This is probably their best mello song but I think I prefer the "Bada Nakna" performance.
2. Allting som vi sa - Ida Redig
I really like Ida as an artist and this song was my favorite from this semifinal but I can understand why it didnt qualify, the whole act was too simple (with this Im not saying she should have had dancers and over the top stuff but there was something missing on stage)
3. Det finns en väg - Jonas Gardell
I have nothing to say about this one, it was okay.
4. In my cabana - Margaret
I dont like this song, it lacks energy imo but I think she did well and Im glad she made it to AC.
5. Titta vi flygger - Stiko Per Larsson
Stiko is one of those artist that I am sure I'd enjoy in a live gig.
6. Songburning - Mimi Werner
Nice performance, I think Mimi enjoyed her 3min on stage (You can see it in her eyes and smile)
7. Last breath - LIAMOO
He has such a fantastic stage presence and even if I think the song is just okay, I liked the performance (Im not crazy about it though)
January is coming to an end and that means Mello season is getting closer, so let's post a new interview. Mimi was one of the acts I liked the most in 2016 so Im glad she is back this year, here are her answers:
Name: Mimi Werner
Birthday: December 17th
Height: 165 cm
Favorite color: Red
Favorite food: Pasta Carbonara with ketchup ;)
Where are you right now? In my bed, with my parrot "Marylin" on my shoulder and my guitar in my lap.
3 things that make you happy: My music, my family and my boyfriend.
What’s your strangest talent? I know how to throw a pancake in three circles from the frying pan, and that’s a tricky thing to do!
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? A parrot!
What are you really good at? Taking care of others
What are you really bad at? Going to bed at night..
Childhood idol: Dolly Parton
Childhood memory: Listening to the sound of my dad recording vocals in the studio next to my bedroom before I went to sleep
Celebrity crush: That’s a secret… ;)
Tell me something no one knows about you: There’s a reason that no one knows that thing about me ;) so I can’t tell you that! Sorry Os! ;)
What would you do if you were invisible? Sit on stage when Dolly performed every night….
Favorite movie: Moulin Rouge
Favorite TV series: Nashville
If you were a boy for a day, what would you do? Go out and do boy-stuff!
Can you teach me some interesting words in Swedish? Tjöta - it's a word from Borås where I come from and means "talking to much” - Schiligt- It's also a word from Borås and means ”boring”
Hello Mimi! Welcome back to Melodifestivalen, how are you doing? Hi Os and Eurovision Addict! I'm great thank you!
How would you describe yourself as an artist? Reliable, true and honest.
What did you learn from your Mello experience in 2016? So much, this year I feel so much more ready for all the different trials that will come my way.
You are one of the participants of Melodifestivalen 2018. How did it all begin? It was all thanks to the song! We have been working with Songburning for almost two years now, and when we finally finished it I decided to send it to the competition just because this song gives me so much power and love, and that’s exactly what I wanna give to my audience. And then I got in, and Im so grateful for that!
“Songburning” is the title of your song, and it’s written by you, Göran Werner, Niki Niki, Carl Varga, Johan Åsgärde and Oliver Lundström. How was it to work with them? Amazing, we’re such a good team and everyone has been very important in the making of the song. We did it together.
What’s the story behind the song? The song is about that fire that burns inside of you, that power that always lead you forward when life’s hard. That force that always helps you up after you’ve fallen to the ground. And that force is very important for me.
Describe the song with 4 words: Powerful, emotional, love and honest
What can we expect to see on stage for the performance? Much energy, warm colors, maybe dancers…. ;)
Do you already know what you're going to wear for the semifinal? Any hint? Yes I know, and you know Os that I really wanna tell you but you know I can’t ;)
What do you like about Eurovision? I love that all the countries get together and share something so beautiful as music. Eurovision for me is all about love.
What do you dislike about Eurovision? I haven’t been to any yet! ;)
Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Nightmare: You always find something positive in a nightmare…
Brolle: I only see hearts! <3
Melodi nummer 6: My heart and soul
Watermelon: Summer in Greece with my family
Stage: Songburning and fire
Dreams: My reality
What are your plans for 2018? Release a new album and go out on tour and meet all my lovely fans!! Looking forward to it!
Is there anything you want to say to close the interview? Thank you so much Os, and I really hope that you’re going to watch the competition and love my song ”Songburning” !! Hope to hear from you again! Thank you and hugs from Mimi.
Thanks to Mimi for this lovely interview! Cannot wait to listen to "Songburning"!
Im not a fan of them but the song is catchy and the performance was okay, still Im glad they didnt get in the final! (PS: Take your pants off next time!)
2. Mitt guld - Pernilla Andersson
Pernilla is a really good artist but I think her 2011 song "Desperados" was much better than this.
3. Ain’t No Good - Mimi Werner
This was such a pretty fun song. Her vocal performance could have been better but overall I liked her performance, I wouldnt mind to see her in Mello again with a different country sound.
4. Rik - Albin & Mattias
When I heard the song for the 1st time I didnt like it but after I watched the performance I have to say that their energy on stage made me like it, they were just 2 friends having fun and singing their song and I loved that.
6. Constellation Prize - Robin Bengtsson
This is a pretty good song with a nice performance but the whole package lacks of something, but Im not sure what it is. Thats the reason why I cant see this winning Mello but to be honest I wouldnt mind if that happens.
7. Don’t Worry - Ace Wilder
I think this song could be used as the definition of an earworm song. I will share my experience with it cause I've read a couple of people having the same reactions to it. The first time I heard the 30secs rehearsal clip I was kinda disappointed with it and thought "Maybe we are missing the best part of the chorus" but then I played it again and BOOM! The "Dont worry, it's alright" got stuck in my head. Then I heard the whole song and my first thought was "Meh! I dont like the (Its alright! Oh oh! dont worry) part :(" then I heard it a couple times and thought "Oh! its not that bad, its very catchy, I like it" so I feel like this song is making me crazy. I dont know what to think about her chances in Mello but I hope there are better songs in the competition this year, cause a part of me cant see this doing well in Eurovision (Doing well for Sweden = Top 6). (PS: BDN >>>>>>>>>>>>> Dont worry)
The Mello 2016 season started with some drama! Anna Book has been disqualified because her song was part of the Moldavian selection for Eurovision 2014. I feel a bit sad for her but rules are rules!
Here are some pictures/videos from todays rehearsals:
1.Samir & Viktor
2.Pernilla Andersson
3.Mimi Werner
4.Albin & Mattias
6.Robin Bengtsson
7.Ace Wilder
Photos: Peter Wixtröm/Aftonbladet
I think I'll be on "Team Ace" this week, I cant wait to listen to the full version of "Dont worry". I also liked Robin and Mimi. So yeah, if you are in Sweden give them some votes for me!
