MOLLY SANDEN & LOREEN (MF 2012)
SPEAK TO QX.SE
Today we present you one more part from the QX.se special edition for 2012 Melodifestivalen. Read below the interview they both gave to the Swedish popular magazine (photos and text are property of QX.se).
Loreen – ”Euphoria” Heat 1, Växjö
Do you watch Melodifestivalen?
I don’t, because I don’t own a TV! I don’t have time for that. If anyone wants to take me to the cinema, they have to drag me there!
Describe your song in three words…
Terminator, uplifting and dramatic.
What can you tell us about the performance?
I’ve removed all my comfort zones. I want to grow as an artist and do something that isn’t really me – but still is, if you get that.
Who’s dressing you?
Tommy Granfors, who’s made outfits for me before. I’m involved in all aspects of the creative process, though. I like to work with up-and-coming designers.
Does Euphoria sound very different from the first time you heard it?
Yes, definitely. I’ve made it my own, and it’s brilliant.
Molly Sandén – ”Why Am I Crying” Heat 3, Leksand
How do you normally watch Melodifestivalen?
With a party! I gather loads of friends together and we have scoreboards, sweets and pretend microphones so we can sing along if we get the urge to!
What’s your first memory of the contest?
Roger Pontare. I was totally in love with him! My parents were surprised about that, because before that I loved Carola and Disney songs. I sang to the trees and pine cones because I thought that’s what you did!
Describe your song in three words…
True, personal and emotional.
Can you give us any clues about the performance?
It’s pared back.
Do you have any worries before Leksand?
My main concern was my heels, so I’ve got rid of those! Other than that, it’s
fine. It needs to be, or else it would get too emotional…
Do you think people will read in too much in the lyrics because the are personal?
Well, I hope everyone just listens to the whole song. They shouldn’t sit there
with a pen and paper analysing every word – I certainly didn’t!
The last time you competed in Leksand you went ”direct to Globen”…
That was the best week of my life, so it’s hard to carry the burden of that. The
most important thing is to sing a song that I like very much.
