Horrible, Kitch, Repetitive, Boring - but nice to see grand old lady Esma Redzepova in action again. If I remember correctly even my late grandmother used to be her fan.
I heard MRTV said they don't like the video and weren't involved in its production and will make a new one because of a flood of complaints. Something about the use of a certain monument. The Macedonians in a forum were also happy because the song could be revamped because the locals were bashing that to bits too.
OGAE Macedonia: "Officially, "Imperija" is being remade, with new lyrics and arrangement, and new video is in the making. Unofficially, we are hearing of a completely new song, and that 'Imperija' is out. What do you think, is 'Imperija - redux', or a new song better for Esma and Lozano?"
Well new lyrics and new arrangement suddenly changed into a new song. Lazar Cvetkovski and Darko Dimitrov will be responsible for the new song. It seems Elena Risteska will also be involved. Simeon Antanasov will also be involved again. They'd better hurry, the deadline is the 18th March.
What will be the similarity between Czech Republic 2009 and FYR Macedonia 2013? The answer: both songs have lyrics partially in Roma. That was announced earlier. Esma's part of the lyrics will be in Roma (gypsy language).