San Marino - trying to recapture the italian rock classics from the 2011 contests and failing
Belgium - i feel like i should like this but i don't
Slovakia - Kristinas back - not as good as her previous songs
Austria - WTF - that is all
Turkey - was what i was going to send - damn you - it's good, prefer dna though and look how that turned out
United Kingdom - i've always loved Laura White, this is what i expect from her rather than You Should Have Known
Denmark - Whigfield, really, something not quite right about it haha
Netherlands - how rock is meant to be done - sounds slightly anthemic
Cyprus - him .... again ..... at lease it's a bit livlier than that heal the world s*** haha
Serbia - she looks like a cross between Helena Paparizou and Anna Vissi haha - it's good for serbia
I'm not sure how serious the arguments about Kamaliya's nationality and the sample are but let's leave it. I'm not here for a geography lesson, someone sent her for Kazakhstan one contest when they could send Russian's and I don't remember a word being spoken then. If you don't agree with it, don't vote for it.
Haven't had a chance to go through all the entries yet, but see that La Quinta Estacion are back. Can't do any worse than what they got in CofC I suppose. From those that participate here regularly, I think only kvn and Gwen gave it high points when I entered it in the other thread.
I've loved the Irish entry for a long time. France, Italy and Germany also among my early favourites. Good quality of entries so far.
Ive downloaded all the songs so far. And started listening to them. No idea which song is which country. But 8 songs in, and only 1 song I somewhat dislike, the quality is pretty amaze. Unless its only these first few songs that are amaze, but I hope not!!!
Welcome to the first semi final of DSFE 33. Only 12 of the 23 songs can make it through to the final so pick your top 10 and send your votes to me in the usual format. Thanks.
1. Denmark
I actually really like this, it couldn't get any further apart from Saturday Night if it tried, wonder if she's ever thought about doing DMGP.
2. San Marino
Another good entry, I like the video too.
3. Romania
This isn't bad if a bit generic
4. Ireland
The video is OK that about it really
5. Spain
I liked this one
6. Morocco
This wasn't bad.
7. Greece
This isn't bad either
8. Moldova
Reminds me of Ke$ha a bit, I like it.
9. United Kingdom
I liked this, my only probably is I think its a bit too long.
10. Cyprus
Not sure on this yet, it might be a grower though.
11. Armenia
Hope she is back for Armenia, I could see this at Eurovision but she may struggle live its a good song though
12. Poland
Parts I like Parts I don't
13. Serbia
This is catchy, I like it.
14. France
I get a Christmasy vibe from this song for some reason.
15. Belgium
This is all right.
16. Macedonia
This is different, thought it was going to be awful at first but its not, I like the chorus.
17. Slovenia
She reminds me of Jessie J a bit. This is catchy and I like.
18. Austria
Oh dear, what have you done Terrible. I have my suspicions on who sent this.
19. Bulgaria
I like the chorus but that's it
20. Azerbaijan
Arash should stick to duetting with Aysel.
21. Albania
This is really good
22. Turkey
It takes a while to get going and its not worth the wait.
Denmark
How is this possibly from 2009. Its very dated, and quiet boring and bland, which is a shame as I like Whigfield.
San Marino
A tad dull at first. But as it went on, it got better and better. By the end I was in love with it.
Romania
I have never really understood Inna. Far to generic or something for me. This is better than that annoying Hot though.
Ireland
I love Kodaline so much. This song is really so beautiful. Just stunning.
Spain
For a Spanish entry, for me its not bad. But thats not really saying much really.
Morocco
This is really nice. Girlbands can be amazing, or terrible. This is definatly the former though. A little forgettable if I had to say something though.
Greece
Ohh someone picked a song I chose on the other thread. How exciting. Yeah I still like this, even after multiple listens.
Moldova
This was the first song I heard of this competition. And it is absolutly marvallous. Really epic I think. Love it a whole lot.
United Kingdom
I'm not particularly a fan of Laura. But this song is fairly good. Much better than the other song.
Cyprus
Like the title of the songs. It's alright.
Armenia
At first I was like, ughh another annoying song from Armenia. But then it kicked off, and its actually pretty great.
Poland
Hmm. This is a random one really. The girls voice is alright, his, meh. And the song is a bit all over the place. The choir chorus is good.
Serbia
I prefer this version, to the Turkish version that was posted. I really like this alot. JLo like or something. But the guy with the oe-oe-o in the middle, why is that there at all.
France
I get that same vibe phil. Something christmassy about it, its similar to some song that I cant put my finger on it. Fairly good.
Belgium
I've always wanted to send Selah, if I got Belgium. This song wouldn't be my first pick. But I still love it so much. Im getting a bit of an Amanda Jensson vibe from a few contests ago for some reason.
Macedonia
This isn't doing it for me really. Not particularly my cup of tea.
Slovenia
She does look like Jessie J whoah. Thankfully she doesnt sing like her. I kinda like this. Chorus a tad annoying, the ohh's.
Austria
Seriously, just no. This is just awful to the next level.
Bulgaria
Hmm. This is alright actually. Bulgaria rarely makes me that interested in a song. This is pretty good though. Would've been better with a video.
