Julia Estiendre - Come On People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCnBZwm4wqQ
Julia is a 27 year old singer and campaigner from Bayeux, a large town. She has taken part in protests since she was young, and campaigns for peace as well as the protection of the environment. In this song, Julia wants to rally the multiverse against the violence and madness that we see and help change peoples perceptions. She has written this song by herself; she is also a songwriter and 7 songs written by her have made the Normand top 10. After the success of the last two contests, the new BNRT decided to create a national final process so the people could have their say. Julia entered with her song, Come On People, which is to perform here at Worldvision. She was up against steep competition, including ethnic song "Ota kut adorable ega" but in the end she managed to win. She had never expected to get this far and was understandibly nervous, but was still going to produce the best performance of her life, or at least that is what she told herself as she waited to go on stage. She and her backing singers had been practicing for months, and it had all come down to this. It was time for her to perform...
The stadium is pitch black as everything is set up, and the audience wait in anticipation. They have heard the song and can't wait to see it live. Suddenly, the lights flash on as the music begins, flashing gently so as not to blind the audience, and keep on doing so to the beat of the music. Julia is stood in the middle at her microphone stand, whereas her backing dancers imitate soldiers as they "march" onto the stage in their uniforms.
Come on people, do what is right
Come on people, do what you must
As the verse begins, the backing singers reach their microphones and stop marching. The lights stop flashing as Julia begins to sing. The background shows gold, oriental-looking flower patterns on a burgundy background, Julia's logo. As she begins singing, the audience cheers before settling down to listen to the song.
I don't know what you've been thinking
But I know what I've been dreaming
Of a world where people can be free
To make their own choices and do what they wish
Two men walk onto the stage in millitary regalia, one on each side of the stage, to two large drums. Julia takes the microphone from the stand and, with the confidence instilled in her from the verse, walks slowly towards the front of the stage, singing as she does. By the time the chorus begins, she is at the front.
And I have a message
Never give in
Light a beacon
Of hope in your heart
And make sure that no one is ever alone
The two men begin to play the drums as the chorus begins. Julia gets the audience to wave their arms in time to the music as she sings.
We can stop the madness that we see
We have the power to stop it
So why don't we?
Fight for love and freedom
The drums become louder as the backing singers sing. Julia shouts ,"Come on Worldvision" as she returns to her microphone stand, never turning her back
Come on people, do what is right
Come on people, do what you must
Come on people, fight for your rights
Before they are taken from you
As the verse begins, the background changes to show scenes of war, but also people helping those in need, to show the audience what could be done.
In a world of death and violence
We've got to try and make a difference
We can't stand aside whilst others die
For being themselves and what they believe in
Julia walks toward the front once more, taking the stand with her. She does this fluidly, rather than the millitaristic movements of her backing singers or the drummers. As she sings the last line before the chorus, she channels her confidence and power.
We can't stand aside
Never give in
As the chorus begins, the background returns to its floral pattern. The same happens as in the last chorus.
We can stop the madness that we see
We have the power to stop it
So why don't we?
Fight for love and freedom
As the chorus ends, the lights dim. Smoke begins to create a thin layer on the stage and Julia begins to look mysterious. She sings with real belief in herself and what she is saying. The audience use the flashlights on their phones or applicable devices as they do at concerts, and they wave their arms. Halfway through, the lights brighten slightly and turn red.
In a world of violence
Find some love in your heart
We have to stop the pain
That others have to feel
We must stop it
Before it's too late
So why don't we?
We have to make sure that no one is ever alone
As the chorus begins, the lights flash once more. Julia begins to be very slowly lifted up, her dress trailing behind her. The audience look at the scene in amazement and continue to wave their arms. However, towards the end, she returns to the stage.
We can stop the madness, we can stop the madness, we can stop the madness that we see
We have the power to stop it
So why don't we? (We can stop the madness, we can stop the madness)
We must fight for love and freedom
We can stop the madness, we can stop the madness, we can stop the madness that we see
Julia returns and raises her fist, as if leading people on to victory in some revolution. As the song ends, the crowd cheers, showing their appreciation.
Come on people!