Face the Shadow
| "Face the Shadow" | |
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| Single by Genealogy | |
| Released | 12 March 2015 |
| Recorded | February 2015 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:02 |
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YouTube | |
"Face the Shadow" (formerly known as "Don't Deny") is a song performed by Armenian supergroup Genealogy. The song is composed by Armen Martirosyan and the lyrics are by Inna Mkrtchyan. The song represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 on 23 May 2015, finishing 16th overall, with a total of 34 points from only 8 countries including a maximum 12 points from Georgia.
Background
Genealogy is made up of Armenians representing the five continents (Africa, Asia, Americas, Europe, Oceania) and a representative from Armenia. The five
Members in alphabetical order of surname are:
- Essaï Altounian - France - representing Europe's Armenians[2]
- Inga Arshakyan - Armenia
- the Americas[3]
- Mary-Jean O'Doherty Vasmatzian - Australia, representing Oceania[4]
- Vahe Tilbian - Ethiopia, representing Armenians from Africa[5]
- Stephanie Topalian - Japan, representing Armenians from Asia[6]
Composition
The lyrics of the song was written by Inna Mkrtchyan, while it was composed by
Music video
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Reception
Upon its unveiling, "Face the Shadow" became the subject of controversy due to allegations that the song conveyed political messages. In particular, it was believed that the song was intended to pay tribute to the victims of the
On 16 March 2015, the Armenian delegation announced that it would change the title of the song from "Don't Deny" to "Face the Shadow" to quell concerns over the alleged political themes of the song and to "strengthen" its themes; the song's original title still appears as part of its refrain. The delegation continues to deny any specific political subtext in the song.[9][13]
"Face the Shadow" received 7.19 out of 10 points from a jury of Eurovision blog Wiwibloggs.[14]
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Iceland (Icelandic Singles Chart)[15] | 47 |
References
- ^ Brey, Marco (11 February 2015). "Armenia to be represented by Genealogy!". EBU. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ Eurovision.tv: Armenia: First artist of Genealogy known
- ^ Eurovision.tv: Armenia: Second artist of Genealogy known
- ^ Eurovision.tv: Armenia: Fifth artist of Genealogy known
- ^ Eurovision.tv: Armenia: Third artist of Genealogy known
- ^ Armenia: Fourth artist of Genealogy known
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Armenia: Watch the video of "Don't Deny"". EBU. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ "About Eva Rivas". EBU. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ a b Siim, Jarmo (17 March 2015). "Armenia changes song title". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Azerbaijan to adequately act if Armenia turns Eurovision into political arena". Trend.az. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Lomsadze, Giorgi (13 March 2015). "Armenia Takes Genocide-Recognition to Eurovision". Eurasianet. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Possible messages for recognition of 'Armenian genocide' in Armenia's song for Eurovision to be looked for". APA.az. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Armenia Dodges Eurovision Controversy". Eurasianet.org. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Wiwi Jury: Armenia's Genealogy with "Face the Shadow"". 17 May 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ "Netlistinn viku 21, 2015". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.