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Male Host: Good morning, dear audience! All of you are aware of the phrase, "Fisherman sees fisherman from afar". It is clear that big things ARE better seen from a distance.
But you see I have vision problems, and Vika, in general, is not a fisher-woman, unfortunately. So we had to invite Rybak to come closer to us, and he was very kind to accept the invitation. And he came,
as they say, in direct proximity TO US. So please welcome, Alexander Rybak today in our studio!
AR: Hello! Female Host: Good morning! AR: Morning!
FH: First of all, Alexander, we are very pleased that you have finally come to us. AR: Same here!
FH: In such an early hour, we understand, that it is not always easy.
AR: Well, it is normal. It's such a nice energy that comes from you. The pace of life is a little bit different here, you get up in the morning and not in the middle of the day, as in Norway.
MH: In Norway it is like this? AR: Well, in different ways. Artists wake up in the afternoon
MH: Me and Vika, every morning we subconsciously would have to dream to be somewhere in Norway, in your country, because (DELETE of) these morning wake-ups are... But let us not talk about it.
AR: You are both looking good, so that means you are used to it. FH: It's our job, there is no other way. AR: Good.
FH: Sasha, after the Eurovision Song Contest, of course, your schedule has been filled up for months and even half a year ahead.
AR: Yes. H: What happens now? The pace of life has changed?
AR: A year after Eurovision I didn't understand that it is sometimes possible to refuse some jobs. Then, I wanted it all.
But now, I understand that I have such a large audience, that the most important thing now is to entertain them. Now there is no need to travel to new countries, such as Japan, the U.S., for example. You understand me.
MH: Sasha, Eurovision is such a powerful start. It's like a catapult. After it, surely it is very difficult, because the artist must already have the strength to support their "burning" audience.
I think the most difficult part is not the Eurovision Contest, but what is after it.
AR: If there is no inspiration, then it's difficult and you have to force yourself. And if there is inspiration, and music is in the heart all the time, then the new songs come all the time. And I was lucky, I like variety very much.
There are many countries, many cultures. Here, in Ukraine, in Moscow, I write more dance songs. In Norway, Sweden, it's more chanson, so it is different.
FH: Sasha, the rumors say you're preparing for a tour. Tell us about it. What it will include? Which cities, countries?
AR: I only have a tour in Scandinavia, because its a Christmas tour, and you celebrate Christmas on January 7, but we have it in December.
MH: It's not even like that, Sasha, we just start to celebrate New Year and never stop that until... AR: I got it. And then it's Easter..
FH:March 8 (International Women's Day), and then it's May holidays. MH: Then, there is my birthday in June.
AR: So, I'll have a Christmas tour. I have 48 concerts during the Christmas tour only in Scandinavia.
FH: Only Christmas songs? AR: Yes H: Great!
AR: But here I have other concerts. For example, on October 31 in the club Tolstoy, where I'll be presenting my new song, which is called «Dostala». It’s a very cool story.
FH: Ok, let's forgive the advertising to a foreigner. Let’s imagine, that we didn’t hear about it. MH: And if we don't underline this it will pass without anyone noticing.
AR: Let's do that, I love advertising!
MH: Tell us about that song, as we know, it is actually autobiographical. Is it true that there was such a girl that really haunted you?
AR: Unfortunately, there are such people, but generally I adore all of my fans. But she ...
FH: Out of all the good, there are exceptions.
AR: Yes. She began not only to call me, but my friends as well. And it's all right, if all this lasted one, two weeks, but she has already continued to do so for three years.
FH: Imagine how it pleased her that you dedicated a song to her. AR: Exactly!
FH: So, the objective is achieved. MH: So, we may assume, that this girl hasn’t lived in vain. Alexander Rybak dedicated her a song. She has achieved what she wanted.
Sasha, each artist has territory in which it is comfortable to live, and a territory in which it is comfortable to perform. Tell us, your place of residence and the place of performance are the same places?
In which country do you feel that it is your audience? America, Mongolia, Russia or...? Do you feel that it's right here that is very comfortable to you? Where are you received the best?
AR: It's just very different cultures. I like to perform here very much, and in Scandinavia. Germany, France. But in Norway we have such a culture.... For example it's better for artists to avoid to show up in a limousine.
AR: Everyone there better take the subway. FH: The culTure is cold there? AR: No. They just like that I'm kind of their neighbor. Then, they like me. And if I had «star fever», if I would have dressed as an artist...
FH: It's better to stay in the shadow there.
AR: Yes. But here, It's the opposite, people are outraged that I go by the subway.
MH: We have just the opposite. Everyone wants to have a star as their neighbor, but they get mad when he/she behaves like a star.
AR: Oh, I see.
MH: Sasha, as we understand, there will the presentation of the music video very soon?
AR: Yes, on October 31 there will be a concert and I will show a new video. We were shooting with director Alexander Filatovich.
MH: Wow! FH: We all know him.
