However, as illustrated by this years show and its winner, Marie Key, they are also, I guess, part of the reason why Denmark is not say, Sweden, when it comes to a music environment.
The show wasn't really very good this year. The attempt to catch Danish family-"hygge" in a concert-hall filled with party-minded musicians, crossed the line to embarrassing now and then. Oh well. Be that as it may.
However, precisely because of DRs position, it is from my perspective a disaster that low-key (sorry), cosy, slightly boring Marie Key won the main prize over the exuberant, vibrant, blitzing Efterklang - who, by the way, are already internationally renowned.
Semi-quoting, the P3 prize is given to the performer or band who "might very well become the next great star in Danish music."
No, Efterklang is not easy-listening music. It may not exactly be pop. I've seen them described as indie-pop in reviews on BBC and in Pitchfork. But judges of P3: Do you really, truly believe that in a few years we will be talking about Marie Key as a great star as compared to Efterklang? How do you define a "star" in a manner that excludes a band who is already known and reviewed widely around the world, and that tomorrow will play the first of two sold out concert in Royal Albert Hall, London?
Let's end this rant with some music. As readers know, I love all the cracks and hickups that happen in live music, so lets hear the protagonists live.
Without further ado in fairly recent performances, Marie Key:
Vs. Efterklang:
To the honored judges of P3 Guld, Yao Ming has something to say to ye:
EDIT: Typos. 'Cause I'm sloppy, when I'm irritated.
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