The 70th edition of Eurovision, to be held in Vienna, already has one of the most talked-about entries. Finland is betting on the duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen with the song Liekinheitin. Expert Gemma Lorente points out that its success is due both to musical quality and live performance as well as to political factors arising from the current international context.
The bet on real live performance over technological playback 🎤
In a festival where the use of pre-recorded tracks and autotune is common, Finland opts for a proposal that prioritizes live vocal and instrumental execution. This technical decision, according to Lorente, reinforces the duo's artistic credibility and marks a difference from entries that rely on digital effects. The production of the song Liekinheitin combines an electronic base with the power of a violinist on stage, an approach that seeks to connect with the audience through sonic honesty.
Politics, flamethrowers, and the art of not getting burned in the attempt 🔥
That a song called Flamethrower is a favorite amid geopolitical tension has its significance. Gemma Lorente suggests that the vote could be a gesture of support for Finnish resistance against uncomfortable neighbors. Or maybe it's just that the European public, tired of syrupy ballads, only wants to see someone play the violin while another sings without going off-key. Stranger things have been seen at Eurovision.