ITALY – Today the Italian showbiz experiences new gossip information. First, the new BIRIVID version which had to be narrowed to EBU’s 3-minute limit, the comments for Achille Lauro and Blanco’s response.

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BLANCO RESPONDS TO ACHILLE

In an interview with La Repubblica, 19-year-old Blanco (Riccardo Fabbriconi) said: “I really like Achille, but for us Sanremo meant bringing our own music on stage. Eurovision was a consequence. “I would never think of Eurovision as a priority, nor would I look for a way to get there at any cost,” he said, referring to the fact that he was in the national final in San Marino.

His sexuality the same interview, the young rapper said: “I love my parents, but I’m not the typical dominant male. Been on stage? It is better than sex!

ABOUT THE 3-MIN VERSION

Surprisingly, the three-minute limit was inspired by an Italian Eurovision entry. Nunzio Gallo’s 1957 song “Corde della mia chitarra” lasted a remarkable five minutes and nine seconds. Protests from the crowd resulted in a new rule stating that each song could not last more than three minutes.

He stated that he was very unhappy that the song had to be reduced by 20″, to become 3 minutes. They have already decided how he will perform on the Eurovision stage and they are optimistic about the result. On the other hand, he has already planned a tour in 34 cities, a fact that makes him happy, since he is tired of online concerts.

DID THEY MAKE IT?

Surprisingly, the three-minute limit was inspired by an Italian Eurovision entry. Nunzio Gallo’s 1957 song “Corde della mia chitarra” lasted a remarkable five minutes and nine seconds. Protests from the crowd resulted in a new rule stating that each song could not last more than three minutes.

The original tune is three minutes and twenty seconds long, which surpasses the three-minute limit permitted by Eurovision’s official regulations.

The Eurovision version starts with Mahmood singing a cappella — the original guitar prelude was omitted.

Shortening a song is never a simple undertaking, particularly when a poor or negligent cut may drastically alter the atmosphere and flow of the original composition. And Italy is all too aware of it, as the three-minute limit turned Francesco Gabbani’s entry “Occidentali’s Karma” upside down in 2017.

The song’s duration was reduced by around 25 seconds, from three minutes and twenty seconds to two minutes and 55 seconds.

The last chorus was reduced, and the music came to a halt while the two singers sang the final phrase.

The general tone of the three-minute version is more appropriate for a live performance, emphasising the voices of Mahmood and Blanco rather than the musical backdrop.

and by the way, they are still favourites in the booking odds!

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