Monday, February 25, 2008

Belgium - Semi Final of 24 Feb

Nelson and Paranoiacs selected for the finals

canadaguy said...
With this added it makes a good assortment of choices for Belgium to pick from.

February 29, 2008 6:46 AM

Saturday, February 23, 2008

FYR MACEDONIA

EUROVISION 2008

FYR MACEDONIA

TAMARA, VRCAK & ADRAIN GAXHA

VO IME NA LJUBOVTA

Michel. said...
still 2,5 months left to learn to sing
February 24, 2008 3:02 AM

canadaguy said...
That is not enough time :-)
February 24, 2008 7:18 AM

ICELAND

EUROVISION 2008

ICELAND - EUROBAND - THIS IS MY LIFE

Michel. said...
Nothing special in the song, but I like their voices & singing as well as the beat
February 24, 2008 3:06 AM
canadaguy said...
I thought the lurics had a message.

February 24, 2008 7:21 AM

CROATIA

EUROVISION 2008

CROATIA

KRALJEVI ULICE & 75 CENTS

ROMANCA

Michel. said...
His singing is not bad ... and this way grandma & grandpa also can enjoy Eurovision
February 24, 2008 3:10 AM
canadaguy said...
You are all set then ;-) Some may enjoy it, I don't.

February 24, 2008 7:29 AM

IRELAND

EUROVISION 2008

IRELAND

DUSTIN - THE TURKEY

IRLANDE DOUZE POINTE

Michel. said...
IRLANDE ZERO POINTS
February 24, 2008 3:12 AM
canadaguy said...
or maybe -12 points hahahah
February 24, 2008 7:34 AM

POLAND

EUROVISION 2008

POLAND - ISIS GEE - FOR LIFE

Michel. said...
the part between 1:05 and 1:30 could help to not fall asleep ;-) Good attempt, but I'm afraid not good enough
February 24, 2008 3:14 AM
canadaguy said...
yes, I like the lyrics in that part :-)
February 24, 2008 7:48 AM

ROMANIA

EUROVISION 2008

NICO si VLAD MIRITA - Pe-o margine de lume

Michel. said...
One of the best ones of these 7 new 'selections'. Both can clearly sing very well.. very nice start but a bit too much afterwards (would prefer a bit less 'lady shouting')
February 24, 2008 3:19 AM
canadaguy said...
I think he should sing a solo :-P
February 24, 2008 7:53 AM

BULGARIA

EUROVISION 2008

DEEP ZONE & BALTHAZAR

DJ TAKE ME AWAY

Michel. said...
Hope a lot of people will answer their questions ... and take them away
February 24, 2008 3:01 AM
canadaguy said...
hahahahahah for sure! but meeeow!... your claws are showing ;-)
February 24, 2008 7:58 AM

UKRAINE

EUROVISION 2008

UKRAINE - ANI LORAK - SHADY LADY

canadaguy said...
I like this well enough, exciting music and clear voice.

The guy's costumes are quite interesting. I wish the video was clearer :-P

February 24, 2008 8:13 AM

Michel. said...
Could be good with a totally different choreography (a bit more structure in it)
February 25, 2008 10:42 AM

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Eurovision.tv to stream Belgian final live

In cooperation with Flemish public broadcaster VRT,
Eurovision.tv will stream the final of Eurosong 2008 live through esctv.
The Belgian pride for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest will be chosen on Sunday, 9th of March.
So remember to mark your calendar! :-)


canadaguy said...
I have to find out how to get this.
February 21, 2008 6:47 AM
Michel. said...
Would be good if you could see it - would be easier for our 'gossip' afterwards :-D
February 24, 2008 2:58 AM
canadaguy said...
I think I will be able to get it if it is like last year, fingers crossed.
February 24, 2008 8:04 AM


Wednesday, February 20, 2008

SUPER SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 23
Several selections will be made.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Belgium - Last selection round before semi-finals

Best selection round of all 4. All songs this week are much better than the ones of last week.

Following two have been selected by televoting to go to the semi-finals :

First place for Sandrine - I feel the same way



Great singing and very good song, but maybe not 'commercial' enough for Eurovision Contest ? My personal favorite.

canadaguy said...
Sandrine - I feel the same way
I like this one, she has a nice sultry voice.
February 18, 2008 2:22 PM

Second place for Paranoiacs - Shout it Out



Not bad in it's own way. I would not have selected it, but that way we have a mix of 'a little bit of everything' in the semi-finals.

canadaguy said...
Second place for Paranoiacs - Shout it Out
Not bad for sound but no treat for the eyes :-)
February 18, 2008 1:52 PM


Following 2 songs/performers from all 4 selection rounds received a wildcard from the jury and also have their ticket to the semi-finals :

A Butterfly Mind - Lonely Heart on Wheels



Very nice song & singing, but would either be squeezed by all 'noisy acts' either get attention for the softness ?

