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Dream Team is in Moscow for the final mix of songs by Natalia Gordienko and Uku Suviste!

Dimitris Kontopoulos and Elias Kokotos are in Moscow for the last few days, meeting with their close friends Philipp Kirkorov, Sergey Lazarev and Ani Lorak, as we saw through their social networks. Of course, this visit to Moscow could not be unrelated to their obligations for the Eurovision Song Contest.

After a communication we had with the project manager of Dream Team, Elias Kokoto, he informed us that the reason for their visit to Moscow is the final mix of the songs of Natalia Gordienko and Uku Suviste for Eurovision 2021.

The travel restrictions that have been set in Greece and prohibit travel from the countries of Eastern Europe, has made the work of the creators difficult this year. So, in order to make the final production of the two songs instead of the two artists coming to Athens, as they did this year, Dimitris Kontopoulos went to Moscow.

As you read through Eurovisionfun but also based on what Natalia Gordienko herself revealed, her new song has nothing to do with Prison. This is an uptempo dance track, much younger than the previous one.

The same is true to some extent for Uku Suviste. The Lucky One is a modern radio midtempo song, which definitely has nothing to do with the classic ballad, with which he won this year’s Eesti Laul!

Stay tuned to Eurovision Fun for all the news regarding Dream Team’s entris in Eurovision 2021!

Moldova: Natalia Gordienko reveals more information regarding her participation in Eurovision 2021.

In a recent interview the representative of Moldova in Eurovision 2021 Natalia Gordienko, revealed further information about her participation at the upcoming Eurovision.

She spoke about her first participation in Eurovision 2006, the cancellation of Eurovision 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, her participation in Eurovision 2021, her son and her desire to get involved in politics.

In 2006 she represented Moldova together with Arsenium and the song Loca. As far as this experience she stated that:

My heart was beating so fast because of fear, my palms were sweating, I though I had forgotten the lyrics.

After the cancellation of Eurovision 2020 she stated that:

I was singing, drinking and shouting for days to recover.

She mentioned how she was approached for the representation of Moldova in Eurovision 2020:

For a long I wanted to return to Eurovision, but it dawned on me that I couldn’t stand the whole process. Last January, Phillip Kirkorov told me that the Dream Team had a song for me and he wanted me to fly to Athens for the recording.

In the end, she revealed new information for the song with which she will compete in Eurovision 2021.

Another new song is already ready. And if Prison was a ballad, then this is a purely dance song about sex and youth people.

As you first read at EurovisionFun, the new song will have nothing to do with Prison, this year’s participation of Natalia Gordienko. The song will be rhythmic… very rhythmic! Its sound and not its melody, we can say that it reminds us of Maruv’s song, The Siren Song, with which she would have represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2019.

The participation of Natalia Gordienko is signed by the Dream Team. The song has been composed jointly by Dimitris Kontopoulos and Philipp Kirkorov, while the director will be Fokas Evangelinos.

The recording of the song took place in Moscow, since due to travel restrictions it was not possible for Natalia Gordienko to visit Athens. Vocal coach this time as well as in the case of Uku Suviste was Victoria Chalkiti, while the both Philipp Kirkorov and the project manager of the project, Elias Kokotos were present. The recording took place in Vi Studio.

Natalia Gordienko has a different strategy for Eurovision 2021. Until then, let’s remember the Prison, with which she would have represented her country ,Moldova, in this year’s competition:

Sources: Realitatea, pavelzingan

 

Moldova: Dream Team is getting ready for Eurovision 2021 | Natalia Gordienko’s recording is completed!

The recording of Natalia Gordienko‘s song, with which she will represent Moldova in Eurovision 2021 and is composed by the famous Greek creator, Dimitris Kontopoulos, was completed with absolute success.

The recording of the song took place in Moscow, since due to travel restrictions it was not possible for Natalia Gordienko to come to Athens. Vocal coach this time, as well as in the case of Uku Suviste was Victoria Chalkiti, while Philipp Kirkorov and the project manager of Dream Team, Elias Kokotos were also there. The recording was made in Vi Studio.

According to what was conveyed to us, the artistic and musical result left everyone involved completely satisfied, while there is widespread optimism for a very good result in May in Rotterdam.

