Yannakis

Congratulations to Top3 ( @SteveParker, @Pablita, @Henry_Leon;  @Finnator123 and  @catgamer) and @Cobi for incredible TLSC, especially for the spectacular promotion of Spanish culture!
Thank everyone for points:  @konig;  @Ruslan;  @Fly_like_a_don;  @Werloc;  @justony; @owenp_23, @dezbee2008, @Olympian1010;  @mrv86;  @rybak;  @Vektor and  @Illya.

GOODBYE, SEVILLA!
 
Before we end the ceremony with the winning song, I'd like to thank all users for their participation and support, and especially @mrv86for organizing the draw, @Olympian1010 for helping with the Team Event format and @vinipereira for the improvements made to the logo. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed preparing it. It has been a pleasure to have been able to contribute my grain of sand to the history of TISC.
 
Congratulations to all the users who have met their expectations with the results and encouragement to those who hoped to be in a better position. In 6 months you will have a new opportunity, so don't get discouraged .
 
Yesterday we started the opening ceremony with the first seconds of the Barcelona 1992 ceremony, so what better way to put the finishing touch to these 6 weeks of competition than with the performance of Sarah Brightman and Josep Carreras that closed the first and last Olympics held in Spain. Ladies and gentlemen,
 
Amigos para Siempre
 

Congratulations to Top3 ( @SteveParker, @Pablita, @Henry_Leon;  @Finnator123 and  @catgamer) and @Cobi for incredible TLSC, especially for the spectacular promotion of Spanish culture!
Thank everyone for points:  @konig;  @Ruslan;  @Fly_like_a_don;  @Werloc;  @justony; @owenp_23, @dezbee2008, @Olympian1010;  @mrv86;  @rybak;  @Vektor and  @Illya.

Congratulations to Top3 ( @SteveParker, @Pablita, @Henry_Leon;  @Finnator123 and  @catgamer) and @Cobi for incredible TLSC, especially for the spectacular promotion of Spanish culture!
Thank everyone for points:  @konig;  @Ruslan;  @Fly_like_a_don;  @Werloc;  @justony; @owenp_23, @dezbee2008, @Olympian1010;  @mrv86;  @rybak;  @Vektor and  @Illya.

Congratulations to Top3 ( @SteveParker, @Pablita, @Henry_Leon;  @Finnator123 and  @catgamer) and @Cobi for incredible TLSC, especially for the spectacular promotion of Spanish culture!
Thank everyone for points:  @konig;  @Ruslan;  @Fly_like_a_don;  @Werloc;  @justony; @owenp_23, @dezbee2008, @Olympian1010;  @mrv86;  @rybak;  @Vektor and  @Illya.

TEAM EVENT RESULTS
 

GRAND FINAL SCOREBOARD
 
SESSION 4 (Votes 30-38)
 
1   ITALY   69   20   SLOVENIA   17 2   FINLAND   69   21   LITHUANIA   16 3   UKRAINE   52   22   BRAZIL   14 4   SERBIA   44   23   SLOVAKIA   12 5   NORWAY   41   24   GREECE   11 6   USA   34   25   CZECH REPUBLIC   11 7   FRANCE   31   26   BULGARIA   10 8   IRELAND   28   27   POLAND   10 9   DENMARK   27   28   CROATIA   9 10   GERMANY   27   29   PORTUGAL   9 11   NETHERLANDS   25   30   KAZAKHSTAN   9 12   MEXICO   24   31   NEW ZEALAND   9 13   CHINA   22   32   TUNISIA   6 14   ARGENTINA   22   33   CHILE   6 15   ROMANIA   22   34   SWEDEN   5 16   GREAT BRITAIN   21   35   MALTA   4 17   HUNGARY   20   36   INDONESIA   4 18   SPAIN   19   37   INDIA   3 19   MOLDOVA   18   38   ISRAEL   0  
These are the full results of the Team Event:
# TEAM Session 1 B1 Session 2 B2 Session 3 B3 Session 4 B4 TOT 2nd and 3rd highest Streak Top3 combined Collusion Top4 combined Votes Highest 1-Jury 1  MADRID BEARS     
42   12   28   2   32
+5
(3)
    
70   9   42   22   14
+15
(11)
    
66   70   9   36   14
+30
(22)
    
70   58   12   62   5
+15
(27)
515 2  BARCELONA DRAGONS     
66   6     4    13    70
+30
(6)
    
46   6   38   11   7
+5
(10)
    
42   2   30   21   32
+15
(15)
    
36   13   32   22   38
+30
(28)
417 3  ZARAGOZA LIONS    
24   50   16   18
(2)    
32   62   34   24
+30
(20)
   
