This song, Täydellinen euroviisu ('The Perfect Eurovision Song'), was created at around the time of this year's competition, held here in Helsinki. The idea was to cram as many Eurovision clichés into one song as possible. This one certainly has the kitsch factor: it comes complete with at least three modulations!
Just to put this in some sort of context, Jari Sillanpää (the singer on this video) was voted the Finnish Tango King in 1995. For years his homosexuality was an open secret, but he only officially came out about two years ago. This video seems to be a real celebration of... something. It reminds me of the work of Pierre & Gilles. The airbrushed ice cream moment says it all!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Täydellinen euroviisu
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That was AWESOME. Did you see the looks everyone was giving him? ROTFL
Glad you enjoyed it ;-) I particularly like the whole sailor-boy routine. And yes, you're right, the guy walking past him by the sea is a bit bewildered. Jari also represented Finland in the contest in 2004. The song was great, but sadly he didn't get into the finals.
What a dork. I love Jari.
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