Sti fotia / Στη φωτιά - Cyprus 1995 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra

[@ConstantineBD73]

Το 1995 υπηρετούσα στην ΕΛΔΥΚ... Το άκουσα μέσα στο στρατόπεδο για πρώτη φορά και η μελωδία δεν ξεχάστηκε από τότε. Πάντα θα μου θυμίζει τον έναν χρόνο που έζησα στην Κύπρο!

[@s.a.g.a.p.w8899]

Η ιστορία του Ελληνισμού με δύο στίχους: Έμεινα μόνος μου και όμως επέζησα... Έζησα στη φωτιά... Μια από τις καλύτερες Κυπριακές συμμετοχές.. Ευχαριστούμε Άλεξ Παναγή...

[@luisalmeida1391]

1995 was truly a vintage year for Eurovision Song Contest. So many rich and powerful songs like this one, which, I agree, was probably the best Cyprus has ever sent.

[@WedrownyGrajek]

You know it's a good song when after 20 years it still gives you chills. L.O.V.E. it! And Alex is so adorable here...

[@WedrownyGrajek]

Yeap, still chills. ♥️

[@Botafogoplayground]

Indeed. Quite right. A real ESC gem.

[@alexanderolin7488]

25*

[@mmorets7190]

Ohhh I was having chills!!! July 2022

[@n.gokhantorlak5828]

I like very much the grand style in singing. Perfect voice and song at stage making feel echos of Byzantium Empire. Love and kisses from Istanbul

[@Pipothefreak]

By far the best Cypriotic entry ever! It also eclipses all Greek entries...

[@dicso25]

Operatic dramatic fantastic. Can't stop repeat button 🔥🔥🔥

[@vasilis7]

Υπέροχο τραγούδι. Ισως το καλύτερο ελληνοφωνο στο διαγωνισμό.

[@mariapapa2960]

Ποπο είναι σαν να ακούω τραγούδι της Disney. Τόσο καλά δουλεμενο, με νόημα στους στίχους και εκπληκτικη ερμηνεία από τον Άλεξ Παναγή που έχει σημαδέψει με την φωνή του τα παιδικά μου χρόνια. Τι τρομερός καλλιτέχνης με όλη την σημασία της έννοιας.

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

Είναι εκπληκτικό πώς η μουσική μου αγγίζει τους ανθρώπους, νομίζω ότι είμαι τόσο χαρούμενος και είμαι πολύ ευγνώμων που είστε πάντα μεγάλος θαυμαστής, ελπίζω να μην σταματήσετε ποτέ να ακούτε❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chrysgnt4369]

Θυμαμαι οταν πρωτοακουσα αυτο το τραγουδι, ποσο ανατριχιασα με τους στιχους και ποσο μου αρεσε η μελωδια. Παντα θεωρω οτι αυτο ειναι απο τα καλυτερα τραγουδια που εχω ακουσει σε ολοκληρη την Eurovision. Θερμους χαιρετισμους απο την αλλη Μεγαλονησο, την Κρητη.

[@Conjujo1]

Σε ευχαριστούμε πολύ φίλε... Λεβεντομάνα Κρήτη!

[@kostassol]

Δεν είναι τυχαίο ότι αυτός ο καλλιτέχνης είναι από τους καλύτερους καθηγητές φωνητικής και, τον εχουν προτιμήσει μέχρι και, ξένες συμμετοχές στη eurovision για τα μαθήματα τους. Με αφορμή τα 200 χρόνια από την ελληνική επανάσταση είναι πιο επίκαιρο από ποτέ. ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@thomasyogayoiii3759]

Précisément

[@erevnitisalitheiasgr]

Κι ακόμη.

[@christinaandronicou9182]

SIMPLY THE BEST SONG CYPRUS HAS EVER SEND TO THE EUROVISION CONTEST!

[@TomislavSHprajc]

Better was a Nomiza by the same singer !

[@Gera1713]

I agree. Im English but loved this

[@Gera1713]

Reminds me the springtime of that year

[@angelikkax6353]

Agreed!

