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ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010 - Hera Björk - Je Ne Sais Quoi

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Performed by: Hera Björk
Lyrics by: Örlygur Smári & Hera Björk
Composed by: Örlygur Smári & Hera Björk
Language: French, English



I am standing strong, I’ve overcome the sadness in my life
Now I look up and see the brightest sky above me
And it’s reflecting in your eyes

Je ne sais quoi, I know you have a special something
Je ne sais quoi, oh, something I just can’t explain
And when I see your face I wanna follow my emotions
Je ne sais pas, pourquoi?

When the clouds are gone the stars come out around us, shining
And all that we see is the love, our hearts aligned together
Tell me, do you feel the same?

Je ne sais quoi, I know you have a special something
Je ne sais quoi, oh, something I just can’t explain
And when I see your face I wanna follow my emotions
Je ne sais pas, pourquoi?

I just love this crazy feeling
It’s like I’ve known you all my life

Je ne sais quoi
Je ne sais quoi, I know you have a special something
Je ne sais quoi, oh, something I just can’t explain
And when I see your face I wanna follow my emotions
Je ne sais pas, pourquoi?[/center:2xe5wi9l]
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

I'm surprised that they are trying so hard coz if they won they probably couldn't afford to host it. xthink
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

Icelandic performers & semi final divisions:

Semi 1 - 9th January
Iris Holm - The One
Karen Pálsdóttir - In The Future
Kolburn Eva Viktorsdóttir - You Are The One
Sigurjón Brink - You Knocked On My Door (regular participator in Icelandic NFs)
Matthias Matthiasson - Out Of Sight

Semi 2 - 16th January
Edgar Smári Atlason - Now And Forever (Icelandic NF 2008 & 2009)
Sigrun Vala Baldursdóttir - I Believe In Angels
Menn Ársins - Gefst Ekki Upp (Icelandic NF 2008)
Jógvan Hansen - One More Day (Faroese winner of Icelandic Pop Idol, took part in NF last year)
Hvanndalsbræður - Gleði Og Glens

Semi 3 - 23rd January
Anna Hlin - Komðu Til Mín A Mórgun
Árnar Jónsson - Thusund Storjnur
Sigurjón Brink - The Waterslide (regular participator in Icelandic NFs)
Steinar Lógi Nesheim - Every Word
Hera Björk - Je Ne Sais Quoi (2nd in Danish NF 2009, backing singer for Iceland in 2008 & 2009)
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

The only name I'm familiar with is Hera Bjork, i can tell she really wants to win.
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

I heard only for Hera Björk too, her song on Danish NF was great. :D
 

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from eurovision.tv

After last year's successful trip to the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow, Iceland gets ready for this year's event in Oslo with 15 songs that will compete in three semifinals in January.

This is the complete list of participants that will take part in the Icelandic selection Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins:

1st semi-final on the 9th of January 2010:

The One
Performed by: Íris Hólm
Music & Lyrics: Birgir Jóhann Birgisson

In The Future
Performed by: Karen Pálsdóttir
Music & Lyrics: Bryndís Sunna Valdimarsdóttir & Daði Georgsson

You Are The One
Performed by: Kolbrún Eva Viktorsdóttir
Music & Lyrics: Haraldur G. Ásmundsson

You Knocked Upon My Door
Performed by: Sigurjón Brink
Music & Lyrics: Jóhannes Kári Kristinsson

Out Of Sight
Performed by: Matthías Matthíasson
Music & Lyrics: Matthías Stefánsson

2nd semi-final on the 16th of January 2010:

Now And Forever
Performed by: Edgar Smári Atlason
Music & Lyrics: Albert G. Jónsson

I Believe In Angels
Performed by: Sigrún Vala Baldursdóttir
Music & Lyrics: Halldór Guðjónsson

Gefst Ekki Upp
Performed by: Menn Ársins
Music & Lyrics: Haraldur Vignir Sveinbjörnsson

I'll One More Day
Performed by: Jógvan Hansen
Music & Lyrics: Óskar Páll Sveinsson & Bubbi Morthens

Gleði Og Glens
Performed by: Hvanndalsbræður
Music & Lyrics: Rögnvaldur Rögnvaldsson

3rd semi-final on the 23rd of January 2010:

Komdu Á Morgun Til Mín
Performed by: Anna Hlín
Music & Lyrics: Grétar Sigurbergsson

Þúsund Stjörnur
Performed by: Arnar Jónsson
Music & Lyrics: Jóhannes Kári Kristinsson

Waterslide
Performed by: Sigurjón Brink
Music & Lyrics: Sigurjón Brink

Every Word
Performed by: Steinarr Logi Nesheim
Music & Lyrics: Steinarr Logi Nesheim

Je Ne Sais Quoi
Performed by: Hera Björk
Music & Lyrics: Örlygur Smári

The line-up includes Hera Björk who was a backing singer for Iceland in both 2008 and 2009 and also came 2nd in the Danish national selection for this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

The two songs with the most televotes from each semi-final will proceed to the final. Furthermore, on the 30th of January, there will also be a special show where the songs will be summed up. The final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins will then take place on the 6th of February with the same hosts as in 2009: Eva María Jónsdóttir and Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir.