AR: Yes, he makes a third video for me. He is very good to work with. MH: You found good contact with each other.
AR: Yes. But this time I wanted to do something...well, a new image. And we...What is it called? We dance in straight jackets, and I sing that she has really driven me up the wall.
FH: Are you satisfied with the result?
AR: I am happy with the result, and my fans understand that this song is only about her and not about them.
FH: You sing about a sore subject. AR: Yes, yes, and she liked it. That's my life.
FH: Do you know the name of this girl? AR: Yes, but you will not know.
FH: Ok, Let's not promote her. AR: Then it would be bad if I told it, I'd cross the line then.
MH: That's right, let's not cross the line. Let us remember when we were a united country with Russia, and this day is celebrated on the birthday of the TV program "Field of miracles".
GH: Have you heard about that program? AR: "Field of miracles"?
FH: This program is already 15 years on the air, and It's still a well rating TV program.
AR: I know that mom and dad often watch it.
FH: So, you heard about this TV program? AR: Yes.
FH: Today we have an improvised "Field of miracles". We prepared a few questions for you.
FH: Are you ready? Is it easy to think in the morning? AR: But you have to remember, that the format of the game is not familiar to me.
MH: I can tell you, not many of our guests have been successful here. If this theme is not familiar to you, or you do not have an answer, don’t worry.
FH: Listen. What is the name of a wide and often tortuous feed, from rocky cliffs, that plunges from the sea to the heart of the continent for many kilometers?
They have it also in Canada, Chile, New Zealand. But we, of course, ask you about Norway. MH: Four letters.
AR: Is it called a fjord? АР: Yes, It’s a fjord. MH: Bravo!!
AR: Wow MH: Bravo. Next question. FH: What is the name of the longest fjord in the world? Do you know? It is located in Norway too.
AR: Hardangerfjord? No? FH: No. AR: Which letter does it start from? FH: "S"
AR: Stavanger? FH: We don’t know, maybe you pronounce it in your language, but we have it written in Russian here. MH: The last letter is «D», the first letter is "S", the letters' quantity is...
AR: Sognefjord. But we have different pronunciation with you.
MH: You won one million on the first question, and lost it at the same time, Sasha. AR: Because you pronounced it wrong, but ok.
MH: Third question then. FH: Damn, well, third and last question. What is the name the highest mountain in Norway?
AR: Oh! That’s really a shame, if I don’t know it.
MH: It's a shame on me, I even don't know the highest one in Ukraine.... FM: It's not a shame for me, because I’m in a red dress.
AR: Prompt me. The anchors: First letter is «G».
AR: Galdhopiggen. FH: Yes! But you pronounce it another way (tries to pronounce it herself)
FH: Ok, Sasha... AR: Oh, that's great!! Now my mom will be very happy.
MH: Thank you, Alexander, very much for participating in our quiz and here's the poster for you. FH: It's your poster actually, with your picture on it.
AR: Aww! Thank you so much! MH: You should love and respect this man, because as they say, love yourself first.
AR: Well, thank you. Anybody want an autograph? FH: Sasha, let's show it to the audience, it will rise an interest.
AR: That's how I look at a good moment, and here is a CD. FH: Great, you look great!
FH: Friends, 205 44 98 is our number, you can call here to our studio and Alexander will surely sign both the poster and album and it can become yours.
FH: So watch the broadcast with attention! MH: And again, the poster and the album can be yours. FH: Sure! It's not Alexander who can become yours!
MH: Yes, we don't possess such rights yet. And now, at the end of our «Guten morgen’s field of miracles», we of course would like to ask you to sing one of your songs...
AR: Finally! I was afraid you will never ask. MH: We just wanted to torture you a bit. And now, as I understood, we have to invite your supporting group,
which arrived arrived today with Alexander in this studio. We invite our artists. Ballet «Deja vu», applause!!
«Dostala» (Russian «Leave me alone»)
MH: Good morning to all of you! Thank you very much for this song, thanks a lot to the ballet, «Deja vu», which accompanied our star today.
Your appearance in our program today, Alexander, is a great miracle to all your fans, right? FH: Yes! And the «field of miracles» we mentioned today is from the Russian fairytale "Buratino" (Russian Pinocchio), do you remember that tale?
AR: I have read it.
FH: Alice and Basilio tried to cheat, they put money IN this «field of miracles» and then collected the harvest. MH: So, the same money we give to you today as a symbol of the monetization of your fans' love.
And here is money for the ballet too. Guys, do you know what to do with it? You need to come at midnight to the field and bury it, and then a tree with money will grow.
AR: Yes. I bury all my money usually.
MH: The most important, you need to say what? «Kreks, peks , feks!»
AR: Absolutely! In Norwegian.
MH: And don’t mix it up! FH: Thank you very much. Alexander Rybak was in our studio of «Guten Morgen» today. Thank you very much!
FH: See you next time! And we continue with A musical video right now. MH: And don’t forget to say, the most important, «Kreks, peks, feks!» Bye!