no one knows about you: I don't think it is anything that not nobody knows about me.. Im a pretty open person, sometimes I share to much 
What would you do if you were invisible? sneak a peak.. 
Favorite movie: hmm.. hard.. but a classic and a favorite is Forest Gump
Favorite TV series: Homeland and Breaking bad
Tell me a super power you wish you had: To see into the future
What is your guilty pleasure? ICE CREAM all kinds..
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: "I wanna dance with somebody", Whitney Houston
When did you start to sing? Before I could walk and talk my mum has said 
When did you start to write music? I started for real only 2 years ago. I have always felt that I have had so much inside that I want to come out, but I haven't given myself the chance to REALLY write.. I have done it fast and sloppy and wanted fast delivery. But that hasn't worked for me at all. Writing for me have taken time. I know what I want to write about, the story I wanna tell, but after that its takes hours of hours to make the melody fit with the words so the feeling and the meaning of the words gets right.
Can you teach me some interesting words in swedish? Jag älskar dig, a classic, I love you

Photo: Anna-Lena Ahlström

Hello Emelie! Welcome to MF! How are you?
Hiiii! Thank you! Im good!  I am so exited and Im longing so much for my 3 minutes on stage  

How would you describe yourself as a person and as an artist?
I think I am a pretty normal swedish girl. Very happy in general and surrounded by love. I am a very emotional person so that reflects on my music and who I am as an artist also of course. Because of that my lyrics can be very dramatic, but for me its how I feel in the moment and the only truth.
As a person I don't have inhibitions so much, and I want that to be seen in my music. That everything is possible, and that you as a human are who you are and that that can take different expressions. 

Photo: Ossian Langenborg

You are one of the participants of Melodifestivalen 2015. How did it all begin?
It began this fall when I decided to send in a demo of one of my songs to the competition..
And one friday night, I have had dinner with my family and I was ready for the chips and movie-time and the phone rang.. 
- Hello this is Christer.. my brain was working pretty hard, but after a few seconds I recognized the voice.. From tv.. It was the famous Melodifestival-producer Christer Björkman on the phone, calling me!  The following minutes is a little bit blurry, but what I remember was that he said that they love my song and that Im in if I want  When we have hanged up I was running around screaming, like in a movie, while my family tried to understand what have happened. 

Photo: Ossian Langenborg

"Där och då med dig" is the title of your song, whats the story behind it? what made you write it?
I wrote my song almost exactly one year ago, after hearing that a few different people in my life have been told that they where very sick.
I got a horrible recurring dream after this. It came back night after night, the worst of night mares. That my love and life partner have gotten ill, and that he wouldn't be here alive with me anymore.. Its about that you would do anything for somebody, that you want to take the pain away, that you want to change place with the one you love or at least follow them were ever they go after life..

Describe the song with 4 words:
Fear, love, pain, missing 

What can we expect to see on stage for the performance?
Emotions, I really want people to be moved and to be able to recognize them selfs in the fear of losing somebody

Do you already know what you are going to wear for the semifinal?
I am going to have a nice dress 

What do you think about the participants from semifinal 2?
I think its very interesting artists, and very different from each other. I haven't heard any of the other songs so I am super exited to soon be in Malmö and hear them and see their performances.

Did you watch Melodifestivalen 2014? any fav?
Yes I did! I liked Sannas song a lot! she had a really power ballad which I love

What do you like about Eurovision?
I like that its a time for family and friends to get together and spend time. And now I love to be a part of this whole spectacular show! 

Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word:
Wind: energy
Fear: death
Austria: skiing
IKEA: köttbullar (meatballs)
Nature: tranquillity
Nightmare: snakes
Pizza: mmmmm mums! Jiiihaaa!
Fav Mello song: Fångad av en stormvind and Euphoria
Dreams: love and family

Photo: Ossian Langenborg

What are your plans for 2015?
To sing and show people who I am, To tell my stories and hopefully move people with my singing and music

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
This have been so fun! 
All the best and lots of love
Em

Thanks to Emelie for her lovely answers! All the best in Mello!