4     28     8     13
(7)    
3     66     4     30
(16) 319 4  PAMPLONA BULLS    
10   54   58   8
+15
(4)
   
16   20   66   54
(8)    
16   3   17   12
(7)    
11    42   50   15
(20) 317 5  TOLEDO EAGLES    
62   3    22   34
+5
(3)
   
50   3   9   26
(0)    
62   10   8   26
+15
(15)
   
34   1    28    16
(19) 301 6  GRANADA LYNXES    
46   5   26   11
+5
(3)
   
19   3   36   6
+5
(10)
   
15   6   54   58
(13)    
2     7     46    6
(12) 287 7  VALENCIA BATS    
17   38   7   10
(2)    
18   28   58   15
(0)    
9   22   38   6
(12)    
18   19   54    8
+5
(24)
265 8  MALLORCA DOLPHINS    
1     19   36   21
(2)    
30   3   21   17
(0)    
24   46   2   50
(14)    
24    9     17    21
(23) 244 9  MURCIA FLAMINGOS    
14   30   20   15
(2)    
4   13   10   12
(0)    
18   32   19   20
+15
(15)
   
26   10   14   20
(15) 200

WELCOME TO THE CLOSING CEREMONY!
 

GRAND FINAL SCOREBOARD
 
1   ITALY   199   20   CZECH REPUBLIC   61 2   FINLAND   166   21   CROATIA   61 3   GERMANY   158   22   BRAZIL   59 4   NETHERLANDS   151   23   MOLDOVA   57 5   USA   130   24   HUNGARY   57 6   DENMARK   127   25   CHILE   57 7   FRANCE   118   26   ROMANIA   57 8   NORWAY   111   27   INDONESIA   52 9   SERBIA   103   28   ARGENTINA   52 10   UKRAINE   99   29   LITHUANIA   51 11   SPAIN   91   30   CHINA   51 12   SLOVAKIA   89   31   MALTA   50 13   MEXICO   89   32   SWEDEN   49 14   IRELAND   83   33   GREECE   49 15   SLOVENIA   83   34   KAZAKHSTAN   43 16   PORTUGAL   75   35   NEW ZEALAND   35 17   GREAT BRITAIN   73   36   BULGARIA   21 18   POLAND   70   37   TUNISIA   13 19   INDIA   63   38   ISRAEL   11  
 
That's all folks!
 
Congratulations again to Italy for their second TISC win ever, as well as Finland and Germany for their medals!
 
Before saying goodbye, I would like to share with you some stats about the edition.
 

MEDAL TABLE
 
32 out of the 38 nations have won at least one medal!
 
The most succesful nation without a medal was , that received points from 14 nations. Some countries in the top10 such as  or  received points from less nations than Sweden.
 
On the other hand,  only scored points from 8 nations, but 3 of them gave them their gold medal, achieving an oustanding 5th place in the medal table. A much better result than the 27th place in the scoreboard.
 
 proved once again that they have the most succeful entry of the edition. They received points from 24 different nations and 12 of these put the Italian entry in their top3! The closest nations in this stat were  and , with 21 nations giving them at least one point.
 
# NATION G S B 1   ITALY 6 2 4 2   DENMARK 4 1 2 3   FINLAND 3 2 2 4   NORWAY 3 1 1 5   INDONESIA 3 0 0 6   GERMANY 2 4 2 7   SERBIA 2 1 3 8   USA 2 1 2 9   PORTUGAL 2 1 0 10   HUNGARY 2 0 1 11   NETHERLANDS 1 3 2 12   SPAIN 1 3 0 13   UKRAINE 1 1 2 14   IRELAND 1 1 1 14   GREAT BRITAIN 1 1 1 16   LITHUANIA 1 0 1 16   ROMANIA 1 0 1 18   SLOVENIA 1 0 0 18   CROATIA 1 0 0 20   FRANCE 0 2 2 21   CZECH REPUBLIC 0 2 1 21   CHINA 0 2 1 23   SLOVAKIA 0 2 0 23   POLAND 0 2 0 25   MEXICO 0 1 2 26   INDIA 0 1 1 26   MALTA 0 1 1 28   GREECE 0 1 0 28   KAZAKHSTAN 0 1 0 28   ARGENTINA 0 1 0 31   CHILE 0 0 3 32   BRAZIL 0 0 2 33   SWEDEN 0 0 0 33   MOLDOVA 0 0 0 33   BULGARIA 0 0 0 33   NEW ZEALAND 0 0 0 33   ISRAEL 0 0 0 33   TUNISIA 0 0 0

Congratulations to Top3 ( @SteveParker, @Pablita, @Henry_Leon;  @Finnator123 and  @catgamer) and @Cobi for incredible TLSC, especially for the spectacular promotion of Spanish culture!
Thank everyone for points:  @konig;  @Ruslan;  @Fly_like_a_don;  @Werloc;  @justony; @owenp_23, @dezbee2008, @Olympian1010;  @mrv86;  @rybak;  @Vektor and  @Illya.

