looking at eurovision 2008..... from across the pond ;-)

Believe

2008-05-25T05:55:00.000-07:00

Winner 2008 -> Russia : Dima Bilan - Believe

But .. let's believe this could have been the Top 3 ;-)

Victory for Dima Bilan - Russia

2008-05-25T05:49:00.000-07:00

Dima Bilan won the contest for Russia with 272 points. He's the first winning male solo singer since 1990. His second trial at Eurovision, after having ended at 2nd place right behind Lordi in 2006, seems thus to have been a great success.

Don't know if Moscow is a good holiday destination for May 2009 with 6°C today and 16°C tomorrow.

Belgium really ended very low in the 1st semi-finals -> 17th place (of 19) with only 16 points (10 points received from The Netherlands and 6 from Estonia).

The Netherlands did it a bit better and ended at 13th place in the 1st semi-finals. Switzerland ended at 13th place in the 2nd semi-finals (with 47 points).

Here are the final results of the finals. As expected Russia, Ukraine and Greece share the top 3. It's good to see Norway also made it to the top 5 and Israël to the top 10.

A bit different from our votes :

Congratulations to Russia!

2008-05-24T15:53:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Russia, a nice winner!

While watching the show I thought the performance of France was so bad that I gave his 8 points to Ukraine. Obviously I should have made other changes but c'est la vie ;-)

My votes while watching the show leaves me with 6 of my choices in the top 10 and only a fluke having Ukraine in the top 3.

12-Israel x
10-Albania
8--Ukraine x
7--Norway x
6--Sweden
5--Romania
4--Denmark x
3--Serbia x
2--Armenia x
1--Iceland

Good Luck Everyone!

2008-05-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

These are my picks for the finals before the show.

12-Israel
10-Albania
8--France
7--Norway
6--Sweden
5--Romania
4--Denmark
3--Serbia
2--Armenia
1--Iceland

What to expect from the finals ?

2008-05-23T11:10:00.000-07:00

Now that we have a good number of the songs we liked in the finals, it will probably be a good show.

Seen the order they will perform, I think the start will be not that good and a lot of songs are at the end of the contest.

I think Greece, Russia, Ukraine and Serbia will end in the Top 5, but here is my personal Top 10 for the finals before the show of tomorrow :

- 12 for Norway
- 10 for Iceland
- 8 for Albania
- 7 for Serbia
- 6 for Israël
- 5 for Sweden
- 4 for Turkey
- 3 for Finland
- 2 for Portugal
- 1 for Ukraine

Our votes for the 2nd semi-finals

2008-05-23T11:07:00.000-07:00

Different choices, but several ones in our Top 10 made it to the finals.

We was robbed!

2008-05-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that Switzerland didn't make the finals :'(

Oh well here were my votes.

12 -Switzerland
10 -Albania
8 -Sweden
7 -Cyprus
6 -Ukraine
5 -Iceland
4 -Turkey
3 -Denmark
2 -Belarus
1 - FYR Macedonia

At least there will be 6 of my 10 choices in the finals.

Michel. said...
Well, his 'not so clear' singing did cost some points
May 23, 2008 11:07 AM

2nd semi final samples

2008-05-22T10:20:00.000-07:00

My Votes for the 1st semi-final

2008-05-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

Israel...........12
Romania......10
Andorra.......8
Norway........7
Armenia......6
Belgium.......5
Bosnia & H..4
Russia..........3
Slovenia.......2
Finland.........1

7 of my 10 choices go on to the finals

2nd semi-finals

2008-05-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow the 2nd semi-finals. More good songs than in the 1st semi-finals.

We can't vote (since Belgium doesn't participate in this one), so I'm curious to see the results.

Results 1st semi finals

2008-05-21T10:41:00.000-07:00

OK, no Belgium in the finals ...

Here are the our results given yesterday (we allowed Laurent could vote for Belgium since he is French ;-).

Glad to have Norway & Israël going to the Finals. A bit surprised that Poland, Greece and Bosnia & Herzegovina go through instead of Slovenia or The Netherlands.

Azebaijan probably made it with the great show (since singing during the song was really not great) ... it was a great entrance and start of their performance.

Get ready for the party - 1st semi-finals today

2008-05-20T09:32:00.000-07:00

canadaguy said...
Nice posting!

This is a very good synopsis.