Azerbaijan
Oh no get of my screen. To be fair, this Rebecca is actually really good. But Arash, just no.
Albania
I like the Hersey chocolate. This not so much. Its not bad at all. Just not hitting me yet. She looks very creepy at times though.
Turkey
I 'm not feeling this one. The video is amaze, I love videos like that. Her voice is great. The song is just lacking anything interesting.
Netherlands
This is pretty good. At sometimes her voice annoys me. But at its peaks its pretty amaze.
An alright semi. I think most of the winning contenders are in the other semi (Which isnt good, as my better song is in that one). But I found this vote easy, a clear top 10 for me.
My top 12 prefered qualifiers would be.
San Marino
Ireland
Morocco
Greece
Moldova
United Kingdom
Armenia
Serbia
Belgium
Slovenia
Bulgaria
The Netherlands
Comments
Belgium - i feel like i should like this but i don't
Slovakia - Kristinas back - not as good as her previous songs
Austria - WTF - that is all
Turkey - was what i was going to send - damn you - it's good, prefer dna though and look how that turned out
Denmark - Whigfield, really, something not quite right about it haha
Netherlands - how rock is meant to be done - sounds slightly anthemic
Cyprus - him .... again ..... at lease it's a bit livlier than that heal the world s*** haha
Serbia - she looks like a cross between Helena Paparizou and Anna Vissi haha - it's good for serbia
Phew, it's tomorrow, for a sec, I though it was tonight!
We had a Right Said Fred sample back with Electric Lady Lab.
Artist: Monrose
Song: What You Don’t Know
Best Finish: 2nd
Last Finish: QF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKKvrTsL3Hw
Me too
Looks like English versions get taken down seeing broken links attached so we'll probably end up getting both.
I've loved the Irish entry for a long time. France, Italy and Germany also among my early favourites. Good quality of entries so far.
Artist: Piotr Rubik
Song: Nie Wstydz Sie Mowic, Ze Kochasz
Best Finish: 1st
Last Finish: 15th
Country: Azerbaijan
Artist: Arash ft. Rebecca
Song: Temptation
Best Finish: 2nd
Last Finish: 11th
Country: Czech Republic
Artist: Cartonnage
Song: Don’t Stop
Best Finish: 1st
Last Finish: 22nd
Artist: Carina Dahl
Song: NLTO (Not Like The Others)
Best Finish: 1st
Last Finish: 10th
Artist: Tsvtelina Yaneva
Song: Broken Things
Best Finish: 3rd
Last Finish: SF
Country: Latvia
Artist: Double Faced Eels
Song: Sniegavīrs
Best Finish: 1st
Last Finish: SF
That's them all. Semi Final's will open later.
Welcome to the first semi final of DSFE 33. Only 12 of the 23 songs can make it through to the final so pick your top 10 and send your votes to me in the usual format. Thanks.
1. Denmark
Whigfield
No Doubt
2. San Marino
Marco Guazzone & STAG
Guasto
3. Romania
Inna
Crazy Sexy Wild
4. Ireland
Kodaline
All I Want
5. Spain
La 5A Estacion
Que Te Queria
6. Morocco
Monrose
What You Don’t Know
7. Greece
Lianne La Havas
Is Your Love Big Enough?
8. Moldova
Angelika Vee vs. Kylian Mash
Cash Out
9. United Kingdom
Laura White
Cathedral
10. Cyprus
Nikolas Metaxas
It’s All Right
11. Armenia
Sirusho
PreGomesh
12. Poland
Piotr Rubik
Nie Wstydz Sie Mowic, Ze Kochasz
13. Serbia
Emina Jahovic
Da Mogu
14. France
Caroline Costa
On a beau dire
15. Belgium
Selah Sue
This World
16. Macedonia
Bobi Mojsovski
Ke Nema Sleden Pat
17. Slovenia
Nika Zorjan
Problemom Sredinc
18. Austria
DJ Otzi
Anton Aus Tirol
19. Bulgaria
Tsvtelina Yaneva
Broken Things
20. Azerbaijan
Arash ft. Rebecca
Temptation
21. Albania
Hersi
Animon
22. Turkey
Aynur Aydın
Measure Up
23. The Netherlands
Delain
We Are The Others
Playlist
Voting opens now and will close at 5pm on Monday 21st January. Good luck!
Same rules as the first semi final apply. Pick your 10 and the top 12 qualify.
