Edurne
Edurne has been active in several branches of the Spanish show business since her appearance ten years ago in the popular talent TV-show Operación Triunfo. Singer, actress, musical artist, TV presenter, impersonator and her biggest challenge comes now as Spain's Eurovision Song Contest performer!Edurne was born in Madrid and began singing at the age of nine. After taking part in the talent TV-show Operación Triunfo in 2005, she has recorded five studio albums with Sony Music: Edurne (2006), Ilusión (2007), Premiére (2008), Nueva piel (2010) and Clímax (2013). Edurne has toured with every album while also collaborating with many artists.
Edurne has also worked as an actress in successful drama series and starred for seven years as Sandy in the Spanish production of Grease. She was also the winner of the impersonating music show Your Face Sounds Familiar and recently co-hosted a daily TV-show.
Amanecer - Break Of Day
The song refers to the daybreak, the emotional instant before the dawn. It tells the painful story of a lost love and the quest to retrieve joy and see the sunrise again: Amanecer.
It has an epic-style music production, with the electronic pop sounds of a unique team of European songwriters, plus the organic instrumental sensitivity of the RTVE Symphonic Orchestra.
Things you should know about Edurne
What are the three most interesting aspects about your entry?
- Amanecer is about a universal topic; heartbreak.
- But the act seeks true love and happiness.
- The song shows an outstanding composition and music production.
What are the three most impressive facts about you?
I have worked for years on:
- My singular power on stage.
- My vocal versatility.
- My TV experience.
Do you have a (lucky) routine before you go on stage?
I prepare totally the performance and then take some time to relax before going on stage.
Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important for you?
For me, taking part in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest is the most important project of my career.
The writers
Tony Sanchez-Ohlsson is a Spanish music producer and songwriter with several No 1 and platinum hits. He started his classical piano career at the age of eight in the Canary Islands, and in 2006 he began writing pop songs and producing contemporary music.
Peter Boström is a Swedish songwriter and music producer with more than 22 years experience in the music industry. Also known as Bassflow, Peter has produced numerous remixes for film soundtracks (Pirates of the Caribbean).
Thomas G:Son is a Swedish music producer, very well known in the Eurovision Song Contest world where he has credits in more than 60 songs for different countries and artists (most notably Euphoria), plus many successes outside the contest.