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

Είναι εκπληκτικό πώς η μουσική μου αγγίζει τους ανθρώπους, νομίζω ότι είμαι τόσο χαρούμενος και είμαι πολύ ευγνώμων που είστε πάντα μεγάλος θαυμαστής, ελπίζω να μην σταματήσετε ποτέ να ακούτε❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xrusobalanthskarampimperhs7937]

Best cypriot entry lyrics end song masterpiece η καλύτερη Κυπριακη σημετοχη 😊❤❤❤

[@denizzunbulbahce1659]

A gorgeous song, love and congratulations from Turkey, Great classic

[@alphabibo]

this song is timeless! gives me proper goosebumps every time!

[@Gold3010]

I'm the Greek that survived through fire!!! The song is fantastic!!!

[@LazierSophie]

Did you survive from the covid-19? I hope you did. Ahaha!!!!

[@andryPS2005]

​@@LazierSophieWe have survived much worst than covid.

[@theovanroost7825]

1995 ESC was imo one of the best in history, so many brilliant entries Norway, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Sweden, France, Croatia

[@aleksandrazrimsek5211]

I'm always saying this. After 95 I quit watching ESC because the best has already happened and could not be topped .. I kept on watching this contest on VHS for years because I was totally in love with this song but also the ones you listed were incredible. Even Slovenia (my country) - Darja Švajger did great too. Turkey too. It was the hardest year to compete.

[@nunovski2002]

1995 and 1991 for me.

[@theformerflightattendant]

Amazing singer. He did backing vocals for a lot of people in Eurovision as well. And also staging.

[@br3menPT]

wow 1995... 13 years old boy and Cyprus was my favourite! He did great on stage

[@LOLAathens41]

Me too i was 13 at the time

[@stefanmellstrom9096]

This is Eurovision Song Contest for me - this is what I love

[@davidkasquare]

This song is perfect! Wonderful composition and that singer is a star! Does he still sing..? What a performer! He brings the stage alive!

[@manospapas5349]

Nowadays he works mainly as a vocal coach for various artists. In the 2019 edition of the Contest he was the vocal director for Sergey Lazarev.

[@Heya540]

this song stays my number one in all the eurovision song contest, all its perfect, i love it,greetings from Belgium

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

It's amazing how my music touches people, I think I'm so happy and I'm very grateful that you are always great admirer, hope you never stop listening to my songs

[@Heya540]

@@andrzejpiaseczny2705 i talked about Sti fotia

[@nickbrundli8996]

1995 was a very strong year. Many great songs, created with love and passion. Hope, Eurovision will become a true festival with live music in the next years again.

[@adamabagina]

This definitely should have been in the top 5! amazing performance!

[@viewerlife]

adamabagina The voting was so closed this year. 79 points with 12 points from Hungary and 8 points from Sweden, Belgium and Greece wasn't so bad.

[@georgiosa.9893]

"Είμαι ο Έλληνας που πολεμά!" Εξαιρετικός ο Άλεξ! Δεν βγαίνουν πλέον τέτοια τραγούδια!

[@missylissy200]

This is brilliant! Handsome guy, fantastic voice, amazing song...one of the best ESC entries of the 90s

[@mariai.3251]

He's sooo amazing.. Everytime I listen to him it's like I'm in heaven..

[@annaklean9880]

IKR?! And imagine! The song's 21 years old!

[@mariai.3251]

+Anna Klean Exactly..

[@annaklean9880]

Yeah... Me too! It's so powerful!

[@cathydemosthenous8694]

Amazing song Cyprus you delivery good songs always he's good 💙💙💙💙

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

It's amazing how my music touches people, I think I'm so happy and I'm very grateful that you are always great admirer, hope you never stop listening to

[@alcazaruk]

a live performance masterclass by Alex Panayi, well done!!!

[@br3menPT]

yeah...he did great

[@orian2355]

How fabulous to see this again. I was lucky enough to be among the general public who attended the dress rehearsals for the Eurovision in 1995. Cyprus were incredible live, and along with Denmark and Sweden that year were my top three. I was so lucky to see them all in person do their thing on stage.

[@dararadikal]

he is so happy singing a difficult song. enjoy!

[@jlhabitan50]

He did wrote the song so that was easy peezy for him. :)

[@Lany81]

still love this song so much

[@sandradouwen4744]

this shoud have been cyprus frist win!great song strong voice,nice ackt!!

