World (Lindita song) - Albania's 2017 Eurovision Entry
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- "World" was the Albanian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017.
- The song was written by Lindita and Gerald Xhari and composed by Klodian Qafoku.
- The song's original Albanian version is titled "Botë".
- Lindita failed to qualify for the grand final in Kyiv, 2017, finishing 14th in her semi-final.
"World" is a powerful pop-rock ballad by Kosovar singer and songwriter Lindita. Released as a single on March 29, 2017, by Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) and Universal Music, the song serves as a lyrical manifesto calling for peace, love, and a rise against the challenges of modern society.
Background and Selection
In 2016, Lindita competed in the 55th edition of Festivali i Këngës, Albania's national selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest. She entered with the Albanian-language version of the song, titled "Botë". After winning the competition with 85 points, she was chosen to represent Albania in Kyiv, Ukraine.
For the Eurovision stage, "Botë" was remastered, translated into English, and rewritten by Lindita and Gerald Xhari, with composition by Klodian Qafoku. The final version, "World", was produced by Qafoku, Andrea Camilletti, and Shpetim Saraci, and mixed by Marco Borsatti.
Composition and Critical Reception
Music critics generally praised "World" for its composition and Lindita's vocal delivery. Sebastian Kettley of the Daily Express described it as an English-language pop-rock song with a powerful message of spreading love. Chris Zeiher from SBS called it a "Bond-style ballad," while Stefanie Grossmann of Eurovision.de highlighted it as a "spherical power ballad" that showcased Lindita's powerful voice.
Reviewers from Wiwibloggs described the song as "organic" and "contemporary," praising both the instrumentation and the singer's vocal performance.
Music Video and Promotion
The official music video for "World" premiered on March 13, 2017, on the Eurovision Song Contest's official YouTube channel. The video features Lindita singing within an alternate dimension and was praised by critics like Chris Halpin of Wiwibloggs and commentator John Kennedy O'Connor for its inspiring imagery and hidden messages.
To promote the song, Lindita performed live at several high-profile Eurovision events across Europe, including Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam, PreParty ES in Madrid, and Israel Calling in Tel Aviv.
Performance at Eurovision 2017
The 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Kyiv, Ukraine. Lindita performed "World" in the first half of the first semi-final on May 9, 2017. Her minimalistic performance was accompanied by four backing vocalists and LED screens displaying various imagery.
Despite the positive critical reception, Albania failed to qualify for the grand final, finishing 14th in the first semi-final with 38 points (38 points from the jury and 38 points from the televote), marking Albania's seventh non-qualification in the contest's history.
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Who sang the song "World" for Albania in 2017?
The song was performed by Kosovar singer and songwriter Lindita.
What is the song "World" about?
It is a pop-rock ballad that discusses the challenges of modern society and calls for peace and love.
Did Lindita qualify for the Eurovision grand final in 2017?
No, she finished 14th in the first semi-final and did not qualify for the grand final.
