ICELAND

The Icelandic Final took place n the 12th February at Rekjavik. The winners were Sigurjón's Friends with their song “Aftur Heim” (Back Home)

This song almost did not make the Icelandic heats. The writer of this song, Sigurjón Brink, (who was in last year's Icelandic final) was due to perform this song in the heats but died suddenly about a week before it was due to be sung. In memory, the song was sung by his friends in the heat, hence the bands name.

The song is a very happy go lucky song with lots of brass and banjo. The band itself it tight and the singers are very good. It is another summery number but with more of a Radio 2 tone. The ending of the song is quite clever as the chorus is sung twice in different speeds which would be emphasised more by a bit of movement. The band doesn’t really do that much, which is a bit of a shame. Maybe in Dusseldorf they might wear something a little bit brighter to make them more memorable.

The song may possibly be translated for Dusseldorf which sould possibly help its chances but the group may wish to sing the song as is as a full tribute to their songwriter

A nice song with a heartfelt sentiment – but is that enough to win?


SINGER – Sigurjón's Friends
SONG – Aftur Heim (Back Home)
MUSIC – Sigurjón Brink
WORDS - Sigurjón Brink