Iceland was the runner-up in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest Final thanks to Yohanna's Is It True?
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

The One and You Are The One in the same semi :lol:
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

14 songs have been selected, the fifteenth was an invitation from RÚV to Óskar Páll Sveinsson: he cowrote "Is it true?" I hope that that song is just as breath taking as Jóhanna's, because then I can once again hope for an Icelandic victory!
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

Semi Final #1: http://dagskra.ruv.is/songvakeppnin/login/
:)


Karen Pálsdóttir - In the future ~ too teenage for my taste. Though I like its culmination, esp from the vocal point of view.

Sjonni Brink - You Knocked Upon My Door ~ cliche ballad, predictable. Not a fond of such vocals but i like how it's composed. Piano and violins.

Matti Matt - Out Of Sight ~ his voice reminds me a lot of singers from Tom Jones to Mick Jagger and others that I can't remember, musially sounds like Aerosmith meets Rolling Stones and meets country, definitely not for ESC :|

Íris Hólm - The One ~ Celine Dion meets Yohanna, if only she could be better than at least one of them ))) Imo, it's a lil' bit boring.

Kolbrún Eva Viktorsdóttir - You Are the One ~ quite interesting but this song desperately needs a charismatic vocalist. I like its instrumental parts.
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

Tonight, the first semi final of SÖngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2010, the Icelandic national selection for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest will be held. Five acts will compete for two spots in the grand final.
The show

The show will be broadcast on RÚV 1 at 21:10 CET (20:10 local time). Eva María Jónsdóttir and Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir will host the program, which will see five acts presenting one song each. The top two will be chosen by televoting to move forward to the grand final on 6th February.


How to watch?

A webcast will be provided here. If the link does not work, copy

http://dagskra.ruv.is/sjonvarpid/streymi/beint/
to your Windows Media Player after pressing Ctrl.+U first.


The participants

Composer in brackets.

1.Íris Hólm - The one
(Birgir Jóhann Birgisson)
2.Karen Pálsdóttir - In the future
(Bryndís Sunna Valdimarsdóttir, Daði Georgsson)
3.Kolbrún Eva Viktorsdóttir - You are the one
(Haraldur G. Ásmundsson)
4.Sigurjón Brink - You knocked on my door
(Jóhannes Kári Kristinsson)
5.Matthias Matthiasson - Out of sight
(Matthías Stefánsson)
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

Íris Hólm - The one
If only she could have more charisma. I couldn't stop thinking about Celine Dion while she was singing. Other than that... strong vocals, not the best and not the worst song. 7.5/10

Matthias Matthiasson - Out of sight
Uhm, I thought it would be worser live but he surprised me though... but I'm not a fond of such songs. 7/10

Sigurjón Brink - You knocked on my door
Uhmm, it seemed pale & cliche comparing to the previous entry but the song is not bad actually. 6/10

Kolbrún Eva Viktorsdóttir - You are the one
Even despite not so powerful vocals... I dunno, she's so charismatic. It was simple & honest. I really liked it. 8/10.

Karen Pálsdóttir - In the future
I'm sorry but I thought that someone would throw a shoe in her she sounded so bad... :shock: 1/10



Yohanna - 12/10 :lol: :D
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

Church rocks :lol: -> "father" Mathiasson goes to the final.

Íris Hólm qualified as well.
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

Mr. Mathiasson is a big surprise :D. Írís Hólm had the strongest voice this evening, so it's okay for me that she has qualified too. But none of the songs which were presented today are in my opinion songs that could win the NF and later the ESC. I hope the songs next week will be better.
 

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Kolbrún Eva Viktorsdóttir - You are the one - :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

She didn't pass :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

She was the best ... :( :( :(
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

I absolutely love "The One" it has to go to Oslo!

A little bit it reminds me of "Stay" from Pierre Cosso and Bonnie Bianco, but that's ok. :lol:
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

In irst semi for me the best was Sigurjón Brink - You knocked on my door
 

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Re: ÍSLAND - Iceland 2010

A sleepy boring ballad and a just horrible songs qualified. Just like Norway :(
 
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