Valeriu Tihai

Eurovision Song Contest 2007 – Albania

Participant: Aida & Frederik Ndoci
Song: Balada e gurit
Writer: Pandi Laco
Composer: Ardian Hila

Video mp3: Balada e gurit

Lyrics: Balada e gurit
(Hah… hahahah… he…)
(Ladadide… hehehe hehehe…)
(Hah… hahahah… he…)
(Ladi ladudode… hehehe hehehe…)

Dikur për të mos ardhur kurrë
Ktheva shpinën dhe hodha një gur
Mu duk se jeta mori nur
Sa shumë eca e nuk ndala kurrë

Miliona gurë i preka
Dhe për andej nga erdha
Ktheva gjoksin, ah…

Një det me lot e gjeta
Dhe njerez që si unë
Një gur kerkonin, hah…

Kthema Zot
Kthema mallin që më more
Kur më nise larg, ah…

Kthema Zot
Vetëm loti thyen gurin
Që e hodha pas

Të lutem kthema Zot
Ti kthema lotin që më more
Kur më nise larg

Të lutem kthemë Zot
Se vetëm malli thyen burrin
Për tu kthyer pas, oh…

(Ah… ah… he…)
(Ah… ah… ah… he…)
Hah…

Kthema Zot
Kthema mallin që më more
Kur më nise larg

Kthema Zot
Vetëm loti thyen gurin
Që e hodha pas, ah…

Të lutem kthema Zot
Ti kthema lotin që ma more
Kur më nise larg

Të lutem kthemë Zot
Se vetëm malli thyen burrin
Për tu kthyer pas

Ah… ah…

Aida & Frederik Ndoci Biography

Release of Double CD Canterina on Blue November Records

From the land of eagles, a new and powerful voice takes flight. Frederik Doci (Ndoci), an Italian/Albanian hailing from the lakes and mountains of Albania’s historic Shkodra, is on a mission to capture the hearts and minds of music lovers with his fourth and latest CD, Canterina. Frederik’s new double CD features songs in English as well as Spanish, Italian, Greek, French, and Albanian. The album captures all of Frederik’s influences: classical, ethnic folk, Neapolitan. Latin, pop, and rock. The album is released by Blue November Records and was produced by George A. Gesner.

Background

Frederik grew up in a family of artists from the north Albanian city of Shkodra. His sister, Rita Ndoci was a professional comedian. Another sister, Julia Ndoci, started a career as a singer right after Frederik, but with less success. Despite his big success, he has had his share of big difficult times mostly caused from the Albanian communist regime of the time.

Career

This is not the first time Frederik, who can sing in six different languages, has won a competition. He won the Festival in December 1989 with the song called Toka e Diellit (Land Of The Sun). His long career includes successful movies, where he performed as an actor, starring in main and second roles.

Frederik NDoci
From the land of eagles, the best powerful voice takes flight, Frederik NDoci, an Albanian hailing from the lakes and the mountains of Albanian’s historic Shkodra, is on a mission to capture the hearts and minds of music lovers everywhere. Frederic NDoci born on February 9th, 1960, started writing, acting and singing at an early age. He is known to be one of the greatest writers and singers from Albania around the world. NDoci has electrified the stage of all the world with the voice of Caruso and the heart of Elvis Presley and the soul of a gypsy. Not only does he scale the operatic heights of his deep baritone and enchanting tenor range, he also melts hearts with his seductive and sensual romantic voice. What sets Frederik apart from the opera stars and crooners in his versatility as a multi – instrumentalist and accomplished songwriter. The world will discover after the fourth latest CD “Canterina” (USA) what he will tell us after the performance in ESC 2007. One of the Latin songs “Corazon de Cristal” of this album has won the price in Independent Music Awards. Also “Canterina” has listed for seven Grammy nominations. Frederik Doci was named “Man of thousand voices” because he sings baritone, tenor, bass and countertenor. He can sing arias, romantic ballads, rock songs, Neapolitan – all in authentic character. Frederic NDoci is known to be of the Albanian’s greatest representative of modern art with his revolutionary and radical ideas on music. Frederic NDoci has released before “Canterina” the following albums like “Canta Frederik” (Italy), “Sono Gitano” (Italy) and “Frederik and Friends” (USA). NDoci has participated in five AL RTV Song Contest, he has won the AL RTV Song Contest in 2006.
Adrian Hila
At the age of 6 years he began his studies playing violin. After he finished the 8-years school for violin, he began the studies for bass. In 1988 after he finished the studies for bass he participated in a musical competition, where he won the right to follow his ulterior studies for music composition, under the attention of the famous Albanian musician Mr. Çesk Zadeaj, in the Academy of Arts, in Tirane.

He was graduated for composition in 1992. After he finished the University Studies he began his job as Artistic Director of the national Center for Children, in Tirane. In 1995 he left his job and was entirely dedicated to the music, as compositor. After many successes in row he was appointed Artistic Director of the Department of the Musical Creation and of the Symphonic Orchestra of the Albanian National TV (RTSH) in 1999 until the end of 2002. During this period he has been Director of many festivals, organized by the Albanian National TV (RTSH), such as the Festival of Season’s Songs, the Festival of Folklore Interpreters, and the festival of Civic and Popular Songs. Within the same period he has conducted the Symphonic Orchestra of RTSH and has realized a big number of artistic concerts in co-operation with other well-known national and foreign artists and musicians.

