EUROVISION ADDICT: France

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Andriamad: "Our goal is to sing, give joy and bring people together"

Photo: Roxane Moreau

Now it's time to say hello to France and to Cécile and Kévin, one the 12 acts that are in the running to become the French entry for ESC 2021, here are Andriamad's answers:

Name: Andriamad

Birthday: The official birthday of the band is 9 December 2016! ;)

Height: Our height with both size is 3m26!

Favorite color: Yellow

What’s your strangest talent? Cécile can make a thumbs up with her foot!

What is the strangest thing you have in your room? Kévin has a pillow with eyes

What are you really good at? Cécile is really good at painting!

What are you really bad at? Kévin and Cécile: Rolling a cigarette

Childhood memory: Kévin: I remember how much i loved building a tree house

Celebrity crush: Cécile: Meryl Streep!

Who would you cast to play you in a movie about your life? Kévin: The guy acting in a new Netflix Italian Movie: Elio Germano

What would the title of that movie be? Kévin: My life in the cloud

Favorite movie: Cécile: Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

Favorite TV series: Cécile: '10%' a french serie ;)

Dish/Snack/Beverage/Candy we should try if we ever visit France: Boeuf Bourguignon/Cornichon/Cidre/La Vosgienne!

What is your guilty pleasure? French Brand with Chocolate

Can you recommend us a song (old or new) from an French artist? Les Otaries from Arne Vinzon, He talks about a walk in the Zoo of Vincennes...

Can you teach us some interesting words in French? Embauchoire, Marche Pied and Salle à manger (Can you check on google? it's gonna be funny)

Hi there! Welcome to the eurovision universe, how are you doing?

Hi! We take time for the first time of our life, to answer to a lot of interviews! this is cool no?

How did you meet each other?

Cécile: We met four years ago, by a common friend. At this time Kevin wanted to make a duet and he has sent a request on socials networks. Our friend told me : "Look Cécile! A friend of mine wants to do a duet! Please let me send to him your old song! It's time for you to go back to the music!". (Indeed, four years ago I didn't want to do music anymore). But my friend sent my songs to Kevin and his answer was positive. He wanted to see me. Next week I went to his music studio in Montreuil. We tried to make some music, it was a reel meet!

How would you describe the sound of Andriamad?

Kévin: We sing electro tropical music. We want first to bring people together! Make them dance and give some good vibes!

You are one of the participants of Eurovision France 2021. How did it all begin?

We wanted to participate in this year's selection! We worked on a song and we sent to the Eurovision team for the preselection without expectation, and they appreciated the track! :)

"Alléluia” is the title of your song, what’s the story behind it?

Cécile: It's about diversity. :) We composed the song a few months ago in our little studio in Paris, and we decided to write a peaceful song for the period we have just been through. 'Alléluia' talks about openminding, tolerance and positive curiosity about the others.

Kévin: What we hope the most is to bring people together no matter who you are or where you are from. Indeed, we wanted to celebrate the differences between people, give them a positive vibe. We also wanted to include a word that can be understood by everyone, and have the capacity to celebrate life in joy, so we chose to sing some 'Allléuia" between our lyrics.

How do you feel about the reaction your song has been getting from the fans?

Just before the release of the presentation, people didn't know us apart from an underground circle in france. So of course we are super surprised to see all of the messages and fan videos of the ESC. All of this is like booster for us! They give us the energy to give our best!!

Our goal is to share a peaceful message, for us it is as important as the music. Since the beginning of Andriamad, each song has a specific message, about differences, tolerance, earth, respect and hope, we try to have a positive angle of view in our lyrics.

But, we can't tell that we don't want to win. Of course, if we win, we would be super proud and happy! But it is not our principal goal. Our goal is to sing, give joy and bring people together.

What can we expect to see on stage for the performance?

COLORFUL AND DANCING. For the rest... surprise. 😉

Have you heard any of the other songs in the competition? Any favorite?

