JOVEM PAN BH on Instagram: "Em 2010, o SunStroke Project se apresentou na Eurovision sem vencer a competição. Mas um detalhe inesperado mudou tudo. Um solo de sax, uma dança e um carisma fora do comum foram suficientes para transformar a apresentação em meme e referência cultural. Enquanto o resultado oficial seguia seu caminho, o público fez outra escolha. O “Epic Sax Guy” atravessou fronteiras, ganhou remixes e se tornou um dos momentos mais lembrados da história da Eurovision. Nem sempre venc

Explaining Vocals | Science of the human voice on Instagram: "In 2010, Moldova’s Eurovision performance of “Run Away” by SunStroke Project & Olia Tira didn’t dominate the scoreboard… but it dominated the internet 🎷🔥 The moment Sergey Stepanov stepped forward with that smooth, looping sax riff, history was made. The clip exploded online, earning him the legendary nickname “Epic Sax Guy.” While the song finished 22nd at Eurovision, it achieved something far bigger — it became a global meme, a cu

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@afterhoursmelody on Instagram: "“Epic Sax Guy” is one of the most enduring memes from the Eurovision Song Contest. He is actually Sergey Stepanov, the saxophonist for the Moldovan dance-pop group SunStroke Project. 1. The Origin Story • Eurovision 2010: The meme was born during the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo. SunStroke Project (along with singer Olia Tira) performed the song “Run Away.” * **The Moment: During the instrumental break, Sergey performed a high-energy saxophone solo while