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

It's amazing how my music touches people, I think I'm so happy and I'm very grateful that you are always great admirer, hope you never stop listening to my songs

[@jrelena]

Τόσο δυναμικό, συγκλονιστικο και συνάμα μοναδικό κομμάτι, αναλλοίωτο στο χρόνο και πόσο σπουδαία ερμηνεία απ' αυτόν τον υπέροχο ΚΑΛΛΙΤΕΧΝΗ! Ακόμα σπουδαιότερο όμως να συναντάς αυτόν τον μεγάλο καλλιτέχνη και να σε αντιμετωπίζει όμορφα, ταπεινά, σαν άνθρωπος της διπλανής πόρτας. Συναντάς και άλλους "αγαπημένους" που πέρασαν από το διαγωνισμό και μάγεψαν, όμως η έπαρσή τους, τούς αφαιρεί μέρος της καλλιτεχνικής αξίας. "Στη φωτιά", ο,τι καλύτερο παρουσίασε η Κύπρος στο διαγωνισμό, τραγούδι και καλλιτέχνης που δε σβήνονται απ' το μουσικό χάρτη και την ιστορία της Γιουροβιζιον. Την αγάπη μας και το θαυμασμό μας στον αγαπημένο Άλεξ Παναγή! Εύχομαι να μας διαβάζει και να εισπράττει την αγάπη.

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

Είναι εκπληκτικό πώς η μουσική μου αγγίζει τους ανθρώπους, νομίζω ότι είμαι τόσο χαρούμενος και τόσο ευγνώμων που είσαι πάντα μεγάλος θαυμαστής, ελπίζω να μην σταματήσεις να ακούς

[@bingsenxu1679]

Such a Strong and majestic Song!

[@demetriosaverkiou2839]

Still listening in 2022, My Favourite all time Eurovision Song of Cyprus 👍👍

[@GeorgeParaskeva]

2024

[@choozmic63]

Very well performed, with crescendo power until the end, love it.

[@sebastiaanm9122]

Absolutely AMAZING song!!!!!

[@johny7even]

Ίσως η πιο συγκλό συμμετοχή της Κυπρου μας. Υ π ε ρ ο χ ο ς 🇬🇷❤❤🇨🇾

[@alejandroeg6504]

Looks like if a Greek soldier would script and compossed this song! Awesome entry from Cyprus, a very underrated country in ESC

[@ioanniskoletis8300]

I love it. I watched it at 1995 ESC. Classic, that s why they call every year Alex to perform and sing this powerfull song.

[@Botafogoplayground]

This is what Eurovision Song Contest is worth for. To give us such wonderful songs even if we can't understand a single word of the lyrics.

[@vanitry262]

I was 10 and I loved it. I still remember it today with the same feelings. Timeless!

[@annakobuk3618]

Great song and performance. Love the chorus and his voice.

[@peterfreeday]

The great song with amazing arrangement and the backing singers. A live orchestra should come back to Eurovision.

[@dguri]

SUPER SONG - even after all these years!!

[@kennet7837]

This was an epic experience. Instrumental makes me think of ancient times. 9th place is way too low for this masterpiece. Deserved top 5 at least!

[@Sa.Di.]

Συγκλονιστικος!

[@Zedd1500]

Another very dramatic piece! Cyprus should continue to send these sorts of entries to the Eurovision and they'll win.

[@Rich_Daniel78]

I really miss these times when the countries in Eurovision would sing in their native language. The greek language is such a beautiful and powerful language. I really miss the 90´s ❤

[@Gera1713]

Richie Daniel Me too

[@Botafogoplayground]

I miss the 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's, 50's...

[@franckparra4621]

he oui!au XXeme siècle l'eurovision c'ètait bien et quasiment que de bonnes chansons mais au XXI eme siècle l'eurovision c'est de l'arnaque, des chansons de merde avec seulement 2 ou 3 bonnes chansons.

[@LazierSophie]

@@franckparra4621 Vous avez tout à fait raison ; en outre, l'anglais, dans lequel ces chansons minables sont interprétées, est souvent mauvais et surtout mal prononcé. C'en est risible.

[@lindakristinekjlibraten757]

@@Botafogoplayground For some years in the 70s they could sing in English as well, but then they went back to the native language rule. Remember both Sweden and The Netherlands won with a song in English and in 1976 there were songs in English as well.