Thanks :-)
May 20, 2008 10:08 AM

Second Semi-Final May 22

2008-05-09T07:29:00.000-07:00

1. Switzerland
2. Albania
3. Sweden
4. Cyprus
5. Ukraine
6. Iceland
7. Turkey
8. Denmark
9. Belarus
10. FYR Macedonia
11. Portugal
12. Hungary
13. Georgia
14. Malta
15. Lithuania
16. Bulgaria
17. Czech Republic
18. Latvia
19. Croatia

Michel. said...
Well, what a surprise to see your number 1 :-D We seem to have a similar taste .. but didn't expect you would put Sweden that high in the list ;-)
May 10, 2008 10:41 AM

canadaguy said...
Never mind about my number 1 :-P I think it will take one of the five already in the finals to beat him ;-)

First Semi-Final May 20

2008-05-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

1. Israel
2. Romania
3. Andorra
4. Norway
5. Armenia
6. Belgium
7. Bosnia & Herzegovina
8. Russia
9. Slovenia
10. Finland
11. Moldova
12. San Marino
13. Montenegro
14. Azerbaijan
15. Poland
16. Greece
17. The Netherlands
18. Ireland
19. Estonia

Michel. said...
Except for The Netherlands we have the same in the top and at the bottom of the list ... must be a sign ;-)
May 10, 2008 10:39 AM

canadaguy said...
As they say, 'great minds think alike' ;-)We will just have to wait and see about The Netherlands :-)
May 11, 2008 8:51 AM

Listen to All Selections

2008-04-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

ESCBlueWire said...

Here you could listen all the 2008 ENTRIES:

http://www.escbluewire.com/2008-Finalists.html

All the best,
ESCBlueWire Team

Second semi-finals on May 22

2008-04-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

5 good songs in these semi-finals :

1) Albania
2) Turkey
3) Switzerland
4) Iceland
5) Sweden
6) Belarus
7) Hungary
8) Denmark
9) Ukraine
10) Croatia
11) Cyprus
12) Portugal
13) Bulgaria
14) Georgia
15) Malta
16) Lithuania
17) Czech Republic
18) Macedonia
19) Latvia

First semi-finals on May 20

2008-04-11T10:45:00.000-07:00

Not easy to make a ranking for the 1st semi-finals. Rather a weak selection of songs. That could maybe be a positive point for Belgium ?

Based on the clips (so for some probably better quality than live performance - ex. Azerbaijan) here is my ranking for May 20 :

1) Norway
2) Slovenia
3) San Marino
4) Moldova
5) Finland
6) Netherlands
7) Russia
8) Azerbaijan
9) Israel
10) Belgium
11) Armenia
12) Montenegro
13) Romania
14) Andorra
15) Poland
16) Bosnia
17) Greece
18) Ireland
19) Estonia

Michel. said...
Just saw the 2nd rehearsal of Slovenia and I don't put her in my Top 5 anymore -> Very bad act and ugly dress. 'Our' Betty was much better with this type of act ;-)
May 17, 2008 3:25 AM

canadaguy said...
Be brave, do you think she will be in the finals? I am still leaving her at number 9 ;-)
May 17, 2008 3:18 PM

Michel. said...
If her show on Tuesday is better than the rehearsals I leave her in the top 10 ;-)
May 18, 2008 5:33 AM

canadaguy said...
Ok, final judgement at showtime it is then ;-)
May 18, 2008 10:29 AM

Eurovision.tv preview player

2008-03-25T17:57:00.000-07:00

This Works Very Nicely ;-)
CLICK THE LINK
Eurovision Song Contest - Belgrade 2008
Preview Player

Michel. said...
We will now have to start with our prognosis ;-)
March 30, 2008 4:45 AM

ESCBlueWire said...
Here you could listen all the 2008 ENTRIES:
http://www.escbluewire.com/2008-Finalists.html

All the best,ESCBlueWire Team

SWEDEN

2008-03-16T12:24:00.001-07:00

EUROVISION 2008
Sweden - Charlotte Perelli - Hero

She sings ok and the music has a strong beat
but I don't think it is much of a song,
there is nothing really outstanding about it.

Michel. said...
I like the 'Boney M' beat.

Indeed the song is not that fantastic but her singing is.

Nothing outstanding but it's just 'outstanding in it's simplicity' (no big show).

