About the Luxembourg thing, I've always been against it since I live in Luxembourg and know how little connection it has to the Netherlands, and I've always chosen actual Luxembourgish songs, since the music scene here always has a couple decent songs.
About the NF Rule, I suggest this:
-Songs from NF's may participate, but only if they did not reach the final stage of the selection
About the Luxembourg thing, I've always been against it since I live in Luxembourg and know how little connection it has to the Netherlands, and I've always chosen actual Luxembourgish songs, since the music scene here always has a couple decent songs.
About the NF Rule, I suggest this:
-Songs from NF's may participate, but only if they did not reach the final stage of the selection
Adding this:
-If you choose a song from a national selection, it must be a studio version, not a live performance
im not for the nf rule change at all i have to say. this contest for me is about new music. sometimes there just isnt a good song for your country, everyone has had those countries and i think deeling with is a part of this.
It's because it becomes tricky when you're hosting and trying to get an equal number of 'good' and 'bad' countries, and accounting for diversity most of the 'good' countries have one main microstate each. I'd rather a second - albeit tenuous - Wales, than four Englands.
And, it has been said before: the microstate rule has nothing to do with politics!! or geography (not really anyway).
I can see that mikabv, coming from Luxembourg (beautiful country btw), can't see the relationship with the Netherlands (although there once was the BeNeLux:D). But it doesn't mean anything, it's like Alexos said: just a way 'to even things out'.
And as I see it now (after following the discussion on the forum):
The NF discussion is getting complicated and although my remark started the whole thing: I now say let's leave it alone. We have to 'work around' it.
(still a little in doubt: maybe the host can bend it a little as suggested by some:D)
But hey, both rules work -sometimes better than other times- nothing is perfect. I'd say: let's keep it simple:)
I personally don't like the NF rule as it defeats the whole purpose. The only thing I would consider was if the song didn't make the lives (like in the Swiss selection).
It's because Netherlands have so much more available than Belgium, and Germany and France already have microstates.
With Belgium occasionally being split between Flanders and Wallonia, it makes more sense for Luxembourg to choose from Netherlands as well. Although I do agree with mikabv that the Luxembourg music scene is at a decent standard.
Natalia Jiménez is getting around the countries as well. Portugal being her third different one after Spain and Andorra, albeit with La Quinta Estacion.
21. DENMARK
Denmark has no microstates this time around so the Ginger Ninja is bringing the only Danish entrant! Since the start of 2014, Denmark have yet to break into the Top 10! A shocking performance for one of the Scandinavian nations. Will Faucets be able to do what the others couldn't? Or will it be back to the drawing board sooner rather than later...
22. NORTHERN IRELAND
The Northern Irish haven't seen much success in 2014 either, unless your name is Janet Devlin. Is she back this time? Nah, we're having a break from Janet and General Fiasco are back after a 2 year break. They failed to qualify back in Orebro, but will Waves be a different story?
23. MACEDONIA
Who would've thought that Macedonia would have a better year than Denmark!? Three Top 10 finishes and off the back of a 5th place DSFE newcomer Jova Radevska is out on a mission to beat that 5th place. The song is entitled Not Now Romeo, but lets hope that it doesn't end the same way Romeo & Juliet does...
24. LITHUANIA
Lithuania very rarely have any strong performances in DSFE. GJan & Krewella being two of the only acts to ever be solid performers. It's actually quite a surprise that The Killers haven't had many appearances. The Indie tones of Brandon Flowers strikes again with Just Another Girl in a bid for Lithuanian DSFE success.
25. MONACO
French microstate time! This year has been a double edged blade for the Monegasques that have come to perform. Either crashing out early or doing quite well. Calogero are also a brand new DSFE entrant, having never appeared previously. The band are taking their song Un Jour Au Mauvais Endroit to fellow microstate Vaduz.
Maybe we need to remind people that artists are often used for multiple countries and to check the wiki by using the search function?
Yes, this, exactly. Search the name of the artist or the title of the song and check all the results carefully because the keywords can be cut off in the preview text.
Yes, this, exactly. Search the name of the artist or the title of the song and check all the results carefully because the keywords can be cut off in the preview text.
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About the NF Rule, I suggest this:
-Songs from NF's may participate, but only if they did not reach the final stage of the selection
Adding this:
-If you choose a song from a national selection, it must be a studio version, not a live performance
And, it has been said before: the microstate rule has nothing to do with politics!! or geography (not really anyway).
I can see that mikabv, coming from Luxembourg (beautiful country btw), can't see the relationship with the Netherlands (although there once was the BeNeLux:D). But it doesn't mean anything, it's like Alexos said: just a way 'to even things out'.
And as I see it now (after following the discussion on the forum):
The NF discussion is getting complicated and although my remark started the whole thing: I now say let's leave it alone. We have to 'work around' it.
(still a little in doubt: maybe the host can bend it a little as suggested by some:D)
But hey, both rules work -sometimes better than other times- nothing is perfect. I'd say: let's keep it simple
With Belgium occasionally being split between Flanders and Wallonia, it makes more sense for Luxembourg to choose from Netherlands as well. Although I do agree with mikabv that the Luxembourg music scene is at a decent standard.
Natalia Jiménez is getting around the countries as well. Portugal being her third different one after Spain and Andorra, albeit with La Quinta Estacion.
Denmark has no microstates this time around so the Ginger Ninja is bringing the only Danish entrant! Since the start of 2014, Denmark have yet to break into the Top 10! A shocking performance for one of the Scandinavian nations. Will Faucets be able to do what the others couldn't? Or will it be back to the drawing board sooner rather than later...
Ginger Ninja - Faucets
The Northern Irish haven't seen much success in 2014 either, unless your name is Janet Devlin. Is she back this time? Nah, we're having a break from Janet and General Fiasco are back after a 2 year break. They failed to qualify back in Orebro, but will Waves be a different story?
General Fiasco - Waves
Who would've thought that Macedonia would have a better year than Denmark!? Three Top 10 finishes and off the back of a 5th place DSFE newcomer Jova Radevska is out on a mission to beat that 5th place. The song is entitled Not Now Romeo, but lets hope that it doesn't end the same way Romeo & Juliet does...
Jova Radevska - Not Now Romeo
Lithuania very rarely have any strong performances in DSFE. GJan & Krewella being two of the only acts to ever be solid performers. It's actually quite a surprise that The Killers haven't had many appearances. The Indie tones of Brandon Flowers strikes again with Just Another Girl in a bid for Lithuanian DSFE success.
The Killers - Just Another Girl
French microstate time! This year has been a double edged blade for the Monegasques that have come to perform. Either crashing out early or doing quite well. Calogero are also a brand new DSFE entrant, having never appeared previously. The band are taking their song Un Jour Au Mauvais Endroit to fellow microstate Vaduz.
Calogero - Un Jour Au Mauvais Endroit
Thanks for noticing that! I'll mail the person now. Didn't even think about checking Croatia for Bosnia lol.
Yes, this, exactly. Search the name of the artist or the title of the song and check all the results carefully because the keywords can be cut off in the preview text.
Some people are just lazy though
What happened to the initial reviews?
Portugal
Serbia
Montenegro
Moldova
Slovakia
But I haven't listened to Denmark yet because the video isn't available in my country and I couldn't find any other version.
Do you want me to put Denmark up on my dropbox site for you? I've already downloaded it anyway?
That would be great. Thank you
It's uploading now will take about 7 minutes