Semifinal votes have been tallied and the winners are ready to be announced. Before that, I wanted to say that we appreciate every country and every contestant that has chosen to participate in this very special Urthvision. Now, to announce the results.
The winners of Semifinal 1 are…
- Aivintis
- Asilica
- Eyjaria
- Free Pax States
- Mirhaime
- North Ni-Rao
- Nystatiszna
- Tavaris
- Volscina
- Wealden
Now, the winners of Semifinal 2 are…
- Alksearia
- Axdel
- Dewnania
- Llygad Duw
- Norgsveldet
- Packlivania
- Sayyed
- Veria
- Volkheim
- West Borean Federation
Before I continue forward, I want to say congratulations to everyone who has made it to the finals of this edition Urthvision and I’m sorry for the ones who did not make it this far, we thank you for participating. Now as we go on, I would like to announce what we call the Big 5, the top five contestants of Urthvision XIX, who were able to skip the Semifinals. Along with the Big 5, I will announce the running order for the finals of Urthvision XX
First, coming from Mirhaime, we have Minu. An unforgettable name in the Trinterian indie scene, Minu is a singer-songwriter known for her emotionally raw lyrics and eclectic musical style. She gained significant fame for her albums such as Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014), Puberty 2 (2016), and Be the Marheg (2018). After gaining victory in Melodies of Light (2024) as representative of Cathal, her single My Love Mine All Mine (also known as My Love, My Love) was chosen to represent Mirhaime in this new Urthvision season.\
First we have second place in the last edition, Morstaybishlia. The Based Bassmen discovered itself in 2021 when members duetted a song in their bass voices. The video went viral with over sixty million views and fans begged for more. Four months later the Based Bassmen formed and swept the scenes on the Valerian and Staynish west coast. Featuring some of the most diverse casting from across Morstaybishlia and its territories, these band members found each other on the social media app Peepl and have started touring at music arenas around Aurora. Now here is their song, Thieves and Beggars.
In a controversial pick, Eyjarian put up contestant Elisa Alexandradatur, who rose to fame not just from her music, but from her comments and lifestyle praising the Queendom of Lapérouse. Her song, Queen of Kings, while popular throughout the Crown Realm (Except Vakrestrender), suffered heavy criticism in the Federation of Lapérouse for its implied messaging for supporting the Queendom. Alexandradatur stated on social media that the song is about celebrating Crown Princess Alexandra in her role as the High Jarlnja of the Federation.
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Finally, the winner of Urthvision XIX, Korćetta!!! Toboła is a Korćettan folk musician raised in the Silvist faith, but now does not identify with any religion. The songs he writes are said to be influenced by his uprising, but with a twist. Toboła debuted in 2016, and rose slowly. With the release of his most recent album, he stayed in the number one spot on the Korćettan charts for a whole month. Would That I, the most popular song from his new album, is about how love works, as in you cherish it, yet you also destroy it. This is the same as someone may love trees, yet cut them down and use their wood to fuel a fire. It’s an endless cycle, and makes no sense, yet it is in people’s nature to do it.
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Next up we have AJ Wicklow from Llygad Duw. AJ Wicklow, a half Aivintian performer from the countryside outside Cewri, Llygad Duw, rose to national popularity with music containing religious references within a mortal context, but soon began to branch out, bringing his form of alternative blues to the country with further cultural references and themes of passion and love. In a Week explores these themes with an account of a person and their lover decomposing together in the woods. The idea of death as a return to nature is central to Llygadian culture and religion, and the romanticization thereof is part of Wicklow’s place in the cultural canon.
Now we have Tavaris. Oda Lita, the Tavari pop super star, has returned to Urthvision for the first time since Urthvision XIV with her latest single, I Can Blow Your Mind. Bold, daring, provocative, and fun, her style has captured the hearts of the Tavari public and the charts as well, with I Can Blow Your Mind holding the number one spot for seven weeks and counting not even just in Tavaris but across the whole Tavari Union. The Akronist superstar’s enduring popularity has been credited with bringing the Tavari together after a time of disunity.
Up next we have the entry from Asilica! Asilican-Kaltariz trio The Alʌð Dizaon have partnered with the well-known Asilican artist Walɔji Pfefferhausen to bring the first song in Sprash ever on Urthvision!! The song incorporates some verses in Kaltareg and versions fully in Sprash and Kaltareg will be available soon. This dark yet vibrant tune sings about the story of a young lady who decided to ignore all the warnings of her family and went into the forest to befriend Ekala, a lemur spirit considered to be evil but with whom the lady enjoyed her time, dancing in the shadows and not caring about what people judged at first. The song is both a showcase of Asilican folktronica and a call for the audience to forget about what people say and enjoy what they love to do instead. We bring to you now, Ekaʎa Mɔpadʌ!
