"In the Name of Love" is a song by Polish singer Monika Kuszyńska. It was released as the first single from her second solo studio album on 9 March 2015. The track was written by Monika Kuszyńska and Jakub Raczyński and was produced by Rafał Stępień.[1] The song represented Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, where it reached 23rd place in general and 15th in televoting (with two jury votes).[2][3]
| "In the Name of Love" | ||||
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| Single by Monika Kuszyńska | ||||
| Released | 9 March 2015 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:56 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Poland | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Monika Kuszyńska, Jakub Raczyński | |||
| Producer(s) | Rafał Stępień | |||
| Monika Kuszyńska singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "In the Name of Love" on YouTube | ||||
| Eurovision Song Contest 2015 entry | ||||
| Country | ||||
| Artist(s) | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Composer(s) | Jakub Raczyński | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Monika Kuszyńska | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Semi-final result | 8th | |||
| Semi-final points | 57 | |||
| Final result | 23rd | |||
| Final points | 10 | |||
| Entry chronology | ||||
| ◄ "My Słowianie" (2014) | ||||
| "Color of Your Life" (2016) ► | ||||
The single was also recorded in Polish with the title "Obudź się i żyj" (Wake up and live) .[4]
Background
editIn the talk show Świat się kręci on 9 March 2015, it was announced that the Polish public broadcaster, TVP, had internally selected Monika Kuszyńska to represent Poland at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. During the program, Kuszyńska's song for the Eurovision Song Contest was officially revealed by TVP through the show of a music video for "In the Name of Love". The song was written by Monika Kuszyńska and Jakub Raczyński specifically for the Eurovision Song Contest.[5][6]
Music video
editThe music video premiered on YouTube on 9 March 2015. The video was directed by Roman Przylipiak. It was viewed more than 600,000 times in 24 hours.[7] In the video, films and photos of the singer from times before her accident, which happened in 2006, were used.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In the Name of Love" | 2:56 |
Credits and personnel
edit- Monika Kuszyńska – vocals, lyrics
- Jakub Raczyński – music
- Rafał Stępień – producer, piano
- Marcin Gajko – mixing
- Karol Mańkowski – audio generator
- Michał Dąbrówka – drums
- Bartosz Wojciechowski – bass guitar
- Maciej Mąka – guitar
- Marta Kalińska – violin
- Paulina Wielgosińska – violin
- Małgorzata Sowierka Chmiel – viola
- Maria Katarzyna Filipiak – cello
- Aleksandra Tabiszewska, Jan Radwan, Natalia Bajak – backing vocals
Singer about her participation in ESC
editMonika Kuszyńska about her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest said:
Through all my artistic efforts I try to link two worlds that up until recently seemed impossible to combine World of people with and without disabilities. Bridge of understanding between those two becomes stronger and stronger each year. I strongly believe that some day borders separating those worlds will disappear forever. This year Eurovision Song Contest motto is "Building Bridges" and it fits perfectly the idea I convey through my song. The contest's phrase also inspired me to write lyrics to "In the Name of Love". Because in the name of love we are able to overcome every barrier, aren't we?[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Monika Kuszyńska – In The Name Of Love". discogs.com. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ Vasilyev, Mikhail (9 March 2015). "Poland: Monika Kuszyńska will sing "In the Name of Love"". Wiwibloggs.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Grand Final". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Eurowizja 2015: Kim jest Monika Kuszyńska?". radiozet.pl. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Monika Kuszyńska to represent Poland in Vienna". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Telewizja Polska wybrała Monikę Kuszyńską na Eurowizję 2015". wirtualnemedia.pl. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Wielki sukces teledysku Moniki Kuszyńskiej!". tvp.pl. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ ""In The Name of Love" – piosenka na Eurowizję 2015". muzyka.onet.pl. Archived from the original on 19 May 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "In the Name of Love – Single". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.