Cobi

 became the 20th country to vote!

The original deadline is in slighltly less than 30 hours, but considering that we are still missing 18 nations and it has been requested by  and  juries, I will give an extra day to vote. This means that the new deadline is Thursday, 9th March at 23:59 (CET).

The Festival of Music will keep the original dates, so you can pick countries and/or send songs from Thursday, 9th March at 00:01 (CET).

34 minutes ago, rybak said:

@Cobi Its possible to get an extra day to vote? Because I already know that I wont be able to send votes in time and I dont want miss the contest for the first time by not meeting deadline on time.

Sure, no problem 

14 minutes ago, kungshamra71 said:

I guess I missed those, need to check out, specially the Galician, it’s one of my favorite regions (next to catalunya and extremadura) and I love their language, people when speaking Galician always sound super nice :-)

 

from which region are you btw? 

I'm half Catalan and half Andalusian. When growing up I lived in both regions, but I moved to Madrid for college and have been living here for a while.

3 minutes ago, kungshamra71 said:

This is cool! Are you gonna do this for each region? 
 

im passing only through euskadi and castilla y leon this time but in June I’m thinking of doing a “vuelta” via all 15 Spanish regions so those traditional songs would give a nice soundtrack for the trip :-)

The next one in 2 days will be from Euskadi . In previous posts I have covered sevillana from Andalucía, jota from Aragón, chotis from Madrid, sardana from Catalonia, seguidilla from Castilla-La Mancha and muñeira from Galicia, which makes 7 out of 17 regions. After that I will probably move to the team presentations and since these will be based in 9 cities, I will also cover some more details there.

Seguidilla

Seguidilla is a type of folk dance that originated in the La Mancha region, in the center of Spain. It is a lively and energetic dance that is typically performed by a solo dancer or by a group of dancers. The seguidilla is usually performed to the accompaniment of a guitar, and the dance itself is characterized by its quick, staccato footwork and sharp, precise movements.

The dance is performed in a variety of styles, depending on the region and cultural context.

As an update, all the members of the  jury have voted, becoming the first multi-member jury to do so. Furthermore, we have 9 single-member juries that have voted (        ) and 3 more where at least one user has voted but other members are still thinking about their rankings (  ).

Chotis

"Chotis" is a dance and music style that apparently originated in Bohemia in the late 18th century, quickly making its way to other parts of Europe and America. It is characterized by its slow and graceful rhythm, and is often performed as a ballroom dance.

The chotis is usually performed by couples, who dance to the accompaniment of a small orchestra or a single piano. The dance is characterized by its smooth, gliding steps and elegant movements, and is typically performed in a relaxed, leisurely manner.

The chotis was very popular in Spain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was considered one of the most sophisticated and refined forms of Spanish dance. Although its popularity has declined in recent decades, the chotis remains an important part of Spanish cultural heritage, and is still performed and appreciated in Madrid.

Since we are in the last weekend of Voting Windows, I will tag all the users as a reminder that you have until next Wednesday March 8th at 23:59 (CET) to send your votes. 

@konig @vinipereira @Federer91 @ManuCHIL @Vic Liu @dcro @Wumo @Agger @Bohemia @catgamer @Cinnamon Bun @Finnator123 @Yannakis @maestro @Makedonas @Fly_like_a_don @OlympicIRL @Dnl @SteveParker @Pablita @Henry_Leon @Werloc @Glen @mrv86 @Ionoutz24 @heywoodu @Wanderer @vkristijan @rybak @kungshamra71 @IoNuTzZ @NikolaB @hckošice @justony @amen09 @Illya @owenp_23 @dezbee2008 @Olympian1010

9 minutes ago, rybak said:

Still just five nations voted?

Yes, but it isn't that weird. We usually have most of the votes in the last 2 or 3 days.

Sardana

A sardana is a traditional folk dance originating from Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It is typically performed in a circle, with dancers linking arms and performing coordinated steps in time with the music. Sardanas are typically performed to the accompaniment of a cobla, a type of Catalan wind orchestra, and are often accompanied by singing. The sardana is considered an important part of Catalan cultural heritage and is a symbol of national identity. It is typically performed at celebrations and festivals, and is considered a joyful and celebratory dance that brings people together.

During the weekend,  became the first country to vote. Remember, we still have more than a week before the deadline!

Meanwhile, let's continue with our posts of traditional music styles of Spain. 

Muñeira

"Muñeira" is a traditional folk dance and music style from Galicia, a region in northwest Spain. It is one of the most important cultural elements of the Galician people and is characterized by its upbeat rhythm and lively style.

The muñeira is usually performed by couples, who dance in a lively, energetic manner to the accompaniment of Galician bagpipes (gaita), flutes, and other traditional instruments. The dance is characterized by its quick footwork, stamping, and twirling movements, as well as its intricate hand gestures and turns.

The muñeira is considered an important part of Galician culture and is often performed at cultural events, festivals, and other social gatherings. It is a symbol of the region's rich musical heritage and is recognized as one of the most iconic and recognizable forms of Spanish dance.

Jota

"Jota" is a traditional folk dance and music style originating from Spain. It is widely performed in many regions of Spain, particularly in the north and northeast, and is known for its lively, upbeat rhythm and distinctive musical style.

The jota is usually performed by couples, who dance in a fast and energetic manner to the accompaniment of castanets, guitars, and other traditional instruments. The dance is characterized by its quick footwork, leaping and stamping, and twirling movements.

The origins of the jota are not well-known, but it is thought to have developed from a combination of ancient Celtic, Arabic, and Spanish musical and dance traditions. Today, the jota remains a popular folk dance in Spain, and is performed at a variety of social and cultural events, including weddings, festivals, and other celebrations.