Yes we heard every other song, we already have our secret favorite song ;)

But we want everyone equal so we will keep it a secret :)

The use of prerecorded backing vocals in the Eurovision performances will be allowed next year and that has set some kind of debate since some find it great but others think it could hurt the contest, as a singer what are your thoughts on this topic?

We love harmonies and we use a lot of gimmick vocal backing in our song 'Alléluia', for example we want the 'Same same same same' part sang by 10 voices, so we can do that! it's cool!

What do you like about Eurovision?

We love the cultural and sharing mix of the concept!

What do you dislike about Eurovision?

We want a special price for everyone, at the end it is very hard to choose i can imagine!

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:

Elevator: Sky

Dark chocolate: Pleasure

Sea: Beauty

Cassette tape: 90's

Applause: Show

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?

Thank you for the support!!!! Same same!

Thanks to Andriamad for the interview!

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Sunday, January 27, 2019

France 2019: Bilal Hassani

The winner of Destination Eurovision 2019 is...Bilal Hassani with the song "Roi":

I gotta say that I like Bilal, he has a very special light and energy around him but I don't like his song, don't get me wrong I like the idea behind it but I wish it was less cheesy and more powerful.

Shout out to my favorite:

Silvàn Areg

Monday, January 21, 2019

Silvàn Areg: "Allez leur dire" is a song that should bring a little sun into our lives

The Destination Eurovision 2019 final is on Saturday and I got the chance to interview one of my favorite acts from the 8 finalists. Here are Silvàn's answers:
Name: Silvàn
Birthday: 18/05/1979
Height: 178 cm
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Mashed potatoes
What’s your strangest talent? Sensitivity
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? My home studio
What are you really good at? Trying to do my best
What are you really bad at? Lying
Childhood idol: American basketball players and rappers
Childhood memory: Happiness
Celebrity crush: Jessica Alba
What were you afraid of when you were a child? No particular fear
Tell me something no one knows about you: if nobody knows about it, it must remain so ☺
What would you do if you were invisible? I would go to the Eurovision juries box to listen to what they say
Favorite movie: Once upon a time in the bronx
Favorite TV series: Gomorra
What is your guilty pleasure? Pancakes with ice cream and whipped cream
If you were a girl for a day, what would you do? I would sing and record an album directly
Can you recommend us a song (old or new) from a french artist? Stromae (Formidable)
Can you teach me some interesting words in french? Altruism (altruism), Bienveillance (kindness), Sourire (smile)

Hello Silvàn! Congratulations for making it to the DE final! How are you doing?
I'm fine thank you, excited by the final approach but super happy

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I am a chameleon artist, multi-faceted, after rapping under the name "casus belli", and being a lyricist I embark on this new musical adventure.

You are one of the participants of Destination Eurovision 2019. How did it all begin?
Destiny I suppose, I had not planned to participate in this show but my song fell into the hands of one of the people who was in charge of casting. Magic and life did the rest ;-)

“Le Petit Nicolas” is the title of your song, and it’s written by you, Mamadou Niakate and Erick Ness. How was it to work with them?
Unfortunately we had to change the title of the song for legal reasons. the name of the song is now "Allez leur dire"
I work with Mamadou Niakate and Erickness who are the composers of the music. On my side I write lyrics and melodies but for simplicity and because we are a team we declare ourselves the three as songwriters. This song has arrived I do not know how, it is a little magical creation, in any case it gives happiness and makes you smile and that is the most important.

What’s the story behind the song?
This song is about going to the end of your dreams, listening to this little inner voice that pushes us to push our limits. The connection with this inner voice is a key to being fulfilled and happy.

Describe the song with 4 words:
Joy, pleasure, smile, pushes its limits

How do you feel about the reaction from the audience with your song and performance?
I am very happy with the feedback. I get messages of support from all over Europe and it's great. Beyond that it's a song that gives pleasure and brings people from all walks of life. It's a song that should make us have a good time, bring a little sun into our lives.

Let’s talk about the performance, the staging was incredible (I loved it), who came up with the idea?
I have to thank all the team that had this idea especially Marika. When she offered me this idea I said we go for it. I always liked the scene and the live and I really enjoyed myself.

