If it was any other year, I'd be excited about their prospects. But in a year where SVT and EBU can basically choose who gets the prime spot, I think they'd be breaking some hushed promises if they didn't give Denmark their best chance.
I think they'll be tempted to favour Georgia over Azerbaijan however.
Song written by G:son, with Bjorkman's boyfriend doing backing vocals? You bet they'll be favouring Georgia.
We could still get all the favourites but one drawn in the first half. I wonder if SVT would dump the lucky favourite in 14th to make for entertaining results?
To continue the Romanian lucky charm, do you mean?
Last year was horrendous...there are 15 songs that I'd consider better than my 5th best from last year...:)
I completely disagree, last year was my favourite contest ever. My top 15 were easily songs I'd repeat over and over.. this year I think I could only say the same for my top 5. (I just realised I said the exact same as you but opposite lol)
Haha, I'll never forgot how long it took me to pick my jaw up off the floor when you told me Montenegro 2012 was your favourite of that year. :eek: :rolleyes:
Haha, I'll never forgot how long it took me to pick my jaw up off the floor when you told me Montenegro 2012 was your favourite of that year. :eek: :rolleyes:
Right back at ya with Dima and Anmary (and on and on)..:rolleyes::D
Right back at ya with Dima and Anmary...:rolleyes::D
Haha it was such a Beautiful Song *tear*
I've been trying really hard not to watch all rehearsals, but will soon cave in and watch Azerbaijan - I'm interested in what this interesting staging is all about!
I've been trying really hard not to watch all rehearsals, but will soon cave in and watch Azerbaijan - I'm interested in what this interesting staging is all about!
Hoping Georgia or Denmark win, Georgia because I love it or Denmark because it would mean £100.
Georgia's definitely the most powerful song this year, so suited to the big stage, never really thought before now it might win but the song itself is good enough imo.
I must admit that I dislike the song but will be really happy if the dutch went through...:o:D (that and I know how much Globs loves it! )
That said it's not a dead cert by any stretch of the imagination for me...their track record and the fact that it's an odd song...:D
It's an excellent song, performed beautifully, and totally deserves to qualify regardless of the who entered it.
I don't get the comparison with Cyprus though? There's really nothing special at all about An Me Thimase, and isn't in the same league as Birds, musically - people seem to be ignoring Birds just because it hasn't been over-produced to death, or isn't a ballad-by-numbers like Cyprus is. If anything, a better comparison would be between Birds and Suus (but without the screaming bits), in terms of the musical complexity and the simple performance, and we all know how well Suus did on the night!
Because the Dutch song is a million times better than the Cypriot song, probably...!
Nobody will remember the Cypriot song after it's been performed, it's anonymous and insipid, whereas the Dutch song is so beautifully haunting it can't be forgot, or by any right shouldn't be.
It's an excellent song, performed beautifully, and totally deserves to qualify regardless of the who entered it.
I don't get the comparison with Cyprus though? There's really nothing special at all about An Me Thimase, and isn't in the same league as Birds, musically - people seem to be ignoring Birds just because it hasn't been over-produced to death, or isn't a ballad-by-numbers like Cyprus is. If anything, a better comparison would be between Birds and Suus (but without the screaming bits), in terms of the musical complexity and the simple performance, and we all know how well Suus did on the night!
Suus and Birds...pah!
The dutch song is a ballad by the pretentious numbers -- I did like it initially but my enthusiasm nose dived very quickly -- it's my biggest faller...:p All style no substance...Suus had both...;)
Cyprus I didn't think much of it until I heard it performed in a NF and fell in love with it -- can't wait to see it performed!
I'm unaware of the comparisons unless it's just that they're 2 ballads...I wonder whether there are people who like both songs...:D (as I never liked both at the same time! )
Sweden hosting seems to bring out homoerotica; who would have thought?
Talking of homoerotic vibes, does anyone get that feeling from the staging of Hold Me? Up to the moment the lady with the long dress walks in it feels as though Farid and box man are flirting with one another...but maybe that's just me. I just have a feeling that homophobes across Europe may spontaneously combust having that followed by a lesbian kiss.
Sweden hosting seems to bring out homoerotica; who would have thought?
Talking of homoerotic vibes, does anyone get that feeling from the staging of Hold Me? Up to the moment the lady with the long dress walks in it feels as though Farid and box man are flirting with one another...but maybe that's just me. I just have a feeling that homophobes across Europe may spontaneously combust having that followed by a lesbian kiss.
