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Molly Smitten Downes - Children of the Universe (Eurovision)
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barrcode88
24-04-2014
Will it win Eurovision? Ehh I don't know but its going down really well across Europe, but I like this song, and her too, just signed a deal with Warner Music.

Here is the video..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCnBZwm4wqQ

And here is an interview with her from Eurosong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj-iOi9WTeE
Ally_Bowie
24-04-2014
Bless her!! I think its quite cute her attitude! She definately comes across as an amature but i like her and i like the song, her persona is much different onstage.
Aura101
25-04-2014
This is not a good song.
I thought little boots put herself forward? She knows how to write a catchy tune.
barrcode88
25-04-2014
Originally Posted by Aura101:
“This is not a good song.
I thought little boots put herself forward? She knows how to write a catchy tune.”

She's not done much since her album and what makes the song not good?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMW0-1fvEuU

The Dutch love it too, interview with Dutch media.
cnbcwatcher
25-04-2014
I quite like it. I think it's the best UK entry since Jade Ewen. Think the live version sounds better than the studio version though.
barrcode88
25-04-2014
Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher:
“I quite like it. I think it's the best UK entry since Jade Ewen. Think the live version sounds better than the studio version though.”

I think the reason we did well that year was because of Jades vocal ability, the song itself was naff.
Aura101
25-04-2014
Originally Posted by barrcode88:
“I think the reason we did well that year was because of Jades vocal ability, the song itself was naff.”

No that was a good song ! It was certainly more of a 'showtune' type song rather than a chart song.
This years entry will get nowhere near the same amount of points. Feel free to quote this back in the thread if it DOES, i would not get my hopes up though
Toy_Hero
25-04-2014
Imo, this is our best entry since Blue. Let's be honest, if they hadn't have messed up their Jury performance, we were heading for another Top 5 placing on the board again. Jade's song was meh. She had a great voice, big ballad and a fantastic draw. Also her promo in certain countries might have added to it.

This year, I think it's our best chance since Jade. Looking at youtube vids, polls etc. It's nice to see we're placing in most Top 5's. Also from the performances Molly has gave, she's nailed them all - even the Eurovision In Concert one which had sound problems. So at least we can rely on her for the actual night. I think a Top 10 placing is for sure.
Mr_Eye
25-04-2014
It'll finish in the bottom 10 as usual. We should have pulled out years ago.
LandslideBrad
25-04-2014
I think the live version sounded better but I really think we're in with a shot of being in the Top 10 this year. I think this song sounds like a not as good version of the Teardrops song that won last year.
cnbcwatcher
25-04-2014
Originally Posted by barrcode88:
“I think the reason we did well that year was because of Jades vocal ability, the song itself was naff.”

It was a good song. You could tell Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote it as it had a very theatre vibe to it. It would have been good in one of his shows. I've a lot of respect for ALW and his work. I think he does what he does really well. Aren't his shows very popular in the West End?
Lisa.B
25-04-2014
Originally Posted by Mr_Eye:
“It'll finish in the bottom 10 as usual. We should have pulled out years ago.”

Ahhh, you're one of 'those', I'll just leave these articles here for you and anyone else that's still suffering the after effects of Wogan's brainwashing!

http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/03/eurovi...o-now-4392021/

http://metro.co.uk/2013/05/17/eurovi...ccess-3713242/

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-ra...myths-debunked
Cloudy2
25-04-2014
At last the UK has entered a good song, our best since Jessica Garlick. A good draw should see us top 5 and we do have a chance at winning.

We have finished bottom 10 because we sent a bad songs, this year we have a good song so our position on the leaderboard will improve.

As a few others have said the live version is better than the studio one.

For the first time in years I am looking forward to the contest.

Good luck Molly.
Mr_Eye
26-04-2014
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Ahhh, you're one of 'those', I'll just leave these articles here for you and anyone else that's still suffering the after effects of Wogan's brainwashing!

http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/03/eurovi...o-now-4392021/

http://metro.co.uk/2013/05/17/eurovi...ccess-3713242/

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-ra...myths-debunked”

What's one of "those?"

I just think the whole thing is a pile of shit, that we shouldn't be wasting tax payers money on.
Aura101
26-04-2014
Originally Posted by Mr_Eye:
“What's one of "those?"

I just think the whole thing is a pile of shit, that we shouldn't be wasting tax payers money on.”

Not the old 'tax payers cash' clanger please.
21stCenturyBoy
26-04-2014
Originally Posted by Mr_Eye:
“What's one of "those?"

I just think the whole thing is a pile of shit, that we shouldn't be wasting tax payers money on.”

More "tax payers cash" goes on nonsense like half an episode of Holby.
Lisa.B
26-04-2014
Originally Posted by Mr_Eye:
“What's one of "those?"

I just think the whole thing is a pile of shit, that we shouldn't be wasting tax payers money on.”

The ones that harp on with the same tired misinformation without actually doing any research. Eurovision costs about £310,000 (2012) and that's for ALL the hours of content, with a viewer-ship of the final equivalent to that of The Voice, which costs about £650,000 (2012) for just ONE episode! Casualty in the same Saturday night time slot as the grand final costs about £456,000 (2011) for ONE episode and pulls in anywhere between 4-6.5million viewers on looking at the figures for the current series... Eurovision seems like a veritable bargain when you consider all of that don't you think?
Makson
26-04-2014
Molly is quite superb. I'm really eager to hear her album.
redrose89
26-04-2014
I much prefer the live version than the recorded one and Molly has a fantastic voice so I'm hoping for a great jury vote.
I don't think it will win but it's a contender; I'm hoping for a top 10 finish trying to not get too excited!
barrcode88
27-04-2014
Originally Posted by Makson:
“Molly is quite superb. I'm really eager to hear her album.”

She's great, Strange Alien is a good one she's written, its on YouTube somewhere.
Tribute
27-04-2014
It's a poor tune, but then when has that ever mattered in Eurovision?! As much as people try to argue otherwise, the voting is still political, so we'll be near the bottom again.
barrcode88
28-04-2014
Originally Posted by Tribute:
“It's a poor tune, but then when has that ever mattered in Eurovision?! As much as people try to argue otherwise, the voting is still political, so we'll be near the bottom again.”

What makes it a poor tune? - The voting has hardly been political, the only reason we in the UK say that is because we've sent absolute turd over before this, then blame politics.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmPCu2AIMAAAHpT.jpg - sneak peak at the Eurovision stage this year which I believe is a converted shipyard, if Molly can get the performance right, this could be epic.
Tribute
29-04-2014
Originally Posted by barrcode88:
“What makes it a poor tune?”

Umm the fact that it's not a very good song.
barrcode88
29-04-2014
Originally Posted by Tribute:
“Umm the fact that it's not a very good song.”

Again, what makes it not a very good song?
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Another song of hers 'Lock Up Your Daughter'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVo002OkaNg
mal2pool
29-04-2014
Why are other countries songs always much better than ours. Others hire top songwriters like Iain James (sparx) who has written hits for emily sande, olly murs,little mix.
He wrote Azerbaijan's "Running Scared" and Belgium's Love kills, two good songs which were instanly catchy. hear them once and you are singing the hook straight away. I cant understand the british process or choosing a song.
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