Can we expect any changes for the final?
We will refine some details but the general form will remain the same. We will try to take even more pleasure and then this time the public will know the song completely. I hope they will be there to support me and sing with me.

Have you heard any of the other songs in the competition? Any favorite?
There are very pretty music, everyone is happy to be there and that's the point. I have a small preference for Chimène Badi, Seemone and Doutson.

What do you like about Eurovision?
Communion between people and countries. It is an event that brings people together and works for peace. We are all humans first and foremost.

What do you dislike about Eurovision?
Criticism is too easy with disrespect to the show. People do not realize the work behind it.

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Nightmare: loss of voice
Water: life
Noise: silence
+18: reality
Prof de sport: pleasure
Dreams: conquer the world with my music

Thanks to Silvàn for the interview! All the best in the final!

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

France 2018: Madame Monsieur

France made a National selection this year with 18 pretty interesting acts and Madame Monsieur were the winners, here is the winning song: Mercy

Before the release of their ESC entry I heard their album "Tandem" and became a fan of their music right away. There was some hype around Mercy from the people who were at the taping of their semifinal so I had big expectations and I gotta say that even if I liked it when I heard it for the first time, it didnt gave me the winner alert vibes I was waiting for, but then I read the lyrics and I got it. I dont know about their chances in May but Im glad the french audience voted for such a beautiful song.

Big shout out to my other favs from Destination Eurovision:

Malo'

I also heard his album and I loved it!

Emmy Liyana

Igit

Lisandro Cuxi

Max Cinnamon

Louka

Noée

June The Girl

Sweem

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Sweem: "I felt that it could be a good idea to represent France with a track that talks about love and sincerity"

Are you ready for another Destination Eurovision interview? I know you are and so am I. Here are Sweems answers:
Name: Clement
Birthday: 14 February 1986
Height: 1m84
Favorite color: Red
Favorite food: Fish
Where are you right now? At Home
3 things that make you happy: My Girlfriend, Food and Music
What’s your strangest talent? Imitate Robert DeNiro
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? Bags from India
What are you really good at? Driving :)
What are you really bad at? Being Patient :)
Childhood idol: Dragon Ball Z
Childhood memory: Feel like Robin Wood in my Garden
Celebrity crush: Salma Hayek
Tell me something no one knows about you: I love boxing
What would you do if you were invisible? Passing through all the walls I see
Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction
Favorite TV series: GOT
What is your guilty pleasure? Candy
If you were a girl for a day, what would you do? I'd like to give birth to a child
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Barbara Ann - The beach boys
Can you teach me some interesting words in French? Apéro

Bonjour Sweem! How are you doing?
Im fine thanks

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I have no filter, I love to be myself and feeling free.

You are one of the participants of Destination Eurovision 2018. How did it all begin?
I heard people were interested in my songs. They offered me the opportunity to join the show and who knows represent France for Eurovision Contest. I was working on my track « Là Haut » and I felt that it could be a good idea to represent France with a track that talks about love and sincerity…even more for this kind of contest.

“Là-haut” is the title of your song, what’s the story behind it?
The story of a guy who is listening to his heart. When love goes deeper in yourself.

Describe the song with 4 words:
Love - True - High - Sensations

What can we expect to see on stage for the performance?
Sincerity

What do you like about Eurovision?
Exchange between countries. A good picture of different cultures, and see it through music and sharing

What do you dislike about Eurovision?
The duration of the tv show :)

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Nightmare: Spider
Ice cream: Caramel
Sleepwalking: Wall
Cats: Hug
Nature: Forest
Tattoos: Love
Dreams: Travel

What are your plans for 2018?
My album will be out around April, and making a lot of gigs !!!

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
"Là haut" will be out the 20th January ( iTunes, Spotify, Deezer…. )

Thanks to Sweem for the interview.

