Miodio - San Marino debut entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008

ÓExclusive interview carried by Theofilos Toronidis for OGAEMalta.com

1. What is the meaning of your band name "Miodio" and who are the members?

Miodio means "I hate myself" and it is a provocative word ; “you must learn to see how much you hate yourself until you look at yourself in the mirror and see the reflection of your thoughts, you will use every person you meet as a mirror reflecting what you think of yourself…” Our band is made up by five members: Niko  (vocals), Paul (guitars), Polly (bass, programming), Sanchez (keyboards, programming), Alex Cena (drums).

2.Who is the author of your song? Your composer and lyricst?

The composer of our song "Complice" is Niko, the vocalist of Miodio. Niko is the composer of our band also.

3.Have you taken part in contests? And if yes in which ones?

Yes we have! We won several national contests, we joined the “Young European Artists festival” and performed on the biggest Italian stadiums, supporting an Italian music Icon such as Renato Zero.
 

4. Where are you guys from? From Italy or San Marino? Tell us about your music and your cds.

Miodio is half from Italy, half from San Marino’s republic..our first album will be out by the end of may. Our music may be defined as an elecrto-pop where the 80’s music influences and synth-pop are somehow blend together…Our first album will be out before this summer.

5. Are you optimistic for Eurovision? Do you believe that you will have a good result in Serbia?

Yes…we’re aware our song is pretty nice, we really want to perform it on the stage of Belgrade…hopefully as ever!!!

6. Have you ever watched Eurovision? What is your opinion for it?

Unfortunately in Italy as in San Marino, Eurovision Song Contest has not been aired for the past ten years. That’s why we missed a large part of it…even if we know some international fame artists have been joining it.

7. You will perform on stage as the 5th act in the first semi final.  Do you think that this is a negative or a positive starting point for you?

We think that could be positive because in the first places there’s always a careful audience and the listening could be more pleasant.

8. What are your plans for the future?

We don’t usually care too much about the future ... the present is much more important!

9. Tell us about your music. Do you want to pass some messages to the audience?

Complice is an especially introspective and emotional song and an unusual composition for us, as the Miodio's concept is a little more dynamic, synth and electronic. Our cd is meant to be quite original and interesting.

10. How is your stage appearence going to be in the First Semi Final?

We hope it’s gonna be impressive and emotional.

11. Have you heard the other entries of Eurovision Song Contest 2008? And if yes, what's your opinion?

Yes…we admit there are many interesting songs this year. It’s gonna be an amazing contest!

12. What do you think of the Maltese entry "Vodka" and the Maltese representative, Morena?

We like the Maltese song "Vodka"! Its a nice dance song and Morena's voice is sweet.

13. Please send a message to all the Maltese fans of the Eurovision Song Contest, all the readers of our site and to the members of Ogae Malta.

We would like to pass our best feelings to all! See you in Belgrade!
 

 www.miodio.org 
 

 -Miodio- "Complice"