[@shalayna6792]

Has a Disneyesque/musical theatre quality to it. Love his hair too.

[@abrahansaezsanchez9191]

Una gran cvanción,con toques étnicos que transmiten la fuerza interpretativa griega,bien por Chipre¡

[@nunovski20011]

2:47 - 2:56 = EPIC Both Greek-language entries that year were tremendous. A VERY strong year.

[@viewerlife]

nunovski20011 I disagree that it was a strong year. Norway and Spain had amazing songs, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel were also very good and perhaps some other sympathetic songs and strong voices. But we had many ballads and boring songs.

[@johny7even]

Agree! Very strong year !!!

[@nunovski2002]

@@viewerlife Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Spain, France...

[@manderas]

my fave Cypriot entry, but back then all countries had great songs. 91, 92,93,95,96 best eurovision years

[@abrahansaezsanchez9191]

Gran canción con la fuerza griega en su interpretación.

[@chiriladorin-alexandru2776]

26 years ago. fantastic song. amazing singer.

[@JaNeZoKu]

Wow! Very impressive!

[@dawidjan1993]

1995 was a great year!

[@viewerlife]

Dawid Gadzinski Some great songs but also too many boring ballads.

[@nimeialiu1372]

From Spain i LOVE this song

[@Manne18]

Best one ever from Cyprus ❤️

[@nicolettafourikis5749]

Amazing & strong voice!!!

[@dimitrispappas4082]

ανατριχιαστικά δυνατό!

[@Daniel-fr6we]

So wonderful...❤

[@bessieyiannioti9581]

Εξαιρετικος ερμηνευτής, θπεροχο τραγούδι, αρτια καθ ολα εμφανιση. Υπεροχες οι φωνές που συνοδεύουν τον Αλέξανδρο. Ακόμα και ο τρόπος που φορούν τσ κοστούμια τους εινσι μοναδικός!

[@iliass9659]

Το καλύτερο τραγούδι σε ολόκληρη την ιστορία της Eurovision.

[@orangespark2340]

Idk about the best but it's definitely in my top 10

[@emmacarlsson2359]

The Song is Beautiful.

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

It's amazing how my music touches people, I think I'm so happy and I'm very grateful that you are always great admirer, hope you never stop listening to my songs

[@alphabibo]

wow!! so powerful!

[@pedrofranciscoloboxifre1025]

Amazing!

[@alihuseyin5448]

I am Turkish Cypriot. This song is my endless love.

[@lappaslawoffice2238]

♥️

[@secretdiamond7198]

Its because u didn't understand the lyrics 😂

[@joaobernardes5258]

Masterpiece!

[@frixoskyriakoy5325]

Υπεροχο.

[@ΚυριάκοςΚωφίδης-θ8φ]

Στιβαρό , γενναίο ,ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ. Μπράβο!

[@rolomar5184]

Todavía se me ponen los pelos de punta cuando veo esta magnífica actuación

[@angelikkax6353]

Goosebumps!!!

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

It's amazing how my music touches people, I think I'm so happy and I'm very grateful that you are always great admirer, hope you never stop listening to my songs

[@gorantopolovac4624]

masterpiece

[@denisplavetic8595]

indeed. should have ended much higher.

[@sheriwoozidan]

i adore the production of this song so much, seriously it's so tense and never lets go (like a precursor to serbia and montenegro 2005 but in my humble opinion miles better). alex's voice was crystal clear too and time after time gives me chills. but even after this masterpiece of a song competed, how in the fuck did cyprus fail to win at least ONCE in the 90s? evridiki, hara and andreas, and alex are among my favoruite eurovision people ever!

[@loukaschristodoulou5554]

ΘΑ ΤΟ ΞΑΝΑΠΩ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΤΟ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΟ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙ ΠΟΥ ΜΑΣ ΕΚΠΡΟΣΩΠΗΣΕ ΣΤΗΝ EUROVISION….ΕΥΓΕ ΑΛΕΞ ΠΑΝΑΓΗ…ΚΑΙ ΣΕ ΟΛΗ ΤΗΝ ΟΜΑΔΑ….

[@KYRIGR]

! Respect !