At the beginning of the year 2003 he was appointed as the Artistic Director of the national TV “Clan”, where he still follows his work. In 2003 he is Artistic Director of the “Albanian Marathon of the Popular & Civic Songs”, a national spectacle which took place for 14 weeks, in the national TV “Clan”. In 2003-2004 he was Artistic Director and Co-producer of the famous artistic spectacle “Gjeniu i vogel” (the Young Genius”, where for 19 weeks the children from all Albania was given the chance to demonstrate their artistic talent.

In 2005 he was Artistic Director and Co-author and Co-producer of the artistic spectacle “the 100 Songs of the Century”, organized by the national TV “Clan”.

The Artistic Activity and Creations:

For the first time he participated as Composer at the age of 11 years, in the festival of the children, in Vlore. Later on he actively participated in the artistic activities as Instrumentalist and Composer.

His first participation in the RTSH festivals has been in 1993, with the song entitled “Nuk di pse te dua”, (I don’t know why I love you), written by Rudina Xhunga, sung by Mr. Arian Elezi. His first success in “FEST”, of TVSH has been in 1994, in co-operation with the singer Aurela Gaçe, written by the poet Agim Doçi, with the song “Nata”, (The night).

In 1998 he composes and orchestrates the opera “Legjenda shqiptare”, (The Albanian Legend), and in 2002 he composes and orchestrates the music of the artistic film “Ishte kohe per dashuri”, (It was time for love), with production of Ylli Pepa and script of Ruzhdi Pulaha. At the beginning of 2005 he realized the music of the artistic film “Udhekryq”, (The Crossroad), a German & Albanian co-operation. Participant in 9 festivals of the songs organized by the TVSH, 7 festivals of the “Seasons songs” and in several national and international other festivals for adults and children, where he has win many prices.

He has realized the best seller albums and songs for the best Albanian singers.

Prizes:

1993 Second Price in the Festival of Songs for Children.
Third Price in the National Festival of Songs for Children, in Shkoder.
1994 First Price in the National Festival of Songs for Children, in Tirane.
1995 Second Price in the National Festival of Songs for Children, in Tirane.
1996 Second Price of the “Euro-fest”, held in Scopie, Macedonia.
1997 Second Price of “ Nota-Fest”, held in Scopie, Macedonia.
Second Price of the Festival of Songs for Children, Tirane.
1998 Grand Prix in “European Festival for children”.
Third Price in the Festival of the Song, organized by the TVSH, Tirane, Albania.
Second Price in the “World Festival of Songs for Children”, held in Egypt.
1999 First Price in the Festival of the Song, organized by the TVSH, Tirane, Albania.
Second Price in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (Magic Song).
Third Price in the Festival of Songs for Children, Tirane, Albania.
2000 The Critic Price in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (The Magic Song).
The Price “Çesk Zadeja”, in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (The Magic Song).
The Second Price “Nota-Fest”, Scopie, Macedonia.
2001 The First Price in the Festival of Songs, organized by the TVSH.
2002 The Price of Public “Polifest” Prishtine
The First Price in the Children Night “Polifest “ Prishtine
The Third Price in the Juniors Night “Polifest” Prishtine
The Third Price in the Song Night “Polifest” Prishtine
The Critic Price in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (The Magic Song).
The Price Hit in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (The Magic Song).
The Second Price in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (The Magic Song).
2003 The Second Price of “ Nota-Fest”, held in Scopie, Macedonia
Second Price of the “Euro-fest”, held in Scopie, Macedonia.
The First Price in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (Magic Song).
The Price “Melody” in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (Magic Song).
The Third Price in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (Magic Song).
The Price of Producer in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (Magic Song).
The First Price in the Festival “Kenget e Stines ”, (Season Songs).
The Price of Gratitude “ Alba-Fest”, held in Scopie, Macedonia
2004 The First Price in the Festival of Songs, organized by the TVSH.
And participant in the European Festival of Song 2005 in Ukraina.
The Third Price in the Festival of Songs, organized by the TVSH.
The First Price the Festival of Songs for Children “Show – Fest“ Prishtine.
The Third price And the Best Debuted “Show – Fest“ Prishtine.
The special Price ‘Golden Microphone “
2005 The Price Ethno Music in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (Magic Song).
The Public Price in the Festival “Kenga Magjike”, (Magic Song).
2006 The First Price in the Festival of Songs, organized by the TVSH.
Pandi Laço
Degree: Albanian language and literature
Title of qualification awarded:Journalist
Institute: University of Tirana, Faculty of History and Philology
Year: 1986

Period of post occupied
1998 – 2005 Head of TV Programming (Klan Television)
1994 – 1996 Head of TV Programming (TVSH – Albanian Public television)
1987 – 1994 Author, scriptwriter,director (Artistic Department of TVSH – Albania Public Television)

Stage or training
1989 – Albanian Course broadcast journalism(Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
1995 – Practical Training for Television(Television Suisse Romande–Geneve)

Additional information
Participation in Albanian song Festival
Winner of Albanian Song Festival 2004 (lyrics author)
Winner of Albanian Song Festival 2003 (Third Prize lyrics author)
Winner of Albanian Song Festival 2002 First Prize 2002 (lyrics author)

Scriptwriter Miss Europe 1996 (Tirana – Albania)