No Name (band)
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No Name was a Montenegrin
pop group, best known for the controversies surrounding their participation in the national pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest
. The group made its debut in 2005, with the song "Zauvijek moja
" (Forever Mine) (Milan Perić
/Slaven Knezović), winning the 2005 Europjesma and thus representing Serbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005
. The group fared 7th in the ESC
with a total of 137 points, succeeding in obtaining the straight pass to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
for Serbia and Montenegro
.
It was founded in 19 November 2003.
In November 2006, bassist Marko Perić left the group for undisclosed reasons.
The group disbanded in 2008.
and Montenegrin followers of the Eurovision Song Contest
.
Again in March 2006, they participated in Montevizija 2006
, the Montenegrin semi-final, and finished 2nd, going on to win in the final Europjesma with "Moja ljubavi
". The jury appointed by the RTCG failed to award top points to the Serbian based group Flamingosi
, who were, by some, declared winners even before the competition others favouring No Name. New arrangement of the song and victory of No Name came just in time for the campaign for Montenegrin independence, which started that year. The Serbian TV station decided to pull out and therefore No Name could not represent the country in Athens
.
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
pop group, best known for the controversies surrounding their participation in the national pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
. The group made its debut in 2005, with the song "Zauvijek moja
Zauvijek moja
"Zauvijek moja" is a pop song by Montenegrin band No Name which won the festivals Montevizija 2005 and Evropesma and so was selected to represent Serbia and Montenegro at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. No Name went directly to the finals, due to Serbia and Montenegro's second place the...
" (Forever Mine) (Milan Perić
Milan Peric
Milan Perić is a Serbian footballer currently for Soproni Liga side Kaposvári Rákóczi FC.His playing style has been compared to that of former "crno-beli" superstar Mateja Kežman's.-Partizan:...
/Slaven Knezović), winning the 2005 Europjesma and thus representing Serbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Eurovision Song Contest 2005
The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine. The winner was Greece's My Number One, written by Christos Dantis and Natalia Germanou and performed by Swedish-born Greek singer Elena Paparizou, who scored 230 points,...
. The group fared 7th in the ESC
ESC
-As an abbreviation:* Ecole Supérieure de Commerce, a business school in the French system of "Grandes Ecoles"* Edison State College* Edmonton Ski Club* Electronic stability control* Electronic Systems Center* Electronic speed control...
with a total of 137 points, succeeding in obtaining the straight pass to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May and 20 May 2006 . The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi . The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock...
for Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro was a country in southeastern Europe, formed from two former republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia : Serbia and Montenegro. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, it was established in 1992 as a federation called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
.
It was founded in 19 November 2003.
In November 2006, bassist Marko Perić left the group for undisclosed reasons.
The group disbanded in 2008.
Members
- Marko Perić - (2003–2006) (bass guitar)
- Marko Prentić (vocal, solo guitar)
- Danijel AlibabićDanijel AlibabicDanijel Alibabić is a Montenegrin singer and song-writer.-Early life:...
(vocal) - Branko Nedović (keyboards)
- Dragoljub Purlija (drums)
- Bojan Jovović (keyboards, back vocal).
Controversies
In 2005, as complete outsiders but with a song which has strong national (Montenegrin) identity, they got most of the votes from the jury appointed by the RTCG, causing a stir among the SerbianSerbs
The Serbs are a South Slavic ethnic group of the Balkans and southern Central Europe. Serbs are located mainly in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and form a sizable minority in Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia. Likewise, Serbs are an officially recognized minority in...
and Montenegrin followers of the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
.
Again in March 2006, they participated in Montevizija 2006
Montevizija 2006
Montevizija 2006 was the second and last edition of Montevizija. It served as the Montenegrin semifinal for choosing the Serbo-Montenegrin entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens, Greece. It was held on February 24th in Podgorica...