Now from Axdel we have Treeclawz. Formed in 2004, Treeclawz are renowned for their weary, soulful, pan-genre hip-hop, and this entry is no exception! Collaborating with South Hills rap artist Eli B. Vos, this track was inspired by the frustration and creative demotivation they faced when they were under corporate management, harkening back to their simple days as a small independent band. Here they are, playing Windmill (Feel Good).
Up next we have Empire’s Peace from the Free Pax States. Based on the translated Emjayan historical literature of Ti Ex As or Travel From Fire that records the firsthand and eyewitness accounts of the defining moment that unified the elf tribes of Fara and Peebse with the remnants of Peregrinia to form the first recorded elf tribe alliance. Empire’s Peace brings the ancient tale of the destruction of the city of Peregrinia to a modern era by telling the story as a road of hardship, finding meaning and a new path during an era of uncertainty after losing everything. Now here’s their song, fittingly named Peregrinia.
Next we have the entry from Wealden. The Thieves are new Wealdenite alternative talent. Forming in the 2010s, they skyrocketed to fame and last year achieved national acclaim with their first Wealden #1 album titled The City. This song, being the bands’ favorite, helped boost the album’s overall success. Wealden is excited to bring brand new inspirational and young talent to the international stage with the song Tomorrow Is Closed!
Now we bring you the whispering offstage (Borean? Novaran?) coughs the nation of Veria! Ceithir-mionnaichte (literally “Four-sworn”) is a Ruinaithic folk metal band that incorporates traditional Verian pipes and whistles into their music. Shouting Aloud is one of their recent releases, and the band reportedly chose to put it forward for Urthvision due to its distinctive bagpipe sections. The song’s lyrics, sung in Staynish, were written as a celebration of the Verian Isles’ fighting spirit. In a recent interview, piper and flautist Eòin mac Goraidh stated that he hopes Ceithir-mionnaichte‘s music helps to "expand interest in Verian culture and musical tradition around the world” whether or not their entry makes it to the end of the Urthvision Song Contest.
In a surprising turn of events, the Nystatinne entry into Urthvision is the V-Pop star Javia Ny’Yoasobi! The popstar parents originally are from Nystatiszna, but escaped the Social Republic in 1978. The song is a catchy reimagining of an old Nystatinne song from during its days as a colony under the Borean Trading Company. Where spirit tries to convince their moral lover not to attempt escape through unpleasant methods. Here is Racing into the Night!
Now we go to our favorite pizza loving nation, Volscina. Hailing from the Duchy of Arlenboro, the pop rock band I Kolori are the winners of Volscinofesta 2024, the national song festival leading up to Urthvision. Made up of four members from across Volscina, they call themselves “I Kolori” after the diversity of their own personal backgrounds and origins. Their uniquely funky take on modern pop rock led to their success on the national stage, but only time will tell how they fare before an international audience. Now here is their song, Pensare Male.
Up next is the entry from Alksearia! A Vesienväller immigrant after the nuclear meltdown disaster, Jere has been breaking records within the Alkari music community. A music charts dominated by Metal and Rock songs, this song has stayed at the number 1 national charts for 3 months. His music is electrifying and passionate. Clubs all across the nation play his song at night to electrifying crowds. Even Queen Dorothea has been seen dancing to his music. Now, it is time for Jere to cha cha cha his way into the hearts of Urthvision with his song Party.
Next up is a song written and performed by Aivintian band Shifthand, this pop rock song details a vivid dream about a meeting with a dealmaking demon. The deal-with-the-devil is a popular folk tale archetype around the world, and its portrayal in this song reflects an alternative rejection of the materialist Aivintian society. Though a dangerous message to send under the Kritarchy, the newly liberated Aivintis has experienced a flood of support for alternative and independent music exploring counter-majoritarian societal viewpoints such as this. Here is The Jeweled Liar.
This next entry was the winner of the 2023 Sayqidi Festival of Melodies (SFM), 16-year-old Elina Arzumanyan is proud to represent her Haqmi roots and hometown of Haraman in an international competition on the scale of Urthvision. She hopes to make Aparapat proud with her song, sung in Haqmi, DANCE!
Now we have Packlivania with their entry by Jablajhid. Jablajhid is one of the few all-human Packilvanian music groups, and one of the few still to achieve any sort of international notoriety. Since their formation, the band’s music has become progressively more popular among younger Packilvanian audiences. Jablajhid first gained global attention after a series of viral music videos, and their Packilvanian lyrics have lent their songs a unique style for foreign listeners. Much of Jablajhid’s music is inspired by the band members’ own experiences of life in the sprawling working-class neighborhoods of Bingol at a time of accelerating social shifts in the Sultanate. Their works deal heavily with everyday change, nostalgia, and a generation’s hopes for the future, a style that is exemplified in Behet Ghol Midam’s tale of a bittersweet breakup.
