Biography alexander rybak fairytale lyrics

Origin

"Fairytale" is a song originated from the country of Norway, presented and sung by the artist Alexander Rybak.

Eurovision Song Contest

The song won the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest representing Norway and set a then-record of 387 points.

Artist Background

Alexander Rybak, the musician behind "Fairytale" is of Belarusian descent but was born in Belarus and raised in Norway.

Language

Despite representing Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest, the song's lyrics are in English.

Musical Style

"Fairytale" is often described as having influences from folk and classical music due to Alexander Rybak’s violin and piano training.

The Creation of the Song

Rybak wrote the song about an old girlfriend, making the song a real-life fairy tale story of love and heartbreak.

Commercial Success

The popularity of "Fairytale" led it to top the charts in many countries, including Norway and Russia. It also reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.

Violin Influence

As Rybak is a trained violinist, a violin was used as the prominent instrument in the song, giving it a unique sound.

Record-breaking Success

By achieving 387 points in the Eurovision Song Contest, "Fairytale" held the record for the highest total points in the history of the contest until 2016.

Critical Acclaim

Due to its unique blend of traditional folk, pop elements, and Rybak's emotive performance, the song was critically acclaimed globally.

Album Inclusion

"Fairytale" is included in Rybak's debut studio album, "Fairytales," which was released in May 2009.

Music Video

The music video of the song was said to be filmed in a period of two days in different locations in Moscow and Aker Brygge in Oslo.