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June The Girl: "When I sing I feel like I'm living inside a bubble"

Photo: Laurence Laborie

Hello, hello, hello! The french National selection "Destination Eurovision" started yestarday and now it's the perfect time to post our 1st interview of 2018 and get to know more about one of the participants from next saturdays semifinal, here are the answers from June The Girl:
Name: June The Girl
Birthday: 7 March 1994
Height: 1m71
Favorite color: Burgundy
Favorite food: Bo Bun
Where are you right now? In my home in Marseille :)
3 things that make you happy: Music, love and cats
What’s your strangest talent? I can make voices like Pikachu or Théordore of the Chipmunks :)
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? The strangest thing? Maybe an alien statue
What are you really good at? Maybe singing, songwritting and to ask me questions all the time :)
What are you really bad at? Cooking, I hate that but I love food :) And maybe to make a choregraphy :)
Childhood idol: Avril Lavigne
Childhood memory: my little sister and I made some show for my parents in the living room
Tell me something no one knows about you: I don't have confidence in myself
What would you do if you were invisible? Travel all the time :)
Favorite movie: Moulin Rouge
Favorite TV series: Desperate Housewives
Tell me a super power you wish you had: Teleportation
What is your guilty pleasure? Candy, I love candies
If you were a boy for a day, what would you do? ahha go out into town and get back late
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Fearless of Taylor Swift or Shake it off
Can you teach me some interesting words in french? Au petit matin, la vie est belle. romantique, léger, une brise d'été, parfumé. Poétique :)

Photo: Laurence Laborie

Bonjour June The Girl! How are you doing?
I'm fine and very happy, thanks :)

Photo: Cyrille Soulas

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I'm a singer and songwritter, I play the guitar. My music is pop/electro and I sing in french and english. I love to speak about love, my travels, about life. I'm honest and simple.

You are one of the participants of Destination Eurovision 2018. How did it all begin?
My manager asked me to participate and I took the chance and I'm very happy to have done it

“Same” is the title of your song, and it’s written by you, François Welgryn and Antoine Essertier. How was it to work with them?
It was very easy, simple and it's very important to understand everybody.

What’s the story behind the song?
This song talks about bad love, frustration and lassitude. Sometimes you stay with someone because you are afraid to be alone.

Photo: Laurence Laborie

Describe the song with 4 words:
Darkness, free, hope and strong

What can we expect to see on stage for the performance?
My world, my universe. When I sing I feel like I'm living inside a bubble. Ahhaa you will see that :) I've worked a lot for the staging

Photo: Philippe Dequincey

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Guitar: Music
Nightmare: Death
Watermelon: Beurk
Cats: LOVE
Art: Free
Dreams: Hope

Photo: Laurence Laborie

What are your plans for 2018?
Concerts, videoclip of SAME :) Interviews for TV shows and Radio Show

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
I want to say thank you for the support of eurofans and for the compliments! I'm very happy that Same is appreciated by others!
Thanks for your time
June XOXO

Photo: Laurence Laborie

Thanks to June The Girl for the interview! Cannot wait to listen to the full version of Same!

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Friday, February 10, 2017

France 2017: Alma

Here is the song that is going to represent France in may: Requiem by Alma.

I heard the song some months ago as it was part of one of the rumors and I really liked it back then but I watched a live performance of it yesterday and I have to say that I like it a bit less now. The song is interesting, I love that it sounds very french and it has a kind of exotic feel to it but Alma needs to work really, really hard if she wants to get a good result.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Amir: An artist trying to bring happiness through music

