Austria is one of the countries that choses its representative song after a long selection process on the way to the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku. We finally came to an end with the final show in the selection named Wecker rockt den Song Contest. Let’s get to know the participants.
The songs can be heared by clicking on the names below (requires a media player):
Song #1: 3punkt5 – Augenblick
group 3punkt5 was previously known as Block Stars which was founded by the
member, Sido, with the other members Sharon Dragan and Marko Benjamin. Sido described the group as the ‘Key to Heaven’ and named the group Blockstars. With the addition of a female vocalist, the group changed
their name to 3punkt5 then. The group will make the open the Austrian final, Wecker rockt den Song Contest.
In the 3punkt5 (3dot5), the number "three" symbolises the three male and "dot5" the female member as the guys in the group say: "Three
boys with socially disadvantaged backgrounds, thought having a girl
would be good for not only the chance for a better life, but also for a
trip to Baku."
An Austrian girl with Indian roots, a German, a Croatian and a Bosnian will participate at the selection with an Austrian song Augenblick, that means Moment. The song also offers Austrian and Serbo-Croatian rap parts.
Song #2: James Cottriall – Stand Up
His single Unbreakable became a hit during the preliminary phase in the Wecker rockt den Song Contest. He says "I am a big fan of the idea of the Eurovision Song Contest, which celebrates the peace after two big world wars, and also it is a great honour for a songwriter who challenges with his self-written song."
The Brit James Cottrial will participate with a pop song Stand Up from the second position in the final of Wecker rockt den Song Contest.
Song #3: !DelaDap – Don’t Turn Around
The group describes themselves as: "!Deladap means the dynamic mix of many different elements, urban and on the amount of time, rooted in centuries-old musical traditions. Our song is versed in the universal language of music! "
In this multi-national project, singers and musicians from Serbia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary came together to perform Don’t Turn Around. The song has spirits of pop, electronic music and Eastern European folklore.
Song #4: Krautschädl – Einsturzgefohr
The group describes their song and themselves as: "We have chosen the name Krautschädl for us because it freezes well, and because it is clear right away that we sing in an Austrian dialect. We all come from catfish – the old slaughterhouse, where our rehearsals is something like a second home for us. Our song is simply a beautiful song, that is sung in the Upper Austrian dialect, free from vicious violins or yodeling. "
The Krautschädl will perform Einsturzgefohr in the Austrian Wecker rockt den Song Contest to fight for the ticket for Baku. The song will be presented in rock style.
Song #5: Mary Broadcast Band – How Can You Ask Me?
They describe their song as "It is a sad story between two people about love. The two protagonists in the song love each other over again. If we play the song like in a concert, this is a number that is remembered. We just find the event insanely exciting to have two sides: The music and the human side. As you learn how to know each other simply because there are many nations, and the result is a cultural exchange, we consider it now as being two months of work, great work, the fun and if we do succeed, this is a huge opportunity for us "
Their song How Can You Ask Me? will be starting as fifth and it will be performed in a slow style in the Wecker rockt den Song Contest’s final.
Song #6: Papermoon – Vater, Father, Mon Père
They share their feelings by telling "The Eurovision Song Contest offers the opportunity of reaching a huge international audience. During the Song Contest people are looking for the best song. For us, it is a great opportunity singing in front of an international audience into the main European languages which is written personal history to touch."
The multi-languaged song Vater, Father, Mon Peré will be sung in English, French and German. The song describes a feelings of a singer who grew up without a father, is from Mineapolis. The duo will be trying to take interests of the audience all over the Europe with this multi-languaged song.
Song #7: Norbert Schneider – Medicate My Blues Away
Norbert shares his opinions with us by stating: " The song Contest naturally appeals to me to appear in front of such a large audience, the party and the trappings can safely be proud too. I think I’m actually still missing there. I will show Europe how to party in Austria. "
Norbert Schneider will sing the song Medicate My Blues Away. In the song Norbert becomes a doctor across the street, the client knocks the door. It is about humourous examination of the medical profession and drug madness in music society.
Song #8: Trackshittaz – Woki mit deim Popo
The duo describe their thoughts by telling: "We are two remarkable artists – deppad to spread party, a great atmosphere! "Woki deim with Popo"! We consider ourselves the right act from Austria at the contest and we come across from authentic dialect for other countries! To win!"
The song Woki mit deim Popo will be on with the 8th order in the final of Wecker rockt den Song Contest. The song Woki mit deim Popo is already on an album which was released by the duo on February, 10th.
Song #9: Valerie – Comme ça
Valerie says: "I sing, I collect the stories from lyrics and melodies since i speak. I like to share my feelings and my thoughts with the audience on stage. I am entering to the contest for fun as i have a good song. Because I think it is the platform to show the quality of Austria’s total – from the perspective of music, culture, economy."
Valeri will sing a French song called Comme ça at the final of Wecker rockt den Song Contest. This modern, groovy song will try to follow the chances in the contest.
Song #10:
Conchita Wurst – That’s What I Am
Conchita Wurst shares her opinions with us by stating: "The song contest is a magical event for me – especially since Celine Dion in 1988, the year in which I am in the Colombian highlands, hatched from the egg. I think it’s just nice to represent so many different nations as their country through music and I want give my message there "live tolerance and acceptance" to Europe."
We will close the Wecker rockt den Song Contest with the last act coming from Conchita Wurst. The song That’s What I Am is faster than fan favourite Unbreakable which still has drama inside. In the song, Conchita Wurst sends a message, ‘You must not be everybody’s darling, as long as one is at peace with itself.’
Last year Austria made a comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest after three years of abscence and Nadine Beiler succesfully represented this country in the final of Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song The Secret is Love.