Author: Hovsep Chakrian

The official remix of the “Face the shadow” song performed by the Genealogy band representing Armenia at the Eurovision 2015 contest was published a few hours ago at the Public Television of Armenia’s Facebook page.

The track is created by “The Sunside” group’s members Hayk Manucharyan, Deep Danny (Manuk Manukyan) and DJ Dale (Vartan Babayan).

The saxophone is played by Marat Hakobyan, the mix and mastering is done by Arman Avetisyan. The official remix is included in the “Face the shadow” single CD.

Armenia held it dress rehearsal on Eurovision stgae before tomorrow’s first semi-final.

Six singers, one message: Love, peace, and unity – that’s what the Armenian entry in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, Face The Shadow, promotes.

Armenia  is being represented by Genealogy, the most international band in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. It consists of Essaï Altounian from France, Tamar Kaprelian from the US, Stephanie Topalian from Japan, Vahe Tilbian from Ethiopia, Mary-Jean O’Doherty Vasmatzian from Australia, and Inga Arshakyan from Armenia.

Armenia will perform second at the first semi-final on May 19.

 

FC Barcelona will play in the European Cup final for the eighth time after some devastating attacking interplay in the first half at FC Bayern München proved crucial, according to UEFA’s official website.

With just a 4.8% chance of turning round a 3-0 first-leg deficit, Bayern made the perfect start as Medhi Benatia headed them in front in the seventh minute. With home anticipation rising, however, Neymar rounded off a clinical Barcelona attack to level and his second of the night in the 29th minute effectively ended the contest. Robert Lewandowski equalised on the night and Thomas Müller’s 74th-minute strike halted Barça’s 18-game unbeaten streak in all competitions – but the Blaugrana will be in Berlin on 6 June seeking their fifth European title and fourth in nine years.

Having conceded three times in the closing 14 minutes of last week’s semi-final opener, Bayern had it all to do and their task nearly became insurmountable within five minutes as Daniel Alves’s lofted pass set Ivan Rakitić free. Manuel Neuer was down to his right to push the attempt away.

Bayern, though, were quick to threaten themselves, breaking at pace following a visiting corner. Müller’s cross picked out Thiago Alcántara for a shot that Gerard Piqué blocked, yet the home side soon had the early goal they craved. Xabi Alonso’s deep corner found Benatia in space near the penalty spot and Marc-André ter Stegen could not keep the header out.

Armenia and Azerbaijan will discuss the Karabakh conflict on the sidelines of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Riga May 21-22, RIA Novosti reports, quoting an EU representative.

The official, who wished to remain anonymous, said either the Foreign Ministers, or the Presidents of the two countries will meet in Riga.

He reminded that negotiations on Nagorno Karabakh are taking place within the framework of the Minsk Group co-chaired by an EU member France, as well as Russia and the United States. “This in one of the few processes the EU does not participate in,” he said.

The official noted that the format of the conflict settlement does not change. “We are absolutely confident our Russia, American and French colleagues are doing their best. But, unfortunately, this is a very complex issue,” the source said.