The Key-Change Reminds Me Of Carola!

It's getting very exciting as it is only five days until the start of the Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix. And the first week has got a song written by Lord Thomas of G:Son! It's his first in the Norwegian selection since the schlager classics "Rocket Ride" and "Ven A Bailar Conmigo" in 2007. Oh. My. God. It's co-written by Ovi Jacobsen, who was bashing away on the other side of Paula Seling's plastic see-through piano for Romania in 2010. And what's more, the singer has been the Killer Queen in We Will Rock You in Norway, wearing a huge wig and fabulous eyelash extensions. Oh my god, it's time for another schlager interview! It's Reidun Sæther!

Schlagerboys: What is your song "High On Love" like?

Reidun Sæther: It's a song that celebrates love, with a touch of girl power, and of course killer-vocals. The refrain is extremely catchy.

SBs: We expect nothing less from Lord Thomas! A new schlager anthem has arrived! What was it like working with schlager god Lord Thomas G:Son?

RS: He is the sweetest guy. I went to his house to record my vocals, and I met his mom, she was very nice too. Thomas knows his stuff, and was very easy to work with. He was very open to my ideas, but he made sure I kept it simple clean. Great guy!

SBs: It's good to know that even schlager gods get their mums round to do the washing up. How many key-changes has he put into your MGP entry?

RS: We put in one key change. The key change reminds me of Carola!

SBs: Did you get to play on Ovi’s clear plastic piano from his performance at Eurovision 2010? And has he got Paula Seling's catsuit in his wardrobe? Did you try it on?

RS: No, I didnt get the chance, unfortunately, to do do either of those things. Maybe in the future - if I win!

SBs: Who is your Norwegian Eurovision icon?

RS: Rolf Løvland

SBs: Oooh.We're a bit torn on Rolf. He was responsible for yawn-fest "Nocturne", but he did write "La Det Swinge" so without him we would never have had the utter fabulousness of Bobbysocks. What was it like performing in We Will Rock You? Your make-up and hair looked fabulous!! Will you be looking like that on stage for MGP?

RS: Thank you. Not excactly like that, I am going for a more classy look, not so dramatic. We Will Rock You was an amazing show to do. And the hair and costumes were spectacular and crazy expensive, but after all I was playing an evil ruler of the world, and was dressed accordingly. In MGP I will be wearing a more "friendly" dress, custom designed by Norwegian star designer Tina Steffenakk Hermansen, and of course hair extentions and looong lashes.

SBs: You've been in lots of other musicals. What was your favourite role?

RS: Hm... it's hard to say. Killer Queen is definitely high up on the list. Some of my sweetest memories are from when I did Cats, though. As a cat you can actually do whatever you want in front of the audience and get away with it. I laughed so hard every night doing that show because from the crazy things my co-workers came up with.

SBs: Do you have a message for the readers of Schlagerblog?

RS: Hey Schlagerblog readers! Hope you all had a great New Year, and that you are all set for the big ESC! Love R.

Thanks Reidun! Good luck for Saturday and see you in the Spektrum in February!