Eurovision

I am getting moderately obsessed with the Belgium song - I love the mood and the lyrics are so powerful.

It’s never going to win - it’s not the sort that does.

But wow, what a great song!

And yes Skootch were loads of fun. We might finish bottom but at least it would be a laugh!

I did wish we could take it more seriously though. Some countries have sent some absolute crackers and i’m sure it can’t be beyond us.

But I love the spectacle of it anyway!

Hi gregg, I am so old I remember when we could actually win Eurovision, save all your kisses for me, boom bang a bang, and making your mind up, I think the common denominator was they all had a catchy melody and the singer could hold a tune L.O.L maybe we should try that again as a tactic,

Hi Johnty,

You are right. Most people (unlike sad cases like me), only hear the song once during the final itself. So the song has to have an immediate impact. Also, the staging can sometimes make all the difference, especially when you are talking about separating the best few songs (no matter of good staging will mask a terrible song!)

I also think the winner is often trying something new or particularly memorable (eg, skirts on Bucks Fizz). Sadly, it seems in the UK, we don’t take it seriously enough - we tend to wheel out a reality TV star with a well-produced but bland song and think, “there you go, we should win” But a lot of countries put their best performer, producer, creative people into their team and the differences are notable. Even the sometimes derided “chicken” song from last year was a very good pop song - catchy, different, good staging, and with a pertinent message - for me, it was a worthy winner up with about 4 or 5 others. 

But I am becoming a bit of a geek when it comes to Eurovision! I realize most people just switch on during the night itself.

Greg

The semi-final draw has been released - a bit of a shame for Ireland as they have the dreaded second slot where typically nobody qualifies from, which is a shame as it’s a nice song. 

No worries for the U.K. though as we pay our way into the final!

Italy, Belgium and Iceland still my favorites, although Norway is coming up on the rails - classic Eurovision song!

Exciting times!

And so it begins! 

L

Xx

Cyprus - how does she sit down in that? Song = meh

Montenegro - Zzzzzzz. Oh! Westlife key change! Lol

Finland - I feel I've heard this before in my clubbing days. Is "look away" the only words he knows in English? 

Poland - Oh my, now that got my attention. They get my vote so far! There's even a dance to do while watching and listening!

Slovenia - Is she there willingly?

Czech Republic - The Brady Bunch called and want their graphics back. And jumpers.

Hungary - I do like this style with the voice break jumps and the kind of Arabic sound. Though whatever he's wearing on his lower half is def accentuating and highlighting his groin! This one is up with Poland. This I'd listen to again, Poland is pure Eurovision. 

Belarus - That guitar start is No Scrubs by... TLC was it? I'd rather listen to that ta.

Serbia - Likes her bling and looks like her skirt is caught in her pants.... Nice voice, but nsong not to my taste.

Belgium - Ooooo, big drums. Did they give him big drums, a big mic, and a jacket that's too big for him on purpose? Make him look small and vulnerable so folks would ignore the flat notes and vote for him?

Georgia - No strength in his voice. The music is drowning him out..... Though now we're picking up. Anticlimactic. I'd rather a Georgian style choral number from his backing singers I think.

Australia (get out of the competition!!) - It's Glinda! Well.... That's just mental! LOL. Last time I saw those, it was grasshoppers on them at Cirque du Soleil. Totally bonkers act! Might be up there as a favourite. 

Iceland - Shhhhhhhhh!

Estonia - Ow, Ow, Ow. Hit the notes please! But, foot is tapping regardless.

Portugal - You've got a little something on your face there.... Go on yourself Grey Worm wannabe!

Greece - Love the wings on the backing singers. If that ball doesn't get popped by those swords to cascade glitter onto them all I'll be very.... Awww. They threw it away. She's off centre. It's upsetting me.

San Marino - I don't think he's hit a note right yet. Na

DANA!!!

Results = pish

Armenia - It had promise, but never went anywhere.

Ireland - Zzzzzzzzz

Moldova - Sand drawing is so 5 years ago love, and you've lost half your dress.

Switzerland - He thinks too much of himself, and he's flat.

Latvia - Not offensive. Actually, quite pleasant as it goes on.

Romania - I'm getting Goth pioneer school teacher vibes.... With bond age boys. Nice voice, though the song is a bit repetitive with no humming along or foot tapping.

Denmark - Very sweet.

Sweden - Not as full of himself as the Swiss guy was. Wait, is this the guy with the Mamas? It is!!! More Mamas, less self confident man please!

Austria - Get off. OMG, am I watching this live! My fast forward doesn't work!

Croatia - Someone turn his mic up please. Drunken camera man moment. ANGELS!!! I'm pretty sure some of this is sampled, my head keeps going off to another song.... Ha! One night only!

Malta - You're going to let the rising sun in, then point to a door that opens and let's a flood in? Foot is tapping though. Though it stops each time the style changes.

Lithuania - Another quiet mic. There's absolutely nothing interesting, or Eurovision, about the song, his look, or the staging! Shoo!

Hullo Mäns!!!

Russia - Ew, nasal. Wait, when did he get in there? I liked... Oh, he's not done. I like that. My fave of the night so far.

Albania - She's stunning. Beautiful close harmonies. Wind effect! About time one of those popped up! I wouldn't be angry if that got through.

Norway - I've been looking forward to this. I hope it doesn't let me down..... Spread your legs, bend your knees, and sing-along now! Ho ha eh lo-oh ya! *Rewinds to watch again* This or Australia to win so far. 

Holland - It's OK I guess, but Zzzzzzzzz.

North Macedonia - I've always said the backs of costumes don't get enough air time. Glad to see that's being rectified finally. So, this is the part in the musical where our leading lady has been knocked down. But it's OK, she can build herself up again with the power of song to continue on with the second half of the show.... >.>

Azerbaijan - Iron Man robots! Other than that, he should take the advice of his song and shut up. Lol

Eurovision 2019 ....

Ha ha Lass. Love your commentary

I agree with so many of your observations of the night !!!

The songs which I preferred in no particular order : 

Sweden : he gave it a bit energy and danced around. 

Italy : Think this was a song about equality, Mahmoud reminded me of Eros Ramazotti ( probably misspelling ) 

Norway : Liked the Sami singing addition to song and the upbeat ness

Russia : He gave the song his best, the parkour at beginning was good too!

North Macedonia :  Powerful song, lovely colour dress

Belarus : 16 yrs old and the confidence of the young and she has a good voice too! 

The others .... tried their best  wishes 

The actual winner The Netherlands : forgettable, cant remember anything of it, the singer had a beard. 

Judith xx