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Posted by: AdamAloud Jan 25 2018, 04:29 PM

Bulgaria

EQUINOX - Bones

Posted by: AdamAloud Jan 25 2018, 04:30 PM

Bulgaria have had quite the turnaround. Since returning to the contest in 2016, they've finished 4th and 2nd respectively. That's better than Sweden! So it comes as no surprise that Bulgaria will once again be selecting their 2018 entry behind closed doors. The entry will be revealed on 12th March, but who would you like to see represent them in Lisbon? Rumours suggest that a previous Bulgarian representative has submitted to the selection.

Posted by: Liаm Jan 25 2018, 04:38 PM

Gery-Nikol to finally get it tbh (although she screams fan fave 16th place). If it's gonna be a previous entrant then Poli with another absolute banger would be fine by me *.*

Posted by: LexC Jan 25 2018, 04:40 PM

(Yaknow I could've SWORN we had a Bulgaria thread already)

I have very high expectations from Bulgaria, if anything you could almost say they were a touch TOO high! Hope they don't disappoint.

Posted by: Hide&Seek Jan 31 2018, 02:19 PM

I'd like Azis to have a go. He did backing vocals for Mariana Popova (Let Me Cry in 2006).

Posted by: LexC Mar 11 2018, 09:39 PM

Artist and song name has dropped https://twitter.com/EquinoxBulgaria/status/972943994845003776

Posted by: AdamAloud Mar 11 2018, 09:40 PM

Hyped *.*

Posted by: LexC Mar 11 2018, 09:42 PM

The preview tweet described this as a "Dark, modern "silent"/soulful ballad" with "Deep emotions, Very spiritual" and a "Powerful Chorus"

The song should be up at some point tomorrow.

Posted by: Midge Mar 12 2018, 12:10 AM

QUOTE(LexC @ Mar 11 2018, 09:42 PM)

Posted by: AdamAloud Mar 12 2018, 08:07 AM

3 for 3 in Bulgaria's comeback!

Posted by: ScottyEm Mar 12 2018, 08:37 AM

I applaud! Another high class entry - glossy, well produced, lovely. Not sure how well those vocals gel though?

Posted by: Midge Mar 12 2018, 10:12 AM

Not sure what I think on first listen. I don't dislike it, but I don't think it's as instant or good as Poli or Kristian's efforts. However I do think with a few listens I'll be loving it and its darkness.

I do actually wonder if this will make the final from the semi of death? I'd imagine they'll put a hell of a lot into making the performance of it epic though so probably.

Posted by: Liаm Mar 12 2018, 11:38 AM

It's professional and slick but I can't say I'm particularly enamoured by it... It's pretty disappointing really

Posted by: Alex! Mar 12 2018, 11:54 AM

Yeah, I'm a bit disappointed but hopefully it'll grow.

Posted by: Liаm Mar 12 2018, 12:03 PM

Whoever sings the first bit, their voice is going right through me and really putting me off. It's like a cross between Sam Smith and Rationale:/

Posted by: ScottyEm Mar 12 2018, 12:19 PM

I really like it but the vocals together in the second chorus are not working, so baffled how this will sound live. I think there's a chance this could fail to qualify (though not likely) as it carries a high risk that this may now work in execution.

Posted by: Cameron Mar 12 2018, 02:34 PM

I really like this, however, they will need backup vocalists to balance the chorus out and they should really have one of them taking the lead and doing adlibs on the final chorus to stop it plodding along

Posted by: Jerick Mar 12 2018, 03:12 PM

This is really good, I think after a few more listen I will love it! Go Bulgaria!

Posted by: Cody Rippon Mar 12 2018, 03:17 PM

This reminds me of something that I can't put the name to

either way it's amazing

Posted by: ionderella Mar 12 2018, 11:17 PM

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

This is beyond incredible.

VI HAR EN VINNARE

Unless they bomb the live performance part I REALLY doubt it's not a third consecutive Top 5 for Bulgaria (never thought I'd ever be saying this either, dont worry).

Posted by: LexC Mar 12 2018, 11:30 PM

I get why they said this was a bit of a roll of the dice as I can see a lot of ways how this can potentially backfire. You always run the risk with groups of solo singers that it'll become a Genealogy-style mess and sound really off.

This also strikes me as being the song that is going to suffer the most from the stage being a really simple design as I think they'll struggle to recreate the effects in the video on a stage with just some lights and five people on it. Add to that a song that isn't particularly instant and takes about a minute to get going properly, then that adds up to something that isn't the all encompassing winner that I think the Bulgarian delegation think that it is.

But (remembering what I said about a song that wasn't going to qualify and then won) maybe it'll look and sound stunning on the night and I'll be proven wrong, who the hell even knows. Isn't this SO EXCITING!

Posted by: Cameron Apr 15 2018, 10:20 AM

I am kind of shocked this is still so high in the odds. Not that it doesn't deserve it, but it is more the case that in all the live performances they've done they have mimed the chorus and the harmonies and have yet to do anything other than the verses live. I knew the female was miming during the London party, but Amsterdam was just dreadfully obvious

Posted by: Conderella Apr 15 2018, 10:36 AM

gurl please. having back vocals (pre-recorded or not) does not equal miming

i think it's fair to say they will be able to handle any live performance given their vocal abilities they've shown during the pre-parties

Posted by: Jason Apr 21 2018, 03:24 PM

Ugh! Really hate this borefest and I can't understand why this is the second favourite to win.