Can't wait for it myself.
Funnily enough that was the very first thing I thought when I saw Farid's performance! To me bringing in the female dancer seemed like they knew how homoerotic the whole thing looked and they wanted to make sure there were no misunderstandings
Funnily enough that was the very first thing I thought when I saw Farid's performance! To me bringing in the female dancer seemed like they knew how homoerotic the whole thing looked and they wanted to make sure there were no misunderstandings
Exactly my thought; the lady dancer appears just to try and make it all a bit more hetero. Fortunately/Unfortunately (delete as applicable) the misunderstanding is burned into the mind before Lady In Red appears.
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Song written by G:son, with Bjorkman's boyfriend doing backing vocals? You bet they'll be favouring Georgia.
To continue the Romanian lucky charm, do you mean?
That too
Good point...
...oh my God I'm going to win £260.
I completely disagree, last year was my favourite contest ever. My top 15 were easily songs I'd repeat over and over.. this year I think I could only say the same for my top 5. (I just realised I said the exact same as you but opposite lol)
I love how music is so subjective.
With you and I always...;)
I honestly think you are, I feel like it's being set up for a win for Georgia. The other favourites are falling;
Denmark - Still fine, but troubles with vocal and the amount of stuff happening on stage
Ukraine - Do I need to explain?
Norway - Vocals struggling
Netherlands - Too simple and laidback
This is all personal opinion of course,
Haha, I'll never forgot how long it took me to pick my jaw up off the floor when you told me Montenegro 2012 was your favourite of that year. :eek: :rolleyes:
Right back at ya with Dima and Anmary (and on and on)..:rolleyes::D
Haha it was such a Beautiful Song *tear*
I've been trying really hard not to watch all rehearsals, but will soon cave in and watch Azerbaijan - I'm interested in what this interesting staging is all about!
You'll love it...:D
Hoping Georgia or Denmark win, Georgia because I love it or Denmark because it would mean £100.
Georgia's definitely the most powerful song this year, so suited to the big stage, never really thought before now it might win but the song itself is good enough imo.
It's an excellent song, performed beautifully, and totally deserves to qualify regardless of the who entered it.
I don't get the comparison with Cyprus though? There's really nothing special at all about An Me Thimase, and isn't in the same league as Birds, musically - people seem to be ignoring Birds just because it hasn't been over-produced to death, or isn't a ballad-by-numbers like Cyprus is. If anything, a better comparison would be between Birds and Suus (but without the screaming bits), in terms of the musical complexity and the simple performance, and we all know how well Suus did on the night!
I knew there was a reason I liked you
Suus and Birds...pah!
The dutch song is a ballad by the pretentious numbers -- I did like it initially but my enthusiasm nose dived very quickly -- it's my biggest faller...:p All style no substance...Suus had both...;)
Cyprus I didn't think much of it until I heard it performed in a NF and fell in love with it -- can't wait to see it performed!
I'm unaware of the comparisons unless it's just that they're 2 ballads...I wonder whether there are people who like both songs...:D (as I never liked both at the same time!
The green room looks nice, and they have space for an audience of volunteers and other people who helped make the show possible.
Sweden hosting seems to bring out homoerotica; who would have thought?
Talking of homoerotic vibes, does anyone get that feeling from the staging of Hold Me? Up to the moment the lady with the long dress walks in it feels as though Farid and box man are flirting with one another...but maybe that's just me.
Can't wait for it myself.
Funnily enough that was the very first thing I thought when I saw Farid's performance! To me bringing in the female dancer seemed like they knew how homoerotic the whole thing looked and they wanted to make sure there were no misunderstandings
Exactly my thought; the lady dancer appears just to try and make it all a bit more hetero.
Semi Final One: Austria, Denmark, Russia, Ukraine, Netherlands, Belarus, Moldova, Ireland, Cyprus, Serbia
Semi Final Two: Latvia, San Marino, Azerbaijan, Finland, Malta, Iceland, Greece, Norway, Georgia, Switzerland
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Semi Final One: Austria, Denmark, Russia, Ukraine, Netherlands, Belarus, Moldova, Ireland, Lithuania, Serbia
Semi Final Two: Israel, Romania, Azerbaijan, Finland, Malta, Armenia, Greece, Norway, Georgia, Switzerland