There were a few suggestions, especially among female singers, who convinced in 2014 or 2015 with their vocals. And here is my final choice for TISC 2016.
Anja Kotar is only 18 year old singer from Ljubljana, studying in San Jose, California. She started singing at age of five and was also very good pianist, taking
many prizes. When she was only 14, she competed at Slovenian X Factor, where she sung "You feel my love" from Adele, but did not make it to second round.
After she moved with her family to USA in 2012, she was accepted to Valley Christian Conservatory, where her subject is piano. In February 2016, she came to
Slovenia, where she competed in two festivals, firstly on newly formed "Pop Rock" with song, called "Čas je Zdaj" (Time is now). Her vocal presence was so convincing
she deserved special award for young talented singer. Later on, she competed also on Ema 2016, Slovenian selection for Eurovision Song Contest. With her song "Too Cool"
has not made it to superfinal.
Starting this year, she published another interesting single, "Tightrope", with whom she will compete on our annual song contest.This is her first single from premiere album Nomad. On Youtube, she wrote what is meaning of this song.
"I wrote the song over a year ago - the tightrope is an analogy for a relationship. Whether it be a lover or a friend, the song talks about those shaky relationships that are constantly on edge; one wrong move and your balance is thrown off. It's about always walking the line, leaving destruction behind, but still consciously pressing on. "
Enjoy!
Caught in the middle where stories collide Don't look down now don't open your eyesThe time has come, we're finally at the end.The winds will blow and the floods will rageThe poles will switch and rearrangeYou moved the piece, now finish your check-mate.Walk slow, don't let go, now we're close, can you feelThe night is dark, the air is cold, you leave me no controlTightrope walking from the shadowsThe knots are tied and the strings will fight between two cliffsYeah I'm tightrope falling from the skyThe knots are tied and the strings will fight between two cliffsYeah I'm tightrope walking, tightrope walking, I'm tightrope walkingThe least you could do is get out and hideAt least you could keep your dignity prideBut here we are, time and time againCatching the seconds and racing the clockTrying so hard you can't make it stopOh can't you see, it's way too late for that
If you try to deny, you keep yourself locked insideComing fast from the low you, you still have all control
Tightrope walking from the shadowsThe knots are tied and the strings will fight between two cliffsYeah I'm tightrope falling from the skyThe knots are tied and the strings will fight between two cliffsYeah I'm tightrope walking, tightrope walking, I'm tightrope walkingGravity dragging downFloating, I'm like a clownOn your strings you've got me hookedWithout a warning, once again you overtook
Tightrope walking from the shadowsThe knots are tied and the strings will fight between two cliffsYeah I'm tightrope falling from the skyThe knots are tied and the strings will fight between two cliffsYeah I'm tightrope walking, tightrope walking, I'm tightrope walking