The Danish act and song was chosen on 14th February through the national final "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix". After all acts had sung, voting opened (50/50 jury and public vote) and a top 3 was selected. After a second round of voting (50/50 once again) a winner was declared. Going to Vienna is Søren Torpegaard Lund singing "Før vi går hjem" (Before we go home)
Søren shares the stage with five dancers and a large perspex box which is used to film from the outside but also from the inside. The colours are dark with hues of blue and pink. The lyrics describe an encounter with someone when you know it will end with regret and hurt. The song is completely in Danish which suits the song and singer and it comes across as authentic. The dancers are dressed in individual clubbing outfits while Søren is wearing a white t-shirt over a sheer spangly top. Søren starts outside the box, climbs over it, drops into it then comes out again. During the final part, Søren enthusiastically joins in with the dancing. There is a good mix of full stage shots and more intimate moments. The song has a feel of Nemo and JJ with the falsetto but also Red Sebastian and Olly Alexander with the clubbing vibe.
Although the audience is not seen much, they were vocal and enjoying the entry. The whole act on stage comes across fluid, effortless, tight and professional. The song has layers and differing earworms which could feel like a hot mess but the pared down backing seems to tame the busyness. Søren has amazing charisma and understands how to sell the song at the right points. The show currently works as a whole package and would hold off any rash changes which DR are weighing up.
ARTIST - Søren Torpegaard Lund
SONG – Før vi går hjem
WRITING/PRODUCTION CREDITS – Clara Sofie Fabricius, Valdemar Littauer Bendixen, Thomas Meilstrup, Søren Torpegaard Lund
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