I like it because it catches the attention from the start and the switching between real good singing and the singing/telling keeps your attention till the end.

Or is it me being in a good mood these days ? ;-)

March 18, 2008 11:31 AM

SAN MARINO

2008-03-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

EUROVISION 2008

MI ODIO - SAN MARINO - COMPLICE

I don't care for this one, it is very dreary.

Mi Odio = I Hate Myself ( I wonder why? )

Michel. said...
I like this one - The only song at the contest in this type of music.

A bit strange to find it on Eurovision but it's a music that has a lot of success right now.

It's not as good but a little 'try' to go in the direction of one of my favourite groups 'Muse'.
March 18, 2008 11:26 AM

SERBIA

2008-03-10T20:25:00.000-07:00

Eurovision 2008
SERBIA- Jelena Tomašević - Oro

I like this one a lot.
Nice clear music.
Ethnic sound.
Great voice.

Michel. said...
yes, this one is nice. Maybe a bit 'slow' for Eurovision
March 12, 2008 11:03 AM

BELGIUM

2008-03-10T20:14:00.000-07:00

EUROVISION 2008
BELGIUM- ISHTAR- O Julissi Na Jalini

Happy song for happy people :-)
This tune sure stays with one ;-)

PORTUGAL

2008-03-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

Eurovision 2008
Portugal - Vânia Fernandes - Senhora do mar

Good voice.
Nice ethnic sound to this song.

Michel. said...
Indeed - nice sounds and very good voice. With such a voice I expected her to shout out a bit more, but that didn't come.
March 12, 2008 11:06 AM

RUSSIA

2008-03-10T19:49:00.000-07:00

Eurovision 2008 Russia - Dima Bilan - Believing

Good song with a positive message.
A different style singing on his knees ???????

Michel. said...
Dima again makes a good performance. This will certainly go to the finals (already 1 place for the finals less for Belgium). I hope he gets rid of the Michael Jackson 'eh'.
March 12, 2008 11:15 AM

Belgium 's Choice

2008-03-10T06:19:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS!
ISHTAR

Spain - Rodolfo Chikilicuatre - Baila el ChikiChiki

2008-03-09T05:59:00.000-07:00

Some competition for Ireland

canadaguy said...
Some fun anyway :-)
March 9, 2008 7:53 AM

Armenia - Sirusho - Qele Qele

2008-03-09T05:57:00.000-07:00

Very nice & fresh beat for Armenia. Lyrics are a bit 'stupid' but the nice arabic sounds compensate for that and her singing is good. I like this one since makes you 'move' ;-)

canadaguy said...
Yes this is good and
I would give it a vote if it makes 'you move;-)'
That I would like to see hahahaha
March 9, 2008 7:47 AM

Anonymous said...
arabic sounds? you just made me laugh boy lolls lemmi guess.. you gotta be from Turkgay or Azerbitchjan :)
March 9, 2008 9:25 PM

canadaguy said...
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
March 10, 2008 6:11 AM

France - Sébastien Tellier - Divine

2008-03-08T09:14:00.000-08:00

This participation for France will certainly be different from what the other countries are sending. Will this be enough to get points ? Not sure, but after listening a couple of times it's nice

canadaguy said...
Catchy tune, quite nice.
I can imagine it being used in a Pepsi MAX commercial ;-)
March 8, 2008 3:43 PM

The Netherlands - Hind - Your heart belongs to me

2008-03-08T09:07:00.000-08:00

Good singer and nice sounds - I like this one.

canadaguy said...
The music is exciting

and the beat is strong

but ZERO for lyrics.

And now that she has finally chosen her song

I can't get the B E A R S anymore :-(
March 8, 2008 3:53 PM

Michel. said...
ahahah
March 9, 2008 5:55 AM

canadaguy said...
:-P
March 9, 2008 7:37 AM

Belgium - 2nd semi-finals

2008-03-03T10:04:00.000-08:00

Together with Nelson and Paranoiacs (1st semi-finals) Sandrine and Ishtar will go to the finals. Brahim got the wild card and so we have the 5 last ones to 'fight' next Sunday for the ticket to Belgrado.

canadaguy said...
Ok, so I gave all FIVE another listen and my top THREE in no particular order, because I think they are all world class songs with a chance.