During the Voting Windows I will present you some traditional dances/music styles from different parts of the country. I hope you like it! 

Sevillanas

"Sevillana" is a type of folk dance originating from Sevilla. It is characterized by its flamenco-style footwork and is often performed during celebrations, festivals, and other social events in Andalusia, the southern region of Spain.

The sevillana is usually performed by couples and is known for its lively rhythm and upbeat music, making it a popular dance choice for parties and other festive occasions such as Ferias. It is typically accompanied by castanets, guitars, and other traditional Spanish instruments.

The sevillana is considered an important part of the cultural heritage of Andalusia and is recognized as one of the most iconic and recognizable forms of Spanish dance.

The Spanish jury has sent their votes to a neutral third party, which means that from this moment until Wednesday, March 8th at 23:59 (Central European Time) you can send me your votes via private message.

After my first 2 listenings I am down to 19 songs and my top3 is already defined. As usual, 9th-12th places are going to be very difficult to pick and I will probably have two more listenings before making my final decision on Wednesday.

I don't know if it's just me, but I think this year we have a lot of ballads (some of them quite good but others are cliché or imitations of famous singers), more than in previous Annual editions.

The Entries Window is officially closed!

You can start listening to the songs whenever you want. As a reminder, the Voting Window will open next Thursday and will last 2 weeks. I hope the 38 registered nations will send their votes in time and participate in the Grand Final of March 18th.

I added a YouTube playlist to the first post in case you want to start listening. I will update it once we get the entries of  and  (@Fly_like_a_don and @Ionoutz24).

The Entries Window closes in 5 hours and we are still mising 6 songs. For this reason, I will extend the deadline 24 hours so these users have an extra day to post their song. The new deadline is Sunday 19th February at 23:59 (CET).

 @maestro @Makedonas

 @Fly_like_a_don

 @OlympicIRL

 @Ionoutz24

 @vkristijan

 @Illya

10 hours ago, kungshamra71 said:

omg Belinda! I had such a crush when I was younger, loved her first songs and the one with Andy y Lucas 😃

I really liked that song too. In fact, it was one of the options I had in mind for the Open edition. Belinda had several hits in the 2000s and early 2010s but I had lost track of her until the collab with Ana Mena.

FYI: We are getting closer to the deadline for submitting songs (midnight from Saturday to Sunday in CET)! So far we have 19 songs entered 

@vinipereira

@titicow

@Wumo

@Agger

@Bohemia

@Benolympique

@catgamer

@Cinnamon Bun

@maestro

@Makedonas

@Fly_like_a_don

@OlympicIRL

@Ruslan

@mrv86

@Ionoutz24

@heywoodu

@vkristijan

@rybak

@justony

@Illya

 ESPAÑA 

Ana Mena, Belinda - Las 12

Lyrics (Spanish):

Quote

Tú y yo frente al mar
¿Te acuerdas de mí?, ¿dónde estás?
Yo quisiera verte, convencerte
De que vuelvas otra vez a quererme
Fue tan mágico, melancólico
Tan nostálgico, tan ilógico
Volver a perderte, quisiera volverme
Y otra noche yo en tus brazos perderme
Bailando como tú y yo
Si nadie puede hacerlo como tú y yo
Y nadie como tú me conoce, yo no sé
A quién llamo cuando lleguen las 12
Baby, como tú y yo
Si nadie puede hacerlo como tú y yo
Que nadie como tú me conoce, yo no sé
A quién llamo cuando lleguen las 12
Ay
¿A quién llamo cuando lleguen las 12? (Beli, Ana Mena)
Solo duermo pa verte, pa soñarte un poquito
Cómo extraño tu boca y eso' ojo' bonito'
Fuimo' lo más lindo que hay
No me digas goodbye, no me digas goodbye
Si esto era guay (guay)
Fue una guerra de besos que a ti te ponía loquito
La camisa te dejaste, y yo esa no me la quito
Vuelve a darme un besito, babe, a quererme bonito
Yo quiero devolverme a ese veranito
Bailando como tú y yo
Si nadie puede hacerlo como tú y yo
Que nadie como tú me conoce, yo no sé
A quién llamo cuando lleguen las 12
Baby, como tú y yo
Si nadie puede hacerlo como tú y yo
Y nadie como tú me conoce, yo no sé
A quién llamo cuando lleguen las 12
Ay
¿A quién llamo cuando lleguen las 12?
Ay
¿A quién llamo cuando lleguen las 12?

I just updated the main post. So far we have 9 songs presented and 24 nations pending to submit theirs. I remember all the users that the Entries Selection Windows will be closed next Saturday, so 1 week left.

I will post the Spanish entry in a couple of days. I have doubts between a few songs and I can't make up my mind which one to choose.

We have reached 30 nations. Let's see if we can make it to 40! 

Friendly reminder to all the users who participated last year in TISC 

 @brunamoura @titicow @vinipereira

 @intoronto

 @Damian

 @thepharoah

 @Finnator123

 @catgamer

 @Dragon @Quasit

 @Makedonas @Yannakis

 @Fly_like_a_don

 @Dnl

 @Pablita

 @Ruslan

 @Glen

 @Ionoutz24

 @heywoodu

 @IoNuTzZ

 @NikolaB

 @Memo

 @Argenis Gonzalez

 @dophuquy

Registration Window will be open for 2 more weeks, so you still have plenty of time to pick your song.

So far we have 25 nations and 29 jurors, 4 of them have already presented their entry.

I will tag tomorrow those users who competed in previous editions to see if they want to join this year,