canadaguy said...
A Butterfly Mind - Lonely Heart on Wheels
Very sweet pleasant song I like the harmony sound but I am sure something with more PUNCH will be chosen.
February 18, 2008 1:43 PM



Tabitha Cycon - Rumour Has it



I like her voice and great singing, but song is not for Eurovision and they have to work a lot to have a better act.

canadaguy said...
Tabitha Cycon - Rumour Has it
I don't care much for this style of music, sort of cross between Rock-a-Billy and Jazz.
February 18, 2008 1:29 PM

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Mor Ve Ötesi - Deli - Turkey

Song has been chosen for Mor Ve Ötesi



Not bad, but I would like it a lot more with less guitar (a bit too noisy, draws the attention away from the singing).

canadaguy said...
Yes very loud and noisy, some of that though is the recording of this clip, some of the others are clearer and not so harsh sounding.
February 17, 2008 7:17 AM

Monday, February 11, 2008

Belgium - 3rd selection round

A rather weak selection round yesterday, but here are the 2 songs/performances that will go to the semi finals

Nelson - When I Can't find love


This one ended at first place and was also the one I prefer. Good singing, love song, cute boy but maybe it could get a bit 'boring' at the end.

canadaguy said...
Nelson-When I Can't Find Love
Yes a sweet song, nice to listen to but not very exciting show.
February 11, 2008 10:04 AM

Geena Lisa - Wheel of Time


Singing is ok - catchy sound - good message but there is something about it that makes that I'm not realy 'into it'. Maybe because it's strange to see Geena Lisa singing/acting this way.

canadaguy said...
Geena Lisa - Wheel of Time
Good song, like the music and that instrument the guy is cranking odd costumes those shoulder fringes and metal corsets:-)
February 11, 2008 10:07 AM

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Hungary

Eurovision 2008
Hungary - Csézy - Szívverés


canadaguy said...
Sounds nice and she is very pretty.
February 9, 2008 7:43 PM

Michel. said...
I like this one - looks like one of the best till now
February 11, 2008 1:33 AM

Norway

Eurovision 2008
Norway - Maria Haukaas Storeng - Hold On Be Strong


canadaguy said...
Nice melody and pleasant to listen to but not strong enough to win.
February 9, 2008 7:36 PM

Michel. said...
Very nice. I also like this one ... very smooth & soft. But indeed probably not dynamic/strong enough to win.
February 11, 2008 1:37 AM

Moldova

Eurovision 2008

Moldova - Geta Burlacu - A Century Of Love

canadaguy said...
Lyrics are ok but not the kind of music I like.
February 9, 2008 7:22 PM

Michel. said...
Reminds me a bit of Hungary last year, and I think they got some points. It certainly is a big difference with Natalia Barbu they sent last year (which I liked a lot)
February 11, 2008 1:35 AM

Monday, February 4, 2008

Belgium - 2nd selection round

Another 2 songs/performers have been selected by televoting to join the Belgian semi-finals.

Out of the 5 participants of yesterday the following 2 got most votes (and also my preferences) :

Ishtar - O Julisi Na Jalini



Imaginary language - Original and the way they perform brings a lot of positive/good mood. Could be good if all other songs are more 'noisy' ones.

canadaguy said...
Pleasant and happy sounding.Glad to know there are still
vooronde 3;4+5 ;-)
February 4, 2008 11:31 AM


Tanja Dexters - Addicted To You



No special song, but this kind of songs always is refreshing and could have success at Eurovision contest. But will other countries not send better ones ? I do not really understand the link between the lyrics and the dancers (and dancers kissing), but maybe done to get the 'gay votes'. Nice that this one goes to semi-finals, but I think it will have difficulties to reach the finals.

canadaguy said...
OK! 12 points to the dancers :-P hahahaha
February 4, 2008 11:38 AM

Ani Lorak for EuroVision 2008

No song picked yet.

Mor ve Ötesi (Eurovision 2008 Turkey)

Song not chosen yet.

Hind to represent the Netherlands will choose her song later

But till she does watch this ;-) ;-);-)


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Michel. said...
ahahah
February 4, 2008 10:56 AM

Eurovision 2008 Israel sends Boaz Mauda to Belgrade

Michel. said...
Could be good but all depends on the song. This kind of song will probably not get a lot of points from Eastern Europe.
February 4, 2008 10:58 AM

canadaguy said...
Clear voice but must have been glued to the floor he never moved. No show at all.
February 4, 2008 11:46 AM

Laka represents Bosnia-Herzegovina @ Eurovision 2008

Sirusho- represents Armenia- Eurovision 2008

Simon Mathew to represent Denmark in Belgrade!

Kreisiraadio to Belgrade representing Estonia!

Slovenia chooses Rebeka Dremelj for Belgrade!

Elnur Guseynov to Belgrade for Azerbaijan!

Lithuania decided: Jeronimas Milius for Belgrade!