[@alexanderolin7488]

My top 3 Cypriot ESC Songs: 1. This 2. Fuego 3. Ela Ela

[@epikepikepik]

Classic, iconic Cypriot entry. One of the top best performed. Second after Foureira and ahead of Vissi

[@matsosg1]

just a dream...

[@florianfreitag9407]

Fantastic performance - if you know you have dramatic material, then go for it!

[@andrzejpiaseczny2705]

It's amazing how my music touches people, I think I'm so happy and so grateful that you're always a big fan, I hope you do not stop listening

[@mandalenaekeke5725]

The best eurovision song ever.

[@anjadyrting3206]

Greatings from Sweden. I heard this song ones in 1995 and still remembers the refrain for some reson(dont know if this is normal😊),and I was so happy when I found this! Great song!

[@1000tipota]

Πολύ ωραίο κομμάτι, το ρεφρέν μου θυμίζει λίγο Disney των 90' και 00'

[@georgepap3994]

Μπορεί επειδή έκανε μεταγλωττισεις τραγουδιών της Ντίσνεϋ ακριβώς αυτή την περιοδο😅 το πέτυχες ακριβώς 👏👏

[@andilx5039]

The best Eurovision Song

[@aidepaul534]

This is GOLDEN

[@Botafogoplayground]

A powerful entry!

[@benjaminsanchezbelmonte9850]

me acuerdo de esta actuacion en el festival de 1995 que recuerdos tenia doce años

[@Sa.Di.]

For those who comment Greece giving 12 points to Cyprus and vice versa, guys, we are brothers and sisters. We are not just friends. In this Cyprus's song, the lyrics say it clearly: "I am the Greek who fights". Please make peace with our points, we are one nation. It cannot be done other way. Sorry.

[@s.a.g.a.p.w8899]

Greek and Cypriot, We are one nation. We all Greek... But still have officially 2 country's...

[@giannis93FUL]

Greece and Cyprus are one people two nations and other countries exchange twelve points and vice versa such as Moldova and Romania, which are one people two nations since these two countries have Romanian as their official language and exchange twelve points and vice versa. Azerbaijan and Turkey are one people two nations and exchange twelve points and vice versa.

[@giannis93FUL]

​@@s.a.g.a.p.w8899 Greece and Cyprus are one people two nations and other countries exchange twelve points and vice versa such as Moldova and Romania which are one people two nations, since these two countries have Romanian as their official language and exchange twelve points and vice versa. Azerbaijan and Turkey are one people two nations and exchange twelve points and vice versa.

[@Tenortalker]

This is a great , great song and how I wish all of today's Eurovision performers could deliver a song live like Alexandros Panayi. What a voice and so well in tune , no need for microphone tricks or autotune . Outstanding. 1995 was a strong year with many ballads , but this deserved higher points.

[@migueldiaz8171]

Still love it! Greetings from Spain ❤

[@zebras54]

This is a well-written song with great vocals.

[@ml3219]

I play this very video on loop every time I have work to do as a graphic designer. Simply perfectly stimulating *this* right brain. Thank you, @alexpanayi #alexpanayi .

[@LOLAathens41]

Το καλυτερο τραγουδι που στειλαμε.

[@nunovski2002]

Televoting should have been added that year so I could have voted for this. 12 points!!

[@Belciarski]

ojeje to dało sie znaleźć, niewiarygodne

[@nikosmouratidis3597]

ΑΠΛΑ ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΟΣ..........

[@nikosmouratidis3597]

ΦΩΝΑΡΑ....................

[@morbidsearch]

It's far from my favourite song from that (very strong) year, but it would have been the perfect song to perform last

[@Euroviking86]

Both the Greek and Cypriot entries were laced with a lot of Greek pride. Therefore it's somewhat ironic that Greece only gave Cyprus 8 points.

[@condrousiotis1477]

a lot is to do with the Turkish invasion but nothing is being said clearly. Nothing to do with actually killing anyone, just for the human psyche to find the power to carry on... Greece never harmed anyone following its empire ages ago. Even the Romans adopted the 12-gods system when they enslaved them. Its not about being proud to be Greek, the human values embedded in their philosophy are now the basis of existence for humans in general (along with Hindi culture).