Now we go to Concord with the band Eventyret. Eventyret is a band from Nyveldet who become popular not just in their own region but in the entirety of Norgsveldet for their religious songs. Mixing traditional folk and rock music into their songs, with Ulvedalen being no different. With Ulvedalen being a song about an infamous varg from the Nori Saga. Here is Ulvedalen (The Wolf’s Valley).
Next up we have one of Aduraszna’s (who got Third place in Urthvision XIX) hottest new fusion bands: HAT. You can tell that’s their name, because they wrote it on their hats. In order to replicate the acoustics of their studio, they have requested their staging to be drywall and soundproofing foam in the shape of their Vasri’ia apartment. So sure, nobody in the arena will know what’s going on, but we’ve snuck some cameras inside so everyone watching at home can still see. This is: Thinking Of.
Next up we have the entry from Volkheim. The song I Am What I Am by Philomena Vaughn is among the few non-Volkisch songs from Volkheim, holding a significant place within the LGBTQIA+ community of Volkheim (which is small and often isolated in clusters across the country). The song therefore symbolises a sense of acceptance, community, and coming together for those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Next we have an entry coming again from Gondwana, specifically the nation of North Ni-Rao. Orcz II Kingz is a band founded by four music students in the city of Rora. Combining modern orcish soul music, beautiful vocal harmonies, a family friendly demeanor not usually associated with orcs - and the cool factor for the ladies - Orcz II Kingz became one of the first orcish bands of their time to find some popularity among listeners of other species. This song, End of the Road, was what launched their career due to being simultaneously wholesome and somewhat “exotic.” It is what the August Empress - and her Vizier’s Council - have deemed suitable to represent the Empire on the world stage, as a classic to come out of late 90’s and early 2000’s Ni-Rao that resonates with global audiences and reflects the values of the August Empire.
This entry is from the small and relatively unknown Auroran island nation of Dewnania, it’s actually their first entry into Urthvision! Please enjoy this Cava band singing in the beautiful Terghyntek language. This is Gwrello Glaw by An Brederedh (Let it Rain by the Brotherhood)!
Now we have one of the countrie who tied for fourth pace, Elissia. Starman by Elissian musician Daniel Bowie, better known as Ziggy Stardust, is an Elissian smash hit that dominated the Nagcon charts in 1972. Daniel Bowie, known to his fans as Ziggy Stardust, had always harbored an otherworldly fascination with the cosmos. Raised on the interstellar rhythms of distant stars and the pulsating beats of supernovas, Bowie’s music transcended planetary boundaries. It was said that he drew inspiration from the cosmic symphonies echoing through the universe, channeling them into his songs with an ethereal magnetism that captivated listeners across galaxies. Inspired by a childhood encounter with a meteor shower, Bowie infused Starman with a sense of wonder and yearning, blending futuristic synth melodies with soaring vocals that spoke of interstellar love and longing. The song’s universal themes resonated across galaxies, propelling it to the top of Nagcon charts and cementing Bowie’s legacy as a visionary artist who dared to dream beyond the confines of Urth.
Next we have the other country that tied for fourth place last edition, Augustia. Set Fire to the Rain by Augustian songstress Adele Dazeem is an Unovian smash hit that dominated the Nagcon charts in 2011. Wanting to do a pop power ballad for her second album, 22, Dazeem asked Yuki Labels producers Ryan Cheddar (the lead singer of OneGrandDuchy) and Edward Silver of the Yuki Labels Arlesbridge studio for help as they helped her with her first album, 18. The idea behind Set Fire to the Rain was to embody power while being vulnerable regarding relationships and the impossibility of letting go of a past lover. The song was first recorded in October 2010 and finalized in June 2011.
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We now move to the West Borean Federation: the country which, it appears, was responsible for causing the great synthesizer and keytar shortage of the 2020s. Aikuszin Tselleu has been a pioneer of Borean synthpop for the past twenty years, and has probably single-handedly kept both manufacturers of instruments and hairspray in business throughout any lean years they may have had. And tonight he’s also keeping us in business with his latest hit song: Automatic Man.
Now is finally the time you have been waiting for. It’s time to vote for the final winner of Urthvision XX. This is the most exciting part of this song festival. Remember, vote for your favorites and give them anywhere from 1-8, 10, or 12 points. Happy voting!!!
