World (Lindita song)
"World" | ||||
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Single by Lindita | ||||
Released | 29 March 2017 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 2:56 | |||
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Composer(s) | Klodian Qafoku | |||
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Lindita singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"World" on YouTube | ||||
Eurovision Song Contest 2017 entry | ||||
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Artist(s) | ||||
Language | English | |||
Composer(s) | Klodian Qafoku | |||
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Finals performance | ||||
Semi-final result | 14th | |||
Semi-final points | 76 | |||
Entry chronology | ||||
◄ "Fairytale" (2016) | ||||
"Mall" (2018) ► |
"World" is a song by Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter
The song
"World" was positively received by
Background
In 2016,
For the purpose of the singer's Eurovision Song Contest participation, "Botë" was remastered and translated to "World".[2] The latter song was then rewritten by Lindita herself together with Gerald Xhari, and composed by Klodian Qafoku.[3] It was mixed by Marco Borsatti and further produced by Qafoku alongside Andrea Camilletti and Shpetim Saraci.[4] It was premiered on 13 March 2017, while being digitally released on digital platforms and streaming services on 29 March 2017.[5][6]
Composition and critical reception
"World" was musically characterised by Sebastian Kettley from Daily Express as an English-language pop-rock song.[7] Chris Zeiher from SBS called it a "Bond-style ballad", while Eurovision.de writer Stefanie Grossmann said, "World" is a spherical power ballad that brings Lindita's powerful voice to the fore".[8][9] Regarding the song's lyrics, Grossmann said, "the song is about the challenges within a modern society and also calls for rising up against wars and pleading for peace and love".[9][10] Sebastian Kettley from Daily Express described it as a pop-rock song noting a "powerful" message of spreading love.[7] An editor of The Telegraph concluded, "another Eurovision staple: the what is happening to the world? power ballad".[11] Reviewers from Wiwibloggs were generally positive, praising the singer's vocal delivery, as well as the song's composition and instrumentation, while labelling it as being "organic" and "contemporary".[12]
Music video and promotion
An accompanying music video for "World" premiered on the official YouTube channel of the Eurovision Song Contest on 13 March 2017.[13][14] Chris Halpin of Wiwibloggs praised Lindita's appearance as well as the music video itself noting the maintenance of "many hidden messages".[15] In an exclusive presentation for San Marino RTV, commentator John Kennedy O'Connor gave a favourably review saying, "This is definitely one of the most beautiful and inspiring videos of this year's previews".[16] For further promotion, Lindita made several appearances throughout Europe to specifically promote the song at various events, including at Amsterdam's Eurovision in Concert, PreParty ES in Madrid and Israel Calling in Tel Aviv.[17][18][19]
At Eurovision
Festivali i Këngës
The national broadcaster of Albania,
Kyiv
The
The well-received performance of Lindita begins with her singing the song in front of dark green lights while wearing a white costume which symbolises "peace" and "elegance".
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]
- Lindita– performing, vocals
- Klodian Qafoku – composing, producing
- Shpetim Saraci – producing
- Andrea Camilletti – producing
- Gerald Xhari – songwriting
- Marco Borsatti – mixing
Track listing
- Digital download[6]
- "World" – 2:56
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various
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29 March 2017 |
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References
- ^ Escudero, Victor M. (24 December 2016). "Albania: Lindita wins Festivali i Këngës!". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (26 December 2016). "Albania: "Botë" Will Change Language For Eurovision". Eurovoix. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Kyiv 2017 Participants Lindita". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ a b "World / Lindita Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved 17 April 2020. Note: Open "Credits" for credits.
- ^ Lynch, Danny (13 March 2017). "Lindita Releases The Final Version Of 'Botë'!". ESC Bubble. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Citations regarding the digital release of "World" by Lindita in various selected countries:
- "World – Single by Lindita on Apple Music Australia". Apple Music. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- "World – Single by Lindita on Apple Music Germany" (in German). Apple Music. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- "World – Single by Lindita on Apple Music United States". Apple Music. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ a b Kettley, Sebastian (9 May 2017). "Albania Eurovision 2017: Lindita – World". Daily Express. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Zeiher, Chris (1 May 2017). "The artists of Eurovision 2017: Lindita – "World" (Albania)". SBS. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b Grossmann, Stefanie (10 May 2017). "Lindita Halimi: Träumen unbedingt erlaubt" (in German). ARD. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b Jordan, Paul (18 March 2017). "Lindita is ready to take on the world for Albania". Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 2017: a guide to all 42 entries - and who's made it through to the grand final". The Telegraph. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Fuster, Luis (19 April 2017). "Wiwi Jury: Albania's Lindita with "World"". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Lindita - World (Albania) Eurovision 2017 - Official Music Video". European Broadcasting Union. 13 March 2017. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Lindita - World (Albania) Eurovision 2017 | Official Music Video". YouTube. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Halpin, Chris (13 March 2017). "Albania: Lindita reveals revamped English version of "World"". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Albania - Eurovision Song Contest 2017" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ Jordan, Paul (29 March 2017). "Eurovision in Concert sets a new record with 33 acts". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Fuster, Luis (1 April 2017). "Madrid calling! 19 acts will take part in Eurovision Spain Pre-Party". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Laufer, Gil (5 April 2017). "Tonight: Israel Calling 2017 to be held with 28 participating countries". ESCtoday. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Festivali i Këngës në RTSH – Fest 55, strukturë dhe konceptim tërësisht të ri" (in Albanian). RTSH. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Fest '55, publikohen emrat e konkurrentëve" (in Albanian). RTSH. 1 November 2016. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Lindita Halimi fiton Fest '55" (in Albanian). RTSH. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest–Kyiv 2017". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest–Rules". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ Paul Jordan; Helena Nilsson (31 January 2017). "Eurovision 2017: Which country is in which Semi-Final?". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Jordan, Paul (31 March 2017). "Semi-Final running order for Eurovision 2017 revealed". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Kyiv 2017: First Semi-Final Scoreboard". European Broadcasting Union. 9 May 2017. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Kryvinchuk, Yullia (30 April 2017). "Lindita: "Celebrating diversity is about loving each other"". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Halpin, Chris (30 April 2017). "Albania: Lindita rocks clocks and spaceships during first rehearsal". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 17 April 2020.