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Posted by: Ryan. 17th January 2015, 12:09 AM

I have no idea on the validity of these rumours but a member over on ESC Forum has suggested that there are rumours that Azerbaijan will skip organising a national final in favour of a complete internal selection due to the fact Baku are hosting the 2015 European Games. Rumoured names include Rilaya, Chingiz Mustafayev and Aysel Mamedova.

Azerbaijan provide strong entries and strong stage performances every year, but it will be interesting to see if they put even more effort in this year following Dilara's low finish last year.

Posted by: LexC 17th January 2015, 12:15 AM

They've probably realised their budget for the NF can best be used in other areas *WINK WINK*

Although I will miss the annual outing of "Azeri English" cover versions of ESC songs.

Posted by: Ryan. 27th February 2015, 05:42 PM

So despite Milli Seçim Turu being previously announced for March, it now seems it has been abandoned and instead the Azerbaijani broadcaster has opened up for submissions! The deadline is March 6th with the entry to be revealed on March 15th. Unfortunately for Kitty Brucknell, you have to be from Azerbaijan or its diaspora to take part - although the songwriters can be of any nationality.

http://esckaz.com/2015/aze.htm

Posted by: AdamAloud 27th February 2015, 05:48 PM

Azerbaijan seem to be in a panic with what to send!

Posted by: Ryan. 27th February 2015, 05:49 PM

They should just bring back Sabina with another 'When The Music Dies'!

(I still feel like they could end up entering some sort of "reply song" to Armenia's entry though...)

Posted by: Ryan. 4th March 2015, 03:08 PM

Someone on ESC Forum has posted:

Looks like they may have given up on their submission process and got straight on the phone to their Swedish friends! Good choice Azerbaijan

Posted by: Ryan. 9th March 2015, 02:52 PM

Rumours are that it is nearly guaranteed that it will be Elnur Hüseynov who was the angel in Azerbaijan's debut 2008 entry, and won The Voice of Turkey last month.

Posted by: Jack89 9th March 2015, 07:25 PM

Oh I do hope so! He was rather amazing last time! I don't care if Azerbaijan tries to win in a corrupt manner, they're good at delivering the goods!

Posted by: Ryan. 15th March 2015, 05:02 PM

Elnur Huseynov - Hour Of The Wolf



"a mystical contemporary ballad" composed by Nicolas Rebscher, Nicklas Lif, Lina Hansson. The lyrics were written by Sandra Bjurman, Nicolas Rebscher, Nicklas Lif and Lina Hansson.

Listening now!

Posted by: Ryan. 15th March 2015, 05:03 PM

It is amazing! Wow!

Posted by: AdamAloud 15th March 2015, 05:18 PM

Very good! With excellent staging that should see Azerbaijan return to the top 10.

Posted by: Ryan. 15th March 2015, 05:19 PM

If they can recreate that choir on stage, this is definitely a potential winner. Absolutely fantastic!

The mystique of this song is what I was hoping from the Czech song, so I'm glad it's arrived via Azerbaijan!

Posted by: J▲hq 15th March 2015, 05:21 PM

I think they're back on form after two poor entries. Has the potential to come across pretty special with the performance.

Posted by: LexC 15th March 2015, 05:55 PM

I'm not really sold on first listen but I can see that being dangerous come May.

Posted by: Ryan. 15th March 2015, 05:58 PM

It's getting a very positive reaction across the forums, and several fans love to dislike Azerbaijan when they can - so it's a very good sign!

Posted by: Liаm 15th March 2015, 05:58 PM

This is pretty good, not amazing but in a year where there's no real WOW THIS WILL WIN standout I agree this could snatch it. There are only sort of like 4 or 5 songs I can really see winning so this has a chance if they can capture the feel of the studio version on stage.

Posted by: Jack89 15th March 2015, 05:59 PM

Only half listened, doesn't sound amazing but will listen again in a bit!

Posted by: Ryan. 15th March 2015, 10:48 PM

And here is the music video for 'Hour of the Wolf'!

Posted by: Iz~ 18th March 2015, 02:35 PM

One of the better ballads. I'm not totally sold (without any Azerbaijan bias or anti-bias), but my god, that title is great. Had some pretty good titles springing up recently with 'Chain Of Lights' too.

Posted by: Herbs 31st March 2015, 10:53 PM

Love love love this song. This or norway to win

Posted by: Juranamo 10th April 2015, 08:03 AM

I really like this actually, it has nothing on 'Day After Day' though. Azerbaijan's first 2 entries remain their best, to me.