Official website: http://www.emelieirewald.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emelie-Irewald/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/emelieirewald

Demie & Janice: There will be energy and power on stage

Time to post an interview from one of the participants of Eesti laul 2015. Here are the answers of DEMIE & JANICE:
Name: Janice (artist name), my  real name is Jaanika Merelaht
Age: 26
Birthday: 12.01.1989
Height: 165 cm
Favorite Color: black
Favourite food: Home made Estonian food and chinese food
Shoe Size: 36
Eye color: green/gray
Where are you right now? At home
3 things that makes you happy: Singing, sleeping and my family
What’s your strangest talent? I think it is singing.
Home alone and you're bored. What do you do? Usually i make music.
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? Furby BOOM :D
What are you really good at? I love to make great food for my family. And also singing and driving.
What are you really bad at? I am very bad at skiing
Childhood idol: Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Also Backstreet boys :)
Childhood memory: Beautiful nights outside with my best friend. We camouflaged as ninjas.
What would you do if you were invisible?  I would travel different places and i would visit my friends :P 
Favorite movie: I love Quentin Tarantino movies
Favorite TV series: Desperate Housewives, yes i love them.
What's your favorite part of your body? Legs
What is your guilty pleasure? Mc Donalds food 
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Jeff Beck - Angel footsteps
If you were a product, how would you sell yourself?  I would organize my own concert and make huge show.
Can you teach me some interesting words in Estonian? KUUM - HOT

Name: Raimo Ugast aka Demie
Favorite color: Black
Favourite food: all fish related foods and chicken pasta.
Shoe Size:  medium
Eye color: blue
Where are you right now? At a supermarket :D
3 things that makes you happy: Music, love, nature.
What’s your strangest talent? My stubborness. If I want something, I will do anything to get it.
Home alone and you're bored. What do you do? Start to make music of course!
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? A pillow!
What are you really good at?  All kinds of outdoor activities.
What are you really bad at? Looking cool at photos! :D
Childhood idol: My parents.
What would you do if you were invisible? You know...

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
J: I am positive and very passionate, i love to make people happy. When i perfom i get this energy back.

Photo: Erlend Štaub ELU24

You are one of the 20 participants of Eesti Laul 2015. How did it all begin?
J: I wrote to Demie that i want to make music together . Demie sent me te first instrumental and that inspired me. The first idea was ready in 1 hour. And thats how it started.

How did you meet Janice?
D: I met Janice firstly through internet. She wrote me about doing a song together.
Of course later we actually met eye-to-eye in "real" life.

Photo: Erlend Štaub ELU24

"Kuum" is the title of your song, what can you tell me about it?
J: "KUUM" (HOT) is a story about two young lovers who cant live without them. They have a passionate relationship.

Describe the song with 4 words:
J: HOT, LOVE, FAST, TEMPERATURE

Tell me about the performance. What can we expect to see on stage?
D: You will see Janice with two backsingers and also 2 drummers, as you know "KUUM" is a DNB (drum and bass) song. There will be energy and power and some fire too.

Have you heard any of the other songs in the competition? Any favorite?
J: Yes i have heard all the others semi-finalists. I love Elina Born and Stig Rästa's song.
D: Yeah, i have heard all songs. Every song is interesting in it's own way.

What do you like about Eurovision?
J: I love that there are very different kind music and huge show.
D: As Janice said - very different music from all over Europe.

Tell me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word:
Bacon: meat - breakfast of champions
Jazz: Louis Armstrong - love it! 
Estonia: President Toomas Hendrik Ilves - home
Nightmare: That im sick when i have to sing and perfom - ...On Elm Street
Forest: Estonia beautiful forests - Estonia
Stage: Singing - Energy
Racoon: Cute animal - cute

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
J: I think it's very important to love your music and believe in it. 
D: Much love to all of you, who are reading this. Please check out my fanpage for updates about our journey to Eurovision and of course my new stuff. www.facebook.com/theDemie and Janice www.facebook.com/JaniceOfficialFanPage
Be Kind To Each Other! ;)    

Thanks to Janice and Demie! Good luck!

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