NELSON
SANDRINE
PARANOIACS

I will reduce to TWO when you tell me your top THREE :-)

Michel. said...
My n° 1 = SANDRINE
and
n° 2 = ISHTAR.

Ishtar will probably win.

March 8, 2008 9:06 AM

Ok then I will choose # 1 SANDRINE
# 2 NELSON

PARANOIACS will probably win hahahahahaha :-P

Israël - Boaz Mauda - Ke'ilu kan

2008-03-01T05:51:00.000-08:00

Nice and touching voice, but would maybe be better with another song

canadaguy said...
I like the rhythmatic sound.
March 2, 2008 7:05 AM

Greece - Kalomoira - My Secret Combination

2008-03-01T05:43:00.001-08:00

Maybe the secret combination has something to do with the 4 guys ? 'O' is the best part of the song/show

canadaguy said...
I agree about 'O'.

The guys are very sensuous in thier grubby looking clothes :-P but it's a song contest.
March 2, 2008 6:59 AM

Belgium - Semi Final of 24 Feb

2008-02-25T10:36:00.000-08:00

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

FYR MACEDONIA

2008-02-23T20:54:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-23T20:49:00.001-08:00

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

2008-02-23T20:42:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-23T20:35:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-23T20:27:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-23T20:21:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-23T20:16:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-23T19:59:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-21T06:35:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-20T09:34:00.000-08:00

SUPER SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 23
Several selections will be made.

Belgium - Last selection round before semi-finals

2008-02-18T10:52:00.000-08:00

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

Mor Ve Ötesi - Deli - Turkey

2008-02-17T03:07:00.000-08:00

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

Belgium - 3rd selection round

2008-02-11T01:40:00.000-08:00

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

Hungary

2008-02-09T19:40:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-09T19:27:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-09T19:14:00.001-08:00

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

Belgium - 2nd selection round

2008-02-04T10:08:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

No song picked yet.

Mor ve Ötesi (Eurovision 2008 Turkey)

2008-02-04T05:57:00.000-08:00

Song not chosen yet.

Hind to represent the Netherlands will choose her song later

2008-02-04T05:48:00.000-08:00

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

Show Original Post

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

Eurovision 2008 Israel sends Boaz Mauda to Belgrade

2008-02-04T05:42:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-04T05:40:00.000-08:00

Sirusho- represents Armenia- Eurovision 2008

2008-02-04T05:34:00.000-08:00

Simon Mathew to represent Denmark in Belgrade!

2008-02-04T05:24:00.000-08:00

Kreisiraadio to Belgrade representing Estonia!

2008-02-04T05:21:00.000-08:00

Slovenia chooses Rebeka Dremelj for Belgrade!

2008-02-04T05:16:00.000-08:00

Elnur Guseynov to Belgrade for Azerbaijan!

2008-02-04T05:13:00.000-08:00

Lithuania decided: Jeronimas Milius for Belgrade!

2008-02-04T05:07:00.000-08:00

Montenegro picks Stefan Filipovic' for Serbia

2008-01-31T20:12:00.000-08:00

They still have to pick the song though.

Belgium - First selections for semi-finals

2008-01-28T10:51:00.000-08:00

We will have to wait for another 7 weeks before knowing who will represent Belgium but yesterday we already had the first selection round with first 5 candidates.

Following 2 will go to the first semi-finals :

Brahim - What I like about you (finished 2nd place)

Highest quality, but probably no real 'Eurovision' song (although Germany got good points with 'similar' style last year)

Katy Satyn - Magical Sensation (finished 1st place)

Complete show - will need a bit more practice on the singing but contains all 'eurovision' elements.

After the 4 selection rounds for the semi-finals another 2 songs could get a wild card from the jury.
I hope Betty 'Femme Fatale' will get one. Even if she can't sing, maybe the only way for Belgium to get some points is to send such a 'show' :

canadaguy said...
They are both good, I liked 'Magical Sensation' best, as you say, it does have some show to it.I liked 'Decadence' too and would be interested to know what the judge said that made the audience booooo...!
January 28, 2008 12:31 PM

CZECH REPUBLIC-7 th song chosen

2008-01-27T06:31:00.000-08:00

Tereza Kerndlová - HAVE SOME FUN
Eurovision 2008
Czech Republic

canadaguy said...
...not very good.
January 27, 2008 6:38 AM

Michel. said...
The looks probably did it ... bad singing and I don't think she knows what she's singing
January 27, 2008 9:01 AM