Photo: Renaud Corlouër

Bonjour everyone! National final season is over and now its time to get to know better the artist who is going to represent France this year in Eurovision. Here are the answers of AMIR:
Name: Amir
Birthday: June 20, 1984
Height: 1m80
Favorite color: Green, blue and gray
Favorite food: Chicken schnitzel
Where are you right now? On a plane back to Paris
3 things that make you happy: Intelligence, kindness and talent
What’s your strangest talent? I can speak backwards
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? A 2015 calendar in which I am Mr. February :)
What are you really good at? I’d say computers and ski
What are you really bad at? I am extremely clumsy
Childhood idol: Michael Jackson
Childhood memory: Falling in love with a girl named Lucia in a summer camp in France when I was 14 - and weeping all the way home in the bus in the end of the summer, knowing I won’t see her again.
Celebrity crush: Diane Kruger
Tell me something no one knows about you: Only if you go first! :)
What would you do if you were invisible? I’d try to be a modern Robin Hood. Or make lots of pranks to people...
Favorite movie: The Wicker Park
Favorite TV series: Entourage/House Of Cards (but it’s a tough choice for me since I watch lots of series).
What's your favorite part of your body? My arms.
What is your guilty pleasure? Gummy candies
If you were a girl for a day, what would you do? Make love to men and get to know how it feels.
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Master Blaster (Stevie Wonder)
When did you start singing? At the age of 3 according to my parents. But I only remember starting at 10...
Can you teach me some interesting words in French? Anticonstitutionnellement - the longest word in French that means « in a manner that is against the constitution ». I love being an outlaw :)

Photo: Renaud Corlouër

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I think that what describes me best is I’m constantly looking after fun and joy. Smiling most of the time and seeing how it affects other people. Trying to bring happiness through music...

You were selected by the French TV broadcaster to represent France this year in Stockholm. How did it all begin?
Nazim, a friend of mine and the author with who I wrote most of my album, introduced me to his friend Edoardo Grassi (French HOD) in a completely friendly situation. Edoardo and me had a good vibe between us and when he told me he was taking care of the ESC this year, I was fascinated as I’ve always been a fan of the show. He then began showing interest in my musical project and I asked for his opinion about my first planned single « J’ai cherché ». He actually loved it and asked me if I could be interested in taking the song to the ESC for France. At first I was highly surprised and unprepared but I then thought about it and consulted my team which were all favorable to the idea at one small condition - I’d release the song as planned, in January, and only 2 months later will the announcement be made. The song was actually a real beginning success in the French radios before the announcement and it only became bigger afterwards :)

Photo: Renaud Corlouër

“J'ai cherché” is the title of your song, what’s the story behind it?
The idea was to write a song about the great positive change that can come into your life after you find the element that brings you self-fulfillment and hope. This can be sports (as shown in the clip), new studies, a hobby, love or as it was in my case - music. I think that everyone should keep seeking for this ideal in his own life, in order to feel better with himself.

Describe the song with 4 words:
Hope, courage, passion, fulfillment

What can we expect to see on stage for the Eurovision performance?
A modern and highly visual presentation, yet very elegant.

Photo: Renaud Corlouër

Tell me about the official video of “J’ai cherché”:
The clip narrates the story behind the song. A boy finds his true life path in dancing and a girl finds it in Tae Kwon Do. Both get to feel much better with themselves and live their personal victories.

What do you like about Eurovision?
The amazing show, the loving atmosphere, the originality and cultural richness of the contestants and the idea of breaking barriers.

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Fans: I love mine
Nightmare: Drowning
The voice: My first step into music was through this show / Frank Sinatra
Nature: Virgin beaches
Pizza: With tomato sauce, Mozzarella and tuna
Sloth (Animal): My opposite!
Freedom: I feel it on stage
Dreams: Making a long musical career.

Photo: Renaud Corlouër

What are your plans for 2016?
My first album, ESC and a European tour!!

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
Thank you very much for reading my interview and for the continuous support... Hope to see you guys in Stockholm!

Photo: Renaud Corlouër

Thanks to Amir for the interview! I love his song and I really hope for a great performance in may! Wish him all the best in Eurovision! GO FRANCE!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmirPageOfficielle
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Friday, March 4, 2016

France 2016: AMIR!

Here is the act that is going to represent France in Stockholm! Amir with J'ai cherché!

I really really like this entry! Its fresh, catchy and he is adorable. I just hope they dont fuck it up with the staging cause I can see this doing well if the performance is great. C'mon France, you can do it! Good luck!