As we informed you in our previous articles, the song of Moldova for Eurovision 2021 will not be reminiscent of this year’s entry. This is an uptempo song, which will reveal the sexy side of Natalia and will not leave anyone indifferent.

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In the coming months and with the comfort of time, the video clip will be made. The song will be presented in the first months of 2021. Fokas Evangelinos will be the stage director for Natalia in Rotterdam!

Stay tuned to Eurovision Fun for all news about Moldova in Eurovision 2021!

Moldova: Natalia Gordienko goes to Moscow to record her Eurovision 2021 entry!

Natalia Gordienko, Moldova’s representative at Eurovision 2021, will travel to Moscow today to record the song with which she will participate in the contest.

Although originally the plan was for Natalia Gordienko to record her entry in Athens in the studio of Dimitris Kontopoulos, the travel bans changed the plans and thus the solution of Moscow was found, in which both Dimitris Kontopoulos and Elias Kokotos have already arrived.

So after the recording of Uku Suviste, which you read about in our previous article, it’s time for Moldova. As in this year’s contest and if of course Uku manages to win Eesti Laul again, the Dream Team will have three songs (Greece, Moldova, Estonia), at least for now…

As we have already mentioned, Natalia Gordienko’s song for Eurovision 2021 is not reminiscent of her song in this year’s contest. This is an uptempo piece that will reveal the sexy side of Natalia and will not leave anyone indifferent.

After the recording of Natalia Gordienko is completed, Dimitris Kontopoulos and Elias Kokotos will return to Athens for the recording of Stefania’s songs.

Stay tuned to Eurovision Fun for all the developments related to Moldova’s entry in Eurovision Song Contest 2021!

Transnistria: The artists “country” donated to the Eurovision Song Contest!

September 2 is considered a national holiday for Transnistria. It is the anniversary of its victory over the Moldovan troops and at the same time the day of its “de facto” independence. Although not recognized by any country, it has maintained sovereignty over its territory since 1990 and several artists from the region represented Moldova in the competition.

What is Transnistria?

Transnistria is a region of Moldova in Eastern Europe. This unrecognized state has been de facto independent from Moldova since September 2, 1990, when it declared its independence with the help of Russian, Cossack and Ukrainian volunteers, and the 14th Russian (former Soviet) Army defeated the Moldavian forces. in the Transnistrian War.

Transnistria continues to claim independence and maintains sovereignty over its territory. In a referendum on September 17, 2006, voters in the self-proclaimed Republic voted 93.1% in favor of independence from Moldova and a union with Russia, which borders the region. It does not appear that Russia will accept the union with Transnistria in the near future.

The Republic of Moldova continues to consider Transnistria as an autonomous territorial unit of Transnistria with a special legal status.

Following the break-up of the USSR, tensions between Moldova and breakaway Transnistria led to a military conflict that began in March 1992 and ended in a truce in July of that year. Under the agreement, a tripartite Joint Audit Committee (Russia, Moldova and Transnistria) oversees security arrangements in the demilitarized zone, which includes twenty locations on both sides of the river. Although the ceasefire has been maintained, the political situation in the region has not been resolved: Transnistria is an unrecognized but de facto independent semi-presidential democracy with its own government, parliament, army, police, postal system, currency and license plates. Its authorities have adopted a constitution, a national anthem, a flag and a coat of arms. It is the only country that still uses the hammer and sickle in its flag!

Most Transnistrians also have Moldovan citizenship, but many Transnistrians also have Russian and Ukrainian citizenship. The largest population group is the Russians who accounted for 34% of the population in 2015.

Transnistria and Eurovision

As you understand Transnistria for many reasons can not participate in Eurovision. It is not considered an independent country, it does not have international recognition and it is not a member of the International Broadcasting Union, elements that are essential for its television to become a member of the EBU.

Nevertheless, all these years through Moldova he managed to reach the stage of Eurovision, after the last three years artists from the disputed area managed to win the national final and represent Moldova.

1.DoReDos

All members of the group belong to the Russian-speaking minority of Moldova. They were born in the third largest city in Transnistria, Rîbnița! DoReDos represented Moldova at Eurovision 2018, with a song by Dimitris Kontopoulos and with Russian superstar Philipp Kirkorov by their side.