MALTA-6 th song chosen

2008-01-27T06:07:00.001-08:00

Morena - VODKA - Eurovision 2008

Malta

canadaguy said...
...loud noise!
January 27, 2008 6:20 AM

Michel. said...
Maybe Malta thinks that singing about Vodka will help them to get a lot of points from Eastern European countries ;-)
January 27, 2008 9:05 AM

BELARUS-5th song chosen for Eurovision 2008

2008-01-22T18:37:00.000-08:00

Ruslan Alehno - HASTA LA VISTA - Eurovision 2008
Belarus

canadaguy said...
I don't think he has a chance:-(
January 22, 2008 6:49 PM

Michel. said...
With a good show this could get some points ...
January 27, 2008 9:05 AM

first 4 songs chosen for EUROVISION 2008

2008-01-14T18:21:00.000-08:00

CYPRUS

2008-01-14T18:16:00.001-08:00

Evdokia Kadi - FEMME FATALE - Eurovision 2008
Cyprus

canadaguy said...
nice ethnic sound, makes me think of Cyprus:-)
January 22, 2008 7:01 PM
canadaguy said...
I like when she walks on the men:-P I hope they keep that in.
January 22, 2008 7:05 PM
Michel. said...
I don't like this one, but indeed very Cyprus..
January 27, 2008 9:08 AM

ANDORRA

2008-01-14T18:02:00.001-08:00

Gisela - CASANOVA - Eurovision 2008
Andorra

canadaguy said...
good voice but I think they are missing a lot of interest by not having a full version or is it that they don't want everyone to notice that it is not much of a song?
January 22, 2008 7:10 PM

Michel. said...
Very simple. If she sings very good and brings a very good show, this could give her some points ... but .. I'm afraid it won't. Depends on all other songs/shows.
January 27, 2008 9:10 AM

ALBANIA

2008-01-14T17:55:00.003-08:00

Olta Boka - ZEMREN E LAME PENG - Eurovision 2008 Albania

canadaguy said...
sings with feeling.
January 22, 2008 7:22 PM

Michel. said...
Glad to see Albania selected again some quality & tradition. Amongst the first 7 countries known this is the one I prefer.
January 27, 2008 9:30 AM

SWITZERLAND

2008-01-14T17:40:00.001-08:00

Paolo Meneguzzi - ERA STUPENDO - Eurovision 2008
Switzerland

canadaguy said...
I know the lyrics aren't much to write home about but the music is nice, he has a great voice and puts his heart into his performance.My fav so far:-)
January 22, 2008 7:29 PM

Michel. said...
One of the best songs ever sent by Switzerland. Very nice voice and cute face but not enough energy in the song to ensure people keep it in mind for voting.
January 27, 2008 9:32 AM

ERA STUPENDO

C’è una parte di me
che tacere non sa
quando guardo l’odio che c’è
il dolore, la povertà
mi rivedo bambino io
che correvo nel blu
Era stupendo volare via, sfidare il tempo, la fantasiala
tua mano e la mia, nella stessa poesia ,
era stupendo
Ma una notte vedraid
al destino uscirò, lo giuro
se la vita ci aspetterà
torneremo laggiù
Sarà stupendo volare via,sfidare ancora il tempo,la fantasiae
poi la tua mano e la mia, nella stessa poesia
era stupendo, era stupendo
perchè non c’è pace finchè
tutti pensano a sè
era stupendo volare via, sfidare il tempo,la fantasia
la tua e la mia, nella stessa poesia.
era stupendo, era stupendo

IT WAS WONDERFUL (PAOLO MENEGUZZI)

There's a part of me
That can't keep quiet
I see there's rancour
Pain, poverty
I see myself again as a child
Who ran on blue
It was wonderful to fly away
To challenge the wind, the fantasy
Your hand and mine
In the same poem
It was wonderful
But some night you'll see
I'll run away from destiny,
I swearIf life will wait for us
We'll return down there
It will be wonderful to fly away
To challenge again the fantasy
And then your hand and mine
In the same poem
It was wonderful
It was wonderful
Because there's no peace
As long as everyone thinks of himself
It was wonderful to fly away
To challenge the wind, the fantasy
Your hand and mine
In the same poem
It was wonderful
It was wonderful