LITHUANIA have chosen Fusedmarc to represent them at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
But what is their background, how were they chosen and what is Fusedmarc singing?
Who is Fusedmarc?
Fusedmarc is made up of lead vocalist Viktorija Ivanovskaja, multi-instrumentalist Denisas Zujevas, and visual designer Stasys Žakas.
They founded in 2004 and specialise in electronic “trip-hop” style music.
They are originally from Lithuania’s capital Vilnius.
How were Fusedmarc chosen to represent Lithuania?
Fusedmarc entered a national competition to become the artist that would represent Lithuania in this year’s Eurovision contest.
The show, Eurovizijos atranka 2017, was organised by Lithuanian broadcaster Lithuanian National Radio and Television which involved a eight heats, a semi-final and a grand final.
Fusedmarc received the highest score from the public vote and the jury vote to win them their place on the international stage.
What song is Fusedmarc performing?
They are singing the song Rain of Revolution, which was composed and written by lead singer Viktorija Ivanovskaja, multi-instrumentalist Denis Zujev and song writer Michail Levin.
What are the odds on Lithuania winning?
Sunbets’ Eurovision odds currently list Lithuania winning at 100/1.
What are the lyrics to Rain of Revolution?
Life like roller coaster spinning me around
Breathing getting faster when I’m upside down
Changes striking through me with a speed of sound
There’s no need in dream life, nothing stops me now
Making a start, making a start
Making a start and let the light shine through me
Figuring out meaning of love
Breaking the rational views and narrow limits
Now I’m getting closer to you
Feel the rain of revolution
Now I’m getting closer to you
There’s no time for your illusions now
Yeah yeah…
Yeah yeah… yeah yeah… yeah yeah…
Yeah yeah… yeah yeah… yeah yeah…
Yeah yeah… yeah yeah… yeah yeah…
Looking for the reasons I’m still on the road
If I gonna stop and choose, yeah yeah…
Feel I’m gonna travel again
Making a start, making a start
Making a start and let the light shine through me
Dance to the rhythm of the soul
Dance to the rhythm of the soul
Dance to the rhythm of the soul
Dance to the rhythm of the soul
Now I’m getting closer to you
Feel the rain of revolution
Now I’m getting closer to you
There’s no time for your illusions now
Yeah yeah…
Yeah yeah… yeah yeah… yeah yeah…
Yeah yeah… yeah yeah… yeah yeah…
Yeah yeah… yeah yeah… yeah yeah…
How many times has Lithuania won the Eurovision Song Contest?
Lithuania has taken part in Eurovision a total of 17 times since their first appearance in 1994.
They have never taken home the top prize, receiving their highest ranking in 2006 with We Are The Winners sung by LT United.
The country reached the top ten for the second time in their Eurovision career last year when they came in ninth place with Donny Montell singing I’ve Been Waiting for This Night.
When and where is the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 final?
The Eurovision final is due to take place on Saturday May 13, with semi-finals held on May 11 and 13.
The event will be broadcast live from the International Exhibition Centre in the country’s capital Kiev.
The reigning champion Jamala will be in attendance on the night to hand over the honour to this year’s winner performers.
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