Winner 2008 -> Russia : Dima Bilan - Believe
But .. let's believe this could have been the Top 3 ;-)
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Victory for Dima Bilan - Russia
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 :
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 :
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Congratulations to Russia!
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
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
Friday, May 23, 2008
Good Luck Everyone!
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
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 ?
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
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
Different choices, but several ones in our Top 10 made it to the finals.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
We was robbed!
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
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
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
My Votes for the 1st semi-final
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
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
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.
We can't vote (since Belgium doesn't participate in this one), so I'm curious to see the results.
Results 1st semi finals
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
Second Semi-Final May 22
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 ;-)
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
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
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
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Listen to All Selections
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Second semi-finals on May 22
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
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
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
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
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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Michel. said...
We will now have to start with our prognosis ;-)
March 30, 2008 4:45 AM
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Michel. said...
We will now have to start with our prognosis ;-)
March 30, 2008 4:45 AM
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Sunday, March 16, 2008
SWEDEN
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
Friday, March 14, 2008
SAN MARINO
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
Monday, March 10, 2008
BELGIUM
EUROVISION 2008
BELGIUM- ISHTAR- O Julissi Na Jalini
Happy song for happy people :-)
This tune sure stays with one ;-)
BELGIUM- ISHTAR- O Julissi Na Jalini
Happy song for happy people :-)
This tune sure stays with one ;-)
RUSSIA
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
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
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Armenia - Sirusho - Qele Qele
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
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
Saturday, March 8, 2008
France - Sébastien Tellier - Divine
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
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
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
Monday, March 3, 2008
Belgium - 2nd semi-finals
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
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
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Israël - Boaz Mauda - Ke'ilu kan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Out of the 5 participants of yesterday the following 2 got most votes (and also my preferences) :
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
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
Hind to represent the Netherlands will choose her song later
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
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Belgium - First selections for semi-finals
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
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
Sunday, January 27, 2008
CZECH REPUBLIC-7 th song chosen
MALTA-6 th song chosen
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
BELARUS-5th song chosen for Eurovision 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
CYPRUS
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
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
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
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
SWITZERLAND
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
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
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