My reserves were
 
Reserve 1  Jessica Shy - Dėl Tavęs
Reserve 2  Bess - Ram pam pam
Reserve 3  Amanda Tenfjord, Evangelia - AMAN So, even Greece (yeah, I forgot, Greece also haven't scored from me like ever)

UKRAINE 
¡Hola!
*Доброго вечора, ми з України! Вас вітає національне журі України та я, як єдиний та неповторний його очільник зараз поступово оголошу вам бали від 1 до 12*  
  FINLAND   10          SPAIN   9    USA   8    GERMANY   7    LITHUANIA   6    GREECE   5    MOLDOVA   4    POLAND   3    NORWAY   2    SWEDEN   1 

HUNGARY
 
Hi Everyone!
 
Szép jó estét mindenkinek!
 
I hope you are enjoying the Grand Final.
 
Here are the votes of the Hungarian jury:
 
 
 

 
 
  LITHUANIA   10          NEW ZEALAND   9    SERBIA   8    FINLAND   7    GREECE   6    NORWAY   5    NETHERLANDS   4    FRANCE   3    ROMANIA   2    KAZAKHSTAN   1 

Are you enjoying the Snack Break? As a suggestion, let me introduce you a typical Spanish sweet that is usually cooked from Carnival to Easter:
 
Do you want Torrijas?
Torrijas are a traditional Spanish dessert that is typically made during the Easter season. They are similar to French toast in that they are made from slices of bread that are soaked in milk, egg, and sugar, then fried in olive oil or butter until golden brown. However, Torrijas are typically flavored with cinnamon, orange zest, and sometimes sweet wine, which gives them a unique flavor.
 
After frying, the Torrijas are typically served warm, and can be topped with a variety of toppings such as honey, syrup, or even whipped cream. While Torrijas are traditionally eaten during Easter, they are a popular dessert throughout Spain and can be found in many Spanish bakeries and restaurants throughout the year.
 

Another decent round for the Mexican song, and this time I want to say:
 
 
Thank you  ! @dezbee2008 @Olympian1010 @owenp_23
 
χάρης  ! @Yannakis @maestro @Makedonas
 
Grazzi @Glen  !
 
Dziękuję @rybak  !
 
Muito obrigado  ! @vinipereira @titicow
 

Post 1:
 POLAND 
¡Hola!
Here are points from sunny today Poland   CHILE   10          SERBIA   9    GREECE   8    SLOVAKIA   7    SPAIN   6    NORWAY   5    SLOVENIA   4    ITALY   3    MEXICO   2    CZECH REPUBLIC   1 

thank you for the 2 points!
 
Unfortunately probably the last points of the contest for Ireland given the voting order  

MEXICO
¡Hola! Buenos días desde Guadalajara. Es un placer estar de nuevo con todos Ustedes, y sin más demora, éste es el voto del jurado mexicano.
 
Hello! Good morning from Guadalajara. It's a pleasure to be again with all of you, and without further delay, this is the vote of the Mexican jury  
  FRANCE   10          FINLAND   9    CHILE   8    SERBIA   7    ARGENTINA   6    CHINA   5    CROATIA   4    LITHUANIA   3    SLOVAKIA   2    GREECE   1 

@Yannakis @Makedonas @maestro efcharistooo Hellas for the amazing 8 points (whoever of you made it to be real )

Thank you @Yannakis @maestro @Makedonas 

LITHUANIA
  GREECE   11    ITALY   10          NEW ZEALAND   9    SWEDEN   8    ARGENTINA   7    NETHERLANDS   6    IRELAND   5    CHILE   4    CZECH REPUBLIC   3    INDIA   2    USA   1 

KAZAKHSTAN
 
Қайырлы таң Қазақстаннан!
 
Good morning from Kazakhstan!
 