, the Montenegrin semi-final, and finished 2nd, going on to win in the final Europjesma with "Moja ljubavi
Moja Ljubavi
"Moja ljubavi" is a pop song by Montenegrin boy band No Name that was placed second in the Montenegrin semifinal Montevizija 2006 and won the Serbo-Montenegrin Eurovision Song Contest national selection Evropesma/Europjesma 2006 with a new arrangement and therefore became the Serbian and...
". The jury appointed by the RTCG failed to award top points to the Serbian based group Flamingosi
Flamingosi
Flamingosi is a popular Serbian duo. Its members are the Serbian TV presenter Ognjen Amidžić and actor Marinko Madžgalj . The group was founded in the summer of 2005. Their style was a mix of typical Serbian Folk, rock and jazz. They became a big hit that year, in turn gaining mass popularity...
, who were, by some, declared winners even before the competition others favouring No Name. New arrangement of the song and victory of No Name came just in time for the campaign for Montenegrin independence, which started that year. The Serbian TV station decided to pull out and therefore No Name could not represent the country in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
.
Singles
- Za Tebe i Mene (Sunčane SkaleSuncane SkaleSunčane Skale is a pop music festival held every summer in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. The festival first began in 1994. ProMonte has been the sponsor of Sunčane Skale for 10 years so far.-The Festival:...
2004 - 2nd place) - Budućnost (FK Budućnost PodgoricaFK Buducnost PodgoricaFK Budućnost is a football club from Podgorica, Montenegro, currently competing in the First League of Montenegro. Its colours are blue and white. FK Buducnost is a part of the Budućnost sport society.-History:...
supporters' song) - Zauvijek mojaZauvijek moja"Zauvijek moja" is a pop song by Montenegrin band No Name which won the festivals Montevizija 2005 and Evropesma and so was selected to represent Serbia and Montenegro at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. No Name went directly to the finals, due to Serbia and Montenegro's second place the...
(Eurovision Song Contest 2005Eurovision Song Contest 2005The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine. The winner was Greece's My Number One, written by Christos Dantis and Natalia Germanou and performed by Swedish-born Greek singer Elena Paparizou, who scored 230 points,...
- 7th place) - Moja ljubaviMoja Ljubavi"Moja ljubavi" is a pop song by Montenegrin boy band No Name that was placed second in the Montenegrin semifinal Montevizija 2006 and won the Serbo-Montenegrin Eurovision Song Contest national selection Evropesma/Europjesma 2006 with a new arrangement and therefore became the Serbian and...
(EvropesmaEvropesmaEvropesma or Europjesma was a pop festival in Serbia and Montenegro which ran from 2004 to 2006. The winning song represents the country in the Eurovision Song Contest...
2006 - 1st place, withdrawn from Eurovision) - Kad Budemo Zajedno (Music Festival Budva 2006)
- Moja Mala (duet with MacedonianRepublic of MacedoniaMacedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
singer Bojana) - Postelja od Leda (Music Festival Budva 2007 - 2nd place)
- Kad Kažeš Ne (Radijski Festival 2007)
See also
- Europjesma
- MontevizijaMontevizijaMontevizija was a pop music festival. It was the Montenegrin semi-final to choose songs for the final, Europjesma. The winner of Europjesma was going to represent Serbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song Contest. Montevizija was organized by RTCG, the Montenegrin national broadcaster...
- Serbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song ContestSerbia and Montenegro in the Eurovision Song ContestSerbia and Montenegro participated in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, from 2004 . This entry was a success, the country finishing second with the performance of Željko Joksimović. In 2005, the second performance fared 7th, courtesy of the band No Name from Podgorica, Montenegro...
- Radio Television of Montenegro
- Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song ContestThe Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
External links
- Serbia and Montenegro in pop song row - BBC News article about events following the disputed Eurovision submission
- http://www.montenegrina.net/pages/pages1/muzika/upotreba_eurosonga_u_politicke_svrhe_z_milovic.htm