Eurovision Suomi 2012

We are the Night:  song for Eurovision 2012 – Best from Finland

The song by Iconcrash is probably the most exciting genre to hit the Eurovision contest in the longest time. Putting a whole new spin on their innate brooding synth pop noir sound, Iconcrash has revamped its vision to make room for an anthem-like chorus, and an utterly uplifting vocal. The hypnotic and dance-friendly grooves are as much a paean to 80′s electro-pop as they are a nod to contemporaries like Posner and Imogen Heap. With a mendacious bass line, a bouncy groove, and an affirmative chorus, the song takes one from angst to anticipation to expansive vision. The soaring incantatory quality of the work is nothing new to Jaani Peuhu, lead singer and composer of Iconcrash.

Working in collaboration with NY poet Rory Winston, Peuhu’s references are laden with idiomatic nuances and sharp images. Though a political overtone and message appears to be present in the piece, there is little in it that is preachy or self-righteous. If anything, it is a call to join those who – like most of us – detest joining any particular group. As an anthem for the individual, it tells us that regardless what storm is brewing, our response should be one of feeling (empathizing, understanding) rather than one of explicit group action. The song is a celebration of Night and the defiance we show by living in the reality of our nocturnal feelings rather than in our daily tasks.

About the artists:

Jaani Peuhu is a composer, musician, long-time drummer and lead singer of Iconcrash. Jaani has been a Eurovision semifinalist before. In 2009 he had – together with Rasmus member Pauli Rantasalmi – co-written “10,000 Light Years”, a song for the band Kwan. Peuhu has also written soundtrack music as well as collaborated on melodies and productions for other renowned artists. In addition, Peuhu has produced tracks for games. With a lifelong devotion to music, Peuhu is ever-expanding his repertoire to include different styles of music. He is also keen on collaborating with very different artists.

Rory Winston is a playwright, poet, reviewer, radio personality, comedy writer, and published author who had penned lyrics for both international artists as well as for the Finnish bands Indica, Iconcrash, former Idol’s winner Pete Parkkonen and numerous others. Having turned down an offer to sign with Warner-Chappel Germany in 2010, Winston retains his status as an independent lyricist and has been working on the completion of a commissioned libretto. Being highly prolific and with varied interest, he works in multiple disciples and is adept in working in different genres and cultures.

Recent update: The inside scoop is that the final version we will hear for the contest will have been reworked by Peuhu and Winston in terms of  an augmented and more pronounced vocal production with greater depth in counter-melody and groove. In addition, this reviewer has learned that the lyrics themselves have undergone modification to allow for greater scope and a wider set of associations. It is clear that the two artists are quite ambitious in terms of vision; and both Peuhu and Winston are far more interested in creating a powerful song than merely settling for a staple Eurovision product.

THIS IS THE OFFICIAL SONG  & THESE ARE THE OFFICIAL LYRICS :WE ARE THE NIGHT 

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