1. Italy
Laura Pausini
Troppo Tempo
2. Latvia
Double Faced Eels
Sniegavīrs
3. Bosnia & Herzegovina
Maja Nurkich
Carry On
4. Czech Republic
Cartonnage
Don’t Stop
5. Iceland
Bjork
Earth Intruders
6. Sweden
Robin Stjernberg
Scars
7. Malta
Ellie and the Oscars
Dancing In The Rain
8. Israel
Adam Lambert
Cuckoo
9. Germany
Mrs. Greenbird
Shooting Stars & Fairy Tales
10. Estonia
Sinine & Sandra Nurmsalu
Sel Teel
11. Montenegro
Knez
Kneginja
12. Georgia
Davit Xujadze
Megobrebtan Ertad
13. Hungary
Emilio
Valamit el kell mondjak
14. Russia
Kamaliya
Butterflies
15. Finland
Tarja
Until My Last Breath
16. Lithuania
EMA
This Is Our Time
17. Norway
Carina Dahl
NLTO (Not Like The Others)
18. Portugal
Amor Electro
A Máquina
19. Ukraine
Diana Miro Project
Forever
20. Croatia
Neda Parmać
Dajte da se probudim
21. Slovakia
Kristina
Jablcko
22. Belarus
Angelica Agurbash and Uku Suviste
Snow White
23. Switzerland
Seven
The Art Is King
Playlist
Voting is open and will stay open until Wednesday 23rd January. Good luck and get voting!
1. Denmark
I actually really like this, it couldn't get any further apart from Saturday Night if it tried, wonder if she's ever thought about doing DMGP.
2. San Marino
Another good entry, I like the video too.
3. Romania
This isn't bad if a bit generic
4. Ireland
The video is OK that about it really
5. Spain
I liked this one
6. Morocco
This wasn't bad.
7. Greece
This isn't bad either
8. Moldova
Reminds me of Ke$ha a bit, I like it.
9. United Kingdom
I liked this, my only probably is I think its a bit too long.
10. Cyprus
Not sure on this yet, it might be a grower though.
11. Armenia
Hope she is back for Armenia, I could see this at Eurovision but she may struggle live its a good song though
12. Poland
Parts I like Parts I don't
13. Serbia
This is catchy, I like it.
14. France
I get a Christmasy vibe from this song for some reason.
15. Belgium
This is all right.
16. Macedonia
This is different, thought it was going to be awful at first but its not, I like the chorus.
17. Slovenia
She reminds me of Jessie J a bit. This is catchy and I like.
18. Austria
Oh dear, what have you done Terrible. I have my suspicions on who sent this.
19. Bulgaria
I like the chorus but that's it
20. Azerbaijan
Arash should stick to duetting with Aysel.
21. Albania
This is really good
22. Turkey
It takes a while to get going and its not worth the wait.
23. The Netherlands
I like this and the video.
How is this possibly from 2009. Its very dated, and quiet boring and bland, which is a shame as I like Whigfield.
San Marino
A tad dull at first. But as it went on, it got better and better. By the end I was in love with it.
Romania
I have never really understood Inna. Far to generic or something for me. This is better than that annoying Hot though.
Ireland
I love Kodaline so much. This song is really so beautiful. Just stunning.
Spain
For a Spanish entry, for me its not bad. But thats not really saying much really.
Morocco
This is really nice. Girlbands can be amazing, or terrible. This is definatly the former though. A little forgettable if I had to say something though.
Greece
Ohh someone picked a song I chose on the other thread. How exciting. Yeah I still like this, even after multiple listens.
Moldova
This was the first song I heard of this competition. And it is absolutly marvallous. Really epic I think. Love it a whole lot.
United Kingdom
I'm not particularly a fan of Laura. But this song is fairly good. Much better than the other song.
Cyprus
Like the title of the songs. It's alright.
Armenia
At first I was like, ughh another annoying song from Armenia. But then it kicked off, and its actually pretty great.
Poland
Hmm. This is a random one really. The girls voice is alright, his, meh. And the song is a bit all over the place. The choir chorus is good.
Serbia
I prefer this version, to the Turkish version that was posted. I really like this alot. JLo like or something. But the guy with the oe-oe-o in the middle, why is that there at all.
France
I get that same vibe phil. Something christmassy about it, its similar to some song that I cant put my finger on it. Fairly good.
Belgium
I've always wanted to send Selah, if I got Belgium. This song wouldn't be my first pick. But I still love it so much. Im getting a bit of an Amanda Jensson vibe from a few contests ago for some reason.
Macedonia
This isn't doing it for me really. Not particularly my cup of tea.
Slovenia
She does look like Jessie J whoah. Thankfully she doesnt sing like her. I kinda like this. Chorus a tad annoying, the ohh's.
Austria
Seriously, just no. This is just awful to the next level.
Bulgaria
Hmm. This is alright actually. Bulgaria rarely makes me that interested in a song. This is pretty good though. Would've been better with a video.
Azerbaijan
Oh no get of my screen. To be fair, this Rebecca is actually really good. But Arash, just no.
Albania
I like the Hersey chocolate. This not so much. Its not bad at all. Just not hitting me yet. She looks very creepy at times though.
Turkey
I 'm not feeling this one. The video is amaze, I love videos like that. Her voice is great. The song is just lacking anything interesting.
Netherlands
This is pretty good. At sometimes her voice annoys me. But at its peaks its pretty amaze.
An alright semi. I think most of the winning contenders are in the other semi (Which isnt good, as my better song is in that one). But I found this vote easy, a clear top 10 for me.
My top 12 prefered qualifiers would be.
San Marino
Ireland
Morocco
Greece
Moldova
United Kingdom
Armenia
Serbia
Belgium
Slovenia
Bulgaria
The Netherlands