The O’Scia concert held last Saturday at the Valletta Waterfront with the participation of top Italian cantautori Claudio Baglioni, Gianni Morandi and Riccardo Cocciante evoked different emotions in everyone present.

However, one of the highlights for the numerous Winter Moods fans in attendance was surely the memorable interpretation of Marigold by Claudio Baglioni with Winter Moods.

Baglioni walked on stage unannounced during the first notes of Marigold, took his place at the grand piano and played along with the band. He surprised the crowd when he started singing the second verse of the song, and continued accompanying Ivan Grech in his unique singing style, making this interpretation of Marigold one of the highlights of Winter Moods’ career.

“Our performance at the O’Scia concert on Saturday was exhilarating and emotional,” said Ivan Grech, front man of Winter Moods and author of Marigold.

“Singing along with Baglioni, was an incredible experience. He is a true gentleman and a great musician. He listened to Marigold, loved it and agreed to perform it on stage with us on Saturday. I wrote this song about my mother, and Baglioni was one of her favourite musicians, so sharing Marigold with him was very emotional.”

Marigold has attained unprecedented local success in the local music scene. It was released earlier this year and reached the top of local charts on all major radio stations.

The song’s music video won the local selection for the OGAE Video contest 2007 and will be representing Malta in OGAE Video Contest which is being organised by OGAE Italy.

Also participating in this contest are top international artists Dolores O’Riordan (former Cranberries), Tiziano Ferro and Dana International.

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Winter Moods are supported by Vodafone Malta Ltd, Melita Cable plc and Hamilton Travel.