OGAE RoW LATIN AMERICA: Hi Carl, we want you to congratulate for having raised the victory in the Melodi Grand Prix in Norway and earn the right to represent your country at Eurovision.
CARL: Thank you so much, I am very happy, thankful and proud.
For all the fans of the festival in Latin America tell us:
OGAE R.O.L.A.: How Carl Espen was born as an artist?
Carl Espen started singing in his teenage years, and discovered that he had a good singing voice. He entered a singing competition and won when he was 17 years old. That was very inspiring for him and he gained some confidence as a singer from it.
He felt that this was something he dreamed of doing, after that many years passed, and Carl Espen didn't pursue his dream. September 2013 his cousin played a song for him with the title "Silent Storm", he heard the lyrics, and knew right away that this song was meant for him.
CARL: Ever, since the artist launch on January 27th 2014, we received so much positive feedback, and that was very overwhelming. Slowly it became clear that many people felt that we would win, but I had a hard time taking it all in, I was focused on doing a good job, and learning as much as I could.
When we won, it was very emotional for me, It was the biggest thing I had ever experienced, and I was just very grateful for all the votes, happy, proud, humbled, honored and thankful for all the help Josefin and my manager Kimberly had given me.
OGAE R.O.L.A: Now you figure as one of the favorites to win Eurovision in bets. Do you feel ‘’safe’’?
CARL: It is very nice to receive so much positive feedback and support, but I don't think that betting numbers decide anything of what happens when the artists enter the stage, I know that people vote if they feel that what they hear and see is good.
Only if I manage to touch them with my song, will they actually vote for me, so I don't feel safe, I just feel very inspired to work hard and do my best.
OGAE R.O.L.A.: What is the history behind ''Silent Storm''? What emotions surround your entry hat makes it full of mysterious , melancholic and dramatic feelings?
CARL: The song was written by my cousin Josefin Winther, who is already an established artist. She was in the audience when I was 17, and she has known from them that I have good voice and that I dreamed about singing. She decided to sit down and write a song especially for me.
She realized that the song had to be something that was true and genuine, and wrote about how she sees me, That there is a voice inside of me, and a something that hasn't quite found it's place, this can feel like a silent storm, so quiet and calm on the outside of me, but many painful things in chaos on the inside. When I sing the song I am in touch with these feelings, and I think that is possible to see on the outside.
OGAE R.O.L.A: What have Carl Espen to offer as a singer in the semifinal of Eurovision?
CARL: I am a man with a story, and a life that turned out not quite the way I hoped, I think I can contribute with a song that is fragile, intense and powerful at the same time, performed by me.
When I sing it I make myself vulnerable and I need to lower my guard, It is difficult and a bit painful, but it is important, and I think people can feel that.
OGAE R.O.L.A: The trajectory of Norway in the festival goes to xtremes, relegated to the last places or leaving through the front door, what are the strengths of your entry and got another victory to your country?
CARL: Like I mentioned, I believe that "Silent Storm" can move many people. It is a beautiful song and a touching story, but I think the magic lies in the combination, the song, me as the man I am, and my voice.
I don't think to much about winning or losing, but about standing on that stage and really being able to share something from my inner emotions.
OGAE R.O.L.A: Eurovision is a festival followed with passion in Latin America? What do you think of it?
CARL: I of course love it, and it's so much fun to be a part of! I have never seen anything with the same amount of passion for music and show, I also love how we can put all our differences aside and come together for our common love for great songs and performances, that's beautiful.
OGAE R.O.L.A: Would you would like to take your music to our continent ?
CARL: Definitely. I know you have many fantastic artists, and so many deep musical traditions, but I would be honored if I were invited to your continent to play my music. Truly.
OGAE R.O.L.A: In 2015, the festival clebrate 60 years of history, is Norway ready to be a great host in this special edition?
CARL: I don't think I'm the right person to answer that question, but of course it would be absolutely incredibly fantastically amazing to win.
OGAE R.O.L.: At this moment, what is your highest expectation for your Eurovision adventure?
CARL: To be a part of something so big and with some many fantastic artists and songs, to talk to the fans, the journalists and to really perform "Silent Storm" in the best way I possibly can.
OGAE R.O.L.A.: Again thank you very much for having spent this short time with us, we hope to see you in the final and we wish you the best .
CARL: My pleasure! Thank you for your interest.
OGAE R.O.L.A: Finally send to all our readers a final message.
CARL: Hello dear readers, thank you for taking interest in me, Carl Espen. It is so much fun to receive so much support and positive feedback, and I don't take it for granted. Thank you so much!
Carl will represent Norway in ESC 2014 with ''Silent Storm''
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