2. Anna Odobescu

The sweet and talented Anna Odobescu represented Moldova at Eurovision 2019, with a song again by a Greek composer, George Kalpakidis. She failed to qualify for the final. She also starred in the Netflix film for the Eurovision Song Contest. Anna originates from the small town of Dubăsari.

3. SunStroke Project

From the capital of Transnistria, Tiraspol, comes probably the most emblematic figure of Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest, Sergey Stepanov or as most people know him “Epic Sax Guy”. The Sunstroke Project, Sergey Stepanov’s band, represented Moldova twice. Most recently, of course, in 2017, when they took third place, the best the country has ever received in the competition.

The Transnistrian artist series may not have continued, as Natalia Gordienko hails from Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. However, Natalia Gordienko also belongs to the Russian-speaking minority of the country.

Source: aussievision

 

Moldova: Natalia Gordienko along with whole “Dream Team” is in Crete | Song preparations for Eurovision 2021!

Natalia Gordienko is in Elounda, a favorite part of their vacation for the whole Dream Team. At the Elounda Peninsula Hotel, along with Philipp Kirkorov and Elias Kokotos, the Moldovan representative at Eurovision 2021 is spending her summer vacation, but is also preparing for her participation in the next contest. Read more

Moldova: Exclusive details on Natalia Gordienko’s song for Eurovision 2021!

Natalia Gordienko confirmed earlier that she will be the Moldova’s representative at Eurovision 2021 and now we can share with you everything we know so far. The song that Natalia will perform in Rotterdam next year, will have nothing to do with the song with which she would compete in this year’s contest. Read more

Romania: Natalia Gordienko as a guest at the national final

A last minute news report. Yesterday, the grand winner of the Moldovan national final, Natalia Gordienko, will appear as a guest at the Romanian national final, which is being held tonight in Buzau.

The relations between Romania and Moldova are well known, since it would not be an exaggeration to say that they are the same nation. Each year the Moldovan representative appears in the Romanian national final or vice versa, depending on who will be ahead of time.

Not long ago we confirmed that Natalia Gordienko would indeed be in Buzau and interpret “Prison” for her Romanian fans.

Along with Natalia Gordienko will be Loreen, Ulrikke representing Norway in this year’s contest, as well as Cypriot representative  Sandro, who will present a new version of Fuego and Replay, specially prepared for this!

You can watch the Romanian national final at 20.00 CET time. by clicking HERE.

Moldova: Listen “Prison”‘s final version | Watch the video clip!

Only six hours left until Moldova’s live audition and the national selection of the song that will represent the country at the 65th Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The final version of Natalia Gordienko’s song Prison was released today, the video clip of which was made in Greece. The song is signed by Dimitris Kontopoulos and Philip Kirkorkov, while lyrics by Sharon Vaughn.

“Dream Team” says about their participation in the moldovan selection with Prison and Natalia Gordienko:

Natalia Gordienko is one of the most popular artists in Moldova and the only singer that has managed to win the two most important festivals in Eastern Europe : Slavianski bazaar and New Wave.

In 2008, when she was just 21 years old, she received the prestigious “National artist” award for her contribution in promoting Moldova around the world. At the National selection Natalia Gordienko is participating with the song “Prison”, a powerful Avant Garde ballad with strong ethnic elements.

The song describes the extreme emotions in a passionate relationship. The track is composed by the “dream team” Phillip Kirkorov and Dimitris Kontopoulos while the lyrics are written by Sharon Vaughn. In case Natalia Gordienko wins the national selection, Fokas Evangelinos is going to be the creative director of her stage presentation in Eurovision.

The video clip of the song was shot in Athens and shows the way Natalia is trying to escape from the “prison” of her passionate lover.

Dream Team for Prison.

Prison is a very different type of music from what Natalia Gordienko has done so far. She says it was a dream of a lifetime to be back on the Eurovision stage, having already participated in 2006 as a duo at that time, of course, but had not attempted so far, as she wanted to be with the ‘Dream Team’.

This will be the second time the ‘Dream Team’ will represent Moldova, if Natalia wins in tomorrow’s Moldova’s national selection. In 2018, the Greek- Russian team was behind DoReDoS, where the song My Lucky Day put the country in the 10th place with 209 points.