{"id":846,"date":"2021-01-29T21:30:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T21:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/?p=846"},"modified":"2021-03-08T20:29:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T20:29:24","slug":"these-lithuanian-artists-will-fight-in-tomorrows-semi-final-to-join-the-roop-in-the-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/index.php\/2021\/01\/29\/these-lithuanian-artists-will-fight-in-tomorrows-semi-final-to-join-the-roop-in-the-final\/","title":{"rendered":"These Lithuanian artists will fight in tomorrow&#8217;s semi-final to join The Roop in the final! \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf9"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":847,\"width\":576,\"height\":576,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-847\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop-1232x1232.jpg 1232w, https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/ogae-az.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Roop.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:image-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>In 2020, the bookmakers put the Lithuanian Eurovision entry The Roop on fire, putting them on the top for a potential win. However, due to the COVID-19 situation the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 was cancelled, and it became a question if we would see The Roop, as well as other artists, at the 2021 Eurovision. The Lithuanian broadcaster LRT decided to hold their traditional competition this year <em>Pabandom i\u0161 Naujo! 2021<\/em>, but comparing to Albania, Lithuania gave the opportunity to The Roop to try to repeat their win, by inviting them directly to the final.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8Kcm-uZSslw\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE ROOP \u2013 \u201eDiscoteque\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8Kcm-uZSslw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>In December 2020, LRT announced 23 songs were selected for the competition. Soon after the announcement, two artists withdrew from the competition which left 21 songs remaining. Among the two withdrawn artists were Evelina Sa\u0161enko, who represented the country in Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 with her powerful ballad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D4Tvc9S_1BU\">C&#8217;est Ma Vie<\/a>. The artist explained the withdrawal due to the restrictions in place due to COVID-19: <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:quote--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>When I came up with the request to participate, the situation was different. Now everything is complicated, even leaving home is not easy.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>I live on the outskirts of Trakai, the police are standing near the house, even when going to the store you need to show documents. I realized that in such circumstances, when there are a couple of weeks before filming, I will not be able to properly prepare for the selection, rehearse. And if you are already going to Eurovision, you need to take it seriously.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:quote-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>With the automatic spot in the finale to The Roop, and the two withdrawals, that remaining 20 acts were split between the two individual heats, which were held on 16 and 23 January. Among the artists were <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qOGEtw7tmik\">Vilija Mata\u010di\u016bnait\u0117<\/a><\/em> who represented Lithuania in Denmark in 2014, this time competing as part of the group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zVqSHs-n_-o\">Sunday Afternoon<\/a>. However, the group finishing 6th, thus didn&#8217;t secure a spot in the semi final, since from each heat only five acts moved on to compete in tomorrow night&#8217;s semi final. <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>The lineup for semi final is:<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<ol><li>Be U &#8211; Love Yourself <\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:list-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BKC54_EfbcQ\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u201eBE U\u201c \u2013 \u201eLove Yourself\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BKC54_EfbcQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>2. Aist\u0117 Brokenleg &#8211; Home<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lRi1sMUDyvc\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aist\u0117 Brokenleg \u2013 \u201eHome\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lRi1sMUDyvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>3. Gabrielius Vagelis &#8211; My guy<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j22I1moWH70\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gabrielius Vagelis \u2013 \u201eMy Guy\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j22I1moWH70?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>4. Voldemars Petersons &#8211; Never Fall For You Again<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOm-dXRMVL8\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Voldemars Petersons \u2013 \u201eNever Fall For You Again\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QOm-dXRMVL8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>5. Norbertas &#8211; Man In Need<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-dmJlPT4Tjw\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Norbertas \u2013 \u201eMan in Need\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-dmJlPT4Tjw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>6. Evita Cololo &#8211; Be paslap\u010di\u0173<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tqs0D1pu9-Q\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Evita Cololo \u2013 \u201eBe paslap\u010di\u0173\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tqs0D1pu9-Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>7. Titas &amp; Benas &#8211; No<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Cg9mE7-XhPU\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Titas ir Benas \u2013 \u201eNo\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cg9mE7-XhPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>8. Martyna Jezep\u010dikait\u0117 &#8211; Thank You Very Much<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Uv3gt7dFCxA\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Martyna \u2013 \u201eThank You Very Much\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uv3gt7dFCxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>9. Milita Daikeryt\u0117 &#8211; Shadows<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i7X79hx47PM\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Milita \u2013 \u201eShadows\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i7X79hx47PM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>10. Gebrasy &#8211; Where&#8217;d You Wanna Go?<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WKzaVmvqKT8\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"}--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gebrasy \u2013 \u201eWhere\u2018d You Wanna Go?\u201c | Pabandom i\u0161 naujo! 2021\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WKzaVmvqKT8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:embed-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph--><div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<p>Who do you think will secure their spot in the final for a chance to win the coveted ticket for representing the country in Rotterdam? Or will The Roop take the title for the 2nd year in a row? Let us know what you think!<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/wp:paragraph-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2020, the bookmakers put the Lithuanian Eurovision entry The Roop on fire, putting them on the top for a potential win. 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