  CHINA   10          FRANCE   9    MOLDOVA   8    ROMANIA   7    NETHERLANDS   6    GREECE   5    UKRAINE   4    GERMANY   3    LITHUANIA   2    INDIA   1 

ARGENTINA 
  NORWAY   12    NETHERLANDS   11    GREAT BRITAIN   10          CROATIA   9    UKRAINE   8    MOLDOVA   7    ITALY   6    HUNGARY   5    POLAND   4    FRANCE   3    LITHUANIA   2    GREECE   1  ¡Adiós!, los veo en el siguiente torneo con mas canciones y datos curiosos
Goodbye, see you in the next tournament with more songs and fun facts  

EL ANACRONÓPETE - ROMANTIC PERIOD
ARTISTIC PROGRAM (5/6)
 
The Romantic period in Spain, which lasted from the early 19th century to the early 20th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural development. This era was marked by the emergence of new musical styles and genres, as well as a renewed interest in traditional Spanish folk music.
 
One of the most important composers of the Romantic period in Spain was Manuel de Falla, who was known for his fusion of traditional Spanish folk music with contemporary classical music. Falla's works were notable for their use of Spanish rhythms and melodies, as well as their exploration of new harmonic and tonal structures. His most famous works include the ballet "El amor brujo" and the opera "La vida breve".
 

 
Another significant composer from this period was Isaac Albéniz, who was also known for his use of Spanish folk music in his compositions. Albéniz's works were notable for their virtuosic piano writing, as well as their use of Spanish melodies and rhythms. His most famous works include the suite "Iberia" and the piano piece "Asturias (Leyenda)".
 
The Romantic period in Spain was also marked by the emergence of the Spanish guitar as a popular instrument. The guitar, which had been used in Spain since the Middle Ages and is the logo of this edition of the TISC, saw a resurgence in popularity during the Romantic era, particularly with the rise of flamenco music. Flamenco music was characterized by its use of intricate guitar playing, passionate singing, and rhythmic footwork.
 
In addition to Falla and Albéniz, other notable Spanish composers from the Romantic period include Joaquín Rodrigo, who was known for his guitar music, and Pablo Sarasate, who was known for his virtuosic violin playing.
 

 
Overall, the Romantic period in Spain was a time of great artistic and cultural growth, marked by the emergence of new musical styles and the renewed interest in traditional Spanish folk music. The fusion of traditional Spanish music with contemporary classical music set the foundation for the development of new musical genres in the centuries to comeº.

EL ANACRONÓPETE - MIDDLE AGES
ARTISTIC PROGRAM (2/6)
 
During the Middle Ages, music in Spain was largely dominated by troubadours and minstrels. These performers traveled from town to town, entertaining audiences with their songs and instruments, and often performed in castles, palaces, and other noble residences. The music of this period was often improvised and performed in the vernacular language, reflecting the emergence of a distinct Spanish culture.
 
One of the most significant musical genres of the Middle Ages was the Cantigas de Santa Maria, a collection of songs written in Galician-Portuguese, a language spoken in the northwest region of Spain. The Cantigas were written by King Alfonso X of Castile, who ruled from 1252 to 1284, and were dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The songs featured various musical styles, including monophonic and polyphonic music, and were often performed with instruments such as the vielle, a medieval string instrument similar to a violin.
 

 
Another popular genre of music in medieval Spain was the Sephardic music of the Jewish community. The Sephardic Jews, who lived in Spain until their expulsion in 1492, had a distinct musical tradition that blended elements of Jewish, Arabic, and Christian music. The songs were often sung in Ladino, a language derived from Old Spanish and Hebrew, and were accompanied by instruments such as the oud, a lute-like instrument.
 

 
The music of the Middle Ages in Spain was characterized by its simplicity and the use of modal scales. The melodies were often repetitive, and the lyrics were frequently focused on love, religion, and morality. Although the music of this period may seem primitive compared to later periods, it played an essential role in the development of Spanish music, setting the foundation for the emergence of new musical styles and genres in the centuries to come.

TIME TRAVEL: EL ANACRONÓPETE
ARTISTIC PROGRAM (1/6)
 
The story of 'El anacronópete' is a fascinating tale of time travel and adventure, written by Enrique Gaspar in 1887. This story is significant because it is considered to be one of the first works of science fiction in Spain, and it was also the first literary work to introduce the concept of a time machine.
 
The story follows the adventures of Professor Don Sindulfo García and his student, Ramón, as they embark on a time travel journey in the anacronópete, which is the first time machine ever created. The inventor of the anacronópete, Enrique Gaspar, accompanies them on their journey.
 

 
Throughout the story, the characters travel through different eras in Spanish history, witnessing significant events and encountering famous historical figures. The story is not only a thrilling adventure but also an opportunity to learn about the evolution of Spanish culture, including its music history.
 
As we explore the different time periods that the characters visit, we will also discover the role that music played during each era and the different musical styles and instruments that were popular. Join us on this exciting journey through time and music in 'El anacronópete'!