That is what Wallu Vaipio, one of the jury members picking up the songs for the UMK (Uuden musiikin kilpailu that replaces good old Euroviisut) says. What does he mean with it remains a bit unclear but I suspect he refers to the multiple wins in the 1990's. He says his own music taste goes from Katri Helena to Slayer and hopes the 12 finalist songs will be as varied and that the contest will give Finns, and not only, new music to listen to, and to all generations and all genres. And all genres there seem to be involved if you read YLE's website: from folk to industrialmetal, from dance to guitarpop, hip hop, emopunk and schlager. Demos have been sent in by familiar faces from 1970's and 1980's (is that a nice way to say has-beens?) and familiar artists "from shows based on international formats" so there will be plenty of ex-Idols, ex-X Factor and ex-Talent names, too. And of course totally unknown newcomers. Jorma Hietamäki calls for songs that would become evergreens and the world is filled with songs that you hear a few times and forget while Jaako Hurme wants to have some indiestuff involved. Only 12 will be selected... and there still time to send in your song until September 30, 2011.
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